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British Museum reveals that 2022 bequest from tycoon and former trustee was worth £123m

The Art Newspaper

Joseph Hutong’s collection of hundreds of jades, as well as metalwork and early Chinese porcelain is one of the most valuable gifts the museum has ever received

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Venus Williams on the Latest Stop in Her Art Journey: Hosting a Photography Podcast

Artnet News

The podcast is titled "Widening the Lens: Photography, Ecology, and the Contemporary Landscape." The post Venus Williams on the Latest Stop in Her Art Journey: Hosting a Photography Podcast appeared first on Artnet News.

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SPNHC-TDWG 2024 BioBlitz

SPNHC

Join us in Okinawa and worldwide for the SPNHC-TDWG 2024 iNaturalist BioBlitz,August 28 – September 11, 2024. Will you be in Okinawa? Follow this link and join the project![link] Not in Okinawa? You can still join the fun with our worldwide BioBlitz! Follow this link[link] Log into iNaturalist.org and show us what you find!

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After Decades of Neglect, William Blake’s Cottage to Get New Life as a Museum

Artnet News

The West Sussex home was where the painter and literary legend wrote "Jerusalem." The post After Decades of Neglect, William Blake’s Cottage to Get New Life as a Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Goldin Breaks Boba Fett Prototype Record with $1.34M Sale

WorthPoint

Kenner’s rocket-firing Boba Fett prototype has cemented its status as the world’s most valuable toy after Goldin recently sold it for $1.34 million. Image Source: Goldin Auctions Just months after its latest record-breaking auction, Kenner’s 1979 Boba Fett rocket-firing prototype has achieved a new world auction record. WorthPoint Industry Partner Goldin recently sold the toy for $1.34 million—more than double its previous record—making it the most expensive toy ever.

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Archaeology Student Stumbles on a Cache of Danish Viking Silver

Artnet News

The bracelets’ design reflects an expansive trading network linking Danish Vikings to civilizations across the continent. The post Archaeology Student Stumbles on a Cache of Danish Viking Silver appeared first on Artnet News.

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Don Gfell’s lifetime collection of Thomas Edison items comes to market at Stanton’s August 29-31

Auction Central News

HASTINGS, MI — Don Gfell wasn’t born in Milan, Ohio, but he moved there while still in school and made it his lifelong home. Milan is the birthplace of American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison. Though most associate Edison with Menlo Park, New Jersey — the home of Edison Laboratories, from which most of his […] The post Don Gfell’s lifetime collection of Thomas Edison items comes to market at Stanton’s August 29-31 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Roberto Coin rings add sparkle to SJ’s Designer Jewelry sale August 25

Auction Central News

BROOKLYN, NY — Nearly 600 lots of designer jewelry will be presented at SJ Auctioneers on Sunday, August 25. The sale represents a remarkable opportunity to own pieces by some of the world’s most prominent names in personal adornment, led by two stunning Roberto Coin rings. The complete catalog is now open for bids at […] The post Roberto Coin rings add sparkle to SJ’s Designer Jewelry sale August 25 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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7 Questions for Sophia Bounou on How Fashion and Painting Aren’t So Different

Artnet News

Blond Contemporary will showcase a range of new work by Bounou at Volta New York. The post 7 Questions for Sophia Bounou on How Fashion and Painting Aren’t So Different appeared first on Artnet News.

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Grand Tour plaster intaglios and cameos by Paoletti of Rome tripled high estimates at DuMouchelles

Auction Central News

DETROIT — DuMouchelles’ July 19 sale included a collection of Grand Tour plaster intaglios and cameos by Paoletti of Rome. The firm, based on the Piazza di Spagna in Rome until 1847, specialized in the creation of these miniature impressions of ancient cameos, coins, medals, and sculptures — known in Italian as impronte — housed […] The post Grand Tour plaster intaglios and cameos by Paoletti of Rome tripled high estimates at DuMouchelles appeared first on Auction Central News.

