Answers to some of the questions posed on our walk-through of the Impressionist and Modern Art Preview at Sotheby’s on May 4th.

Yes, you can get close enough to actually touch the Van Gough. But you won’t, right?

No, those men with aprons and gloves are not the caterers. They are art handlers and they will remove any piece you are considering and bring it into a private inspection area for you to have a closer look.

Yes, that’s correct. Six zeros after the number.
Yes, that one, too.
And that one.

No, I never heard of him either and yes, it is gorgeous.

No, that’s actually her art advisor and they’re really interested in that Degas.

Ryman. Robert Ryman. Yes, it’s all white.

It translates as “The Friends.” Yes, the feminine form for friends.
Sure I’d hang it in my own home. Just not in the living room.

No, I don’t know why that woman is looking at Impressionist art wearing sunglasses. No, I don’t think she knows something we don’t know.