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Warhol’s Queen Elizabeth II: A Rare London Collection Poised for Record-Breaking Auction?

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Six portraits of the queenincluding two that have been in a private collection for decadeswill be presented at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The post Warhols Queen Elizabeth II: A Rare London Collection Poised for Record-Breaking Auction? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Egyptologists raise ‘mismanagement’ concerns after worker seen hammering at Great Pyramid of Giza

The Art Newspaper

Viral footage of a worker apparently using a hammer and chisel to chip at the stones of the pyramid has prompted debate across Egypt's heritage sector

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More Than $200 Million Worth of Stolen Paintings Secured by French Authorities

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A stolen trove of Russian avant-garde masterpieces includes works by Malevich and Kandinsky. The post More Than $200 Million Worth of Stolen Paintings Secured by French Authorities appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rumors of ICE raids spread around Mass. despite low arrest numbers

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WBURs Simn Rios reports that the rumors of ICE raids in Greater Boston have far outnumbered actual arrests. WBURs Simn Rios reports that the rumors of ICE raids in Greater Boston have far outnumbered actual arrests.

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American and Illustration Art, Including Works Sold by the Boy Scouts of America

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions Twenty-five of the most iconic original paintings created for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) by some of Americas most beloved illustrators highlighted Heritage Auctions November 15 American art auction.

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Louis Wain watercolour is purr-fect picture

Antique Collecting

A signed watercolour of two stray cats by celebrated Victorian artist Louis Wain (1860-1939) were the stars of a recent The post Louis Wain watercolour is purr-fect picture appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Remembering Colin Renfrew, a lover of Modern art who revolutionised archaeology

The Art Newspaper

His championing of radiocarbon dating and other new scientific approaches demonstrated the untenability of the conventional explanation for cultural change

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Stetzenmeyer Lion Crock Roars to $36,000

Maine Antique Digest

Crocker Farm, Inc., Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm, Inc. The Zipps of Crocker Farm held their third sale of 2024 from November 6 to 15, with the call-back session on November 16. The 490-lot auction grossed $719,460 (including buyers premiums).

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Principal contents of Boden Hall to sell at Sworders

Antique Collecting

The principal contents of Cheshire county house Boden Hall will go under the hammer in an Essex saleroom this March. The post Principal contents of Boden Hall to sell at Sworders appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Why Won’t DeepSeek Tell Us Anything About Ai Weiwei?

Artnet News

"Sorry, that's beyond my current scope. Let's talk about something else." The post Why Won’t DeepSeek Tell Us Anything About Ai Weiwei? appeared first on Artnet News.

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The second wave of immersive institutions has arrived—how can traditional museums and galleries harness their power?

The Art Newspaper

Museums and galleries have a fresh opportunity to work with a new type of digital art venue that is spreading around the world, with the power to tell interactive stories of cultural heritage to multiple users using free-roam VR headsets

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State senator wants Mass. to create bitcoin strategic reserve

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Earlier this month, state Sen. Peter Durant introduced a bill that would invest the state's unallocated or uncommitted surplus funds into bitcoin and other digital currencies. Earlier this month, state Sen. Peter Durant introduced a bill that would invest the state's unallocated or uncommitted surplus funds into bitcoin and other digital currencies.

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American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionism

Maine Antique Digest

Freemans | Hindman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Freemans | Hindman The December 8 American art and Pennsylvania Impressionism sale at Freemans | Hindman in Philadelphia gave a good reading on the state of that marketplace. Consigned artworks were largely fresh to market.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

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A.I. Art Generated With Text Prompts Cannot Be Copyrighted, U.S. Rules

Artnet News

The decision would effectively remove protections for Jason Allens A.I.-generated work, "Thtre Dopra Spatial.

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Artists can copyright works made using AI as an ‘assistive tool’, US Copyright Office concludes

The Art Newspaper

The Copyright Offices new report also concluded that the incorporation of AI-generated content into a larger copyrightable work is acceptable

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Valuing Real Estate Assets in Bankruptcy: Ethical Considerations and Practical Insights

DailyDAC

Accurate valuations in real estate bankruptcies are critical as they influence negotiations, creditor recoveries, and court proceedings. The post Valuing Real Estate Assets in Bankruptcy: Ethical Considerations and Practical Insights appeared first on DailyDAC.

