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New Era for American Ceramics

Maine Antique Digest

Crocker Farm, Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm “This was our third-highest-grossing sale to date,” stated Mark Zipp of Crocker Farm following the family operation’s spring sale, which made $1,753,470 (including buyers’ premiums). There were 525 registered bidders for the spring auction.

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Christie’s Hit With a Class Action Lawsuit Weeks After Its Data Was Hacked

Artnet News

The lawsuit is alleging the auction house failed to “properly secure and safeguard sensitive information of its customers.” The post Christie’s Hit With a Class Action Lawsuit Weeks After Its Data Was Hacked appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘It must stop!’: French culture minister pursuing new law to deter art activists

The Art Newspaper

Rachida Dati tweeted about implementing a penal policy to combat the vandalism of works of art following an attack on a Monet masterpiece

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Notorious Ace Gallery Founder Douglas Chrismas Guilty on Federal Charges

Artnet News

A prosecutor told the jury that he had 'Champagne wishes and caviar dreams' The post Notorious Ace Gallery Founder Douglas Chrismas Guilty on Federal Charges appeared first on Artnet News.

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New arts complex to open in Philadelphia with help from Theaster Gates

The Art Newspaper

The collectors Michael Forman and Jennifer Rice will both house their extensive collection there and engage the working-class neighbourhood where they bought almost a whole city block

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MFA Houston Wins Appeal to Keep a Nazi-Seized Bellotto Painting

Artnet News

The ownership of the painting has been at the center of a decades-long dispute stemming from a clerical error. The post MFA Houston Wins Appeal to Keep a Nazi-Seized Bellotto Painting appeared first on Artnet News.

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A canny couple: Amsterdam’s former mayor and his wife identified as sitters in Frans Hals portraits

The Art Newspaper

Fresh research has revealed how the prestigious pair seized the moment to ensure their likeness was painted by the great Dutch artist

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Christie's hit with class action lawsuit over exposure of clients' personal data in cyberattack

The Art Newspaper

The complaint, filed on 3 June by a Dallas-based customer, is the latest problem for the auction house following a major cyberattack

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Samuel Robb statuette of boxing champ Jack Johnson featured at Dumouchelles June 14

Auction Central News

DETROIT — Hidden for years in a private Windsor, Ontario collection, a 1908 Havana Cigars statuette of boxing champion Jack Johnson comes to market Friday, June 14 as part of Dumouchelles‘ two-day sale. Robb (1851-1928) was one of the most prolific of all 19th-century cigar store Indian carvers. Working from his shop in New York […] The post Samuel Robb statuette of boxing champ Jack Johnson featured at Dumouchelles June 14 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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An expert’s guide to Michelangelo: five must-read books on the Renaissance Old Master

The Art Newspaper

All you ever wanted to know about Michelangelo, from a “masterly” catalogue of drawings to a collection of letters covering art, deliveries and the artist’s favourite wine—selected by the curator Grant Lewis

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Bertoia’s Annual Spring Auction of antique banks and toys brought $1.67M

Auction Central News

VINELAND, NJ — Bertoia’s Annual Spring Auction held April 19 and April 20 offered bidders a collections from across the United States and abroad. More than 1,000 lots sold, with the auction total being $1.67 million. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The top lot of the sale was a 37in-tall rabbit candy container originally […] The post Bertoia’s Annual Spring Auction of antique banks and toys brought $1.67M appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Eike Schmidt sparks Florence election controversy with offensive slur

The Art Newspaper

The former director of the Uffizi, who is running for mayor of the Tuscan city, has been accused of speaking negatively about people from Italy's deprived south

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William Edmondson: the man compelled to carve

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Like several other famed self-taught artists, William Edmondson (1874-1951) came to art late in life after having a spiritual calling. The Nashville-born man, a son of freed slaves, first worked as a manual laborer on farms, the railroad, and in a hospital. He began his career as a sculptor in 1932 after […] The post William Edmondson: the man compelled to carve appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Icom names Medea Ekner as director general

The Art Newspaper

Ekner, who was appointed interim director general last year, has 25 years of museum experience in Sweden and New Zealand

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Tobias Pils Debuts New Evocative Grayscale Paintings in Zurich

Artnet News

'Tobias Pils: Happy Days' is the artist's seventh solo exhibition with Galerie Eva Presenhuber. The post Tobias Pils Debuts New Evocative Grayscale Paintings in Zurich appeared first on Artnet News.

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Berlin’s Brücke Museum settles with the heirs of a Jewish collector on Kirchner painting

The Art Newspaper

The work, showing two of Kirchner’s fellow artists playing chess, was sold under duress by the Berlin dealer Victor Wallerstein after he fled to Italy from Nazi Germany

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Samuel Robb statuette of boxing champ Jack Johnson featured at Dumouchelles June 14

Auction Central News

DETROIT — Hidden for years in a private Windsor, Ontario collection, a 1908 Havana Cigars statuette of boxing champion Jack Johnson comes to market Friday, June 14 as part of Dumouchelles‘ two-day sale. Robb (1851-1928) was one of the most prolific of all 19th-century cigar store Indian carvers.

