And if a nobleman knew who had made a beautiful piece for a friend, they’d be more likely to commission a work from that artist for themselves. The signature fostered attribution and bestowed ...

Hutchinson will again seek resident opinions on a range of topics in 2015. As it did in 2007 and 2011, the city will use the National Research Center from Boulder, Colo., to administer the ...

A $50 Van Gogh? Experts say no, offering an alternative attribution to the little known Danish artist Henning Elimar.

Gallerist, valuer and lecturer Leigh Capel sparked the naming quandary during a deep dive into the historical archives over Christmas to keep his eye in when auction houses were closed. His sleuthing ...