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5 Captivating Prints From Artnet’s Contemporary Editions Sale, Including Warhol’s Kaleidoscopic Gertrude Stein

Artnet Auctions

Contemporary Editions features a dynamic range of works on paper, showcasing the expressive power of printmaking. The post 5 Captivating Prints From Artnet’s Contemporary Editions Sale, Including Warhol’s Kaleidoscopic Gertrude Stein appeared first on Artnet News.

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Collection of Salvator Mundi Museum in Brooklyn confirmed as safe after break-in

The Art Newspaper

The small storefront institution, devoted to objects and ephemera related to the most expensive painting ever sold, will reopen soon

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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

Invaluable

Bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern creativity, the timeless influence of Zen philosophy on art and design continues to captivate thanks to the principles of simplicity, naturalness, asymmetry, subtlety, and tranquillity that resonate across a range of creative expressions. The Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Caravaggio ( Wikimedia Commons ).

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Podcast | A brush with… Arthur Jafa

The Art Newspaper

An in-depth interview with the filmmaker and sculptor, discussing his eye for systemic and historic inequity, and how Anne Imhof and Mahalia Jackson have influenced his practice

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Current and coming: Modernism in Ogunquit, Maine

The Magazine Antiques

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art exhibits Russell Cheney’s domestic scenes. The post Current and coming: Modernism in Ogunquit, Maine appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: Modernism in Ogunquit, Maine was first posted on August 21, 2024 at 9:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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‘We need a shared language’: Scotland-wide festival highlights links between the arts and health

The Art Newspaper

Healing Arts Scotland, organised in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, is the first national festival to explore the role of cultural engagement in health

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eMoviePoster.com Auctions Showcase Film Favorites

WorthPoint

Because we live in a digital age, most promotional efforts and advertising for today’s upcoming films are done primarily through television and social media. However, for film buffs and movie memorabil ia collectors, no item is better than a physical movie poster, which remains a hot commodity in the entertainment space. Luckily, auction house and valued WorthPoint Industry Partner eMoviePoster.com preser ves movie posters and other bits of film ephemera as part of its core mission to br

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LPL Snags Two More Lincoln Financial Teams With A Combined $4B In AUM

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The latest additions are Lutherville, Md.-based Academy Financial and Berwyn, Pa.-based PFG Advisors, which have joined forces to add more than 30 financial advisors and a collective $4 billion in assets under management, LPL announced today. The firms will operate under the Academy brand umbrella, the release noted.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Baseball Hats

WorthPoint

Did you know some old baseball hats can be a home run on the resale market? Collectors hanker for hats from specific eras, brands, and styles. Read on to learn which of your S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff): Baseball Hats are worth selling. Even Yankees superfans should ask themselves: How many baseball hats do you really need? Red Sox or Funeral Home Fans?

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John Lautner, Jr. – Living Space

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor “The purpose of Architecture is to improve human life. Create timeless, free, joyous spaces for all activities in life. The infinite variety of these [.] The post John Lautner, Jr. – Living Space appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Archaeology Student From Denmark's Aarhus Univ. Unearths Viking-Age Bangles

Jewelry Judge

A 22-year-old archaeology student from Denmark's Aarhus University recently unearthed seven Viking-Age silver bangles dating back 1,200 years. The seven bangles represent three distinctive design styles that underscore Aarhus' status as an international trading hub of the Viking Age. Researchers believe the silver bangles also may have served as a form of currency.

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Finra Says Former SW Financial Compliance Officer Failed To Rein In Churning

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The expelled firm's activities cost clients more than $700,000, the agency said.

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Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris Gets the Shepard Fairey Treatment

Artnet News

The street artist has also endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket. The post Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris Gets the Shepard Fairey Treatment appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wu hopes to raise Boston's concerns at the Democratic National Convention

Wbur

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's has turned her focus this week from city hall to the White House. She's is one of more than 100 delegates to represent Massachusetts at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's has turned her focus this week from city hall to the White House. She's is one of more than 100 delegates to represent Massachusetts at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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