A couple of years ago I went to dinner with one of my clients. It must be said that it was a fascinating evening and filled with happy memories, one of which I must share with you. I had just visited the Rodin Exhibition in the Royal Academy in London and noticed yet again that […]
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Ground Breaking Children’s Exhibition for all at The Wallace Collection
Alfred Boucher Sculpture
Musee des Beaux Arts in Pau, http://www.pau.fr/le_reve/culture/20051008_142051 seems to be a place that needs visiting soon especially as it has, according to Sotheby’s, the original marble of this beautiful work by Alfred Boucher French (1850-1934). I have mentioned him before and added this to my Top 1000 Sculptures of all time. (and also found here […]
Sculpture Thick Ankles Again
David Backhouse, has done a very good job with the Animals At War Memorial in Park Lane. Unfortunately the horse shown in my photo illustrates very well the problem I have with ankles! 100 swallows and I had a discussion on the subject some time ago and I promised to show you these pictures. Rodin […]
Buying paintings for the nation
Bullied by Ian Cox to jump off the fence, I suppose I must make at least some comment on The Titian issue. He is generally accepted as one of the great painters of his time. 1. How many of Titian’s works are there in public and private ownership in Great Britain and permanently on view […]
Chilly business for the time of year
I imagine it is getting cold in NYC so I have posted this for Museworthy, it sort of says it all! Can anyone tell me the painter?
Horse and Rider, William III of England
On entering St James Square Garden I took a photo of the Tourist information plaque to remind me who had been the sculptor of William III shown here. I was interested in the thickness of limbs which Swallows and I discussed some months ago. Unfortunately I seem to have lost that photo so I can […]
Raphael, Madonna
Thanks Ian Cox (26th October 2008) and Mail on line for this story. Sometimes restoration is for the better. PS I found a poem by Big Kenny While walking in the park one day, I saw a sculpture in my way. It stood alone, so tall and proud, The top of the statue next to […]
Some important sculpture to be seen
Rodin’s hand Another of Rodin’s hands, much more interesting, but can you get your thumb like that? one of his best I think. Rodin again, mmm…………..MINOTAURE, VERSION AUX CORNES DROITES! A nightmare? Renoir’s child’s head Rodin dance movement, bit extreme! Degas girl Another Degas girl, better pose, At least when there is an economic wave […]
Monsieur William Bouguereau is well represented
Lovers of the works displayed on the Art Renewal Centre, who want to invest in fine art which goes on the wall should be in New York this week-end to visit Sotheby’s exhibition. A rare occasion to see these paintings before the get locked away again. There are some well known names there, Monsieur Bouguereau […]
