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Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record

Artnet News

The work, offered at Christie's in New York, had been in the collection of Mica Ertegun for more than half a century. The post Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News.

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Newly conserved star atlas, a masterpiece of 17th-century Dutch art, to go on display for first time

The Art Newspaper

The Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarius, one of the most precious volumes of the Blickling Estate's library, was too fragile to be exhibited

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Tiffany Window Shatters Records as Most Expensive Ever Sold

Artnet News

The sale of the stained-glass piece has cemented the 20th-century designer's place in the 'pantheon of iconic artists.' The post Tiffany Window Shatters Records as Most Expensive Ever Sold appeared first on Artnet News.

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Unesco steps in to protect Lebanese heritage sites

The Art Newspaper

Following an “extraordinary” meeting, the heritage body has put 34 historic sites on its enhanced protection list

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At the Parrish Museum, Artist Bertrand Meniel’s Photorealistic Paintings Will Make You Do a Double Take

Artnet News

"Beyond Reality: Paintings and Drawings by Bertrand Meniel" showcases the artist's extreme technical skill. The post At the Parrish Museum, Artist Bertrand Meniel’s Photorealistic Paintings Will Make You Do a Double Take appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sotheby's New York delivers white glove auction of Sydell Miller collection but patchy Modern evening sale

The Art Newspaper

Kicking off November's marquee evening sales, the house brought in a total of $268.

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Smithsonian Institution Removes Director Following Staff Complaints

Artnet News

Stephanie Stebich, who joined the museum as director in 2017, left her role in September. The post Smithsonian Institution Removes Director Following Staff Complaints appeared first on Artnet News.

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From Chandelier Bids to White-Glove Sales: The Wild Jargon of Art Auctions, Decoded

Artnet News

"That lot failed to meet its reserve and was bought-in." "That other work sold to its third-party guarantor in the white-glove sale." What? Read on. The post From Chandelier Bids to White-Glove Sales: The Wild Jargon of Art Auctions, Decoded appeared first on Artnet News.

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With more people living on the streets in Lowell, city bans camping on public property

Wbur

The number of people staying outdoors in Lowell doubled between early 2020 and early this year. Tension over the crisis led to the camping ban, which takes effect Wednesday. But opponents say it will harm people who are already suffering and won't do anything to resolve issues that contribute to homelessness. The number of people staying outdoors in Lowell doubled between early 2020 and early this year.

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Airbnb Faces Backlash for ‘Demeaning’ Gladiator Colosseum Experience

Artnet News

"Unleash your inner gladiator," Airbnb suggests. The post Airbnb Faces Backlash for ‘Demeaning’ Gladiator Colosseum Experience appeared first on Artnet News.

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A slither of hope: ‘artivists’ bring colour and snake-themed protest to Cop29

The Art Newspaper

The Artivist Network organised a range of actions at the summit that both highlighted the serious costs of climate breakdown and interrupted what can be a drab visual environment

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At $54.1 Million Phillips Auction, Few Splashy Sales but Plenty of Drama

Artnet News

The FDNY made a brief appearance, and a Basquiat that appeared to sell was later marked as unsold. The post At $54.1 Million Phillips Auction, Few Splashy Sales but Plenty of Drama appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK's National Lottery at 30: who are the culture sector's winners and losers?

The Art Newspaper

National Lottery players raise more than £30m every week and fund over 700,000 projects across the UK—but when it comes to funding the arts, some say the scheme is in need of an overhaul

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RFQ for Paper Conservation at Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center RFQ for Paper Conservation at

WCG

Request For Quote for paper conservation services for Smithsonian’s Asian Pacific American Center (APAC)’s upcoming exhibition opening Fall 2025 at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). We are looking for a Paper Conservator to assess the condition of and potentially conserve the list of outlined objects in the attached RFQ. Quotes are due by 5:00 p.m.

