Rauschenberg's "Canyon" in the Ileana Sonnabend Estate

We've been following the story of the Robert Rauschenberg combine-painting in the Ileana Sonnabend estate.  As appraisers of art, we are fascinated by the intricacies of the IRS judgement of the value of a work that cannot legally be sold.  Read more here.


Interesting article in the NYTimes...

There was an interesting article in the NYT recently discussing the Swiss Freeports, which serve as storage for some of the most valuable art in the world--check it out here.


Treesdale Manor article in the Post-Gazette today

Marylynne Pitz shares the history of Treesdale Manor in today's Post Gazette.  Over 100 lots of property from the house will be featured in our auction one week from today! https://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/home/treesdale-era-ends-belongings-from-a-wealthy-familys-estate-in-pine-go-up-for-auction-631301/