Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
WorthPoint
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
MAY 10, 2024
LONDON – Although the original oil on wood panel is now lost, the portrait of Philip the Good (1396-1467), Duke of Burgundy, by the 15th-century Dutch painter Rogier van der Weyden, is known through workshop copies. The circumstances of the commission are uncertain, but, as Philip III is portrayed as middle-aged, it may have been one half of […] The post Portrait of Philip the Good did great at Bonhams, claiming $253K appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Personal Property Zone brings together the best content for personal property appraisers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
WorthPoint
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet Auctions
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Wbur
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
MAY 10, 2024
In the wake of the pandemic, more clients are seizing the moment and putting their money to use before they die.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Wbur
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
SPNHC
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Jewelry Judge
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
MAY 10, 2024
The acquisition of management-owned Envoi of Minneapolis is expected to close in the third quarter.
The Magazine Antiques
MAY 10, 2024
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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