How a Swiss Art Dealer Bought and Sold Leonardo’s $450 M. Salvator Mundi Painting to Russian Oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev in an Allegedly Shady Scheme
Yves Bouvier took quite the markup.
France Names New Culture Minister, Elton John’s Collection Heads to Auction, and More: Morning Links for January 12, 2024
Here’s what we’re reading this morning.
At Rybolovlev Trial, the Creator of FBI’s Art Crime Team Explains How to Spot a Dirty Art Adviser
If you’re even nominally interested in art crime, you’ve likely heard of former FBI agent Robert Wittman. The creator of the Bureau’s art crime team, Wittman has a long history…
New York Dealer Brent Sikkema Found Dead at 75 in Brazil
The Sikkema Jenkins & Co. founder reportedly had stab wounds.
Activist Defaces Stalin Icon, Financial Trouble for Orlando Museum of Art, and More: Morning Links for January 16, 2024
Here’s what we’re reading this morning.
Controversial Italian Culture Official Faces Investigation Over Links to Stolen Painting
Vittorio Sgarbi denied that he was under investigation, accusing one Italian publication of lying.
Unsealed Jeffrey Epstein Documents Spark New Allegations against Collector Leslie Wexner
The victim claims to have met with Wexner multiple times.
New York’s Washburn Gallery to Permanently Close After Five Decades
The gallery had been in operation since 1971.
Proposal to Replace Notre-Dame Cathedral Windows with Contemporary Art Incites Outrage
“How can we justify restoring stained glass windows that survived the disaster and then immediately remove them?” the petition reads.
Rising Chinese Artist Wang Tuo Wins M+ Museum’s $64,000 Prize
Artists Jes Fan, Miao Ying, Xie Nanxing, Trevor Yeung, and Yu Ji had been shortlisted for the award.