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American Art with Works from the Collection of Linda L. Bean

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams, New York City Photos courtesy Bonhams Bonhams held its American art sale the week before Thanksgiving, as is its custom. A selection of works from the estate of Linda L. Bean (1941-2024), granddaughter of the founder of L.L. Bean, was offered, including paintings by the Wyeth family of artists.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

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Could This $50 Garage Sale Find Be a $15 Million Van Gogh?

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A high-tech analysis conducted by a data science firm suggests the work was painted by the Post-Impressionist in 1889. The post Could This $50 Garage Sale Find Be a $15 Million Van Gogh? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Comment | Censorship in the US is rearing its ugly head again—but the art world isn't taking it lying down

The Art Newspaper

As anxieties grow about a new era of cultural repression, artists and institutions are finding ways to come together and push back

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Crumpled Cardboard Toy Boxes: Doing the Ironing

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Douglas R. Kelly On the annoyance scale, there are probably worse things than a creased/wrinkled/crumpled box. I just cant think of any at the moment. Finding a great [.] The post Crumpled Cardboard Toy Boxes: Doing the Ironing appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Keramics and Rookwood

Maine Antique Digest

Toomey & Co., Chicago, Illinois Photos courtesy Toomey & Co. No one can accuse Riley Humler of playing loose and flowery with a descriptive term. When the Cincinnati-based art pottery specialist was asked to describe the November 15 online sale by Chicago auction house Toomey & Co.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

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What Is the ‘American Sublime’? Amy Sherald’s Biggest Museum Show Ever Has an Answer

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The exhibition will travel to the Whitney in New York this spring. The post What Is the ‘American Sublime’? Amy Sherald’s Biggest Museum Show Ever Has an Answer appeared first on Artnet News.

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Restored mural by Philip Guston, Reuben Kadish and Jules Langsner unveiled in Mexico

The Art Newspaper

The work at the Museo Regional Michoacano Dr Nicols Len Caldern was obscured behind a false wall for decades

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An Interview with John Sexton, The Civil War Collector

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher When it comes to Civil War memorabilia, John Sexton is the go-to guy. His decades as a consultant and independent appraiser of Civil War memorabilia [.] The post An Interview with John Sexton, The Civil War Collector appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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A Delightful Day at the McLean Antiques Show

Maine Antique Digest

McLean, Virginia The 48th annual McLean Antiques Show was held November 9 and 10 at the McLean, Virginia, Community Center. Produced and managed for the 16th year by Dordy Fontinel Show Management, Inc., the show assembled 34 dealers, including several members of the Art Deco Society of Washington.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

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Hélène de Beauvoir, Sister to Simone, Gets Her Star Turn in a London Show

Artnet News

The second de Beauvoir sister used the power of her paintbrush to draw attention to the feminist cause. The post Hlne de Beauvoir, Sister to Simone, Gets Her Star Turn in a London Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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After the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrians are working to preserve their country's heritage

The Art Newspaper

Local and international experts are filling a government void, and have begun the process of mapping and assessing sites

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Read the January/February 2025 Issue of Archival Outlook

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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Heritage Auctions Celebrates Its Most Successful Year

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, reached $1,867,023,603 in total sales in 2024, the highest ever for the 49-year-old company, the firm stated in a press release. Thats almost $1 billion more than the auction house recorded only four years ago, when sales totaled $873 million.

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Alonzo Davis, Artist and Pioneering Gallerist Who Championed Black Art, Has Died

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The artist co-founded Brockman Gallery, which became the beating heart of the Black art community in Los Angeles. The post Alonzo Davis, Artist and Pioneering Gallerist Who Championed Black Art, Has Died appeared first on Artnet News.

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Harvard Art Museums receive trove of 64 Edvard Munch works

The Art Newspaper

The works are a bequest from the museums late, longtime supporters Philip and Lynn Straus

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Washington signed letter, $162,500, University Archives

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A two-page letter signed by President George Washington on October 3, 1789, addressed [.] The post Washington signed letter,$162,500, University Archives appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.