Bobby Darin drove one of the most beautiful cars ever made. And, It’s for sale.
A 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster is going to auction. It was purchased new by singer, Bobby Darin. The …
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David Bowie’s art collection to hit the market in November
One hot news release for Bowie fans: David Bowie’s Personal Art Collection to be Unveiled for the First Time Important …
Joan River’s private collection goes to auction at Christie’s
This is sad and joyous at the same time. From Christie’s: The Joan Rivers Collection embodies the multi-faceted spirit of …
Oh, you nasty man… in-the-moon!
And, yes the old boy has an articulated tongue (and eye). It’s sort of funny in a lascivious way—and yet, …
Alice asked, “How long is forever?” The White Rabbit responded, “Sometimes, just one second.”
An original 1865 edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Lewis Carroll fantasy that went on to become one of the most …
If you appreciate sculpture, have a few bucks and a yard, and can arrange the shipping of a ton of granite, this may be the bargain of the decade.
You’ll also need to do some site planning and ground prep, but planting a sculpture takes some effort. A famed Richard …
Original movie posters at auction. From Birth of a Nation to Bunny Lake is Missing, and beyond.
Last April, Turner Classic Movies issued a press release that stated, in part, “After holding two successful movie memorabilia auctions …
Just how big were the May 2015 contemporary art auction sales in New York?
Colossal. Monumental. They’ve been graphed by ArtNews in a straightforward, to-the-point bar chart. No silly icons needed here, just the facts about …
Sculpture is best understood by looking, considering, and by exploring it—with your hands
With a height of just under two-feet, our newest bronze is a diminutive piece for us. Its mid-century modern form is …
MOMA has Giacometti’s L’homme au doigt in its collection. So does the Tate. You could too.
UPDATE, 6/9/15: According to the New York Times, 2015’s buyer of Pointing Man—and Chariot in 2014—was hedge fund manager, Steven A. …
Yet another bucket list item checked off
The art scene in the midwest throughout the 50s and 60s was a sad state of affairs. I went to the art …
I’m fascinated by this sculpture
It seems to me that many found-object sculptures tend to fall into one of two camps: Random and uninformed (decorative) or …
Photos from long ago and far away
I was in my teens and twenties when America’s space program was in its prime. Being a fan of both …
A piece of John Waters’ art hits the auction block
Titled, Stunt Lips, it’s No. 8 from an edition of eight pieces. Another piece from this edition is in the collection …
A. Aubrey Bodine – two silver gelatin prints coming soon to auction in Baltimore
There aren’t a handful of American photographers whom I admire as much as I admire Baltimore’s A. Aubrey Bodine. The man was …
This may be the definitive sculpture of the 20th century
I’m not familiar with the artist, Mark Eastridge, but this is one powerful bronze sculpture. At first glance, the power of …
Halloween isn’t just for the kids
Halloween, apparently, is also for some very specific collectors with extremely deep pockets. Take this diminutive guy. Described as: Most …
Say, that’s a nice house for an awards show watching party
Um, embassy. I mean, that’s a nice embassy for an awards show watching party. I usually don’t think a lot about the SAG …
Lunch with Dr. Ruth at Sardi’s
This could be a whole lot of fun. And, the winning bid supports the East Hampton Library. From Charity Buzz: Delight …
Yellow Brushstroke
‘Yellow Brushstroke’, Weisman Art Award, 1991. ROY LICHTENSTEIN, AMERICAN (1923-1997). Cast bronze sculpture with patina and enamel paint; 8.70 x …