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Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record

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The work, offered at Christie's in New York, had been in the collection of Mica Ertegun for more than half a century. The post Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Louvre’s department of Byzantine and Eastern Christian art is taking shape—at last

The Art Newspaper

Years in the making, plans for the department were shelved a decade ago; now it is due to open in 2027

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‘Like Picasso, everything he touched was wonderful’: the art world pays tribute to Frank Auerbach

The Art Newspaper

Curators, institutions and critics remember a “humble giant of figurative painting” who worked from the same London studio for 70 years and made his home city, its art collections and inhabitants the subject of his unique output

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Insights on Auction Sales the Week of November 18, 2024

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items being 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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Treasures of Imperial Russia in sale

Antique Collecting

Treasures of Imperial Russia that belonged to three British sisters who grew up around the Romanov court will go under The post Treasures of Imperial Russia in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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With more people living on the streets in Lowell, city bans camping on public property

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The number of people staying outdoors in Lowell doubled between early 2020 and early this year. Tension over the crisis led to the camping ban, which takes effect Wednesday. But opponents say it will harm people who are already suffering and won't do anything to resolve issues that contribute to homelessness. The number of people staying outdoors in Lowell doubled between early 2020 and early this year.

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British Museum Receives Donation Worth $1.2 Billion—the Largest Gift in U.K. Museum History

Artnet News

"It’s a real vote of confidence in our future," said chairman George Osborne. The post British Museum Receives Donation Worth $1.2 Billion—the Largest Gift in U.K. Museum History appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Expert Edit: 6 Standout Lots from Artnet’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale

Artnet Auctions

Artnet Aucitons specialists weigh in on their picks from the Post-War and Contemporary Art sale. The post The Expert Edit: 6 Standout Lots from Artnet’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Queen Victoria commemoratives could crown sale

Antique Collecting

A collection of commemoratives relating to Queen Victoria will be offered in Essex auction house Sworders’ Homes and Interiors sale The post Queen Victoria commemoratives could crown sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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A music comedy podcast unfurls tales of two misguided balladeers

Wbur

“Madmen Cross the Water" is a novel vehicle for the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall to introduce their fictional band's music. “Madmen Cross the Water" is a novel vehicle for the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall to introduce their fictional band's music.

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L.L. Bean Heiress Is Selling Her Collection of Artworks by the Wyeth Dynasty

Artnet News

The full lineage of Wyeth artists will hit the block with Bonhams this month. The post L.L. Bean Heiress Is Selling Her Collection of Artworks by the Wyeth Dynasty appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction houses expect this month's New York sales to bring in as much as $1.6bn

The Art Newspaper

The most valuable lot of the week is a record-breaking Magritte with a third-party guarantee, but the most talked-about is a conceptual still life by Maurizio Cattelan

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Plein Air Paintings: Capturing the Essence of Nature

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A painting created entirely outdoors – encapsulating the light, colors, and splendor of nature first-hand – is something we now take for granted. But the practice of painting en plein air (from the French, literally “in the open air”) has evolved over centuries. While early plein air painters often relied on watercolors, which were portable and quick to dry, it wasn’t until the 19th century that the technique truly transformed with the advent of collapsible oil paint tubes.

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Schutte Collection at New England Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

New England Auctions, Branford, Connecticut Photos courtesy New England Auctions New England Auctions’ October 10 and 11 auction in Branford, Connecticut, brought to market the compelling six-decade early Americana collection of Thomas F. and Tess L. Schutte.

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Spiky and surreal, Hugh Hayden’s sculptures resist an easy reading

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A survey at the Rose Art Museum offers a probing look at the 41-year-old artist’s career as he rides a surge of admiring coverage for his large, eye-catching installations. A survey at the Rose Art Museum offers a probing look at the 41-year-old artist’s career as he rides a surge of admiring coverage for his large, eye-catching installations.

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This Storied Rothko Painting Sold for $32.5 Million—30 Percent Less Than a Decade Ago

Artnet News

The painting has passed through the hands of many high-profile collectors. The post This Storied Rothko Painting Sold for $32.5 Million—30 Percent Less Than a Decade Ago appeared first on Artnet News.

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Unesco steps in to protect Lebanese heritage sites

The Art Newspaper

Following an “extraordinary” meeting, the heritage body has put 34 historic sites on its enhanced protection list

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Going for Broke

The Magazine Antiques

Where others hoarded stamps or trading cards, as a boy Belgian artist Pierre Bergian haunted building sites for evocative antique tiles. The post Going for Broke appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Going for Broke was first posted on November 13, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Carved Confections and Painted Pieces Thrill Visitors at York Show

Maine Antique Digest

Original Semi-Annual York Antiques Show and Sale, York, Pennsylvania Bright sunshine guided cars to southeastern Pennsylvania to attend the Original 183rd Semi-Annual York Antiques Show and Sale as the doors opened on Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m. Melvin L.

