GURLITT WILL IS HELD TO BE VALID

A German court recently announced that Gurlitt’s will is valid, and dismissed the claims by Gurlitt’s cousin Uta Werner that he lacked capacity to make his will.  This once again establishes the Kunstmuseum Bern as the sole heir to his collection.  Werner...

THE DANGERS OF DEACCESSION

In 2013, Sotheby’s sold a collection of Old Masters.  The auction was well attended by collectors and gallery owners alike, who were given a rare glimpse at some of the world’s greatest art.   One work in particular, however, was overlooked by those who...

INTERESTING ARTICLE ON GARDNER HEIST

The 25th anniversary of the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner heist was just last week, but there is still little news about the fate of the paintings and other items stolen.  The New York Times published a very interesting article about the heist, and includes some...