The legacy of painter Joan Mitchell (American, 1925 - 1992) is one of a formidable creative force. Her work forged a pathway into the nearly impenetrable male-dominated abstract expressionist circles of the 1950s. She garnered critical acclaim and success, as she distinguished herself from her contemporaries through compositions that vibrate with energy and color. From painting, to drawings, to prints, her work elegantly synthesizes landscape, with memory, poetry, and music while retaining the intimacy and emotive potential of the abstractionist movement. Read more about Joan Mitchell and Flower II (T. 370), 1981 a large format lithograph on view at Kodner Gallery!

Just like you trust your financial advisor, you can trust the Art Advisors at Kodner Gallery.

Despite the dismal stock performance, interest, sales, and growth of the art market are accelerating exponentially worldwide art due to globalization and shifting attitudes towards luxury e-commerce.

Learn more about our recently acquired pair of engravings from one of the most important and influential American contemporary artists Keith Haring.

Go in depth with one of the most notable artists in American history, Andrew Wyeth (American, 1917 - 2009). We are featuring a major, large scale painting Upland Country, 1939 available at Kodner Gallery.

We had so much fun with everyone who attended An Evening at Home with Fred Green and Mildred Bailey Carpenter, but if you missed out on our one night only, exclusive exhibition, you can check out our feature in the Webster-Kirkwood Times!

Few artists are as truly iconic as Chuck Close (American, 1940 - 2021). 

His impact on modern and contemporary American Art is unmatched. You can instantly recognize a work by Chuck Close, as his innovative portraits have been staples in museums, institutions, and private collections across the world.

Learn more about our recently acquired lithograph by seminal American Regionalist painter Grant Wood (American, 1881-1942).

We are taking a closer look at an exquiste pair of portraits by America's Artist George Caleb Bingham (American, Missouri, 1811-1879).

Created by the lauded 19th Century American artist Mr. and Mrs. Fortney Wyan, represent the paradigmn of foundational American portraiture, defining the aesthetics of

We're delving deep into the sophisticated, gorgeously rendered paintings by the renowned French artist Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883 - 1955).

This week, we are delving deep into one of the masters of emotive light, Johan Barthold Jongkind (Dutch, 1819-1891).

We're taking a closer look at his gorgeous painting Fishing Boats painted in 1876 and learning more about why Jongkind is considered the forefather of Impressionism. 

Kodner Gallery presents a Trash or Treasure event at the Mirowitz Center!

Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 9:00am - 1:00pm

RSVP to 314-733-9813 to reserve your spot.

Two Item Limit

Cost will be $20 for the first item and $10 for the second item.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22, 2019!

The 9th Annual Trash or Treasure will be held at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL.

Learn more about our recently acquired vintage Campbell's Chicken with Rice Soup Can, Hand Initialed and Dated by Andy Warhol. The work was purchased by the original owner in 1964 from the Bianchini Gallery in New York, during "American Supermarket," the gallery's landmark exhibition of Pop Art work.

Learn more about our recently acquired signed paper bag Lithograph from one of the most important and influential American contemporary artists Keith Haring.

We are highlighting the stories behind two phenomenal women artists whose works we have in our inventory.

Learn more about American artist Cecil Bell (1906-1970)

Kodner Gallery owns and presents Trash or Treasure, an educational and informational fine art, antiques and collectibles evaluation event.  Attendees are invited to receive expert consultations from specialists in over 20 categories including fine art, books, stamps, coins, militaria, toys, rugs, porcelain, glass, and more.  This is a fun and educational event for all ages. 

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Global Art Market Up 12% to $63.7 Billion Says Renowned Cultural Economist

Over forty years ago Martin Kodner of St. Louis, Missouri began a love affair with the works of the great German/American artist, Charles Ferdinand (Carl) Wimar (1828-1862) and the great American artist and native St. Louisan, Oscar Edmund Berninghaus (1874-1952).  A member of the Appraisers Association of America as well as a listed expert on the artist, Kodner began the project of producing the first ever Charles Ferdinand Wimar and Oscar Edmund Berninghaus Cataloging Projects from the volumes of detailed information collected through the years.

Frank Stella does huge work — some of it 20 feet tall and twice as long — so he has a suitably supersized studio about an hour's drive north of New York City. With hundreds of artworks and tables strewn with ideas in progress, the studio is a museum in itself.

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