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From neon installations to an animatronic bear, here's what not to miss this Turin Art week

The Art Newspaper

Turin Art week may be focused around Artissima, Italy’s oldest art fair, but there's must-see exhibitions to found across the city

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“You’re Going to Frieze Up There: the Discovery and Exposure of Mid 19th Century Decorative Painting on the Plaster Walls of President Lincoln’s Cottage” with Jeff Larry

WCG

Thursday, December 5th Online via zoom Social time 5:15-5:30, Lecture 5:30-6:30 Director of Preservation, Jeff Larry, will discuss the history of President Lincoln’s Cottage, and the methods used to reveal decorative painting at the frieze in the parlor and entry hall. Saturday, December 7th at 1pm Member’s Tour of President Lincoln’s Cottage 140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW 20011 Green Line (0.75 mile walk downhill to cottage) H8 bus to Rock Creek Church Road NW at Upshur St NW There is limited park

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Spain’s Best Collectibles: Ceramic tiles to Vintage Fish Tins

WorthPoint

Once a forgotten little country next to Spain, Portugal has become a hot destination for both sun-worshippers and lovers of the Mediterranean region’s collectibles. What comes first to you when you think about Portugal ? Undoubtedly, you think of things related to the country’s sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and verdant countryside. These attributes contribute to some of the country’s best-regarded collectibles, from port wine and its accouterments to brightly colored, cheerful tiles and cera

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San Diego Jewelry Appraiser Earns Prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® Designation

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

San Diego Jewelry Appraiser Earns Prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® Designation November 18th, 2024 Home Trang Pham, Master Gemologist Appraiser® Trang Pham Reaches Milestone with Master Gemologist Appraiser® Designation San Diego, CA – November 18, 2024 – Trang Pham, Founder of La Jolla Gem Appraisal, has earned the prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® (MGA®) designation, the highest credential in the gems and jewelry appraisal industry.

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Our Top Picks: Five Pokemon Cards for $5,000

WorthPoint

Use our Price Guide to narrow your search for Pokemon cards that have sold for over $5000. Even if you missed out on the Pokemon craze of the 2000s (either because of your age or because you just weren’t into it), there’s no denying that Pokemon cards are still worthy of your attention. Like so many cards, Pokemon only seem to be growing and growing in their resale values, especially for graded cards with great age and stand-out design.

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Science Data Administrator

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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences [link] Primary Purpose of Position: The Science Data Administrator is responsible for developing and managing the digital collections databases and IT systems, needs, capabilities, and solutions for the Research & Collections Section.

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'It's a process of following your curiosity': Firelei Báez on her exhibitions in Los Angeles and Vancouver

The Art Newspaper

The artist discusses her concurrent shows at Hauser & Wirth in Los Angeles and the Vancouver Art Gallery

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By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Sotheby’s ‘Legacy of Beauty: The Collection of Sydell Miller’ Evening Sale

Artnet News

Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Sotheby’s ‘Legacy of Beauty: The Collection of Sydell Miller’ Evening Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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ETFs Shying Away From Corporate Stewardship, Report Says

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

ETF companies are taking a step back from being directly involved in company management, the report said.

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'Aga Khan' Emerald Makes Triumphant Return to Christie's Geneva After 55 Years

Jewelry Judge

The 37-carat "Aga Khan" emerald made a triumphant return to Christie's Geneva after a 55-year hiatus, smashing the all-time record for the most expensive emerald ever to be sold at auction. The unusually transparent and evenly colored square-cut stone sold for $8.85 million, eclipsing the pre-sale high estimate by more than 10% and the previous record holder by 36%.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

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‘The Roman emperors wouldn’t have put up with it’: Harry Kane statue gets art critics talking

The Art Newspaper

The footballer attended the unveiling of the work after it finally found a permanent home

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Phillips's contemporary art auction in New York, hampered by Basquiat flop, brings in slim $44.2m

The Art Newspaper

The night’s total take took a major hit when it was revealed that its second-biggest lot, a Basquiat self-portrait, had failed to sell

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Would Mass. law enforcement help with Trump deportations? It depends who you ask

Wbur

As state, county and city law enforcement leaders evaluate their legal options to refuse assistance — or offer it — to federal agents, competing tactics could emerge. And immigration advocates warn different policies among government agencies will breed confusion. As state, county and city law enforcement leaders evaluate their legal options to refuse assistance — or offer it — to federal agents, competing tactics could emerge.

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Old foe, new job: Why Healey is less fiery about opposing Trump

Wbur

Massachusetts' political leaders are bracing for a second Trump administration. Nobody more so than Gov. Maura Healey, for whom Trump represents a challenge both familiar and new. Massachusetts' political leaders are bracing for a second Trump administration. Nobody more so than Gov. Maura Healey, for whom Trump represents a challenge both familiar and new.

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