Mon.Feb 24, 2025

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Three years on from Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s artists and museums are keeping up the fight for their country’s culture

The Art Newspaper

From an artists handbook addressing life under occupation to exhibitions combatting colonial narratives, the examples of resistance are variousdespite growing pressure caused by US funding cuts

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Great Discoveries: Antique Plate Found at Goodwill Could Fetch Thousands

WorthPoint

18th-century plate bought for $4.99 at a Goodwill in Evanston, Illinois Image Source: John Carcerano via Evanston Round Table John Carcerano recently discovered an antique Chinese porcelain plate at a Goodwill store in Evanston, Illinois. Carcerano, who has been collecting antiques for over 35 years, paid $4.99 for the plateand it could be worth far more.

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Ayoung Kim, builder of vivid digital worlds, wins $100,000 LG Guggenheim Award

The Art Newspaper

The artist is known for creating futuristic, interactive environments that reflect on contemporary geopolitical and socioeconomic issues

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Johnson Portrait Brings $165,600

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams Skinner, Marlborough, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Bonhams Skinner Scottish/American joiner John Shearer made this serpentine walnut slant-lid desk for Samuel Luckett, an influential Loudoun County, Virginia, planter, and inscribed a plaque above an interior drawer For Saml Luckett ~ / 1810.

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Archaeologist behind discovery of pharaoh's tomb says he may have found another

The Art Newspaper

Piers Litherland, who led the team which discovered Thutmose II's tomb, believes this latest chamber could contain the ancient king's mummy

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A Suitcase Belonging to the Explorer Who Unearthed King Tut’s Tomb Turns Up Under a Bed

Artnet News

Howard Carter's luggage is still covered in the sand of the Valley of the Kings, according to a local antiques expert. The post A Suitcase Belonging to the Explorer Who Unearthed King Tut’s Tomb Turns Up Under a Bed appeared first on Artnet News.

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Anish Kapoor's ‘blackest black’ will take to the stage for a London dance performance

The Art Newspaper

The controversial colour will provide the void-like backdrop for a new work by choreographer Wayne McGregor

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Lubaina Himid will represent Great Britain at the 2026 Venice Biennale

The Art Newspaper

The Zanzibar-born artist has been a supporter of Black artists since the 1980s

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Exhibitions, March 2025

Maine Antique Digest

Gertrude Horsford Fiske (1879-1961), Graveyard, Cape Neddick, circa 1940, oil on canvas. Gift of Artemis P. Willis. Oqunquit Museum of American Art, 2002.4.

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New book celebrates William Butterfield, a master of High Victorian Gothic architecture

The Art Newspaper

Nicholas Olsbergs publication offers a learned analysis of the architects work, which includes Oxfords Keble College and central Londons All Saints church

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A New Study Hints at the Origins of an Ancient Easter Island Script

Artnet News

The language could have predated the arrival of the Europeans. The post A New Study Hints at the Origins of an Ancient Easter Island Script appeared first on Artnet News.

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Lawsuit to halt demolition of Manhattan's Elizabeth Street Garden claims it is a protected ‘physical and social sculpture’

The Art Newspaper

Activists say the Visual Artist Rights Act covers the garden, which the city wants to destroy to make way for affordable mixed-use housing

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The Met Returns Stolen Bronze Antiquity to Greece

Artnet News

Greece's culture minister also met with U.S. state department officials to discuss future opportunities for the promotion and protection of Greek antiquities. The post The Met Returns Stolen Bronze Antiquity to Greece appeared first on Artnet News.

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Former Arts Council England staff member wins tribunal over ‘transphobia’ comments

The Art Newspaper

Afreena Islam-Wright resigned after the council placed her under investigation over comments she left on a petition

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Can’t Get Enough of ‘A Complete Unknown’? These Bob Dylan Treasures Are Now Up for Sale

Artnet News

The earliest known recording of the Bard is on offer, along with the musician's own paintings. The post Cant Get Enough of A Complete Unknown? These Bob Dylan Treasures Are Now Up for Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wayne McGregor's new dance performance takes journey into the void with version of controversial ‘blackest black’ paint

The Art Newspaper

The coating, known as Vantablack Vision, will provide the backdrop for the choreographer's new work, which opens in London on 27 February

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Helmut Lang on His Sculptures’ Innate Mystery: ‘More Questions, Not Answers’

