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Revealed: This Season’s Auction Consignors, from Influential Financiers to a Storied Gallerist

Artnet News

Major pieces by Joan Mitchell, Frank Stella, and Julie Mehretu are headed to the block next week. The Art Detective knows who is sending them there. The post Revealed: This Season’s Auction Consignors, from Influential Financiers to a Storied Gallerist appeared first on Artnet News.

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Great Discoveries: Metal Detectorist Finds 1940s Class Ring

WorthPoint

1940s class ring found in Stamford, Connecticut Image Source: News 12 Connecticut Metal detectorist Ken Smith is no stranger to discovering treasure. According to News 12 Connecticut , Smith has unearthed coins, British belt buckles dating back to the 1700s, and other treasures, thanks partly to his metal detector. Most recently, he helped reunite a Connecticut family with a class ring that had been missing for nearly 80 years.

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‘A Plaything for Rich People and Fancy Museums’? Reevaluating Impressionism at 150

Artnet News

A number of exhibitions find new ways to look at this much-studied movement. The post ‘A Plaything for Rich People and Fancy Museums’? Reevaluating Impressionism at 150 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gold-Tone Vintage Costume Jewelry: Buy It or Leave it?

WorthPoint

Pair of 1990s clip earrings by Chanel in original box. Once upon a time, plain gold-tone pieces were the ugly stepsisters of the costume jewelry kingdom. I’d witness plain gold jewelry sit in brick-and-mortar shops and online venues for years, waiting to find someone who would love owning it. The good news is that times and tastes change; now, it’s much easier to market certain types and brands of plain gold-tone jewelry.

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Kenny Schachter Reveals a $200 Million Basquiat Sale, the Best Work at Auction Next Week, and a Whole Lot More

Artnet News

In the second and final part of his 'Busted Disc Diaries,' our columnist dishes on behind-the-scenes deals, a $20 million car, and Inigo Philbrick's comeback tour. The post Kenny Schachter Reveals a $200 Million Basquiat Sale, the Best Work at Auction Next Week, and a Whole Lot More appeared first on Artnet News.

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Howard Pyle’s illustrations brought the drama

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Long before television and movies, magazines provided entertainment and a welcome escape from reality. Appearing on the pages of magazines such as Harper’s Monthly and Collier’s, Howard Pyle’s illustrations of colorful characters transformed adventure stories, making them cinematic decades before movies existed. “The broad appeal of Howard Pyle’s work is undeniable.

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The Hunt: Where in the World Did Nefertiti Go?

Artnet News

One archaeologist promises that her remains will be definitively identified this year. The post The Hunt: Where in the World Did Nefertiti Go? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Bites: Salvador Dalí’s Nuclear Mysticism Phase

Artnet News

The theory was a reaction to the devastation wrought on Japan during World War II. The post Art Bites: Salvador Dalí’s Nuclear Mysticism Phase appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mass. alleges Steward jeopardized patient safety while paying off investors

Wbur

Bankruptcy court records provide a clearer picture of Steward’s unwieldy debts and how they affect patient care. Bankruptcy court records provide a clearer picture of Steward’s unwieldy debts and how they affect patient care.

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Rediscovered Gems and Famous Showstoppers Shine at TEFAF New York

Artnet News

The art fair has alighted once again at the Park Avenue Armory, and we've rounded up a few not-to-be-missed art moments. The post Rediscovered Gems and Famous Showstoppers Shine at TEFAF New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Expert Edit: Artnet’s Specialists Select Their Top Picks from the Post-War and Contemporary Sale, Live Now

Artnet Auctions

Our specialists unveil personal highlights from our leading Post-War and Contemporary Art auction of the season, live now for bidding. The post The Expert Edit: Artnet’s Specialists Select Their Top Picks from the Post-War and Contemporary Sale, Live Now appeared first on Artnet News.

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New York’s Evening Auctions Will Be a Litmus Test for the Art Market. Here’s What to Watch For

Artnet News

Nearly $1 billion worth of art is set to go under the hammer next week during New York’s May evening auctions. Yet the mood around so-called “gigaweek” is somewhat subdued, the result of an ongoing market slump that has left sellers cautious—and auction houses nervous. The art market remains uncertain heading into this auction season […] The post New York’s Evening Auctions Will Be a Litmus Test for the Art Market.

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Inheritances Be Damned: Clients Want To Spend While They Still Can, Advisors Say

Private Wealth

In the wake of the pandemic, more clients are seizing the moment and putting their money to use before they die.

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Al Sadu Textiles Made By Bedouin Women Tell Hidden Stories of the Arabian Gulf

Artnet News

The National Museum of Qatar celebrates the age-old tradition with a permanent display. The post Al Sadu Textiles Made By Bedouin Women Tell Hidden Stories of the Arabian Gulf appeared first on Artnet News.

