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The Getty Museum Returns an Ancient Bronze Head to Turkey

Artnet News

The museum said it had received new information from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office indicating it had been illegally excavated. The post The Getty Museum Returns an Ancient Bronze Head to Turkey appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kid Sister

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

O’Keeffe’s art is currently having a moment. Not Georgia O’Keeffe’s – that’s as popular as it’s ever been. No, I’m talking about the art of her little sister, Ida Ten Eyck O’Keeffe (1889-1961), which scored a huge success at Christie’s last week. Born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Ida studied art with the same teacher as her older sister and a younger sister, Anita, in Williamsburg, Virginia, where the family had moved when she was 13.

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A Gustav Klimt Portrait, Presumed Lost for Decades, Sets a New Record at $32 Million

Artnet News

The painting's provenance has sparked considerable debate among specialists. The post A Gustav Klimt Portrait, Presumed Lost for Decades, Sets a New Record at $32 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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W. C. Fields’ crooked pool cue prop pockets almost $10K at Potter & Potter

Auction Central News

CHICAGO – A stage-used ‘crooked’ pool cue prop owned by legendary entertainer W. C. Fields (1880-1946) came to market at Potter & Potter March 28 as part of its 625-lot Entertainment, Toys & Collectibles sale. Full results for the auction can be seen at LiveAuctioneers. The cue was a prop employed by Fields in his […] The post W. C. Fields’ crooked pool cue prop pockets almost $10K at Potter & Potter appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Art Bites: The Rodin Museum Was Once a Thriving Artist Commune

Artnet News

Before it housed the Rodin Museum, the 18th-century mansion was known as the Hôtel Biron. The post Art Bites: The Rodin Museum Was Once a Thriving Artist Commune appeared first on Artnet News.

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Previously unrecorded portrait of Benjamin Franklin heads to Freeman’s Hindman April 30

Auction Central News

PHILADELPHIA — A previously unrecorded portrait of Benjamin Franklin will appear at Freeman’s Hindman with an estimate of $50,000-$80,000 this month. The new discovery, which bears striking similarities to the well-known portrait of the Founding Father by Mason Chamberlin in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, was recently found in Italy.

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Ghanaian Artist Kojo Marfo’s Retrospective Arrives in Azerbaijan

Artnet News

Presented by JD Malat Gallery of London, the exhibition brings Marfo's work to a new international audience in a Zaha Hadid-designed venue. The post Ghanaian Artist Kojo Marfo’s Retrospective Arrives in Azerbaijan appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wet Paint in the Wild: The Founders of New York’s Francis Irv Gallery Take on the Dallas Invitational

Artnet News

Gallery founders Shane Rossi and Sam Marion Wilken show us a week in their life. The post Wet Paint in the Wild: The Founders of New York’s Francis Irv Gallery Take on the Dallas Invitational appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Robbins Collection of Old Master Prints and Drawings

Maine Antique Digest

Tremont Auctions, Sudbury, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Tremont Auctions Winfield Robbins (1841-1910) of Arlington, Massachusetts, scion of a local family of major benefactors of the town, was also an inveterate collector.

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The Health of Our Volunteer Programs

Conservation - American Association for State and

The Health of Our Volunteer Programs By Alexandra Rasic, James N. Gamble Executive Director National Volunteer Appreciation Week is here! At The Gamble House , we’ll be celebrating our dedicated docents at a special sunset reception on Friday evening. Events like these are always a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones without the pressing need to get to post or cover a shift!

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Natural History Education DemoCamp

SPNHC

The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections Education Sessional Committee is hosting a virtual Natural History Education DemoCamp. The goal is to share, discover, and discuss educational materials that have a framework in natural history.

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

WorthPoint

Are you puzzled over what to do with your old puzzles ? Puzzled over what to do with old puzzles? If you’re not a “one and done” type of puzzler, you’re likely ready to move on with your life after completing your latest 1,000-piece masterpiece. Read on for creative and lucrative ways to pass on all your S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) : Puzzles.

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'Today' Show Host Jenna Bush Hager Recounts Horror of Losing Jewels at JFK

Jewelry Judge

During Thursday's installment of Today With Hoda & Jenna , co-host Jenna Bush Hager recounted how she nearly lost ALL of her fine jewelry — including her sapphire and diamond engagement ring — at JFK Airport in New York City. The 42-year-old daughter of former President George W. Bush recalled how she lost track of a bag of jewelry as she was "racing to a shoot" while on assignment for the Today show.

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Vintage Tech on Display at 28th Annual Retro-Tech Show

WorthPoint

When we think of computers, televisions, and other technology, we think of cutting-edge items designed with the latest and greatest innovations. Still, there are vintage fans who enjoy collecting and owning older pieces. An annual show in Texas highlights these tech treasures, and WorthPoint spoke with the organizer, Mike Sebastian, about the upcoming Retro-Tech Show in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history.

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A New Connecticut Show

Maine Antique Digest

After four decades of hosting the Connecticut Spring Antiques Show, the Haddam Historical Society, in partnership with Goosefare Antiques & Promotions, is launching a new expanded show focused on a younger audience seeking quality and more affordable antiques.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history.

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Carson Group Builds Out Leadership Team In Wake Of Founder's Retirement

Private Wealth

Carson Group continues to beef up its leadership team, as the company looks to accelerate its next growth phase.

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Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Lots Sold at Auction in March 2024

Artnet News

London sales of blue-chip stars accounted for every single entry The post Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Lots Sold at Auction in March 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Orion Partners With CAIS To Put Alts On Its Platform

Private Wealth

The two firms hope to make a more streamlined alternative investment experience for advisors.

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Boy-king Edward VI portrait comes for sale at Andrew Jones April 28-29

Auction Central News

LOS ANGELES — A portrait of Edward VI, the Tudor monarch who reigned as a boy for just six years from 1547 to 1553, will be presented at Andrew Jones Auctions. Estimated at $30,000-$50,000, it is among the highlights of a single-owner collection from Pebble Beach, California offered on Sunday, April 28 and Monday, April […] The post Boy-king Edward VI portrait comes for sale at Andrew Jones April 28-29 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Cohen & Steers Unveils New Energy Investment Strategy

Private Wealth

The firm's thesis involves mixing both traditional and alternative energy investments.

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