• Untitled by Michael Goldberg, 1986 Oil and pastel on paper 29.25 x 27.75 inches Untitled by Michael Goldberg, 1986 Oil and pastel on paper 29.25 x 27.75 inches
  • Spannocchia – NY XV by Michael Goldberg, 1986 Oil on canvas 79 x 79 inches Spannocchia – NY XV by Michael Goldberg, 1986 Oil on canvas 79 x 79 inches
  • Spannocchia – NY IV, 1986 Oil on canvas 86.5 x 85.5 inches Spannocchia – NY IV by Michael Goldberg , 1986 Oil on canvas 86.5 x 85.5 inches
  • Untitled by Michael Goldberg, 1951-2 Oil on canvas 57 x 50.25 inches Untitled by Michael Goldberg, 1951-2 Oil on canvas 57 x 50.25 inches

Collection of University Art Museum, CSULB. Gift of the Gordon F. Hampton Foundation, through Wesley G. Hampton, Roger K. Hampton, and Katharine H. Shenk

The Prudent Buyer's Guide to Art Fairs

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Sheppard Mullin

Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced collector, the electricity surrounding an international art fair can overwhelm the senses. Lavish parties, rich history, and the subtle buzz of thousands of business deals endow events like Art Basel, the Venice Biennale, and the upcoming Los Angeles Biennial, planned for 2012, with an air of gravitas that is equal parts charm and distraction. Hopefully, with just a little advice, the prudent collector can cut through the noise and ensure the best possible investment on the best possible terms.
 

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Rethinking Antiquity Collections

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Sheppard Mullin

According to an old Roman proverb, "art has no enemy except ignorance."  Common usage of the proverb frequently references non-conventional works of art that break with the status quo by challenging aesthetic and/or cultural norms, and are subsequently decried by the establishment.  However, in light of recent high-profile court cases to recoup rare cultural icons from world class museums, the proverb takes on new meaning with respect to collectors of antiquities.  Indeed, remaining ignorant with respect to a work's provenance can be a costly mistake (and a public relations nightmare) for museums, galleries, and collectors alike.

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