– Sailing Ships and Seagulls  by Edouard Manet (not published on this website; Rouart Wildenstein 1975 no. 77 and there named Bateau de peche, arrivant vent arriere), a marine painting by Edouard Manet, will be shown at the exhibition Manet at the Complesso del Vittoriano in Rome, 7 October 2005 – 5 February 2006. The...

Dear [firstname] [lastname], This is the first Newsletter we created. Any comments/input/questions from our readers on content and format are welcome. The contents of this Newsletter as well as paintings mentioned can be found on our website, www.aetas-aurea.com. INTERVIEW VOLKSKRANT 31.8.2005 ‘Niet omdat het Rembrandt is’ In elke kunstcollectie springt er wel een werk uit...

– Herdsmen by a fire by Leonard Bramer – Village Fire by Adam Colonia will be shown in the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. FAA had an interview with Adriaan Waiboer, Curator of Northern European Art at the National Gallery of Ireland and organizer of the exhibition. 1. What is the exhibition about? Northern Nocturnes...

Agreement has been reached with the Stedelijk Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden to participate in their various exhibitions celebrating Rembrandt’s birth year 400 years ago with 8 works. From December 16, 2005 till end December 2006 – Still life with books and a globe – Christ at the column – Baptism of the eunuch – A...

This article appeared on 31 August in the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant in a summer series on collectors and their favorite work. ‘Niet omdat het Rembrandt is’ In elke kunstcollectie springt er wel een werk uit waarop de verzamelaar verliefd is. Deze week de favoriete aankoop van George Kremer. George Kremer neemt snel beslissingen. En...

Missing out on iconic masterpieces leaves the Getty less than the ‘superstar repository’ it ought to be By George Kremer Published: August 27 2005 From Mr George Kremer. Sir, If the J. Paul Getty Museum today needs money from donors (“New Getty chief to seek donors”, August 20), surely this is a prime example of...

– Portrait of a man by Frans Hals – Ice scene near an inn by Isack van Ostade are on long-term loan to the Frans Hals Museum from April 2005.

Ice scene near an inn by Isack van Ostade one of the largest winter landscapes the artist produced, has been restored to its former glory. During the restoration process which lasted for more than three months an old, grey/yellowish varnish was removed. The results can be viewed in the Frans Hals Museum.