ArtfixDaily Blog NetworkArtfixDaily BloggersLatest ArtfixDaily Blog EntriesAll Women Juried Art Exhibition Now Online Ready to ViewPosted: February 02, 2012, Last Updated: February 02, 2012 | John R. Math  Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its February 2012 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online. The basis for this month's art exhibition was "All Women" (women only artists) and contained an open subject theme. An art competition was held in January 2012 which determined and judged the art for this exhibition. The gallery received submissions from 21differen t countries from around the world and they also received entries from 39 different states. Overall, there were 1,219 entries that were judged for this art ... From Myth to Masterpiece: Viennese Rock CrystalPosted: January 30, 2012, Last Updated: January 31, 2012 | Bill Rau  Australian aborigines called it the "stone of light" and the Celts believed its prismatic properties linked it to the sun. Even the fortuneteller's rudimentary crystal ball was originally crafted of the mysteriously alluring mineral we refer to today as rock crystal. Rock crystal, or clear quartz, has been revered by nearly every ancient culture in history. It's clear, ice-like appearance, enhanced by light refracting fissures gave the mineral an air of mystique that carried on well into the Renaissance. The mineral's innate beauty piqued the interest of 14th-century European royals and ...
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Los Angeles Art ShowPosted: January 21, 2012, Last Updated: January 21, 2012 | Susan Teller  The Los Angeles Art Show is at the LA Convention Center through Sunday, January 22, 2012. We are featuring Judith Shahn’s Back Yards, Greenwich Village, 1948, and a group of Anne Ryan paintings and works on paper. In an inaugural view, Theodore Haupt’s Three Graces, 1941, pairs with Acrobats, 1937. Also hanging are Bernard Rosenquit’s Playroom, 1946, and drawings and prints by Peggy Bacon and Her Circle -- Isabel Bishop, Wanda Gag, Reginald Marsh, and Marguerite Zorach. The fair seems to have ...
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John Singleton Copley: the great portraitist of the eighteenth centuryPosted: January 13, 2012, Last Updated: January 13, 2012 | Gene Oliver  It is tempting for anyone who creates art to believe that it would be easier somewhere else. Where less people pursue art. Where every artistic creation has not already been done. Where everything and anything about art is not a click away. After reading John Singleton Copley by James Thomas Flexner, I could not help but wonder what would have been of the great portraitist of the eighteenth century if he hadn’t been born in the Boston colony and then lived in London? Would he have been as successful or would it have been easier for him to succeed? Although the book published by ... Sell It With A FlourishPosted: January 12, 2012, Last Updated: January 12, 2012 | Antique Helper  Some folks like to do things in a big way. They enjoy the spotlight, and blossom with a little extra attention. We’re sort of that way, too, so we understand. Even when it comes to selling an antique or collectible, we think it’s always more fun to make a splash. Why do anything the conventional way when you can make it fun? Do you remember that Super Hero Auction we had last year? We had national news coverage for that event, plus plenty of local headlines and spots on our local news networks. Our own John discovered he looked good in ...
