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1 month agoKimbell Art Museum acquires Chardin still life after record-breaking auction sale falls through
"The Cut Melon is one of the great masterpieces of 18th-century French painting," says Kimbell's director Eric Lee, who negotiated the deal with the Rothschild family, adding: "It is no secret that we have long hoped for a great Chardin still life for the Kimbell."
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3 months agoComment | 'Visiting Americans remain a force at Tefaf Maastricht'
Tefaf Maastricht is significantly influenced by the presence of American museums and their eagerness to acquire art.
US museum confidence is essential for the fine art market, especially post-COVID.
Curators view Tefaf as an irreplaceable opportunity for sourcing high-quality European art.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 months agoFormer art dealer Jaime Gorozpe shares his collecting philosophy, and his favourite places to eat and see art in Mexico City
If you could have any work from any museum in the world, what would it be? I would love the Alberto Giacometti sculptures from the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, outside Copenhagen. Imagine living with a Giacometti in your home? The proportions are perfect; it's timeless, it's unique.
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