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Jack Vettriano, immensely popular artist whose market success reflected 'an appetite for the glamorous', has died, aged 73

The Art Newspaper

The sale of The Singing Butler at Sothebys in 2004, for a record price for a painting by a Scottish artist, caused a sensation and turned attention on Vettriano's critical and institutional neglect

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California and Western Art

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams, Los Angeles, California Photos courtesy Bonhams On April 23 at Bonhams’ auction of California and Western art in Los Angeles, total sales came to $2,500,000. Director of fine arts Scot Levitt commented, “This auction solidified the age-old adage that the cream of the crop always finds a strong market. Paintings such

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Jack Rennert’s collection of Paul Colin posters and maquettes headlines Rago’s first Poster Auctions International sale September 25

Auction Central News

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — Rago has unveiled its first post-acquisition sale for Poster Auctions International. The Wednesday, September 25 event will disperse PAI founder and Rago partner Jack Rennert’s lifetime collection of Paul Colin Art Deco and Jazz Age posters and maquettes totaling 225 lots.

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Four Beauford Delaney originals star at Case July 6-7

Auction Central News

KNOXVILLE, TN — Four original works by Beauford Delaney are featured lots in Case Auctions‘ Summer Fine Art and Antiques sale scheduled for Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7. Delaney (1901-1979) was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and demonstrated great promise as an artist at an early age.

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Ardbeg whisky is star of sale

Antique Collecting

A series of four Ardbeg single malt Scotch whiskies all bottled from the same batch at different ages is among The post Ardbeg whisky is star of sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Thomaston Place brings a Moxie collection and Wyeth art to market August 23-25

Auction Central News

THOMASTON, ME — Thomaston Place‘s annual Summer Grandeur three-day sale returns for 2024 with more than 1,500 lots from a wide range of collecting categories.

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Local Antique Appraisers: How to Find a Reputable Antique Appraiser near Me?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Search for Appraisers Online In today’s digital age, many reputable antique appraisers have a solid online presence. These institutions handle high-end antique sales and can provide more formal and widely accepted appraisals, particularly for rare or high-value items. They can offer guidance on appraisers they have worked with before.