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Tag Archives: Antiques Roadshow

“Flea Market Renoir” May Have Been Stolen Decades Ago, Confusion Abounds

By Nicholas O'Donnell on Posted in Collections, Connoisseurship, Forgery, Standing

What was the feel-good, ersatz Antiques-Roadshow story of the summer may soon be one of the most prominent art law issues in the country.  A painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir entitled “Paysage Bords de Seine” that was purchased at a flea market in 2010 for $7 and authenticated this year as genuine may turn out to… Continue Reading

Ellis Boston Begins Today

By Nicholas O'Donnell on Posted in Uncategorized

The Ellis Boston Antiques Show begins today.  I will be on a panel on Friday night, October 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. entitled “Essentials for the New Collector” about collecting antiques and fine art in today’s market.  I will be joined by PBS “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser Colleene Fesko and John Fiske, Editor of New England Antiques Journal. … Continue Reading

The Art Law Report at Ellis Boston Antiques

By Nicholas O'Donnell on Posted in Collections, Connoisseurship, Customs

During the upcoming Ellis Boston Antiques Show, I will be on a panel on Friday night, October 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. entitled “Essentials for the New Collector” about collecting antiques and fine art in today’s market.  I will be joined by PBS “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser Colleene Fesko and John Fiske, Editor of New England… Continue Reading