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MAAM announces 2023 Annual Meeting Award Winners

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

Wilmington, DE – The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is pleased to announce the 2023 award recipients, honoring excellence in the museum field. The award ceremony will take place as part of the Association’s upcoming Annual Meeting at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, DE from October 10-12, 2023.

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The Romance of Victorian Jewelry: Mourning Brooches and Sentimental Keepsakes

Invaluable

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. An early Victorian serpent or snake form brooch, c.1840.

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A Brief Introduction to Art Deco Furniture: Design Icons and Influences

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Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard. Contrasting the simple shapes of Art Deco designs were the luxurious materials that often augmented these forms. Extravagant materials typically joined rich tones and decorative details to contribute to the sumptuous ornamentation of Art Deco designs.

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Is There Money in Early Bank Promotional Gifts?

WorthPoint

But, years ago, bank promotional items included high-quality collectibles that could be worth a lot today, like this celluloid bank , which sold in May 2023 for $115. These giveaways mostly ended when changes in banking regulations limited a bank’s ability to give expensive promotional materials to customers.

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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

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Sold for $18,718,500 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). Sold for $8,492,400 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). This “less is more” approach is also found in the clean lines, uncluttered spaces, and natural materials of Zen-influenced interior design. Agnes Martin – Grey Stone II. Donald Judd – Untitled.

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Call for 2025 Buildy Awards is OPEN!

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

A Buildy Award nominee must have completed a museum-related construction project within the five-year period of 2018-2023, and the project must have been substantially complete and opened or reopened to the general public for at least one year prior to the submission deadline date of November 7, 2024.

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The American Arts and Crafts Movement: Handcrafted Furniture Masterpieces

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They believed that artists should showcase the richness of materials and the craftsmanship of handmade wares while paying homage to the beauty of the natural world. Sold for $1,600 USD via Material Culture (May 2021). Sold for $500 USD via Hindman (November 2023). Charles Limbert – Long-Arm Rocking Chair.