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The big slowdown: why museums and galleries are putting on fewer shows

The Art Newspaper

Exhibitions are lasting longer, artists are reducing their output and more discerning collectors are all contributing to the change

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Tiffany at Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Sothebys and Christies, New York City Photos courtesy Sothebys and Christies After the sale of the Danner memorial window for $12,480,000 (see sidebar) during Sothebys evening auction of modern art on November 18, which set a new auction record for Tiffany Studios, more than $20 million was spent in December on three

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Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Americana Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Amelia Jeffers, Auctioneer & Appraiser, Delaware, Ohio Photos courtesy Amelia Jeffers, Auctioneer & Appraiser The Thanksgiving weekend auction held by Amelia Jeffers at The Barn at Stratford (the old Garths Auction Barn) in Delaware, Ohio, November 29 and 30 grossed more than $1.4 million (including buyers premiums).

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Never Mind the Tariffs. Mexico City’s Art Scene Is Thriving—And Growing

Artnet News

Februarys art week saw multimillion-dollar offerings at art fairs and the launch of a new cultural hub. The post Never Mind the Tariffs. Mexico Citys Art Scene Is ThrivingAnd Growing appeared first on Artnet News.

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SAA Foundation Board of Directors Meeting Highlights  

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French pocket watch could fetch thousands

Antique Collecting

A remarkable piece of history is set to capture global attention in Hansons upcoming International Fine Art, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, The post French pocket watch could fetch thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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At home with Goya, Titian and Velázquez: Joana Vasconcelos makes a flamboyant impression in Madrid’s Liria Palace

The Art Newspaper

The Portuguese artist mounts the first contemporary exhibition to be installed alongside the Duke of Albas fabled art collection

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Plan Now to Exhibit and Sponsor ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025!

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From Picasso to Pistoletto, These Artists Daringly Reimagined 20th-Century Portraiture

Artnet Auctions

From Pop art icons Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein to master of Arte Povera Michelangelo Pistoletto, these 20th Century artists transformed the genre of portraiture. The post From Picasso to Pistoletto, These Artists Daringly Reimagined 20th-Century Portraiture appeared first on Artnet News.

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US taste for Surrealism boosts marathon £130m Christie’s auction

The Art Newspaper

Double-header sale in London last night was led by Ren Magritte with strong prices for Paul Delvaux and Tamara de Lempicka

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Americana Sale at Pook & Pook

Maine Antique Digest

Pook & Pook, Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Pook & Pook, Inc. Pook & Pooks January 16 and 17 sale with nearly 1000 lots avoided going head to head with Americana Week in the Big Apple.

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A Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Shaped Like a Pokémon Just Sold for $90,000

Artnet News

Here's hoping the buyer doesn't get hungry! The post A Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Shaped Like a Pokmon Just Sold for $90,000 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Resources for Federal Workers

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Charging tourists to visit UK museums would be ‘ideologically at odds’ with their global collections, says new report

The Art Newspaper

The report also describes the idea of charging international visitors as logistically complex

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Meander Auctions Closes Out 2024 with Successful Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Meander Auctions, Whipple, Ohio Photos courtesy Meander Auctions The holidays came early for Meander Auctions, Whipple, Ohio. Its final event of 2024 was one of its best and a wonderful way to finish off the year.

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Is Hilma af Klint’s Legacy at Risk of Being Locked Away?

Artnet News

The chair of the artist's foundation claims that her paintings must be kept in a temple and reserved only for fellow "spiritual seekers." The post Is Hilma af Klints Legacy at Risk of Being Locked Away? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Lady Gaga's Fiancé Proposed to Her With Blade of Grass AND a Huge Diamond

Jewelry Judge

Lady Gaga revealed on Tuesday’s episode of the Howard Stern Show how her now-fiancé Michael Polansky proposed to her with a simple blade of grass — before augmenting the symbolic, but modest, token of his love with an oval-cut diamond ring said to be worth upwards of $2 million. “He got me two rings and one of them was the blade of grass and that’s the first one he proposed with,” the diva told Stern.

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Our precious. Dutch culture minister blocks sale of medieval gold ring on grounds it is a national treasure

The Art Newspaper

The ring, which dates from the ninth or tenth century, has been unofficially likened to J.R.R.

