Vernissage in the large fancy room filled with crap @artbasel @scopeartshow @untitledartfair @aquaartmiami #baseltov ENJOY 🌞 #MiamiArtWeek

The monumental wall painting on the exterior wall of our old spot holds a special place in Cincinnati's public art cannon. Painted in the early 70s it is the last surviving wall painting (they weren't called murals) from the Urban Walls project organized by Carl Solway @solwaygallery and Barron Krody, with the help of other @artacademyofcincinnati professors, years before @artworkscincy existed. A subsequent edition was published of all the wall paintings, and there was an opening exhibit and reception to celebrate the city's new public art program. Over the years, the other paintings have been demolished and covered, so this one - titled Allegro - is now the last standing. For the LONGEST time this monumental painting needed to be restored. It is a symbol of urban renewal in the city that's redefining itsself through urban renewal - and this wall painting represents that early vision and energy. This last remaining piece is a symbol of the artists who took initiative well before others could catch on and catch up. Finally, the work is in progress and you can see where the fresh new layers of paint are bringing the original image back to life. 🧡💛💚 Swipe left for the original opening exhibition poster and an image of these prints in the wild - one of our clients framed the entire folio and displayed them together.

It's all about the people you meet along the way... Who you choose to serve, why they excite you, and what you learn in the process.

The Schiff Library card catalog at @cincyartmuseum . Today was a research day. 🔎📚🖼️ This beautiful photo is reposted and belongs to our colleague @mayadrozdz - who has a knack for finding interesting things in the world.

Today was a hoot because it was rug cataloguing day at our neighborhood auction @mainauctiongalleries - the oldest continuously operating auction company in Cincinnati and family owned for five generations by the Karps. These guys work hard and also make it a point to laugh and enjoy their work. Just two blocks down from us on Fourth Street they offer at auction very affordable home furnishings and collectibles every Tuesday. As well, they conduct specialty sales throughout the year where you can phone bid or participate on @liveauctioneers . Though they're active online they still sell merchandise to bidders on the auction floor. The auctioneer Mr. J Karp is never dull and he keeps the floor lively and fun. You'll be glad you made time to visit one of their auctions!

This large 31 star flag was flying on Fourth Street in Cincinnati OH between 1851 and 1861. When we found it in an attic trunk it was folded up and hadn't been touched for decades. The stars are beautifully hand-cut and you feel the quilting that went into each piece of fabric. Measuring an impressive 10 x 15 feet we look forward to seeing it up again soon.

Just wrapped up an appraisal of amusing and storied group of Picasso prints - more than 200 examples of Picasso's original etchings and linocuts. They were beautifully presented, thoughtfully acquired, and, as you might imagine, a point of pride for their passionate owner. Now that the research is finished, it's time to reshelve our catalogues...until next time.

The lush, light-filled @pamm made for the most perfect Miami Art Week party. This place is magical and the night was alive with artists, performers, dealers, curators, and those who come because they are simply curious about what we do! #baseltov #abmb #artbasel #miamibeach

We volunteered at the Montgomery County Historical Society's fundraiser and saw quite a variety of paintings, prints, ceramics, blown glass, antiques, and random fun things. Many from attics, and inhereited pieces too. One nice painting so yellowed that we revealed the artist's signature to the owner for the first time. Thanks to all who participated! @decartdiva @morgan.rigaud