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Graduating students warily approach commencements after protests roil campuses

Wbur

Universities in greater Boston that had pro-Palestinian protest encampments will be holding commencement ceremonies in the coming weeks. Graduating seniors have mixed feelings about the occasion. Universities in greater Boston that had pro-Palestinian protest encampments will be holding commencement ceremonies in the coming weeks. Graduating seniors have mixed feelings about the occasion.

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An Overlooked Neoclassical Superstar Embarks on an International Tour

Artnet News

The first monographic show on Guillaume Lethière will open at the Clark Art Institute, before traveling to the Louvre. The post An Overlooked Neoclassical Superstar Embarks on an International Tour appeared first on Artnet News.

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Support Services, NMNH Biorepository

SPNHC

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Biorepository [link] The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a contractor to provide support services to the National Museum of Natural History Biorepository. Desirable skills: Work will be performed primarily at the Museum Support Center in Suitland, MD. Regular work must be performed between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

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Never Mind the Great Rap Feud—Here Are 4 Scathing Art-World Beefs

Artnet News

Sorry, no diss tracks included, but these disputes still bring the venom. The post Never Mind the Great Rap Feud—Here Are 4 Scathing Art-World Beefs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Five Star Wars figures, $13,530, Morphy Auctions

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Five Spanish carded Star Wars figures from Kenner’s Empire Strikes Back series, [.] The post Five Star Wars figures, $13,530, Morphy Auctions appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Is This Stingray-Shaped Rock the Earliest Animal Carving Ever Discovered?

Artnet News

The 130,000 year-old ‘sand sculpture’ found off the South African coast has surprised experts. The post Is This Stingray-Shaped Rock the Earliest Animal Carving Ever Discovered? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Survival of the Fittest

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Judy Gonyeau, managing editor Fotomat Back in the days of 35mm film and the affordable Kodak Instamatic, getting that film developed took time – and patience. Most people [.] The post Survival of the Fittest appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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A French Quarry Is Now the Site of a Stunning Immersive Experience

Artnet News

Inside the Carrières de Lumiéres's transportive exhibition featuring Van Gogh and Vermeer. The post A French Quarry Is Now the Site of a Stunning Immersive Experience appeared first on Artnet News.

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Music Friday: Mick Jagger Is 'Dancing on Diamonds' in 2023's 'Dreamy Skies'

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we take a closer look at The Rolling Stones' 2023 country ballad, "Dreamy Skies," which tells the story of Mick Jagger's yearning to escape the city's sirens and maddening crowds. Written by Jagger and Keith Richards during the COVID lockdown, "Dreamy Skies" is a place of solitude and recovery — a sanctuary.

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Stars Filled the Booths and the Aisles at TEFAF New York’s Opening Day

Artnet News

Megacollectors like Leonardo Di Caprio and Ronald Lauder browsed the fair where antiquities and the contemporary rub elbows. The post Stars Filled the Booths and the Aisles at TEFAF New York’s Opening Day appeared first on Artnet News.

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Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a 320-lot sale titled Gilded Enamel: Cloisonne Art, Vases, & More. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The sale highlights all spotlight examples from Japan, including those dating to the Meiji period. First among them […] The post Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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What’s New in Taiwan’s Art World? Fair Director Robin Peckham Offers an Insider’s Look

Artnet News

A new generation of young collectors is rising, but the market and audience have become 'much more fragmented,' the Taipei Dangdai co-leader says. The post What’s New in Taiwan’s Art World? Fair Director Robin Peckham Offers an Insider’s Look appeared first on Artnet News.

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AITi Global Buys Midwest Family Office With $3B AUM

Private Wealth

The acquisition of management-owned Envoi of Minneapolis is expected to close in the third quarter.

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7 Questions for Mestre Projects Founder Jose Mestre on Bringing the Bahamian Art Scene to the International Stage

Artnet News

Based in Nassau, the gallery has grown to become a bastion of both Bahamian and international art in the city. The post 7 Questions for Mestre Projects Founder Jose Mestre on Bringing the Bahamian Art Scene to the International Stage appeared first on Artnet News.

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Field notes: Rolling Along

The Magazine Antiques

A visit to the Velocipede Museum in Newburgh, New York. The post Field notes: Rolling Along appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Field notes: Rolling Along was first posted on May 10, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Al Capone’s ‘Sweetheart’ Colt 1911.45 heads to the block for the first time at Richmond May 18

Auction Central News

GREENVILLE, SC — Named ‘Sweetheart’ for its undeniable reliability in saving his life numerous times, this Colt 1911 Government.45 ACP semi-automatic pistol belonging to legendary gangster Al Capone comes to market for the first time Saturday, May 18 at Richmond Auctions in an exclusive single-lot sale. The Colt dates to 1912, and is the […] The post Al Capone’s ‘Sweetheart’ Colt 1911.45 heads to the block for the first time at Richmond May 18 appeared first on Auct

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