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Rural Life Antique Show

Maine Antique Digest

Tuscola, Illinois Rural Life Antique Show featured 24 dealers at two locations in Tuscola, Illinois, November 8 and 9. The show was once again part of Antiques Week in Central Illinois, which by the numbers breaks down to two days, three towns, and four shows in seven venues.

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Say Goodbye to Washington, D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Mural

Artnet News

Legislation threatened to withhold millions in federal funding if the mural was not removed and the plaza renamed. The post Say Goodbye to Washington, D.C.s Black Lives Matter Mural appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ancient Egyptian Amulets: Spiritual Symbols in Art and Jewelry

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In ancient Egypt , amulets were seen as magical objects that were worn to ward off bad luck or bring about health, prosperity and protection. These talismans often took the shape of animals, such as scarab beetles, a symbol of rebirth and regeneration, hieroglyphs, such as the ankh, which stood for eternal life, or the shape of Egyptian deities, such as the goddess Isis.

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‘When will they ever learn?’: Anselm Kiefer reveals Amsterdam installation with anti-war message at its heart

The Art Newspaper

Sag mir wo die Blumen sind, the centrepiece of a new two-part exhibition, is titled after a 1950s anti-war song by the folk singer Pete Seeger

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A Gathering on the Prairie

Maine Antique Digest

Arthur, Illinois Sunrise on November 9 in central Illinois came with a vivid wash of colorsblue, red, orange, yellow, and purple, one tumbling after another on a playground of clouds. It seemed a perfectly delightful omen.

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After Years on the Periphery, Is Historical American Art Ready to Take Off?

Artnet News

Paintings by giants like Fredric Edwin Church and Thomas Cole once smashed records. Will America's 250th birthday reignite a dormant field? The post After Years on the Periphery, Is Historical American Art Ready to Take Off? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Thrifting in 2025

The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

Thrifting has become a cultural phenomenon, embraced by those looking to save money, contribute to sustainability, and express themselves through unique fashion and home decor. Lets look at the five reasons for this: Saving Money. Thrifting is cost-effective, allowing shoppers to stretch their budgets further. It's particularly appealing for finding high-quality brands or designer [.

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It’s A Cardboard Thing

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Douglas R. Kelly Ironing vintage toy boxes and writing about the process in the February issue of the Journal got me thinking about some of the other boxes [.] The post Its A Cardboard Thing appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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A painting of Venice’s Grand Canal, previously thought to be by Canaletto, has been attributed to his teenage nephew

The Art Newspaper

Specialists at London's Wallace Collection have attributed an 18th-century work to Bernardo Bellotto, who would then have been aged just 15 or 16

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FBI Determines Seized Scalp Is Human

Maine Antique Digest

On January 17 the Federal Register published a notice from the National Park Service that revealed that a scalp seized in early May 2022 at Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Fairfield, Maine, was human.

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Michelangelo’s Tomb Gets a Facelift For His 550th Birthday

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Designed by Giorgio Vasari, the monument's restoration celebrates the artist's 550th birthday. The post Michelangelo’s Tomb Gets a Facelift For His 550th Birthday appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gallantry medals of WWII pilot at Sworders

Antique Collecting

The gallantry awards of an RAF Second World War flying ace come for sale at Sworders this month. Air Commodore The post Gallantry medals of WWII pilot at Sworders appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Van Gogh oil painting, $54.01 million, Sotheby’s

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall An oil on canvas painting by Vincent Van Gogh, titled Paysage Sous Un [.] The post Van Gogh oil painting,$54.01 million, Sothebys appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Art Institute of Chicago to return 12th-century Buddha sculpture to Nepal

The Art Newspaper

The ancient statue, a museum fixture since the 1990s, will return to its rightful home following a voluntary restitution

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Stone Birds: How to Find a Peckham

Maine Antique Digest

How do you find a new painting by somebody whos been dead for 150 years? As you might expect, theres no straightforward answer. I found myself in that quandary not too long ago while studying the Massachusetts folk painter Deacon Robert Peckham (1785-1877).

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These Puppets May Have Been Used in Funeral Rituals 2,500 Years Ago

Artnet News

Four of the figurines were facing west, the direction of death in Mesoamerican cosmography. The post These Puppets May Have Been Used in Funeral Rituals 2,500 Years Ago appeared first on Artnet News.

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