This year Master Drawings London celebrates its 10th anniversary. The inspiration of Crispian Riley-Smith, the event proved an immediate success when first launched in 2001. Many of the galleries taking place this year have participated each year since its inception. Master Drawings London is a collaborative event in which London’s leading drawings specialists join together … Continue reading Master Drawings London Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Tag: John Constable
True Reflection — Oil Sketches from the Thaw Collection at Morgan Library
One of the appeals of the modern arts to the young generations is the intentional traces of human labor, the proof of art creation by means of visible brushwork, layers of paint and scribbled seemingly randomness that echoes the human natures. Here, far away from the fear and burden of being criticized by the convention of neoclassicism or other approved styles, the artists of the 19th century were bold and adventurous. They experimented, explored and tried out the subject with all different techniques. In these works, they shines not for their craftsmanship but for their artistic curiosity. [...]
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Item: John Constable BRITISH 1776-1837 LANDSCAPE OIL SIGNEDStart Bid: $1500Windding Bid: $1884.99Shipping Cost: $50.00Number of bids: 5eBay number: 180136247109
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There are fraudulent or misattributed art works everywhere. On eBay, it is more complicated. Unlike professional galleries and fine art auction houses, everyone can sell items. More than once, I have seen the sellers who are innocent or at least pretend to be innocent for some misidentified works that they are not aware of. Checking … Continue reading eBay Talk (2)
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It is known to all that J. M. W. Turner bequeathed his finished works to Britain in his will and it was 22 years later after he died that a law was established to allow his works lent outside of Britain. Met houses almost a room of Rembrandt, yet has only two works by Turner. … Continue reading eBay Talk (1)