A.I. Flags Renoir and Monet Works As Fakes
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
The works are among 40 supposed counterfeits flagged by Art Recognition software. The post A.I. Flags Renoir and Monet Works As Fakes appeared first on Artnet News.
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Famous Artwork: How 6 Iconic Paintings Became Famous
Invaluable
MAY 8, 2024
Throughout history, millions of paintings have been created by some of the world’s most talented artists, yet only a fraction of them maintain long-lasting fame. This phenomenon sparks one of the art world’s most pressing questions: what does it take for a painting to capture the attention of worldwide audiences? Below, explore what makes famous artwork famous and the enigmatic stories behind six of the world’s most iconic pieces.
Ancient Scrolls Reveal Plato’s Final Resting Place
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
Researchers also honed in on the year Plato was sold into slavery. The post Ancient Scrolls Reveal Plato’s Final Resting Place appeared first on Artnet News.
Peerless antique toy and bank collection showcased at Bertoia May 18
Auction Central News
MAY 8, 2024
VINELAND, NJ — John and Adrienne Haley are English antique toy collectors who have spent more than 50 years networking with their American counterparts to find and sell the finest European toys. On Saturday, May 18, highlights from their top-tier collection will come to market at Bertoia Auctions. The 340-lot catalog is now available for […] The post Peerless antique toy and bank collection showcased at Bertoia May 18 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Ibrahim Mahama’s Stunning Textile Installation Blankets the Barbican in London
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
The Barbican's bleak Brutalist facade has received a bright pink makeover courtesy of the Ghanaian artist. The post Ibrahim Mahama’s Stunning Textile Installation Blankets the Barbican in London appeared first on Artnet News.
Two Russian icons sell for a combined sum of almost $1M at Hargesheimer
Auction Central News
MAY 8, 2024
DUSSELDORF, Germany – The sale at Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen on April 18 included an outstanding Russian icon and okled by Orest Kurlyukov. Made less than two decades before the Revolution forced the Moscow jewelers to close, it was in the 1890s that the firm founded by Kurlyukov Orest Fedorovich (1845-1916) in 1884 was at its peak, often […] The post Two Russian icons sell for a combined sum of almost $1M at Hargesheimer appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Hunt: The Lost Meaning Behind the Colossal Nazca Lines
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
The Peruvian geoglyphs depicting arachnids, monkeys birds, and more, continue to mystify. The post The Hunt: The Lost Meaning Behind the Colossal Nazca Lines appeared first on Artnet News.
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A Mural Keith Haring Painted in an Elementary School Gets a Rare Showing
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
The work features in Stanley Museum's exhibition, "To My Friends at Horn: Keith Haring and Iowa City." The post A Mural Keith Haring Painted in an Elementary School Gets a Rare Showing appeared first on Artnet News.
Proto-World Series color photogravure may hit home run at University Archives May 15
Auction Central News
MAY 8, 2024
WILTON, CT — An exceedingly rare color photogravure of the 1894 Temple Cup baseball championship has been unearthed and will be presented Wednesday, May 15 at University Archives as part of its next Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Memorabilia sale. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Printed in 1896 […] The post Proto-World Series color photogravure may hit home run at University Archives May 15 appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Met’s New Show Brings Together Renaissance Portraits That Aren’t What They Seem
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
Artists used the back of canvases, hinges, panels and codes to reveal secret messages. The post The Met’s New Show Brings Together Renaissance Portraits That Aren’t What They Seem appeared first on Artnet News.
Curious Objects: A Precious 17th-Century Kleenex
The Magazine Antiques
MAY 8, 2024
Elena Kanagy-Loux, co-founder of the Brooklyn Lace Guild, talks Renaissance lace and all its wonders. The post <em>Curious Objects:</em> A Precious 17th-Century Kleenex appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects: A Precious 17th-Century Kleenex was first posted on May 8, 2024 at 3:37 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
‘It Wasn’t Enough to Put the Black Figure in My Work’: Rising Artist Adebunmi Gbadebo on Why She Works With Earth, Hair, and Indigo
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
Nicola Vassell Gallery is presenting new works by the artist at the Independent Art Fair in New York this week. The post ‘It Wasn’t Enough to Put the Black Figure in My Work’: Rising Artist Adebunmi Gbadebo on Why She Works With Earth, Hair, and Indigo appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Prices Realized, May 2024
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 8, 2024
Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.
