What Do Shakespeare, Surrealist Horses and Dali Have in Common?

Salvador Dali’s Purloined Imagery - Caveat Emptor!

In a brief, but nonetheless fascinating article authored by Frank Hunter, Director of the Salvador Dali Archives, Ltd. in New York, entitled Salvador Dali’s Purloined Imagery-Caveat Emptor!, this question is tackled in a precise manner that will leave you a much better informed and subsequently warned collector of Dali prints. Read more

The Mysteries of the Missing Rembrandt Etching Copper Plates

Park West Gallery Buys Eight Rembrandt Copper Plates and Conceals their Ownership. Why the Secrecy?

Rembrandt Van Rijn, Dutch artist whose masterful contribution to the world of art is without question, would be somewhat aghast at the turn of events that have unfloded since August of 2003. Eight of his copper plates have receded into veiled obscurity after their purchase by Park West Gallery in 2003 (who incidentally renamed the Millennium Impressions etchings made from the copper plates to Millennium editions).

Delving into this tangled mystery, an article written for Fine Art Registry® authored by David Phillips, entitled Park West Gallery Buys Eight Rembrandt Copper Plates and Conceals their Ownership. Why the Secrecy? Rembrandt Millennium Impressions – Article 2, begins to unravel some of the deliberately buried details. Read more

History Reveals Fascinating Facts About Rembrandt Etchings

The Millennium Impressions – Recent Posthumous Etchings Made from Eight Rembrandt Copper Plates

I can almost envision the grimace on your face as you contemplate reading anything regarding history, but don’t turn away too quickly. This article, entitled Rembrandt Millennium Impressions - Article 1 The Millennium Impressions - Recent Posthumous Etchings Made from Eight Rembrandt Copper Plates, is the first in a series of three in depth studies. In this first offering you will learn all of the terminologies and processes that apply to etching copper plates and why Rembrandt was considered the unequivocal master at this artistic endeavor. Knowing the terminology that is involved with etching is paramount to making an informed decision. I realize at first glance this seems terribly dry, however you are going to be amazed at what has happened over the centuries that ultimately might apply to you, especially if you are an admirer of Rembrandt’s Millennium Impressions etchings. If you own one or are planning on investing in one, this will impact you even more. Read more

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