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Art Bites: How Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Scandalized French Society With a Smile

Artnet News

The artist’s self-portrait with her daughter raised eyebrows with her open mouth. The post Art Bites: How Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Scandalized French Society With a Smile appeared first on Artnet News.

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Neon advertising signs brought a vintage glow to Bright Star and W. Yoder

Auction Central News

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX AND WAUTOMA, WI — Antique neon advertising signs continue to command top dollar from collectors, as demonstrated at two LiveAuctioneers-affiliated houses recently. Bright Star Antiques Co. offered what appeared to be a 1950s-era porcelain and neon sign for International Harvester on May 4. The ‘man on tractor’ stylized I and H had […] The post Neon advertising signs brought a vintage glow to Bright Star and W.

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The 6th VH Award Is on the Hunt for the Next Great Asian Media Artist

Artnet News

Established in 206, the VH Award has come to be recognized as Asia's leading award for promising media artists. The post The 6th VH Award Is on the Hunt for the Next Great Asian Media Artist appeared first on Artnet News.

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Six mystery clocks, one of each type Robert-Houdin made, appear together at Potter & Potter June 8

Auction Central News

CHICAGO – Examples of all six of the mystery clocks created by Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-71) come for sale at Potter & Potter Auctions on June 8. A total of six clocks by the 19th century French magician and horologist form part of the personal collection of dealer and seeker of the unusual Peter Hackhofer. The genius […] The post Six mystery clocks, one of each type Robert-Houdin made, appear together at Potter & Potter June 8 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Publisher’s Letter

The Magazine Antiques

Publisher Don Sparacin remembers a dear friend. The post Publisher’s Letter appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Publisher’s Letter was first posted on June 1, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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The Allure of Musicians’ Planes, Stains, and Automobiles

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Laurence Carpenter Transportation has always been a pivotal element of our everyday lives, serving not just functional purposes but also as symbols of status and personal identity. When associated [.] The post The Allure of Musicians’ Planes, Stains, and Automobiles appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Collection Brief #6

Art Peritus

The post Collection Brief #6 appeared first on Art Peritus | The Industry’s Expert Resource.

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Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters rally at Brooklyn Museum

The Art Newspaper

Demonstrators took over the lobby and exterior of the museum on Friday afternoon, calling for transparency and divestment regarding financial ties to Israel

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