Artnet News

The designer-turned-artist's enigmatic sculptures anchor his first L.A. solo show. The post Helmut Lang on His Sculptures’ Innate Mystery: ‘More Questions, Not Answers’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Get a taste of the Cotswolds in Chelsea this spring

Antique Collecting

A taste of the sought-after antiques and art scene of the Cotswolds will be on offer in the capital this The post Get a taste of the Cotswolds in Chelsea this spring appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Who’s In and Who’s Out at Frieze New York—and More Art Industry News

Artnet News

Plus, Christie's lands $200 million Len Riggio collection. The post Who’s In and Who’s Out at Frieze New Yorkand More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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Vesta cases collection to light up auction

Antique Collecting

A private collection of vesta cases and other silver smallwork, all collected by a devotee of Portobello Road antiques market, The post Vesta cases collection to light up auction appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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From Stage to Canvas (and vice versa): Theatre and Opera in Fine Art

Invaluable

From Pablo Picasso to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, douard Manet, Henri Matisse, and Edgar Degas, the stage has both inspired and been shaped by some of historys greatest artists. Painters, sculptors, and designers have long been inspired by the drama and dynamism of the stage, while other artists have been inspired to add their art to the performing arts as set designers and costumers.

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Modern British art collection in Kent saleroom

Antique Collecting

A distinguished private collection of Modern British art will be offered at auction on February 27 at Hansons Penshurst, Kent. The post Modern British art collection in Kent saleroom appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Egon Schiele ‘Boy in a Sailor Suit’ at Christie’s

Antique Collecting

Egon Schieles Knabe in Matrosenanzug (Boy in a Sailor Suit) will be offered in Christie’s upcoming 20th/21st Century: London Evening The post Egon Schiele ‘Boy in a Sailor Suit’ at Christie’s appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Reseller Special: Maximizing WorthPoint Visual Recognition

WorthPoint

Have you used the Worthpoint visual recognition feature yet? Did you know that the WorthPoint app has a visual recognition feature, allowing you to quickly identify antiques and collectibles from the comfort of your phone? Read on to learn how to maximize this fabulous reseller tool. Attack of the Knick-Knacks Last week, I met with a new client who had never heard of using a visual recognition app to identify items in his collection, so he had a big Aha!

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Thrifting? Save a Spot for Bookmarks

WorthPoint

This Georg Jenson #60 Denmark sterling silver bookmark sold for $64.51 in 2024. In today’s world, when more books are digital rather than tangible, some of the most valuable thrifted finds get overlookedlike bookmarks. Usually made of paper, plastic, fabric, metal, or even sterling silver , many petite page holders can be quite valuable. Still, due to their size, they can easily get lost in the shuffle at an estate or yard sale.

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Art of the Deal

The Magazine Antiques

One among only a handful of European woman art dealers, Berthe Weill assisted in establishing the careers of some of the towering figures in modern art. The post Art of the Deal appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Art of the Deal was first posted on February 24, 2025 at 12:50 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Christofle Silver: The Ultimate Reference for Identification and Authenticity

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Founded by Charles Christofle in 1830, Christofle is a name synonymous with luxury and high-quality silverware. The brand quickly gained international recognition, with its exquisite silver pieces gracing dining tables and collections worldwide. Over the years, Christofle has built a legacy of innovation and collaboration with master artists and designers while remaining dedicated to the artistry of silver craftsmanship.

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Understanding IRS Qualified Appraisals and Qualified Appraisers for Jewelry Valuation

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Understanding IRS Qualified Appraisals and Qualified Appraisers for Jewelry Valuation When dealing with tax-related matters such as charitable donations, estate tax filings, and gift tax reporting , an accurate and IRS-compliant jewelry appraisal is essential. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has specific regulations to ensure the credibility and reliability of appraisals submitted for tax purposes.

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Books: Treasure House

The Magazine Antiques

John Soanes Cabinet of Curiosities (Yale University Press, $45) certainly lives up to its title. For starters, its a visual delight, leading readers through the haunting, eclectic maze of a London relic: a house museum, frozen in amber since 1837, that displays its trove of forty thousand objects in arrangements fixed by the architect and collector who bequeathed it to the nation.

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Sweet Romance Jewelry: Buy It or Leave It?

WorthPoint

Sweet Romance jewelry with genuine Czech glass from the 1930s and other Egyptian revival elements. Have you ever thought about creating your own jewelry line? If Im being completely honest, its hard as a jewelry lover not to dream that dream from time to time. There are many reasons why its never happened for me, but the main one is that Im just not all that artsy.

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