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Exploring the rise and fall of British architectural sculpture

The Art Newspaper

A timely study examines the unique confluence of artists and architects in British buildings from the 1850s to the 1950s

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Bertoia’s Annual Spring Auction of antique banks and toys brought $1.67M

Auction Central News

VINELAND, NJ — Bertoia’s Annual Spring Auction held April 19 and April 20 offered bidders a collections from across the United States and abroad. More than 1,000 lots sold, with the auction total being $1.67 million. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers.

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A history of the time that artists (very briefly) ruled Russia

The Art Newspaper

The dramatic twists and turns of the leading figures of the avant-garde during the Russian Revolution

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William Edmondson: the man compelled to carve

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Like several other famed self-taught artists, William Edmondson (1874-1951) came to art late in life after having a spiritual calling. The Nashville-born man, a son of freed slaves, first worked as a manual laborer on farms, the railroad, and in a hospital.

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Tears, tantrums and Turner Prize titbits: Lynn Barber on the messy art of interviewing artists

The Art Newspaper

In her latest book, the veteran UK journalist recalls her many encounters with artists such as Salvador Dalí, Howard Hodgkin and the Chapman Brothers

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Beacon Pointe Acquires $775M RIA In Washington State

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Beacon Pointe Advisors has expanded its footprint in Washington State with the recent acquisition of Joslin Capital Advisors, a registered investment advisor with about $775 million in client assets under advisement, according to a news release.

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‘Investment galleries’ that pitch art as a safe haven gain ground in the UK

The Art Newspaper

But can the notoriously fickle art market ever be considered a sure bet?

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WorthPoint Welcomes Alan Kruml as Vice President of Fin-Tech Indices Products

WorthPoint

Kruml’s project management and domain knowledge will lead development of WorthPoint Indices and its growing Vault product (June 4, 2024) – WorthPoint , the world’s largest pricing source for valuing art, antiques, and collectibles, announced today that Alan Kruml has joined the company as Vice President of Fin-Tech Indices Products. His addition to the WorthPoint team ushers in a new era for the company, which is developing products and services tailored to help consumers and financial instituti

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Day in Review (June 3–6)

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on June 4, 2024, 12:12 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Tuesday, June 4 | Wednesday, June 5 | Thursday, June 6 Monday, June 3 Top o’ the Review A Framework for AI Literacy (EDUCAUSE Review) ACLS Convenes China Studies Libraries Working Group to Build Common Access Plan (ACLS: American Council of Learned Societies) An Update on Our Process and Progress, and a Look at Our Amazing Advisors (DPLA: Digital Public Library of America) ARL President’s Institute

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Three Line Vautrin mirrors are standout lots at Christie’s June 7

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Christie’s Friday, June 7 Design sale features three sunburst mirrors by the currently white-hot French designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Her so-called Petit Roi Soleil mirrors, made in the material she called Talosel, have soared in value in the past decade. The complete sale catalog is open for preview now at LiveAuctioneers. Born […] The post Three Line Vautrin mirrors are standout lots at Christie’s June 7 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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What it's like modelling naked for Lucian Freud when he's your father

The Art Newspaper

Rose Boyt’s memoir explores the highs, lows and contradictions of sitting for the artist

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Envestnet Teams With Four Large Asset Managers On Custom Strategies Launch

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Envestnet deepends ties with four big asset managers to launch personalized investment strategies

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Three Line Vautrin mirrors are standout lots at Christie’s June 7

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Christie’s Friday, June 7 Design sale features three sunburst mirrors by the currently white-hot French designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Her so-called Petit Roi Soleil mirrors, made in the material she called Talosel, have soared in value in the past decade. The complete sale catalog is open for preview now at LiveAuctioneers.

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Things to Note When Searching For an Estate Sale Company

Sarasota Antique Buyers

When embarking on the journey of finding an estate sale company, you will encounter numerous claims of being the best. The process of selecting the right firm or individuals to handle your estate liquidation may seem daunting, but remember, your choice is crucial in ensuring you receive the right value for the contents of your estate. Your active involvement in this process is key.

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June Book Bag: from a book of night photography to the latest instalment of the Andy Warhol catalogue raisonné

The Art Newspaper

Our round-up of the latest art publications

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Read the May/June 2024 Issue of Archival Outlook

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry

ASA International Conference is the leading event for the global valuation profession. Celebrating its 87th year, the Conference attracts thought leaders, practitioners, allied professionals, vendor partners, government agency personnel, and more from all parts of the world. This paramount event provides an experience unlike other appraisal conferences, offering timely content for all appraisal professionals spanning Business Valuation, Personal Property, Machinery & Equipment, Real Property

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