Will Romania’s national treasure, “The Wisdom of Earth” by Constantin Brancusi be lost in election politics? What started as an exciting cultural campaign to save a stunning early sculpture by Constantin Brancusi (one of the most important sculptors of the 20th Century) has turned into a political fiasco.“ Cumintenia Pamantului” or “The Wisdom of Earth” […]
Vienna Philharmonic returns priceless artwork to heirs of expropriated owner Austria has recently been the focus of an investigation looking into the alleged theft of an artwork during World War II. The canvas in question was painted in 1883 by renowned French Neo-Impressionist master, Paul Signac. The work is entitled ‘Port-en-Bessin’ has become one of the […]
French couple found guilty of theft as unparalleled number of Pablo Picasso works found in their possession. Aix-en-Provence has served as the location of an important trial, one which has gripped the art world for over two years. Pierre Le Guennec, now 77 years old, was master painter Pablo Picasso’s electrician for over forty years. […]
Restitution alert – Dutch website launched to reunite looted art works with lawful owners. During the atrocities of the Second World War, many artworks were seized from innocent individuals and families by the Nazis. Artworks were either stolen when families fled their homes or sold in forced sales against their owners’ wishes at vastly reduced […]
“Well well, didn’t that do well – I am off for a pint.” That was the response to the Auctioneer (as reported in the Mirror) of the happy purchaser who attained a Chinese vase that made 150 times its auction estimate at a sale at Auctioneers Lawrences of Crewkerne, Somerset. Everyone loves a discovery in […]