The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 6, 2024

In 2023 MCHS welcomed almost 7,000 visitors, fulfilled 400 research requests and accessioned 1,500+ artifacts. In addition to the gaps in our history, some physical elements of the original exhibit did not age well. The dismantling of the old exhibit and construction of the new extended from summer 2022 to spring 2023.

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Invaluable

JUNE 26, 2024

Sold for $6,500 AUD via Leonard Joel (December 2023). Sold for €825,500 EUR via Sotheby’s (May 2023). French provincial pieces were fashioned out of locally sourced materials – namely wood, which included oak, walnut, cherry and mahogany. The hallmarks of French Provincial furniture lie in its rustic yet elegant look.

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Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Auction House Authenticity 52

The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 6, 2024

In 2023 MCHS welcomed almost 7,000 visitors, fulfilled 400 research requests and accessioned 1,500+ artifacts. In addition to the gaps in our history, some physical elements of the original exhibit did not age well. The dismantling of the old exhibit and construction of the new extended from summer 2022 to spring 2023.

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Research Material Consultation Glass 98

Invaluable

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Pietro Andrea Mattioli – 4 folios from “Commentaries on the Six Books of Pedacius Dioscorides Anazarbeus on Medical Material,” 1565. Sold for €7,000 EUR via Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin GmbH (September 2023). Sold for £14,400 GBP via Sotheby’s (July 2005). Sold for $60 USD via Ripley Auctions (February 2024).

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Sculpture Paintings 98

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

MARCH 13, 2023

Tips To Find A Reliable Jewelry Appraiser For Your Valuable Jewelry March 13, 2023 Home Jewelry appraisal is an essential step in ensuring the value and authenticity of your precious items. A professional jewelry appraiser will examine your item and consider factors such as its materials, craftsmanship, age, and condition.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Textiles Material 52

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Invaluable

JUNE 19, 2024

Sold for £1,000 via Forum Auctions – UK (July 2023). And Baroque changed as it traversed the globe, adapting to new environments, tastes, and materials. Sold for £32,000 via Bonhams (December 2023). Jefferson founded and designed the museum where he showcased Palladian elements in its layout and buildings.

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Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

Sold for $85,618,000HKD via Sotheby’s (October 2023). The exceptionally varied artistic production of this golden age of Chinese culture, from ceramics to painting and calligraphy can be separated between the two dynasties that share distinct characteristics and artistic achievements that evolved Chinese cultural heritage.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Paintings Ceramics Maker/Artist 52

Invaluable

APRIL 22, 2024

Sold for £1,500 GBP via Sworders (June 2023). Sold for $30 USD via Old Kinderhook Auction Company (December 2023). Auctioneers (May 2023). This sort of expert will be able to tell you all about the piece you ’ re interested in, including its age, materials, and history. Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry.

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Jewelry Antiques and Decorative Arts Fashion and Trends Engravings 90

Invaluable

APRIL 14, 2024

Sold for $5,011,000 via Christie’s (November 2023). Sold for $8,492,400 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). Sold for $317,500 via Sotheby’s (September 2023) Recognized for her bold use of geometry and color, Anne Truitt was a major figure in American art for more than 40 years, who spearheaded a new direction for modern sculpture.

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Michael Rose Fine Art

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some of the most treasured artworks of the middle ages were tapestries that could be rolled and taken away. Photographed by Michael Rose, summer of 2023. New technologies allowed for the manufacture of novel artistic materials and artists broke out of their studios to paint en plein air. mid1300’s, carved ivory, 10.5

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American Anthropological Association

AUGUST 7, 2024

Before the Fall of 2023 Palestinians in Gaza had developed a relatively extensive system of solar systems, especially on rooftops. Over 50 percent of businesses and homes in Gaza used solar energy in March 2023, though solar systems also required some energy from the grid. As of January, Israel had destroyed 61.5

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