Why are art dealers so suspicious and distrust brokers?
Art dealers may exhibit suspicion and distrust towards brokers for a variety of reasons. It’s important to note that not all art dealers hold these views, and individual experiences and perspectives can vary. However, here are some possible reasons for such skepticism. It’s important to remember that these are general observations, and not all art dealers hold the same views or exhibit the same level of skepticism towards brokers. Some brokers may be direct to the owner/seller of the artwork and not only connected in a “daisy-chain” network to other brokers. Trust and successful collaborations can still exist between dealers and brokers when there is clear communication, shared objectives, and…
The Rise of Cuban Art on the Global Market
The Value of Cuban Fine Art in 2025: Spotlight on Roberto Fabelo Cuban art has long been celebrated for its rich history and unique blend of cultural influences, but recent years have seen a surge in its global appeal. This growth can be attributed to increased international interest in Cuban culture, improved access to Cuban artists’ works, and the easing of restrictions on trade and travel. Auction houses such as Phillips and Christie’s have played a pivotal role in bringing Cuban art to the forefront of the global market, showcasing both established and emerging artists. Roberto Fabelo, a master of surrealism and storytelling through art, has emerged as one of…
The Rise of Latin American Surrealism: Fabelo and Beyond
From Magical Realism to the Metaphysical Menagerie Latin American Surrealism didn’t merely echo European avant-garde currents — it reimagined them through a continent’s complex history of myth, colonialism, and revolution. While figures like Frida Kahlo and Wifredo Lam brought global attention, today’s torchbearers, such as Roberto Fabelo, have expanded the visual lexicon with fierce imagination and biting cultural insight. Fabelo’s World: Elegant, Grotesque, and Absolutely Human Fabelo doesn’t illustrate dreams — he stages them. In El viaje fantástico, his bronze creatures walk the knife-edge between nightmare and poetry. Hybrid figures, animals with too much knowledge in their eyes, sensuality tangled with satire: this is Surrealism that bites, whispers, and seduces.…
Kandinsky Before Abstraction: The Rider and the Landscape
Tracing the Path to a Visual Language of the Soul Before Wassily Kandinsky stripped away the figure, before the symphonies of line and color, there was a rider — mid-gallop, merging with the landscape. Painted in 1909, Picture with a Riding Archer and Landscape is not yet abstract, but abstraction is already whispering through its brushwork. Why the Rider Matters Kandinsky saw music in color and spirituality in shape. In this painting, we witness the transitional moment: figuration dissolving into movement. The rider doesn’t dominate the scene — he becomes it. Forms blur, outlines soften, emotion overtakes narrative. A Glimpse into the Turning Point This work is critical for collectors…
How to Verify the Provenance of Russian Art
Due Diligence in a Market Rich with History—and Complexity The Russian art market is one of the most intriguing—and most carefully scrutinized—in the world. With masterpieces from artists like Malevich, Kandinsky, and Kljun commanding millions, provenance is not just a formality: it’s a necessity. So, how do seasoned collectors verify that a work is the real thing? 1. Start with Documentation, Not Assumptions A serious seller provides a chain of ownership. This includes previous auction records, gallery sales, exhibition catalogs, and references in scholarly publications. If the paperwork starts after 1990, be cautious—many fakes emerged during the Soviet art “rediscovery” wave. 2. Check for Expert Attributions and Catalogues Raisonnés Reputable…
What Makes a Painting Valuable to Collectors?
Understanding Rarity, Provenance, and Artistic Significance In the art world, value is rarely accidental. A painting’s worth emerges from a layered interplay of history, context, and perception — not just aesthetics. While taste is subjective, collectors who move with confidence typically understand five key drivers of value: 1. Artistic Significance Value begins with impact. Did the artist shift a movement, challenge convention, or redefine form? Consider Kandinsky’s early abstractions or Malevich’s Suprematist compositions — these works didn’t just reflect art history, they shaped it. 2. Rarity and Scarcity Scarcity enhances allure. Whether it’s a unique work or part of a limited series, the fewer there are, the more intense the…
Fine paintings & art for sale
Invest in Art. But be selective. With some names you can never go wrong like Chagall, Brancusi, Kazimir Malevich, Pirosmani, Canaletto, Kandinsky, Renoir, Moglidiani and Gudiashvili. Yes, we do have some of their original works. VIP access. But, we also have over 2000 original art objects available or access to, in many cases directly from the owners who often bought most of them from the artists or from the families of the artists themselves: the Pissarro family, Yuroz, Michal Zaborowski, Alexandra Nechita, R.C. Gorman, Robert Hagan, Nicolai Timkov, Fedor Zakharov, Vladimir Krantz, Dmitry Maevsky and many other excellent Russian Impressionists as well as impressionist-inspired original paintings and bronze sculptures, French, American and Russian…
Fine art’s market value
Why are original artworks so interesting for investors? Beside increasing in value, art can be used as collateral. What are the requirements and considerations? What are the characteristics of fine art that makes it a viable alternative security? Let’s analyze the appreciation of art in the course of time, because collecting and owning it can be compared to the stock market. When we examine the value of art in the context of current national and international economy, we draw lessons from the power of art in former economies and project what this may mean for the future. As a reader of Forbes you know what “market values” are. When wars or revolutions…
Unveiling the Transcendent Beauty: Malevich and the Russian Avant-Garde
Unveiling the Transcendent Beauty Introduction:Entering the realm of Kazimir Malevich and the Russian Avant-Garde is akin to embarking on a spiritual odyssey of artistic revelation. As an impassioned collector deeply enamored by Malevich’s oeuvre, one finds oneself irresistibly drawn to the ineffable allure and profound philosophical depths that characterize each stroke of his brush. In this essay, the narrative unfolds from the perspective of an ardent collector, eager to convey the enrapturing essence of Malevich’s graphic works, offering glimpses into the transcendent beauty that continues to captivate collectors and aficionados worldwide. The Russian Avant-Garde Movement:For those enthralled by the enigmatic allure of Malevich’s creations, the Russian Avant-Garde movement stands as…
