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Why Was Actor Vincent D’Onofrio Reciting Poetry Over A.I. Visuals at This Exhibition?

Artnet News

“The Sparrow Experience” was a showcase of D'Onofrio's collaborative art project with artist Laurence Fuller. The post Why Was Actor Vincent D’Onofrio Reciting Poetry Over A.I. Visuals at This Exhibition? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Nadira Azzouz – An Iraqi Woman Artist Rediscovered

Mark Hill

Early in 2020, I bid on and bought a mid-century modern abstract oil on board painting at auction totally sight-unseen, because it looked like it might be the work of an artist I collect right now. Stupid, I know, for all the reasons and especially stupid because, when I went to collect it, it wasn’t by the artist I collect at all. Instead, it bore a signature that was apparently in a different language.

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Speculation Grows After a $4.7 Million Tax Bill Was Paid Off with Mystery Goyas

Artnet News

The Spanish press has raised questions about the inflated valuation of the works. The post Speculation Grows After a $4.7 Million Tax Bill Was Paid Off with Mystery Goyas appeared first on Artnet News.

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Disappointing Results at Sale of Native American Art

Maine Antique Digest

Sotheby’s, New York City Photos courtesy Sotheby’s A small selection of Native American art on view at Sotheby’s was offered online at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 19, with disappointing results. Of the 29 lots offered, just 17 sold for $263,525—that is only 59% sold by lot. Total estimates were $513,000/778,000.

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Unit Gallery’s Venice Show Highlights the Radical Black Imagination

Artnet News

Curated by Indie A. Choudhury, the exhibition brings together newly commissioned and historical works. The post Unit Gallery’s Venice Show Highlights the Radical Black Imagination appeared first on Artnet News.

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Estate Jewelry: Assessing Value, Finding Buyers, and Maximizing Profit

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Estate jewelry holds significant value both sentimentally and financially. Whether you’ve inherited estate jewelry from a loved one or acquired it yourself, understanding its true worth and how to effectively sell it is paramount. This comprehensive guide provides invaluable insights into estate jewelry appraisal, buyer identification, and strategies for maximizing profitability.

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Jazz Saxophonist Claude Lawrence Debuts New ‘Porgy and Bess’-Inspired Paintings

Artnet News

The 80-year-old artist's work is on view at his inaugural show with his debut with Venus Over Manhattan. The post Jazz Saxophonist Claude Lawrence Debuts New ‘Porgy and Bess’-Inspired Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Hunt: Was Leonardo’s ‘Leda and the Swan’ Lost, or Never Completed?

Artnet News

No one alive has seen the work in person, but traces of it are scattered throughout history. The post The Hunt: Was Leonardo’s ‘Leda and the Swan’ Lost, or Never Completed? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Written Into History: Collecting Vintage Fountain Pens with Timeless Elegance

Invaluable

A nib’s pull across a piece of paper while its ink flows with satisfying regularity immediately recalls the elegance and artistry of fountain pens. Behind that artistry is incredible technological advances that over the 20th century paved the way for consistent, reliable writing. Join in this journey into the history of fountain pens through the stories of some of the most influential inventors and designers.

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

Artnet News

Succession planning is underway at Christie's, a $30 million Lucio Fontana work will go under the hammer at Sotheby's, 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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How to Distinguish Cut Glass from Molded Glass

WorthPoint

An American Brilliant-period cut glass punch bowl with a sawtooth rim dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. Why is it important to know the difference? Molded pattern glass usually sells for less than cut glass, so learning to tell them apart can go a long way toward making informed buying decisions—especially if you plan on flipping the items for a profit.

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Artists Ed Ruscha, Marilyn Minter, and More Donate Works to Fight Big Oil

Artnet News

Their works will be included in a benefit auction and selling exhibition spearheaded by Gagosian, Christie's, and Jane Fonda. The post Artists Ed Ruscha, Marilyn Minter, and More Donate Works to Fight Big Oil appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kerry Washington Pinned Ring to Undergarments to Keep Engagement a Secret

Jewelry Judge

Determined to keep her relationship status with pro football player Nnamdi Asomugha a secret, actress Kerry Washington pinned her engagement ring to her "undergarments" — for three years. "I loved my ring so much, so I would sleep in it at night, and then in the morning, I would pin it to my undergarments so that nobody knew we were engaged," she told James Corden during a recent appearance on his SiriusXM show, This Life of Mine.

