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Children’s Drawings of Gladiators and Hunters Unearthed in Pompeii

Artnet News

Researchers put the artists between the ages of five and seven. The post Children’s Drawings of Gladiators and Hunters Unearthed in Pompeii appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Items that are in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or damage and in original packaging, are usually worth more than those that show signs of age or use. Vintage Technology and Video Games: Collectors who grew up in the 1980s and 90s are reaching middle age. The popularity of an item can also play a role in its value.

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Mrs. Jane Loudon

Antique Prints

Orphaned and penniless at age 17, Jane decided to try to become a writer to support herself. Through her marriage, Jane became an enthusiastic gardener and worked closely with her husband in his research and writing, including assisting in editing John's Encyclopedia of Gardening. The work, The Mummy!

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Clues Through the Lens: Inviting visitors to think like detectives

The Mid-West Museum Association

In our latest article by Julie Parke, Museum Administrator at Elkhart County Historical Museum , find out how the museum drew inspiration from the AASLH Reframing History report to develop an innovative new exhibit that engages visitors in historical research. You notice their clothing, their expressions, perhaps their ages.

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Museum Specialist, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

WCG

Its research and outreach activities serve all audiences, within and beyond its walls. In addition, NASM draws tens of millions of learners to its virtual programming. Learning at the National Air and Space Museum sparks curiosity and empowers learners to imagine the possibilities of our future.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.

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In Plain Sight: The Book As A Work of Art

MIR Appraisal

These hidden gems have even come out during the age of online retail, as a customer for an online bookseller recently opened a copy of Octavia E. As anyone who has ever sold off a relative’s book collection just to “get it out of the way” knows, used booksellers do not always have the time to individually research each book.