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Cambridge artist Tomashi Jackson makes a cosmic exploration of society and self

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The artist's mid-career survey at Tufts University Art Galleries includes includes video, photographs and large paintings. Jackson's archival and in-person research provides an armature that she builds around materials like halftone line images, paper bags, voting ephemera and site specific soil and dust. The artist's mid-career survey at Tufts University Art Galleries includes includes video, photographs and large paintings.

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Renaissance Rivals Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael Hit London in a Major Museum Show

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Three titans of Renaissance art are being brought together at the Royal Academy this month. The post Renaissance Rivals Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael Hit London in a Major Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Yves Bouvier should stand trial over stolen Picassos, court says

The Art Newspaper

Paris prosecutor has requested that the Swiss art dealer and his business partner Olivier Thomas should face charges relating to the disappearance of dozens of works more than a decade ago

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AASLH Announces New Location for the History Leadership Institute and Opens Registration for 2025 Cohort

American Association for State and Local History

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is excited to announce a significant change for the History Leadership Institute (HLI), the premier professional development program for mid-career professionals at history organizations. Beginning in 2025, HLI will be hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After two decades at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis, Indiana, this relocation marks an exciting new chapter in the history of HLI, whi

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The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio

The Magazine Antiques

Women of the Ballets Russes take center stage at a new McNay Art Museum exhibition. The post The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio was first posted on November 18, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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LPL Lures Another Osaic Team, An Ohio Firm With $350M In AUM

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A team of advisors who managed more than $350 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets with Osaic in Ohio has exited to join LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, according to a news release.

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At the Parrish Museum, Artist Bertrand Meniel’s Photorealistic Paintings Will Make You Do a Double Take

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"Beyond Reality: Paintings and Drawings by Bertrand Meniel" showcases the artist's extreme technical skill. The post At the Parrish Museum, Artist Bertrand Meniel’s Photorealistic Paintings Will Make You Do a Double Take appeared first on Artnet News.

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Holiday Shopping Guide 2024

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Happy Holidays! Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider [.] The post Holiday Shopping Guide 2024 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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How to Create the Perfect Vintage Nursery

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Fusing a timeless elegance with a child-friendly environment, the perfect vintage nursery blends classic design elements and soft, personal touches to create character that reflects the same approach to form and function as the rest of your stylized home. A more sustainable alternative to modern throwaway consumerism, adding a touch of vintage and classic design to a nursery can add considerably more character than modern plastics or fiberboard.

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Edward Seago paintings in Guernsey sale

Antique Collecting

Important oil paintings, including examples by Edward Seago, from the Guernsey home of philanthropist John ‘CJ’ Burley are tipped to excel The post Edward Seago paintings in Guernsey sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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New Tudor Portrait Discoveries Stir Up Centuries-Old Royal Drama

Artnet News

The portraits highlight the complex web of friendships and rivalries that defined Henry VIII's court. The post New Tudor Portrait Discoveries Stir Up Centuries-Old Royal Drama appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘The forgotten factor’: nations at Cop29 call for official recognition of role culture can play in climate recovery

The Art Newspaper

A campaign to give arts and heritage “a seat at the table” for negotiations at the annual summit already has the support of around 40 countries and more than 1,500 civil society organisations

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Paper Trail

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Douglas R. Kelly Given the time and energy we spend pursuing antiquities and artifacts, it’s kind of surprising to me that we have a tendency to give short [.] The post Paper Trail appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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RFQ for Paper Conservation at Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center RFQ for Paper Conservation at

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Request For Quote for paper conservation services for Smithsonian’s Asian Pacific American Center (APAC)’s upcoming exhibition opening Fall 2025 at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). We are looking for a Paper Conservator to assess the condition of and potentially conserve the list of outlined objects in the attached RFQ. Quotes are due by 5:00 p.m.

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Ex-Steifel Advisor Gets 41 Months For $4M Healthcare Fraud

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A former Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., advisor was sentenced yesterday to 41 months in prison for defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4 million by conspiring to get reimbursements for fraudulent compound medication prescriptions, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey.

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Manhattan DA Returns $10 Million Worth of Stolen Artifacts to India

Artnet News

The looted objects have been linked to antiquities dealers Subhash Kapoor and Nancy Wiener. The post Manhattan DA Returns $10 Million Worth of Stolen Artifacts to India appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sponsorship, sustainability and security: what’s the future for UK museums?

The Art Newspaper

The directors of the British Museum, V&A East and Tate Modern talked activism, funding, empire and more in a wide-ranging discussion on The Art Newspaper’s Week in Art podcast

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Spain’s Best Collectibles: Ceramic tiles to Vintage Fish Tins

WorthPoint

Once a forgotten little country next to Spain, Portugal has become a hot destination for both sun-worshippers and lovers of the Mediterranean region’s collectibles. What comes first to you when you think about Portugal ? Undoubtedly, you think of things related to the country’s sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and verdant countryside. These attributes contribute to some of the country’s best-regarded collectibles, from port wine and its accouterments to brightly colored, cheerful tiles and cera