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Going Ape

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

It was the spring of 1985, and seven women artists were still pissed. The previous summer, the Museum of Modern Art in New York had held an exhibition entitled, “An International Survey of Recent Painting and Sculpture” to inaugurate the museum’s newly renovated building. The exhibition had included the works of 165 artists, supposedly the best of the best.

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5 Questions for Art Dealer Amanda Hon About the Future of Hong Kong’s Art Market

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The managing director of Ben Brown Fine Arts, Hong Kong, and co-president of the Hong Kong Art Gallery Association discusses the city’s collaborative spirit as the leading Asian art hub. The post 5 Questions for Art Dealer Amanda Hon About the Future of Hong Kong’s Art Market appeared first on Artnet News.

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AbEx Pioneer Kikuo Saito Achieves a New Record in Artnet’s Post-War Abstraction Sale

Artnet Auctions

The painting 'Sugar Moon' reach a new record in last month's GEMS: Collecting Post-War Abstraction sale. The post AbEx Pioneer Kikuo Saito Achieves a New Record in Artnet’s Post-War Abstraction Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Firsts London 2024 dates announced

Antique Collecting

Firsts London 2024, the rare book fair at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London, will run from May 16-19. This The post Firsts London 2024 dates announced appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Tips and Resources for Appraising Chinese Artwork and Antiques

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

If you own Chinese antiques and are curious about their value, it’s essential to consult a Chinese antiques expert who can help you determine their worth. These objects, ranging from porcelain vases and bowls to jade carvings and furniture, are highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we will explore some tips and resources for appraising Chinese artwork and antiques. #1.

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Chinese Antiques Appraisal Service Online

The Antique Appraisal Co

Are you looking to appraise your collection of Chinese porcelain or Oriental artworks with precision? Trust Irv Graham’s Chinese Antique Appraisal Service for meticulous assessments and reliable valuations. Navigating the complexities of Chinese antiques demands expertise, and Irv Graham’s service stands out as a beacon of reliability.

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7 Historically Significant Commonwealth Coins, Medals and Banknotes and their Values

Invaluable

What are Commonwealth Coins? The Commonwealth has its roots in the British Empire, which issued coins for its colonies. For instance, silver coins were issued in New England from 1653 while silver rupees were coined in Bombay for the East India Company. A crowned bust of the monarch (later dropped) would generally appear on one side with national symbols depicted on the reverse.

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George Chinnery sketchbook will draw in bidders

Antique Collecting

An extraordinary record of everyday life in Southern China in the early to mid 19th century, by the English artist The post George Chinnery sketchbook will draw in bidders appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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‘Protest furniture’ by Brazilian Jose Zanine Caldas featured at Wright March 28

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — A signature example of ‘protest furniture’ by Brazilian designer Jose Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) is among the starring lots in the Wright Design sale on Thursday, March 28. Previously in a collection in Sao Paulo, the Namoradeira tete-a-tete rocker dating to circa 1963-1967 was consigned by a vendor in New York and is estimated […] The post ‘Protest furniture’ by Brazilian Jose Zanine Caldas featured at Wright March 28 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Gold by the Numbers: These Fun Facts Will Have You Scratching Your Head

Jewelry Judge

The glint of gold caught the eye of early man more than 5,000 years ago and has been coveted by ancient and modern civilizations ever since. We can all agree that gold is rare, valuable and astonishingly beautiful, but here are some little-known, fun facts about the precious metal — as provided by the World Gold Council — to share around the water cooler.

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Eldred’s Spring Sale brings Americana and vintage clocks to market April 4-5

Auction Central News

EAST DENNIS, Mass. — Eldred’s has announced a nearly 550-lot two-day Spring Sale for Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5. The sale includes a number of notable Americana lots, along with a 19th-century Thomas Sully portrait and desirable vintage clocks. The catalogs are now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The leading Day […] The post Eldred’s Spring Sale brings Americana and vintage clocks to market April 4-5 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

World War II-era Poster, in Hebrew, Recruiting Jewish Women to Join the British Army, $7,800 TEL AVIV – Second World War posters recruiting British and American women to the war effort are a familiar sight at auction. Less well known, and much harder to find, are the posters that encouraged thousands of Jewish women to […] The post British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights appeared first on Auction Central News.

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