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The Market for F. N. Souza and Other Indian Modernists Is Hot. What Is Driving the Surge?

Artnet News

A 1990s painting by the artist that would have made $30,000 a few years ago recently sold for half a million dollars. The post The Market for F. N. Souza and Other Indian Modernists Is Hot. What Is Driving the Surge? appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Undercover Appraiser

The Appraiser Coach

As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there. We talked about what was still needed and how to go about the property moving forward. I never mentioned that I was in his same line of work, but it was a breath of fresh air when I got off the phone and I was reminded of a principle I te

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Call for Annual Meeting Proposals

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

Museums aspire to educate, inspire, and enlighten. They are places for museum professionals and members of the public to build community and nurture creativity. Museums can also be places to address the issues that face our society today: inequality, polarizing politics, the climate crisis, and a seemingly omnipresent sense of division and outrage. This year’s conference is an opportunity for museums to come together and share how they work together and build creative, optimistic solutions and o

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2024 Community Partnership Project

WCG

Please join the Washington Conservation Guild and Black Activist Curator Nadine Seiler for the 2024 Community Partnership Project: Mold Mitigation and Rehousing of Selected Artifacts from the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Collection Saturday, April 13 th , 2024 / 9:30am – 5:30pm Location : Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003 Transit : Union Station Metro (Red Line) Capitol South Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines) Detail of the BLM Memorial Fence Coll

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Director

SPNHC

Illinois Natural History Survey [link] Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference.

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Best Jewelry For Spring Pairing

John Thomas Jewelers

When it comes to the best jewelry for spring pairing, you're spoilt for choice. This season, consider embracing bold statement necklaces, or perhaps explore diamond stud earrings for a touch of classic sparkle. Playful gemstone drop earrings can also add that pop of color perfectly suited for the vibrancy of springtime. If you're after a more subtle flair, then minimalistic bracelets, bangles, and geode rings are on-trend, offering clean lines and versatile pairing options.

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How to Grade Coins: Tips for Beginner Professional Coin Collectors and Hobbyists

Invaluable

Why Collectors and Investors Want to Learn Coin Grading Numismatics, commonly known as coin collecting, has become a thriving global industry. In 2022, “a record 22 U.S. coins sold at auction for $1 million or more and hundreds of other historic coins and banknotes priced from $1,000 and up set new records when more than $551 million of U.S. rare coins were sold at major public auctions,” said Professional Numismatics Guild President, Richard Weaver.