Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (1783-1853)

A leading Norwegian painter, he made his career outside his homeland at the end of the 19th century. This painting illustrates the technical sophistication and refinement of his brushwork.

Denounced as a forgery in the 19th century, Jerusalem antiques dealer Moses Wilhelm Shapira claimed to have found the “original” Book of Deuteronomy, perhaps even Moses’ own copy. Idan Derschowitz has now published an article claiming it not only authentic, but far older than previously thought. (De Gruyter)

The wax bust, bought in 1909 for the Berlin Royal Museums by Wilhelm von Bode, had been identified by von Bode as a Leonardo da Vinci. The conclusions of researchers at the French CNRS have refuted this claim 100 years later. Carbon-14 dating proves that the work could not have been produced before 1704. 

Ancient Rome’s oldest and most famous road is now the heart of a major archeological park.

This vase from the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin could have been part of a pair given to celebrate a wedding and a birth.

The sale featured a princely selection of paintings and objets d'art, including Parisian tapestries, official portraits and furniture from 17th and 18th centuries.

The curators of the Berlin Print Cabinet, the diplomat-collector Friedrich von Nagler and the New York art dealer Richard H. Zinser all had this rare Crucifixion by German printmaker Martin Schongauer in their hands.

The sun's rays pierce this large composition signed by André Lanskoy. An ode to color, the leitmotif of the Russian artist throughout his career.

The Hôtel Drouot welcomes visitors to the new installment of its regular collegial exhibition, known as the “Œuvres Choisies” (“Selected Works”). The exhibition presents some of the most exciting works to come up for sale in the upcoming months.

Germany repeats its records of 2020: the best year in its history.