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Exclusive | The world's most visited museums 2024: normality returns—for some

The Art Newspaper

A new museum in Shanghai leaps into our top ten and European museums continue their strong performance, but our exclusive annual survey finds that some Britishinstitutions are still lagging behind

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Hyland Granby Antiques Offers Seven Paintings from the Lewis Collection

Maine Antique Digest

In this fast-changing world, more collectors and executors of estates have been consigning works of high quality to the trade for sale rather than sending them to auction.

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19th-Century American and Western Art

Maine Antique Digest

Christies, New York City Photos courtesy Christies Christies January 23 afternoon sale of 19th-century American and Western art sale offered 123 lots. The auction totaled $12,472,442 (including buyers premiums) and had an 85% sell-through rate. It followed the morning auction, American Sublime: Property from an Important Private Collection.

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Smithsonian Museum Director Placed on ‘Indefinite’ Leave Amid Pressure Campaign

Artnet News

Kevin Young took the reins of the institution in 2021. The post Smithsonian Museum Director Placed on ‘Indefinite’ Leave Amid Pressure Campaign appeared first on Artnet News.

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SAA Council Approves Joining NHA, Discusses Revisions to Governance Manual

Society of American Archivists

April 1, 2025 The SAA Council met February 11 and 12 for its winter meeting.

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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama moments before being swept into the sea. Photo courtesy of Architectural Digest Protecting Your Art Collection from Extreme Weather Events Art collections, whether personal or institutional, represent cultural, historical, and financial investments that require careful protection. With the increasing frequency of extreme weather eventssuch as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heatwavessafeguarding artwork has never been more crucial.

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‘We are crying’: heritage authorities express sorrow after Sudan National Museum looted and ransacked

The Art Newspaper

The museum, which houses artefacts dating back millennia, has been caught in the crossfire of the civil war raging in the North African country

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Are Hairstyles the Key to Unlocking Art History’s Most Famous Portraits?

Artnet News

John Singer Sargent's 'Madame X' dyed her hairand more art historical hairstyle analysis from an expert. The post Are Hairstyles the Key to Unlocking Art History’s Most Famous Portraits? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Vote Now in the 2025 SAA Election

Society of American Archivists

April 1, 2025 VOTE NOW! The 2025 SAA election ballot is live. Fourteen candidates are running for the offices of Vice President/President-Elect, Council, and Nominating Committee. Head to the election homepage and click on the candidates' names on the slate to read each candidate's brief bio, diversity statement, and response to the questions posed by this year's Nominating Committee.

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Old Trafford bench looks a winner

Antique Collecting

An historic bench from Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, which is signed by the celebrated footballer and United The post Old Trafford bench looks a winner appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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MoMA picks chief curator of prints and drawings as next director

The Art Newspaper

Christophe Cherix will replace Glenn Lowry, who has been the museums director since 1995 and guided it through two important expansions

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A $100 Million Coin Collection Resurfaces After Decades, Bound for Auction

Artnet News

The 15,000-strong collection will be sold over several years. The post A $100 Million Coin Collection Resurfaces After Decades, Bound for Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Diamond Ring, Wild Black Cherry Bed

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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Dylan Jones collection offers British Cool at Bonhams

Antique Collecting

A collection of artworks belonging to journalist and author Dylan Jones will be a centrepiece of the upcoming British. Cool. The post Dylan Jones collection offers British Cool at Bonhams appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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April's must-see exhibitions: Matisse, Morris and the design of the 1940s

The Art Newspaper

The Art Newspaper's pick of the top shows to see around the world this month

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New Bern Antique Show & Sale

Maine Antique Digest

New Bern, North Carolina Twenty-three vendors including 15 returnees populated The Maola at Riverside in New Bern, North Carolina, January 23-26. As with the 37 previous annual shows, this shows proceeds benefited the New Bern Preservation Foundation. Two days before opening day, a storm left 4" of snow on the town.

