Italy blocks deal to lend works by da Vinci to the Louvre in 2019
In November it became clear that the Italian government might overturn their agreement to loan a number of works by Leonardo da Vinci to the Louvre this year for a […]
Two ways the US government is altering the art world
How the partial government shutdown is affecting the museum sector In the US, a partial government shutdown has wreaked havoc on various facets of American life since December 22nd. The […]
For the first time in 20 years, the US celebrates ‘Public Domain Day’
As of January 1st, a number of artworks, films, and books became copyright free in the US. Following changes in copyright laws in the 90s, 2019 had what has been […]
Uffizi director calls out Germany for stolen painting
Director of the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Eike Schmidt, has boldly called out Germany concerning the return of a painting stolen by Nazi troops in 1944 during World War II. […]
French supreme court rules in favour of Christie’s France
In November, the French supreme court ruled that the droit de suite – resale royalties benefiting artists or their heirs – could lawfully be charged to the buyers of artworks […]
It’s Sinatra’s world…and Sotheby’s sold it
Start spreading the news… Over the course of 11 days and three auctions, Sotheby’s saw a total of $9.2 million during their Lady Blue Eyes: Property of Barbara and Frank […]
Rarely seen view of Venice by Monet expected to sale for £30 million
In Sotheby’s Impressionist and Modern art sale on February 26th, Le Palais Ducal by Claude Monet is expected to sale for as much as £30 million ($35 million). The 1908 […]
