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Spotlight: London Exhibition Pays Homage to Carla Accardi, the ‘Lady of the Abstract’

Artnet News

Marking a century since the artist's birth, Massimo de Carlo presents 'Opera Aperta.' The post Spotlight: London Exhibition Pays Homage to Carla Accardi, the ‘Lady of the Abstract’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gone But Not Forgotten

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Live long enough and you’ll outlive many of the companies, products, and brands you grew up with. They may no longer be in business but like many of the companies [.] The post Gone But Not Forgotten appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Paint Drippings: Everything You Missed in the Art Industry Last Week

Artnet News

Sotheby's launches a new financial product, Shanghai's ART021 will create a new Hong Kong fair, and more industry news. The post Paint Drippings: Everything You Missed in the Art Industry Last Week appeared first on Artnet News.

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Merida, Rivera, and Dieguez highlight Moran’s Latin American Art and Design sale April 23

Auction Central News

MONROVIA, Calif. — Discover the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage of Latin America at the Latin American Art and Design sale at John Moran Auctioneers Tuesday, April 23. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the highlights of fine art is Abstracted Figures, a 1952 oil on Masonite by Guatemalan and […] The post Merida, Rivera, and Dieguez highlight Moran’s Latin American Art and Design sale April 23 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Brunk Sells Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Maine Antique Digest

Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina Photos courtesy Brunk Auctions The March 20 auction at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, of deaccessions from the Brooklyn Museum in New York City included architectural woodwork from four period rooms along with furniture and decorations made in the 17th through the 20th centuries.

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Trio of M.C. Escher prints bewitch bidders at Swann’s April 30 sale

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Speaking about his 1957 color wood engraving and woodcut dubbed Whirlpools, shown above, Dutch artist M.C. Escher said: “I doubt that ‘the public’ will ever understand, much less appreciate, how many gymnastics of the brain, fascinating to me, have preceded the construction of such a picture.” Maurits Cornelis (M.C.) Escher (1898-1972) was, […] The post Trio of M.C.

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An Elegant Array of Formal to Rustic Antiques

Maine Antique Digest

Heart of Tennessee Antique Show, Lebanon, Tennessee This year’s show was the eighth annual edition of the Heart of Tennessee Antique Show, which opened with early buying and a bit of wine from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, and continued Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17.

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Antiques, Art, and Vintage Formula Boosts Attendance

Maine Antique Digest

The Nashville Show, Nashville, Tennessee To keep crowds coming back year after year, an antiques show must become an eagerly anticipated event, promising surprises and temptations. The Nashville Show, held February 15-17 this year at the city’s transformed fairgrounds, brought together nearly 140 exhibitors, both multi-focused and specialist.

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Where to Sell Rare Antique Items and Get the Most for Them

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Rare antiques can be worth a pretty penny and many make a small fortune from selling them. Unless you know where to sell them, you may lose out altogether. Here are some tips on how to sell your antique treasures. Know Your Stuff The more you know about your rare antique item, the better. Places to Sell Antiques Local antique dealers are experts at buying and selling vintage items.

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Identifying Alexandrite Stones in Fine and Faux Jewelry

WorthPoint

An alexandrite and diamond ring with a GIA certificate. While some garnets and sapphires are color-changing stones, a favorite among gem-seekers is alexandrite. Stones like these have intrigued fine jewelry lovers for centuries. But did you know there’s a glass stone used in costume jewelry that also goes by the name of alexandrite? The fine and faux versions of alexandrite change color beautifully when exposed to different light sources.

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Timeless Treasures: A Glass Quintet

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Donald-Brian Johnson Some things exist “outside of time:” The Wizard of Oz … Model T Fords … Turntables and LPs. After brief, brilliant moments in the sun of [.] The post Timeless Treasures: A Glass Quintet appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Kansas Baker Says Lost $4,000 Engagement Diamond May Be in a Cookie

Jewelry Judge

A Kansas baker warned her customers on Facebook last week to bite down gently on cookies purchased from Sis’ Sweets Cookies and Café in Leavenworth. You see, the owner's engagement diamond fell out of her ring at some point between rolling the dough and placing the uncooked treats in the oven — so there's a chance the bauble was baked right into a batch.

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6 Questions Your Art Appraiser Will Ask You: A Guide for First-Time Clients

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

As an art appraiser, I understand that navigating the appraisal process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to it. Whether you’re assessing a single piece or an entire collection, I’m here to guide you through the process and ensure it’s as smooth and informative as possible. Here are six essential questions I’ll likely ask you, along with explanations to help demystify the appraisal experience: What is the intended use of the appraisal?