As Seen On ‘Seinfeld’: Cosmo Kramer Gets the Portrait Treatment
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
“He is a loathsome, offensive brute," reflects a patron about the work. "Yet I can’t look away.” The post As Seen On ‘Seinfeld’: Cosmo Kramer Gets the Portrait Treatment appeared first on Artnet News.
Facets and settings: Suddenly Chic: Costume Jewelry
The Magazine Antiques
MAY 8, 2024
The MFA, Boston is casting a glowing light on emblems of lower-cost glamour. The post Facets and settings: Suddenly Chic: Costume Jewelry appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Facets and settings: Suddenly Chic: Costume Jewelry was first posted on May 8, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
8 Artists Share How They Set the Perfect Vibe in the Studio
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
Cooking, podcasts and cozy spaces all play a part. The post 8 Artists Share How They Set the Perfect Vibe in the Studio appeared first on Artnet News.
AdvicePay Promotes Executive To President
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
MAY 8, 2024
The advisor billing and compliance advisor platform promoted Kelsey Lewis to president.
How Tara Donovan Transformed More Than 200,000 Used CDs Into Monumental Sculptures
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
In 'Stratagems' at Pace in New York, the artist is giving new life to 'relics of a very recent past.' The post How Tara Donovan Transformed More Than 200,000 Used CDs Into Monumental Sculptures appeared first on Artnet News.
Infinite Diamonds, Fire Red Rubies
JB Jewels
MAY 8, 2024
What happens when you have a special anniversary approaching and you can’t find the perfect piece of jewelry to gift your partner? You know she deserves the best of the best. Simple - you have a one-of-a-kind piece custom made! In honor of an upcoming anniversary, a longtime client reached out to me and asked about creating a custom ring with fire-engine red rubies and classic diamonds.
After a Devastating Fire, Brazil’s Oldest Museum Calls for Donations—and Gets a Big One
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
A major fossil collector hopes to set an example with a large donation. The post After a Devastating Fire, Brazil’s Oldest Museum Calls for Donations—and Gets a Big One appeared first on Artnet News.
Infinite Diamonds and Fire Red Rubies
JB Jewels
MAY 8, 2024
What happens when you have a special anniversary approaching and you can’t find the perfect piece of jewelry to gift your partner? You know she deserves the best of the best. Simple - you have a one-of-a-kind piece custom made! In honor of an upcoming anniversary, a longtime client reached out to me and asked about creating a custom ring with fire-engine red rubies and classic diamonds.
Work of the Week: Ione Saldanha’s ‘Sem título (Untitled)’
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
The artist’s auction record was set in 2022 for a 1960 "Bambus" that sculpture sold for $34,856. The post Work of the Week: Ione Saldanha’s ‘Sem título (Untitled)’ appeared first on Artnet News.
200+ Carat 'Yellow Rose' Diamond to Headline Christie's Auction in Geneva
Jewelry Judge
MAY 8, 2024
Billed as only the third yellow diamond larger than 200 carats ever to appear at auction, "The Yellow Rose" could fetch $4.4 million or more as the top lot of Christie's Magnificent Jewels sale at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva on May 15. The unmounted 202.18-carat gem boasts excellent polish and symmetry and a Fancy Intense Yellow color.
Art Forger Sentenced
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 8, 2024
Earl Marshawn Washington, 61, previously a resident of Honolulu, Key West, Las Vegas, and other places, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud. According to United States Attorney Gerard M.
Register to Attend SAA's Preconference Course
Society of American Archivists
MAY 8, 2024
In the lead-up to A RCHIVES*RECORDS 2024 , SAA Education is hosting Email Archiving in-person on August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT.
Vintage Cameras: A New-Old Kind of Photography
WorthPoint
MAY 8, 2024
This Canon AE-1 camera with a macro lens was sold for $124.30 in 2022. Amid our universal obsession with instant smartphone selfies, a burgeoning niche of photography enthusiasts is embracing the simple pleasures of vintage cameras and film. So be sure to dust off that box of old-school photo equipment—some of it could be valuable, especially if it still works.
Explore Lots by Andy Warhol, Shepard Fairey, and Lawren Harris at Cowley Abbott’s Spring Live Auction
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
The two-session sale takes place on May 30, 2024, and features work by a range of modern and contemporary artists. The post Explore Lots by Andy Warhol, Shepard Fairey, and Lawren Harris at Cowley Abbott’s Spring Live Auction appeared first on Artnet News.
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