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How a Young Woman Built Her Dream Art School Into an $1.86 Billion Empire

Artnet News

The Savannah College of Art and Design has transformed its hometown and outpaced many of its peers. Its credo: 'No starving artists!' The post How a Young Woman Built Her Dream Art School Into an $1.86 Billion Empire appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sick Glass and Ways to Deal With It

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Content from Antiques Arena, antiquesarena.com. Used with permission. Edited by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor, Journal of Antiques Glass, a material celebrated for its beauty and durability, is not immune to [.] The post Sick Glass andWays to Deal With It appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Jewellery valuations in probate – six expert tips to avoid costly mistakes

Antique Collecting

Valuing Jewellery for Probate Valuing jewellery for probate is often more complex than executors initially anticipate. Unlike household contents, The post Jewellery valuations in probate – six expert tips to avoid costly mistakes appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Myanmar heritage sites severaly damanged by deadly earthquake

The Art Newspaper

World Monuments Fund is investigating the extent of the damage to religious and cultural buildings after the earthquake struck the Southeast Asian country last week, killing at least 1,700 peoplewith neighbouring Thailand also affected

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California and Western Art

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams, Los Angeles, California Photos courtesy Bonhams Megan Gallagher, the cataloger for Bonhams California and Western art department and a Los Angeles resident, told M.A.D. that although she lives in an evacuation warning zone for the recent fires, she is OK.

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‘Newly Discovered’ Caravaggio Declared Fake by Prado Museum

Artnet News

A Spanish art dealer is under investigation after selling the alleged Caravaggio and failing to deliver the painting, eventually reneging on its attribution. The post ‘Newly Discovered’ Caravaggio Declared Fake by Prado Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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APRIL and MAY BIRTHSTONES, DIAMOND and EMERALD CIRCLE OF LIFE PENDANT

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

APRIL and MAY BIRTHSTONES, DIAMOND and EMERALD CIRCLE OF LIFE PENDANT Also available in Sapphire and Ruby Also available in Yellow Gold Email KS@NYCWD.com or call (212) 719-2214 for a wholesale discounted price quote The post APRIL and MAY BIRTHSTONES, DIAMOND and EMERALD CIRCLE OF LIFE PENDANT appeared first on NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog.

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‘Ravaging shared heritage’: South Korea wildfires destroy ancient temple and threaten Unesco site

The Art Newspaper

At least 26 people have died in the fires, which are now the country's worst ever natural fire disaster

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Olde Hope’s Party before The Winter Show

Maine Antique Digest

New York City For the last five years, Patrick Bell and Edwin Hild of Olde Hope have hosted a cocktail party at their New York City gallery at 115 East 72nd Street on the Wednesday of Americana Week. This year it fell on January 22.

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A Groundbreaking Find Challenges What We Know About the Iconic Sutton Hoo Helmet

Artnet News

Markings on the stamp are identical to those on the Sutton Hoo helmet. The post A Groundbreaking Find Challenges What We Know About the Iconic Sutton Hoo Helmet appeared first on Artnet News.

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Probate valuations for Executors – how to value the past

Antique Collecting

Probate Valuations – Advice for Executors Probate valuations are one of the most challenging tasks faced by executors. When someone The post Probate valuations for Executors– how to value the past appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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US authorities return two Khmer artefacts to Cambodia

The Art Newspaper

The two statues were seized during investigations into international smuggling networks including that of notorious trafficker Subhash Kapoor

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Outsider Art Sale at Christie’s

Maine Antique Digest

Christies, New York City Photos courtesy Christies The 2025 edition of Christies Outsider art auction moved to Americana Week and was first up during the schedule of auctions held January 22-26 in New York City during bitter cold temperatures. Offering 145 lots, including property from the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and the Robert M.

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How Gothic Art From the Middle Ages Inspired Modern Artists

Artnet News

An exhibition in Oslo considers how artists like Edvard Munch and Kthe Kollwitz embraced the expressive potential of medieval art. The post How Gothic Art From the Middle Ages Inspired Modern Artists appeared first on Artnet News.

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1952 Topps Mantle card, $34,794, Miller & Miller

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle rookie card, graded PSA 1.5Fair condition, sold [.] The post 1952 Topps Mantle card,$34,794, Miller & Miller appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Energy returns to a changed Art Basel Hong Kong

The Art Newspaper

While there were fewer US collectors, and Chinese spending remains lower, the increased Southeast Asian presence and an "exponential growth" of Gen Z buyers is notable at this year's edition of the fair

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The Philadelphia Show

Maine Antique Digest

For 63 years, there has been an antiques show in Philadelphia providing a treasure hunt for the finest things money can buy.

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Columbia’s Humanities Professors on Why the Faculty Union Is Suing the DOJ: ‘We’re Under Attack’

Artnet News

Since the university administration wouldn't stand up to the president, the faculty took it upon themselves. The post Columbias Humanities Professors on Why the Faculty Union Is Suing the DOJ: Were Under Attack appeared first on Artnet News.

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