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‘It’s Not a Soft Landing’: Contemporary Art Prices Come Crashing Down. Is This the End?

Artnet News

Current market conditions challenge the popular belief that art always goes up. The post ‘It’s Not a Soft Landing’: Contemporary Art Prices Come Crashing Down. Is This the End? appeared first on Artnet News.

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“Dune: Part Two” Collectibles: Popcorn Bucket, Anyone?

WorthPoint

Dune: Part Two was released in theaters on March 1, 2024. While I am more of a romantic comedy type of gal, last weekend, I was persuaded to see the new Dune: Part Two movie with a handful of sci-fi lovers and was quickly fascinated by the current glut of Dune 2 merch on the market. Of course, much of this has now hit the secondary market with inflated prices for limited editions, signed items, and, of course, that notorious popcorn bucket.

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The Brooklyn Museum’s Sale of Period Rooms More Than Doubles Estimates

Artnet News

While market watchers were pleased at the results, some observers were dismayed at the sale. The post The Brooklyn Museum’s Sale of Period Rooms More Than Doubles Estimates appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ideas from Midwest Museums: Creative Ways to Engage Audiences

The Mid-West Museum Association

During our spring mixer in Chicago, hosted by the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture , we dedicated some of our time together to brainstorming solutions to a common challenge. In this post, we share creative ways that museums can increase audience engagement and visitation and potentially generate new or additional revenue. Engaging Audiences on Social Media What can we offer that is one-of-a-kind?

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Spotlight: Tony Cragg’s Monumental Sculptures Alight in Berlin

Artnet News

Buchmann Galerie presents four of the Turner Prize winning artist's complementary works. The post Spotlight: Tony Cragg’s Monumental Sculptures Alight in Berlin appeared first on Artnet News.

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Patek Philippe watch, $1.814 million, Phillips

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 1950 Patek Philippe pink gold perpetual chronograph wristwatch with tachymeter scale [.] The post Patek Philippe watch, $1.814 million, Phillips appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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INSIDER DIAMOND INDUSTRY UPDATE

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

Diamond market still offering substantial discounts to buyers, and challenges for sellers. Sales of Heart shapes, Princess Cuts and Square Cushions down. Longer Ratio Oval Cuts, Pears, Radiants and Longer Ratio Cushions bringing higher prices. Goods with medium and short ratios harder to sell. Supply shortages supporting prices for Marquises. Well-cut stones hard to find and commanding premiums.

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Alice Neel, the rebel portraitist who saw her sitters clearly

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Portraits tell stories. The unflinching portraits by Alice Neel (1900-1984) are realistic and honest, showing a wide swath of humanity in a variety of settings: a young girl on a beach, a well-dressed businessman sitting in an office, a gay couple embracing, an immigrant family relaxing at home. These portraits tell many […] The post Alice Neel, the rebel portraitist who saw her sitters clearly appeared first on Auction Central News.

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“We’re all storytellers.” – Skoto Aghahowa, Cristin Tierney, and Tarrah Von Lintel on Their…

Art Dealers Association of America

“We’re all storytellers.” – Skoto Aghahowa, Cristin Tierney, and Tarrah Von Lintel on Their Responses to the Ever-Changing Art World by Beatrice Crow • March, 2024 Tarrah Von Lintel, Skoto Aghahowa, and Cristin Tierney. —————————————————————————————————— Like starting any business, opening a gallery can be daunting. For gallery owners, weathering the storms of financial crises, the ups and downs of the art market, and the rapid changes in the economic landscape since COVID-19 requires intuition,

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The eclectic Fritz and Lucy Jewett collection comes to Andrew Jones March 26-27

Auction Central News

LOS ANGELES — Andrew Jones’ first Design for the Home and Garden auction of the year, set for Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27, will feature the collection of Fritz and Lucy Jewett of San Francisco — more than 550 lots of American, English, and European silver, as well as Asian works of art, English […] The post The eclectic Fritz and Lucy Jewett collection comes to Andrew Jones March 26-27 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Top Five Affordable Vintage Watches

Antique Collecting

Top 5 Affordable Vintage Watches Watches are often one of the few things that get better with age. But that The post The Top Five Affordable Vintage Watches appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Sparkling Splendor: Exquisite Jewelry Auction set for New York March 29

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Friday, March 29, beginning at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Sparkling Splendor: Exquisite Jewelry Auction, featuring more than 200 lots of brooches, pins, bangle bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, and other pieces by renowned designers and houses. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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The Art of Henri Matisse’s Paper Cut-Out Sculptures

Sarasota Antique Buyers

A Look at Matisse’s Creative Process and Techniques Henri Matisse, a French artist known for his use of color, is widely recognized as a painter. However, he was also a skilled draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor. Matisse was born in Le Cateau-Cambresis, France, in 1869, and was the oldest son of a prosperous grain merchant. He initially studied law in Paris but began painting in 1889 after his mother gave him art supplies.

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African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman

Auction Central News

CINCINNATI — Nearly 330 lots of historical ephemera crossed the block at Freeman’s Hindman February 27, with the focus on African American items. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top lot was a first edition of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the prominent black author and civil rights […] The post African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Antique Evaluation vs. Appraisal vs. Liquidation: A Detailed Comparison

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Antiques are prized possessions that can hold sentimental and monetary value. Whether you have inherited or collected antiques over the years, you need to understand some essential terms such as antique evaluation, appraisal, and liquidation. These terms can be confusing but crucial for antique buyers and sellers. In this article, we will comprehensively compare antique evaluation, appraisal, and liquidation, helping you understand what they mean and how they apply to your situation.

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Lionel Messi’s first contract, written on a napkin, could score $636K at Bonhams March 27

Auction Central News

LONDON – What is probably the world’s most famous napkin – the document that secured the services of a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona Football Club – will be auctioned at Bonhams. The single-lot online sale runs from Tuesday, April 2, to Thursday, April 11, and boasts an estimate of £300,000-£500,000 ($381,880-$636,445). Bidding is available via […] The post Lionel Messi’s first contract, written on a napkin, could score $636K at Bonhams March 27 appeared first on Auction Central Ne

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Three Australian jewelers reveal the truth behind Emily Ratajkowski’s ‘Divorce Ring’ trend

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

Emily Ratajkowski may have just brought the term ‘divorce ring’ into our vocabularies, but according to three Australian jewellers, this trend isn’t new. This week the model flashed two huge diamond rings made from the stones that were originally in her engagement ring from ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard. Fans were obsessed with the idea of remaking an engagement or wedding ring into something new after going through a divorce, but Rebecca Klodinsky, co-founder of The Prestw

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SAA Statement on Israel-Hamas War

Society of American Archivists

March 22, 2024 —The Society of American Archivists mourns the thousands of lives lost and condemns the damage to and destruction of cultural heritage institutions, such as historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives, as the result of the conflict currently ongoing in Israel and Gaza. Recent media reports suggest over 100 cultural heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed in air assaults, resulting in the destruction of irreplaceable tangible and intangible heritage, including archival r

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