Frederic E. Church, “Niagara Falls from the American Side,” oil on canvas, 257.5 x 227 centimeters. National Galleries of Scotland, presented by John S. Kennedy 1887.

American Art Buzz from Abroad: Frederic E. Church Exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery

Published on May 31st, 2013 by Chelsea DeLay

American art exhibitions have become increasingly popular abroad, offering European audiences a fresh, new look at the wide range of work produced stateside during the 19th and 20th centuries. …continue reading or post a comment


John Leslie Breck, "Early Snow," 1894. oil on canvas, 18¼ x 22 inches. Signed and dated lower left: John Leslie Breck/1894

Bidders Beware: American Art Sales Yield Strong Results

Published on May 29th, 2013 by Lou Salerno

Last week’s American art auctions in New York confirmed the market’s accelerating recovery. Critics may point out disappointing lots, but as an eager buyer I can assure you that it was exceedingly difficult to acquire the most desirable work. …continue reading or post a comment


Edward Hopper, "Study for Nighthawks," 1941 or 1942. Fabricated chalk and charcoal on paper; 11 1/8 x 15 inches. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase and gift of Josephine N. Hopper by exchange 2011.65.

Happy Hopper’s Eve: Tomorrow “Hopper Drawings” opens at the Whitney!

Published on May 22nd, 2013 by Chelsea DeLay

American modernist Edward Hopper has been generating a serious buzz in the art world as of late which shows absolutely no signs of quieting down anytime soon.  The wildly popular retrospective Edward Hopper: An American In Paris broke exhibition records in Spain, …continue reading or post a comment


George Inness, “Valley Near Perugia,” oil on canvas. 24½ x 19 inches, signed lower right: G. Inness. Currently available at Questroyal Fine Art.

A Pre-Season Auction Analysis: American Art Shows Promise for 2013!

Published on April 16th, 2013 by Chelsea DeLay

In the past few months basketball fans have kept a close eye on NCAA teams and players by monitoring their turnovers, three-pointers, and free-throw percentages.  An interpretation of these statistics—usually combined with …continue reading or post a comment


Thomas Cole, Portage Falls on the Genesee, 1839

A Piece of History for Sale

Published on February 26th, 2013 by Nina Sangimino

The Seward House Museum in Auburn, New York has announced that it will sell a valuable Thomas Cole painting that has been in the Seward collection for over 150 years. Every Hudson River School collector is sure to have their eye on this magnificent painting entering the market for the first time in its history. …continue reading or post a comment


John Leslie Breck, "Ipswich," oil on canvas. 14⅝ x 27⅛ inches. Signed lower left: John Leslie Breck

American Art, You’re It! The Market is Chasing After Fresh, Quality Paintings!

Published on February 12th, 2013 by Chelsea DeLay

Be sure to check out a recent podcast aired by ArtTactic that features art advisor William “Tylee” Abbott; after a brief overview of the various movements that make up the American art market, Abbott goes on to address how the credit crisis effected both buyers and sellers operating within the art world, noting that a mutually conservative attitude …continue reading or post a comment


Asher B. Durand (1796–1886), "Landscape," 1855. Oil on canvas. 25 x 36 inches. Signed and dated lower right: AB Durand 1855. Available at Questroyal Fine Art.

Artnet Insights “Gallery Q & A” Debuts with Questroyal’s Lou Salerno!

Published on February 8th, 2013 by Chelsea DeLay

Turning the idea of owning artwork into a reality can be a daunting process, especially in a market where purchases can range from a double-digit figure for a print to millions of dollars for an original work of art.  Performing your own due diligence is an investigative approach that can  …continue reading or post a comment


Guy C. Wiggins, "Washington's Birthday - Wall Street Winter," 1929. Currently available at Questroyal Fine Art.

The End of 2012 is Just the Beginning for American Art!

Published on December 31st, 2012 by Chelsea DeLay

As the last hours of the year dwindle down, it has become tradition to not only look back on the past year’s booms and busts, but to also look toward the future to see what the coming year has in store for us. Like the years before it, 2012 was marked with progress and development, marred by sadness and tragedy,  and filled with both the expected and unexpected.  Pausing to remember the split-second instances that altered our lives in some way over the past 365 days is a reflective process that allows us to recognize …continue reading or post a comment


Georgia O'Keeffe, "Turkey Feathers," Questroyal Fine Art.

American Art Wins MVP of the New York Art Scene!

Published on November 30th, 2012 by Chelsea DeLay

For American art lovers, New York City became the equivalent of Super Bowl Village this week– except instead of the Manning brothers and Tom Brady, the players that packed the most punch were American modernists Georgia O’Keeffe, Edward Hopper, Charles Burchfield, and Norman Rockwell.  Christies and Sotheby’s faced off in …continue reading or post a comment


Edward Hopper, "Nighthawks," 1942.

A Man of Universal Appeal: Edward Hopper Can’t Be Contained!

Published on October 26th, 2012 by Chelsea DeLay

At first, I thought my email account had fallen victim to an internet spam attack.  A few seconds later, it registered in my brain that the chances of an Edward Hopper internet hacker targeting me were slim to none. …continue reading or post a comment

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