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The Winter Sale 2012Posted: December 23, 2011, Last Updated: January 01, 2012 | Stephen B. O'Brien Jr.  I recently came across this rather amusing photograph of me while cleaning out a drawer of old photographs. I find it comical that at the age of three I possessed the strength to lift what appears to be a sixteen pound gander. Upon seeing this photo, the first question that came to my mind was "Could I have ever ended up in a non-waterfowl related field?" With an avid hunter as a father and the past Chairman of National Audubon Society as my uncle and Godfather, the sporting field was a profession I couldn't refuse. Little has changed in the last forty years, I still love ... No Good Deed Goes UnpunishedPosted: November 29, 2011, Last Updated: November 29, 2011 | Heather Karlie Vieira  My neighbor described it as a desperate act. An act forced upon dealers whose need for sales outweighed any other factors. With this, I envisioned a rather gloomy scene of empty show aisles, dealers trolling booths looking for steals for which they could offset payment and the few potential customers that might be there would be saying over and over, "I'll think about it...". But that was not to be the case. Instead it was a vibrant show. With happy dealers. And a buying public out in full force. While it wasn't the best show of my career ... The Studio of NaturePosted: November 16, 2011, Last Updated: November 16, 2011 | Paul G. Stein  For the Hudson River School artists there was no more sacred place than Kaaterskill Clove, the rocky, forested nave into which Thomas Cole and successive aspirants trekked and clambered, paint box and umbrella in hand. The artists rarely came alone. Working in twos or threes outdoors in nature, they probably talked art, shared tips and encouragement, or sometimes just painted together in silence, listening to what William Cullen Bryant referred to as the "still voice" coming from "Earth and her waters, and the depths of air." Today that "still voice" speaks to a new generation of young ... George Ames Aldrich – A Cape Ann MasterpiecePosted: November 08, 2011, Last Updated: November 08, 2011 | James Puzinas  Every once in a while, a painting comes into our gallery that just knocks you off your feet. Painted in luscious colors, this large scale 48" x 48" work is a masterpiece of composition and execution. Created around 1919, at the height of the popularity of American Impressionism, George Ames Aldrich (1872-1941), pushes the envelope to produce a thoroughly modernist image of a traditional Cape Ann theme, the busy docks of Gloucester harbor. The influence of the European modernists first seen by many American artists at the famous Armory Show of 1913, ushered in one of the most creative ... Roland Brothers Place Auctions in Social ContextPosted: November 06, 2011, Last Updated: November 06, 2011 | Regina Kolbe  If antiques are items torn from history, then auctions are the vehicles that place them once again within the context of personal history. As surely as Curtis Jere's fanciful wire sculpture "Three Birds in Flight" or Nathan Wasserberger's nude on blue reflect today's sensibilities, two 19th C. French bronzes-Jean-Paul Aube's "Allegorie de le Pientre" and Auguste Peiffer's Allegorical Bronze Group-echo with a timeless beauty. It will be a joy to see all find new owners. Surveying the wealth of designer modern furniture in our gallery at 80 East 11th Street, I can almost see the set of six ... Maurice Prendergast Paris Scene Oil Painting Unearthed at Clarke AuctionPosted: October 18, 2011, Last Updated: October 18, 2011 | Joseph Ronan Clarke  While sifting through a large box lot of art dropped off at the Larchmont, NY gallery by what is known in the trade as a “picker,” Nelia Moore, Art Specialist/Auctioneer at Clarke Auction spotted a beautifully executed but very dirty painting on panel of a woman in a veil. After dusting it off and studying the painting she spotted the Prendergast Paris signature on the lower right of the panel. The quality and style of the small oil lead both Mr. Clarke, auction owner, and Ms. Moore to believe they had made a very important discovery, especially relevant in a time of economic gloom. ... Tonalist masterpiece at PFAPosted: October 04, 2011, Last Updated: October 04, 2011 | Warren Payne  A gem of a Harvey Joiner painting is showcased on the Payne Fine Arts website this season. Joiner, a native of the Clark County community of Charlestown in Southern Indiana, was largely self-taught and came of age artistically during the high tide of American Tonalism. According to "Baird's History of Clark County, Indiana," Joiner was born in 1852 and exhibited an interest in and a talent for art from an early age. He traveled the Mississippi River as a young man, sketching scenes of life in Louisiana and ending up in St. Louis, Missouri, where he started doing portraits under the ... How Did eBay Enable The Convicted Banksy Art Forgers?Posted: July 29, 2011, Last Updated: July 29, 2011 | Joseph K. Levene  Two UK Banksy Art Forgers, each enabled by eBay's lack of consumer fraud protection, received suspended sentences, even though each sold hundreds of Banksy Counterfeits, deceiving countless eBay Buyers. These eBay Buyers now have worthless Art along with worthless Certificates of Authenticity. Thus far, over 120 fake Banksy's sold by the two con men have been recovered, which, if genuine, are valued in excess of $350,000. Lee Parker and Grant Champkins-Howard were convicted of selling hundreds of Banksy Counterfeits, yet a UK judge only sentenced them to 12-month suspended ... Fitz Henry Lane’s Personal LifePosted: July 28, 2011, Last Updated: July 28, 2011 | James A. Craig  Given the enormous interest Fitz Henry (formerly Hugh) Lane’s artwork has generated over the years, it is perhaps only natural that little attention has been paid by scholars on Lane’s personal life. Further complicating matters is the fact that Lane left few artifacts beyond his artwork by which his daily life could be understood and “fleshed out.” With only a handful of private letters, newspaper clippings and reminiscences with which to guide us, an image of Lane has formed over time, one of a man who was dour, taciturn and lonesome. Contemporary quotes describing him as “nervous, ...
