“Of all the artists this city has produced, there are probably none more representative of its iconic mix of flamboyant elegance and earthy eccentricity than George Dureau.” This praise for George Dureau (from art critic D. Eric Bookhardt in Gambit)… Read More
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New Erte Graphics on Consignment
One of the most famous designers of the 20th century and a defining member of the Art Deco movement, Erte’s illustrious career almost never was. Born Romain de Tirtoff in 1892 to a famous Russian family in St. Petersburg, Erte’s… Read More
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The Story of Art Forger Elmyr de Hory
Art forgery has always been a lucrative trade, and perhaps few were more successful in the endeavor than Elmyr de Hory, who made a living forging art in the 20th century. His forgeries included works by Picasso, Matisse, and numerous… Read More
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Celebrating the Life of Anton Kandinsky
It has been just over a month since the passing of Anton Skorubsky Kandinsky from heart failure in his Manhattan studio on January 10, 2014. Not to be confused with early 20th century Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky (whose body of… Read More
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Consignment Artwork Available from Barnett Fine Art
The excitement of browsing the secondary art market stems from the fact that the works available are constantly changing. The ever-changing tastes of art collectors results in a market where works are frequently bought and sold. One can never tell… Read More
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Artwork on Consignment from Barnett Fine Art
Art lovers looking for a wide range of artists, mediums, and styles know that the best place to find this kind of variety is on the secondary market. Barnett Fine Art is a consignment dealer, specializing in fine art of… Read More
Barnett Fine Art, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, trades in exceptional art by Master and Pop Artists, popular contemporary artists, emerging artists from around the globe and gifted local artists. With her experience of over 20 years in the business, Patty Barnett of Barnett Fine Art posts about the business of art, trends in art sales, news and events in the world of art, new artists to watch, works to know by established artists and art recommendations for special occasions. The Barnett Fine Art Blog is updated regularly for serious collectors as well as beginners and those looking to broaden their art knowledge and collections.
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