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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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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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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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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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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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The Museum at FIT

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post The Museum at FIT appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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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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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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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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Basquiat to Chagall: Hong Kong's international auction houses turn to household names during art week

The Art Newspaper

As mainland Chinese art buying continues its post-pandemic contraction, Christies and Sothebys are pivoting fromultra-contemporary Western artists towards tried-and-tested 19th- and 20th-century big hitters

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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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5 Standouts at the Refreshed Frick That Shine a New Light on Old Faves

Artnet News

It's been more than five years since the storied mansion last welcomed visitors. The post 5 Standouts at the Refreshed Frick That Shine a New Light on Old Faves appeared first on Artnet News.

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SAA's New Book Models an Empathy-Driven Approach to Accessing Protected Records

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Fontaine’s Auction Gallery Fine & Decorative Arts Auction May 31

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Fontaine’s Auction Gallery Fine & Decorative Arts Auction May 31 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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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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Silver and Modern Pottery Draw Bidders

Maine Antique Digest

Andrews & Andrews, Northport, Maine On a frosty February 8 the Blue Goose Center in Northport, Maine, was full of browsers, bidders, and buyers. The occasion was an approximately 300-lot auction conducted by Daniel and Elsie Andrews, longtime Maine auctioneers who call their business Andrews & Andrews.

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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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Christopher Dresser – modern design pioneer

Antique Collecting

At odds with the overblown Victorian aesthetic, the sleek objects created by the designer Christopher Dresser continue to delight. With The post Christopher Dresser – modern design pioneer appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Heart-O-The Mart 2025 Brimfield Dates

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Heart-O-The Mart 2025 Brimfield Dates appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lavinia Fontana Masterpiece Rediscovered After 150 Years in Museum Storage

Artnet News

The tender family portrait had been wrongly attributed to a male painter of the Northern Renaissance. The post Lavinia Fontana Masterpiece Rediscovered After 150 Years in Museum Storage 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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Frieze Masters appoints Emanuela Tarizzo as director

The Art Newspaper

The art adviser and former director at Tomasso gallery takes the reins from Nathan Clements-Gillespie at a pivotal time for Frieze, which is presently being considered for sale

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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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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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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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New England Art Paces Sale by PLD Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

PLD Auctions, Mechanic Falls, Maine PLD Auctions, Inc., was formed years ago from the demise of the Cyr Auction Company.

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I Can’t Believe It’s Butter Yellow: 7 Artworks Drenched in Everyone’s New Favorite Hue

Artnet News

Butter may be most well-known as a staple ingredient for delicious food, but did you know artists often use it in their work? The post I Can’t Believe It’s Butter Yellow: 7 Artworks Drenched in Everyone’s New Favorite Hue appeared first on Artnet News.