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About DeChant ArtPosted: July 15, 2011, Last Updated: July 15, 2011 | Teresa DeChant  Senior Entrepreneurial Fine Arts Consultant with over 18 years experience as a professional fine art consultant, fine art appraiser, curator to corporations, hospitals, financial institutions, and private individuals. Experience Includes sales, marketing, contract negotiations, art acquisition, advisory services for current collections, fine art exhibitions and archival preservation. Partner with clients to build an art collection that both reflect the client’s interests and aesthetic needs along with creating a collection of great value. Since 1984, operated a corporate art ...
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Anatomy of an AuctionPosted: May 24, 2011, Last Updated: May 24, 2011 | Bill Roland  As co-founders of Roland Auctions, Manhattan's newest auction house, my brother Rob and I face a recurring challenge. As soon as the property in the monthly auction is picked up, we have to start filling the gallery again. It often takes weeks of intense appraisals and negotiations before we are able to offer high caliber fine art, antiques and decorations from Manhattan's premier apartments and estates. That's why I say we're in the business of building relationships. For instance, it required strong relationship building and negotiation skills to bring three exceptional collections to ... “An Untamed Nation” at Questroyal Fine ArtPosted: March 16, 2011, Last Updated: May 19, 2011 | Louis M. Salerno, Owner  New York’s Only Annual Hudson River School Exhibition to Run March 10–April 2, 2011. Questroyal Fine Art, LLC is pleased to announce its eleventh annual Hudson River School exhibition, An Untamed Nation. The show, which opened to the public on March 10, features examples by America’s most beloved landscape artists of the nineteenth-century. Highlights include a sublime landscape by the 19th-century forefather of American art, Thomas Doughty, a marine masterpiece by Luminist painter Francis Augustus Silva, a vibrant Hudson River scene by Jasper Francis Cropsey, and a poetic landscape ...
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Sculptor's Death Date Unearthed: Edmonia Lewis Died in London in 1907Posted: January 09, 2011, Last Updated: May 19, 2011 | M. Richardson Cultural historian Marilyn Richardson has solved one of the persistent mysteries of American art history: where and when did the sculptor Edmonia Lewis die? The answer is, London, England, on 17 September 1907. According to British records, Lewis, whose full name was Mary Edmonia Lewis, had been living in the Hammersmith area of London and died in the Hammersmith Borough Infirmary. She left a modest financial estate. Beginning with publications from the late 19th-century, the date of her death has been given as anywhere between 1895 and 1911 with no supporting primary evidence. Although she ... GALLERY GAZING IN SANTA FE by Laura BeachPosted: December 31, 2010, Last Updated: May 19, 2011 | Laura Beach  SANTA FE, N.M. – December is the best month to be in Santa Fe. Snow sugars the old town and farolitos – occasionally still the paper bag and candle variety of childhood memory – climb stepped adobe walls. Pinon scents the night air. At the nearby pueblos, feast day dances bind the generations in spiritual traditions as old as time. A first stop is Coulter Brooks Art & Antiques at 924 Paseo de Peralta. Jan Brooks and Lane Coulter – who is known for such well-thumbed references such as New Mexican Tinwork, 1840-1940; Navajo Saddle Blankets: Textiles to Ride in the American West and ... John Sloan's Yolande in Gray Tippet, 1909Posted: October 21, 2010, Last Updated: May 19, 2011 | Norton Museum of Art  In this half-length portrait, a young brunette woman peeks flirtatiously at the viewer from the corners of her almond-shaped eyes. There is a hint of a smile on her closed lips, and a rosy hue tinges the contours of her high cheekbones. Her body is angled away from the viewer, and she tips her head ever so slightly forward. A mound of thick, dark brown hair crowns her pretty, creamy-complexioned face, and a large black bonnet extends outward from the back of her head. She wears a loosely painted maroon jacket and a gray, fur tippet—or scarf—around her neck. A matching gray and white ...
