American Fine Art
A Meowsterpiece Revisited
In observance of Oct. 29 being National Cat Day, here’s the story behind 'My Wife's Lovers,' one of the most celebrated paintings of felines.
FBI Nabs Art Forgery Ring
Federal agents shut down massive Michigan operation that allegedly forged noted American artists and crafted counterfeit sports and Hollywood memorabilia. Self-described artist who orchestrated conspiracy fooled experts for years.
Sculptor Edmonia Lewis a Pioneer for Women, Minority Artists
Sculptor Edmonia Lewis beat odds and shattered expectations.
N.C. Wyeth, Rockwell lead American art auction
A pair of paintings by iconic American artist Newell Convers Wyeth combined to sell for more than $1.1 million, leading Heritage Auctions' May 3, 2019, auction of fine art.
D.H. Lawrence painting claims $28,800
If you were late to Saturday’s session of Eldred’s two-day spring sale of art and antiques April 5-6, you missed a few of the day’s most exciting lots ...
Enchanting cat painting claims $21,060
A diverse and enticing selection of artwork attracted active bidding at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Winter sale March 1-3.
Maurice Sendak decorated cow sells for $93,750
A tabletop cow, decorated by Maurice Sendak with scenes and characters from Where the Wild Things Are, sold at Heritage Auctions for $93,750.
‘Young Bill Cody’ oil on canvas may ride to $30K
Hindman LLC has announced the Spring Arts of the American West auction that will be conducted on Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. MT in the Denver saleroom.
Patriotic art exhibit opening in NOLA
M.S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans, unveils its patriotic art exhibit, 'From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of American Art,' on April 6. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Western Art: G. Harvey painting sells for $516,500
In paintings such as When Cowboys Don’t Change, artist G. Harvey encourages the viewer not only to see the physical elements of his subject, but also senses an over-arching mood.
Bidders find Women in Art Auction enticing
John Moran Auctioneers' inaugural Women in Art auction offered works by 93 women artists. By sale's end, new records had been set for three artists.
Florida Highwaymen capture unspoiled views
From the 1950s-1980s, a group of African-American visual artists, aka the Florida Highwaymen, created original art and peddled it along the highways.
Birger Sandzen oil on board rises to $39,000
An original oil on board painting by the Swedish-born American painter Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) climbed to $39,000 in a November 2018 auction hosted by Woody Auctions of Douglass, Kansas.
Rockwell illustration art for Elgin watch ad earns $250,000
She Said It for a Lifetime (Man Receiving Gift Watch), an Elgin Watches advertisement illustration by Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978), 1926, brought $250,000 in Heritage Auctions’ November 8, 2018 American Art Auction in Dallas.
American paintings earn strong results at auction
Important American paintings from the 19th century through the contemporary era were available during Shannon’s semi-annual American and European Fine Art Auction.
