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Jack Connors, Boston power broker and philanthropist, dies at 82

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Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics. Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics.

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Famed Egyptian archaeologist pledges to ‘join together’ with Italy to secure return of Mona Lisa

The Art Newspaper

The former antiquities minister is also demanding that three Egyptian treasures, including the Rosetta Stone, be sent to his home country

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Nothing Is for Sale in Christopher Wool’s Acclaimed DIY Show. Will It Jump-Start His Market?

Artnet News

'I was kind of unaware that I had become known for auction prices,' the artist said. 'Things have gotten out of hand.' The post Nothing Is for Sale in Christopher Wool’s Acclaimed DIY Show. Will It Jump-Start His Market? appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK spending on culture among the lowest in Europe, says landmark report

The Art Newspaper

The State of the Arts research document also shows arts education in England to be in “significant decline”

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Jeffrey S. Evans’ Premier Americana four-day sale yielded strong results

Auction Central News

MT. CRAWFORD, VA — The four-day Premier Americana sale at Jeffrey S. Evans took bidders throughout the entirety of American history with a stunning 2,200 lots covering nearly every category of Americana collecting. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers for June 19, June 20, June 21 and June 22. This piece covers the top lot […] The post Jeffrey S.

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Art damaged during Brazil’s 2023 insurrection almost fully restored

The Art Newspaper

The National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage expects the restoration project to conclude in December

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Bob Newhart Leaves a Legacy of Laughs and Collectibles

WorthPoint

Lots of celebrities have bobbleheads, and fans of Bob Newhart might want to scoop one up. This one sold for $39.99 recently. However, that price could rise with news of the actor’s death. Actors and celebrities have fans who set up clubs and other groups to share information about their favorite performers. However, some of the truly great celebrity icons have near-universal appeal, and Bob Newhart was one of them.

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Man Finds Scrap of George Washington’s Tent at Thrift Store

Artnet News

The tiny cloth fragment is now on view at the Museum of the American Revolution. The post Man Finds Scrap of George Washington’s Tent at Thrift Store appeared first on Artnet News.

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Nelkin collection of Japanese ukiyo-e art showed strong results at Heritage

Auction Central News

DALLAS — Ruth Nelkin of Stamford, CT and New York City bought antiques across a wide variety of different disciplines, from Fabergé to French art glass. However, her primary passion was for ukiyo-e, the Japanese artform that has captivated Western eyes since the late 19th century. Her collection was sold by Heritage Auctions in Dallas on June […] The post Nelkin collection of Japanese ukiyo-e art showed strong results at Heritage appeared first on Auction Central News.

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As Seen on ‘Maria Montessori’: Hilma af Klint’s Abstractions Signal a Modernizing World

Artnet News

Both the educator and the artist represented great leaps forward in a society not always welcoming to advances by women. The post As Seen on ‘Maria Montessori’: Hilma af Klint’s Abstractions Signal a Modernizing World appeared first on Artnet News.

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Closure of state's oldest men's prison opens up prime real estate; Healey eyes plot for housing

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The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade. Gov. Maura Healey said the state envisions an "economic development project" that would transform the MCI-Concord site, at least partially, into housing. The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade.

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Artist Jean-Pierre Villafañe’s Dynamic Canvases Bring to Life a Corporate Carnival

Artnet News

His recent works are now on view in "Playtime" at Charles Moffett in New York. The post Artist Jean-Pierre Villafañe’s Dynamic Canvases Bring to Life a Corporate Carnival appeared first on Artnet News.

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Slotin Auction Surpasses $1.7 Million

Maine Antique Digest

Slotin Auction, Buford, Georgia Photos courtesy Slotin Auction Slotin Auction, Buford, Georgia, continues to generate interest for self-taught art, works that might not always have been well received or considered worth recognizing.

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Investors with Advisors Plan to Retire Earlier, Survey Finds

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The Northwestern Mutual survey found that advisors breed confidence among their clients.

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From a post-apocalyptic labyrinth to ‘Golf-foot’: young artists gamify Olympics in two-part Paris show

The Art Newspaper

Sixty secondary school pupils given carte blanche to conjure an alternative Olympic park for an exhibition in Paris

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A Kaleidoscope Show of Color, Energy, and Activity

Maine Antique Digest

Spring Rhinebeck Antiques Show, Rhinebeck, New York Frank Gaglio’s Barn Star Productions offered 125-plus dealers in three buildings at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds during the Spring Rhinebeck Antiques Show, held May 25 and 26 in historic Rhinebeck, New York.

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Dames Tracey Emin and Sonia Boyce contribute works to save cash-strapped Quench

The Art Newspaper

The Margate project space has supported 68 artists in the past four years, but is now “on the brink” of closure

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Thomaston Auction Grandeur – August 23-25

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Thomaston Auction Grandeur – August 23-25 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Roosevelt’s Stolen Watch Recovered

Maine Antique Digest

When a Florida auctioneer was asked to auction a pocket watch from the late 1800s, his research led him to believe that he might be holding a piece of U.S. presidential history.

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Germany’s Best Collectibles: Steins, Kugel, Cuckoo Clocks, & More

WorthPoint

Are you interested in finding the best antiques, collectibles, and souvenirs while traveling abroad? Check out our W.O.W. (WorthPoint in the Old World) articles for tips on the best finds and where to find them. Next stop: Germany! Mettlach is the most famous beer stein manufacturer, active in the late 19th to early 20th century along the Saar River in western Germany.

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Dogs: An Artist’s Best Friend

Art Peritus

By Noelle E. Desantis Dogs have long been depicted in art and antiques for millennia-from ancient Egyptian sculptures of Anubis to narratives on classical Greek vases, hunt scenes in medieval tapestries, and paintings and portraits from the 15 th -17 th centuries that use canines symbolic of loyalty and fidelity- take for example, Jan van Eyck’s (Flemish, active by 1422- d.1441) Arnolfini Portrait , 1434 with a dog at the feet of the couple referencing marital fealty or Titian’s (Italian, 1488-9

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In the Spirit of Peter Carl Fabergé, Latest Egg Unfurls to Reveal Ruby Surprise

Jewelry Judge

In 1885, Russian Tsar Alexander III commissioned the House of Fabergé to create a fabulous Easter egg for his wife, the Empress Maria Feodorovna. The Tsar was so pleased with the result that he decided to establish a tradition that would last 33 years. Over that time, designer and master goldsmith Peter Carl Fabergé would create 52 eggs.

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Goldman, Experts Ask If $1 Trillion Capex AI Payoff Could Be A Decade Away

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Payoff from $1 Trillion capex spend on AI could be limited, MIT professor tells Goldman clients.

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Dimensional Launches First-Ever Unified Managed Account

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The asset manager heard its advisor network wanted more flexibility in allocating clients' assets.

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Former $250M LPL Team Joins Ameriprise

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Monumental Financial Planning of Washington, D.C., is headed by John Cortale.

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New public art projects to coincide with Democratic National Convention

The Art Newspaper

Next Stop: Chicago will focus on infrastructure inequality after Covid

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With Biden out of the race, Mass. Democratic party chair charts next steps for delegates

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Massachusetts’ delegates for the Democratic National Convention could have a bigger decision to make about the party’s nominee, after President Biden dropped out of the race Sunday. Massachusetts’ delegates for the Democratic National Convention could have a bigger decision to make about the party’s nominee, after President Biden dropped out of the race Sunday.

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