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Is there a Market for Castles?Posted: September 22, 2010, Last Updated: May 19, 2011 | Carey Vose  Having been in business for six generations, our family has amassed a number of great stories. Luckily, my grandfather, Robert C. Vose Jr., was an amazing storyteller, and spent the last ten years of his life compiling these stories that have been passed down through the generations. I want to share one of my personal favorites, which illustrates the old adage amongst art dealers, 'You never know what is going to come through the door!' Enjoy! As told by Robert C. Vose, Jr. (1911-1998) A young artist friend bought a house in the Adirondacks. While cleaning out the garage, he noticed a ...
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Frank Vining Smith: Maritime Painting in the 20th CenturyPosted: July 13, 2010, Last Updated: May 19, 2011 | Julie Carlson Wildfeuer  The marine art of Frank Vining Smith (1879-1967) has become part of America's collective consciousness. When we envision a wind-propelled sailing ship plying the high seas, often the image in our mind's eye is inspired by, if not actually painted by, Smith. Prints of his ship paintings adorn seafood restaurant walls, original oils grace art museums and corporate office suites, and his best works now inspire collectors to bid upwards of $25,000 at auctions. The life and work of this beloved artist of America's great age of sail has finally been rightfully recognized with the ... "American Masters from the Collection of John and Jean Wilkinson' opens in FloridaPosted: May 23, 2010, Last Updated: May 19, 2011 | ArtfixDaily Staff  Twenty works by leading American artists such as Thomas Cole, George Inness, Alfred Maurer, Jane Peterson, Thomas B. Pope and Anthony Thieme, are on loan from the private collection of John and Jean Wilkinson to the Appleton Museum of Art. The exhibit, which runs through July 25, illustrates art movements from the Hudson River School of the 19th century to early 20th century modernism. Also, on view through May 30 is "Florida Journeys: African-American Artists From The Sunshine State" with nearly 40 artworks by some of Florida’s finest African-American artists such as Kenneth Falana, ... Latest Artist Blog EntriesThe Art of Creating an Income With ArtPosted: December 20, 2011, Last Updated: December 20, 2011 | Robin Wethe Altman  I recently finished a commission for a woman in my writing class. Connie is a person who is overflows with enthusiasm for people and life. She bubbles over when she is excited about a topic and she can cry in an instant at something that is sad. Well... She wanted me to create an oil painting of her sister and her sister's two daughters sitting on a bench in Laguna Beach. The mother lost her husband when the girls were just babies and has struggled to work and do her best at raising the girls alone in Taiwan. It turned out that the mother did quite well financially but in the stress ... Fine Art Daily, May 13, 2011Posted: May 13, 2011, Last Updated: May 19, 2011 | Jean Dixon Sanders  Good morning, all. Monty here. We are settling back into our normal routine of state visits, OBE ceremonies, thinking about the Royal Chelsea Flower Show, Ascot and Garden Parties. HM loves the annual flower show because she gets a sneak peek before all the people rush in crowding and pushing. I am more partial to the garden parties ...because of all the food that inevitably comes my way. Gravity is a dog's best friend. This is a snap of HM and me taken last year as we waited our turn at the Buckingham Palace Ice Cream Van. I kid you not. Wills even managed to have use of it at one ... |
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