NEW YORK, NY.- On June 23, Christie’s will offer an extremely rare, finely bound collection of Benjamin Franklin’s privately printed “bagatelles”– light essays, witty dialogues and satirical sketches — printed by Franklin himself at hi…
Rare Offering from Benjamin Franklin to Highlight Christie’s Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts Sale
NEW YORK, NY.- On June 23, Christie’s will offer an extremely rare, finely bound collection of Benjamin Franklin’s privately printed “bagatelles”– light essays, witty dialogues and satirical sketches — printed by Franklin himself at hi…
One of the Last ‘Beautiful Boys" Painted by Henry Scott Tuke to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- Two beautiful pictures by the British maritime and figurative painter, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) are to be sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, as part of the 19th Century Paintings auction on 13th July 2011. Both depict a young man seen from…
Significant Unique Works by American and Contemporary Artists at Swann Auction Galleries
NEW YORK, NY.- Swann Galleries’ June 9 auction of American Art & Contemporary Art offers outstanding works by important artists. A circa 1943 painted metal stabile by Alexander Calder, which comes with copies of the artist’s handwritten lette…
Christie’s in London to Offer the Extraordinary Collection of Duarte Pinto Coelho
LONDON.- An extraordinary collection of more than 800 lots from the Madrid home and the Trujillo country house of legendary interior decorator Duarte Pinto Coelho will be offered for sale at Christie’s South Kensington on 20-21 July 2011. The late Mr. …
First Comparative Exhibition of Chaim Soutine and Francis Bacon at Helly Nahmad Gallery
NEW YORK, NY.- Helly Nahmad Gallery New York presents SOUTINE/BACON, the first comparative exhibition of Chaim Soutine and Francis Bacon, on view May 2 through June 18, 2011. Chaim Soutine’s paintings have not only had a crucial impact on the developme…
First Comparative Exhibition of Chaim Soutine and Francis Bacon at Helly Nahmad Gallery
NEW YORK, NY.- Helly Nahmad Gallery New York presents SOUTINE/BACON, the first comparative exhibition of Chaim Soutine and Francis Bacon, on view May 2 through June 18, 2011. Chaim Soutine’s paintings have not only had a crucial impact on the developme…
Speed Art Museum will Bring Caravaggio’s "The Fortune Teller" to the United States this May
LOUISVILLE, KY.- The Speed Art Museum announced today that it will bring Caravaggio’s pivotal work, The Fortune Teller, to the United States this May. The painting rarely travels and this will mark only the second time the work has ever been on vi…
Public Art Fund Presents Rob Pruitt’s Monument to the Father of Pop Art: Andy Warhol
NEW YORK, N.Y.- Public Art Fund presents Rob Pruitt’s The Andy Monument, March 30 – October 2, 2011, at the northwest corner of Union Square. The monument to Andy Warhol, the father of Pop Art and one of New York’s enduring cultural icon…
Rare Signed Photograph of Jesse James to Sell at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
CHICAGO, IL.- The notorious outlaw Jesse James has been an American obsession for over a century. Most of his life, however, remains a mystery. What is more, he left few artifacts behind to help fill in the gaps, which has in return intensified the dem…