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Germany Greenlights Controversial Plan for Restituting Nazi-Looted Art

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The changes would purportedly allow claimants to seek arbitration for the recovery of looted art without the consent of the current owners. The post Germany Greenlights Controversial Plan for Restituting Nazi-Looted Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Comment | Ryan Gander's first permanent public work in London puts a new shine on bronze

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The artists six new, fun and idiosyncratic bronze public sculpturesinstalled in Octoberwere made in close collaboration with local schoolchildren

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Los Angeles wildfire reaches Getty Villa grounds, but ‘staff and the collection remain safe’

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Cultural organisations around the Los Angeles have been forced to close and some "expect the worst"

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Sally Mann Photos Reportedly Seized From Texas Museum Exhibition

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A conservative Dallas publication has been leading the charge against the museum. The post Sally Mann Photos Reportedly Seized From Texas Museum Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Van Cleef Resale Value: Unlock the Potential of Your Luxury Jewelry

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Looking to sell your Van Cleef jewelry? Learn how to maximize its resale value with expert tips on preparing, presenting, and selling your luxury pieces confidently.

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Auction Prices Realized, January 2025

Maine Antique Digest

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyers premium when charged. Were always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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Apply for the SAA Foundation Opportunity Grant Today!

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Open Sesame! The Tomb of an Ancient Egyptian Sorcerer Surfaces

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The "magician" was celebrated for being able to treat poisonous bites. The post Open Sesame! The Tomb of an Ancient Egyptian Sorcerer Surfaces appeared first on Artnet News.

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How Valuable Are Costume Jewelry Cameos?

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When I wrote about identifying extraordinary cameo jewelry recently, I couldnt help but think about the many lower-quality copies these treasures inspired. During the Victorian era, desirable cameos were crafted from materials such as shell, lava, and gemstones, making these exquisite pieces accessible primarily to the wealthy. On the other hand, examples with less skilled carving were sold at more affordable prices to the general public.

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Massachusetts Sale Lights Up to $6.5 Million Total

Maine Antique Digest

The September 28 and 29 auction at Fontaines Auction Gallery totaled just over $6.5 million from 1000 lots, according to the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, auction house. Tiffany Studios lighting and decorative arts objects dominated the sale, but there were other high-profile objects, called unusual and exceptional by the auction house.

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Wedgwood abolitionist medallion in Somerset sale

Antique Collecting

A rare Wedgwood Jasperware medallion is set to attract a lot of attention when it comes up for sale in The post Wedgwood abolitionist medallion in Somerset sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Lingering market slump prompts the question: is art is no longer a 'must have' for the wealthy?

The Art Newspaper

At last November's evening auctions in New York, eyes were on a $6.

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Gothic Revival: The Dark Elegance of Victorian Furniture

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ENGLISH GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED OAK CUPBOARD. Sold for$325 via Austin Auction Gallery (July 2024) Emerging in reaction to an increasingly industrialised Victorian world, Gothic Revival furniture took its cues from Gothic architecture to create a harmonious and dramatic aesthetic that not only offered an idealised vision of medieval romance, but did so with intricate handcrafted and ornate detail befitting of its gothic exterior.

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Part Two of the John Long Estate

Maine Antique Digest

Hilliard & Co., Madison, Virginia Photos courtesy Hilliard & Co. Hilliard & Co.s fall 2024 auctions consisted of two sales: a general Eclectic sale on October 19 and the second part of the estate of dealer, collector, and interior designer John Long (1932-2023) one week later on October 26.