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Wet Paint in the Wild: Savannah Claudia Levin Pulls All-Nighters in a Gallery to Bring New Orleans Flavor to New York

Artnet News

The artist takes us through a week in her life. The post Wet Paint in the Wild: Savannah Claudia Levin Pulls All-Nighters in a Gallery to Bring New Orleans Flavor to New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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Back to the Beginning

Maine Antique Digest

Beneath the Surface Twenty years ago in February, we were going to Nashville to plug an auction house. To be honest, we had no idea what we were doing in any strategic sense. Literally, someone just said, “You should go to the shows in Nashville. Here’s a credit card!

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Viral Pranksters MSCHF Secretly Replaced a Sink at the Met Museum

Artnet News

"Met’s Sink of Theseus" is one of the works now on view at the collective's new show at Perrotin L.A. The post Viral Pranksters MSCHF Secretly Replaced a Sink at the Met Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Written Into History: Collecting Vintage Fountain Pens with Timeless Elegance

Invaluable

A nib’s pull across a piece of paper while its ink flows with satisfying regularity immediately recalls the elegance and artistry of fountain pens. Behind that artistry is incredible technological advances that over the 20th century paved the way for consistent, reliable writing. Join in this journey into the history of fountain pens through the stories of some of the most influential inventors and designers.

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A Painstakingly Reconstructed Ancient Roman Helmet Goes on Display

Artnet News

The helmet goes on view alongside accompanying finds, such as coins and ingots. The post A Painstakingly Reconstructed Ancient Roman Helmet Goes on Display appeared first on Artnet News.

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Christopher Cardozo’s artisanal reproduction of Curtis’ ‘North American Indian’ set for Santa Fe Art Auction April 10

Auction Central News

SANTA FE, N.M. — Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) was the world’s leading expert on Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), whose The North American Indian was the first scholarly presentation documenting and preserving information about Native Americans. Cardozo’s collection of photogravures — plus an artist’s proof copy of his exhaustive reissue of Curtis’ work — will appear at […] The post Christopher Cardozo’s artisanal reproduction of Curtis’ ‘North Amer

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How Does Gemstone Grading Impact Jewelry Appraisals

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

A jewelry appraisal determines the value of a jewelry item in the current market. It is a written document with detailed information about your jewelry. An appraisal includes details on your jewelry’s gemstones, metals, materials, or any unique features of each piece. The document also includes a photograph of the jewelry taken from multiple angles, showing its condition at the time it was appraised.

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Top-tier toy and bank collections arrive at Bertoia April 19-20

Auction Central News

VINELAND, N.J. — Bertoia’s Annual Spring Auction features a highly curated selection of high-quality antique toys and banks from collections worldwide. With 1,200 wide-ranging lots, the Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 sale is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale list includes a heady selection of spelter and cast-iron mechanical […] The post Top-tier toy and bank collections arrive at Bertoia April 19-20 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Hermann Historica May 7-16

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Hermann Historica May 7-16 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Pitcher leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Pitcher, $41,920 CHICAGO – The Aesthetic Movement lived by the phrase ‘art for art’s sake.’ Its adherents rebelled against the more functional thinking of the Victorian era, instead opting to make everyday things as beautiful as possible. The trend flourished in the 1870s and 1880s, and its influences were felt […] The post Tiffany & Co.

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A Step-Cut Montana Sapphire Design

Gem Society

Watch lapidarist Jim Buday facet a step-cut Montana sapphire design. This version of the traditional cut produces a very bright color.

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Assets Speaker Interview: Dr. Chih-En Chen

International Society of Appraisers

4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM In anticipation of Dr Chih-En Chen’s upcoming lecture Trompe l’Oeil in Qing Times and Today at this year’s ISA conference, Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) sat down with Dr Chen to learn more about Montreal’s Asian art market. Ashley Crawford : We are so excited to have you join us at Conference this year in Montreal!