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Signed John Lennon book is the write stuff

Antique Collecting

A signed copy of John Lennon’s book In His Own Write has an estimate of 2,000-2,500 in an upcoming Gloucestershire The post Signed John Lennon book is the write stuff appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Watercolour submitted online to Christie's found to be by Turner

The Art Newspaper

The Venetian lagoon paintingsubmitted by a member of the public to Christie's digital appraisal servicecomes to auction in New York with an estimate of $300,000 to $500,000

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An Evening With Dean Kissick and the Red Scare Podcast, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, which downtown galleries are opening their doors, and which are closing? Which art-inclined restaurateur took over the EN Brasserie lease? The post An Evening With Dean Kissick and the Red Scare Podcast, and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Furniture Leads Rachel Davis Fine Arts Event

Maine Antique Digest

Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Cleveland, Ohio Photos courtesy Rachel Davis Fine Arts Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Cleveland, Ohio, is known for selling works of art and prints with an Ohio connection. Art pottery, Outsider art, sterling silver, and art glass are also often sold.

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John Frederick Lewis rediscovered masterpiece in sale

Antique Collecting

A rediscovered masterpiece in watercolour, A Reception in the Harem by John Frederick Lewis (1804-1876), unseen in public for over The post John Frederick Lewis rediscovered masterpiece in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Surprise JMW Turner Discovery Could Fetch $500,000 at Auction

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The watercolor of Venice was identified after its owner submitted it for appraisal at Christie's. The post Surprise JMW Turner Discovery Could Fetch $500,000 at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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What to expect from new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel

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ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about Vrabel's time in New England and what Reiss is expecting from the new head coach. ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about Vrabel's time in New England and what Reiss is expecting from the new head coach.

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A Show with a Heart

Maine Antique Digest

The Greater Rochester Antiques Show, Henrietta, New York As I write this at home after spending hours walking through the second day of the Greater Rochester Antiques Show on October 19 (the first day is just setup, and I walked then as well), I am looking for adjectives to describe why

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See inside new issue of Antique Collecting magazine

Antique Collecting

In this month’s Antique Collecting magazine – subscribe now to get it each month – we find out why dinosaur The post See inside new issue of Antique Collecting magazine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Comment | What happens behind the scenes at the museum is what really matters

The Art Newspaper

From delicate cleaning to forklifts, the unseen, but crucial, investment often goes unnoticed

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Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Are Getting a High-Tech Makeover in a New Show

Artnet News

An experimental exhibition in Denmark is intended to spark debate about the future use of 3D-printed replicas in museums. The post Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Are Getting a High-Tech Makeover in a New Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Story Time

Maine Antique Digest

Beneath the Surface Our children have reached the age where they find us cringe. (That is what they call embarrassing these days. A key way to be cringe is to use their slang against them.

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Antique automaton could sell for thousands

Antique Collecting

A very rare Chinese Opium Smokerantique automaton will lead Tennants Auctioneers Scientific and Musical Instruments, Cameras and Tools Sale this The post Antique automaton could sell for thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Where to see Van Gogh's work in 2025: Boston, London and beyond

The Art Newspaper

This year also marks the 150th anniversary of Vincents time as a young art dealer in England

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Starry Night at the Museum: London’s National Gallery Hosts a Van Gogh Sleepover

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Experience the starry night for yourself with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Van Gogh after hours. The post Starry Night at the Museum: Londons National Gallery Hosts a Van Gogh Sleepover appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Braford Collection: Part One

Maine Antique Digest

Wooten & Wooten Auctions, Camden, South Carolina Photos courtesy Wooten & Wooten Auctions A popular place for antiques in Natural Bridge, Virginia, was Antiques by Braford, the shop of Peg (1924-2023) and Lloyd Braford (1926-1994).

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What is your vintage cookie jar worth?

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Cookie jars have been kitchen staples for decades. Most of us grew up with one the kitschier the better – and have fond memories of what could be found [.] The post What is your vintage cookie jar worth? appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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How Bangladeshi artists played a role in their country’s ‘monsoon revolution’

The Art Newspaper

Artists who had long suffered threats and censorship contributed to, and then celebrated, the downfall last year of the countrys repressive regime

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10 Little-Known Andy Warhol Facts: His Biographer Busts Myths, Solves Mysteries

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When did he change his name? How did he first encounter the avant-garde? Read on. The post 10 Little-Known Andy Warhol Facts: His Biographer Busts Myths, Solves Mysteries appeared first on Artnet News.

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