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Crocker Farm Holds 20th-Anniversary Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Crocker Farm, Inc., Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm, Inc. “We were really happy with the sale, the quality throughout, and the diversity. I think it bore out in the total,” remarked Mark Zipp of Crocker Farm, Inc., following the family operation’s summer 2024 sale marking the 20th anniversary of the company.

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Researchers Grow an Extinct Plant From a 1,000-Year-Old Seed

Artnet News

The seed is called Sheba and is believed to have medicinal qualities. The post Researchers Grow an Extinct Plant From a 1,000-Year-Old Seed appeared first on Artnet News.

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Protestors who poured soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers sentenced to prison

The Art Newspaper

The incident, which took place at the National Gallery in 2022, will see Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland serve two years and 20 months respectively

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Artificial Intelligence Detects New Archaeological Sites in the Arabian Desert

Artnet News

Success in the Rub' al-Khali could set the stage for A.I.-driven discoveries across the world's most elusive archaeological sites. The post Artificial Intelligence Detects New Archaeological Sites in the Arabian Desert appeared first on Artnet News.

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Beeple unveils generative work with an urgent environmental message

The Art Newspaper

The sale of the work, unveiled at Italian Tech Week, supports non-profit initiatives like food justice and the protection of millions of acres of land and sea

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Yayoi Kusama Prays for Love at Her New London Show—And Gets Her Wish

Artnet News

The exhibition features new works by the 95-year-old Japanese artist, including the debut of the new 'Infinity Mirrored Room.' The post Yayoi Kusama Prays for Love at Her New London Show—And Gets Her Wish appeared first on Artnet News.

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At 96, duckling sculptor Nancy Schön gets political with new North End work

Wbur

"The Noble Journey," outside St. Leonard's church in the North End highlights the legacy of immigrants who came to the United States. "The Noble Journey," outside St. Leonard's church in the North End highlights the legacy of immigrants who came to the United States.

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Artist on trial for website satirising Icelandic company’s alleged role in the Fishrot scandal

The Art Newspaper

Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson’s spoof of the Samherji Group’s website featured a prominent apology, seemingly acknowledging its alleged role in the Namibian fishing scandal

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By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Christie’s Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Inaugural Evening Sale, September 2024

Artnet News

Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Christie’s Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Inaugural Evening Sale, September 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Two important private collections will take centre stage in Saudi Arabia's Islamic Arts Biennale next year

The Art Newspaper

The second edition of the event will also include loans from the Louvre, the Bodleian Library, the Qatar National Library, and the Vatican—which does not have diplomatic relations with the kingdom

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Do You Love CryptoPunks? This $10,000 ‘Luxury Hoodie’ Is for You

Artnet News

The limited-edition collection includes some with Swarovski and white gold. Christie's is offering five in an online sale. The post Do You Love CryptoPunks? This $10,000 ‘Luxury Hoodie’ Is for You appeared first on Artnet News.

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At Italy's leading Old Master fair, dealers anticipate a foreign collector influx

The Art Newspaper

The latest edition of the Biennale Internazionale dell’Antiquariato di Fireze (Biaf) opens at a time when wealthy individuals are moving to Italy in growing numbers

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Inside Swivel Gallery’s Unorthodox and Inexorable Rise, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, who was at Indochine to celebrate David Salle's new exhibition at Gladstone Gallery? And what's the deal with galleries that have addresses as their name? The post Inside Swivel Gallery’s Unorthodox and Inexorable Rise, and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Three arrested after Just Stop Oil protestors throw soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers—again

The Art Newspaper

Activists who took part in a similar stunt at London's National Gallery in 2022 were jailed earlier today

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Rare surviving work by Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage featured at Sterling October 2

Auction Central News

NORWOOD, NJ — A rare surviving work by Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage will appear as a top-estimated lot at Sterling Associates Wednesday, October 2 in its October Fine Estates sale. The 202-lot catalog is now open for early bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Until earlier this year, many art collectors might not have known the name […] The post Rare surviving work by Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage featured at Sterling October 2 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Performance of Rasheed Araeen's ballet on water cancelled after high levels of sewage found in London river

The Art Newspaper

A public performance of the participatory art installation was due to take place today on the Waterworks River at London's Olympic Park

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Jasper52 presents Dazzling Desires: Fine Jewelry and Stones October 2

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, October 2, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its next Dazzling Desires: Fine Jewelry and Stones auction, containing almost 450 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Among its many prizes is a 14K gold ring centered on a 5.12-carat transparent green emerald […] The post Jasper52 presents Dazzling Desires: Fine Jewelry and Stones October 2 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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'The Lovers': the key painting that the National Gallery couldn't track down for its Van Gogh exhibition

The Art Newspaper

Seized by Hitler's deputy, Hermann Göring, the picture disappeared in mysterious circumstances during the Second World War—but could it survive?

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L’Appartement Debuts New Geneva Space With a Striking Dual-Artist Exhibition

Artnet News

“Sound and Silence" showcases work by artists Takis and Yves Dana. The post L’Appartement Debuts New Geneva Space With a Striking Dual-Artist Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Non-fair’ Minor Attractions hopes to be enjoyable for visitors and exhibitors alike

The Art Newspaper

Second edition of the commercial art event aims to exploit hotel location with an on-site nightclub and mood lighting as part of a pleasure-rich experience

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Pro women’s baseball memorabilia brings delight at Grant Zahajko

Auction Central News

DAVENPORT, WA – Professional women’s baseball was a dream that became reality. As with most things that allowed women to expand their horizons in the 20th century, World War II opened the door. Most of the sport’s best male players of the 1940s traded their bats for bayonets and their tour buses for troop transports, […] The post Pro women’s baseball memorabilia brings delight at Grant Zahajko appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Smithsonian Institution launches $2.5bn fundraising campaign

The Art Newspaper

The campaign, timed to coincide with the semiquincentennial of the United States in 2026, is the most ambitious fundraising undertaking for a cultural organisation on record

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William Wegman’s dog photographs have their day

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Ansel Adams was famous for his black and white photos of the American West; Dorothea Lange put faces on the Great Depression; and Diane Arbus made viewers think, and sometimes squirm, with her portraits of those deemed social outcasts. Photographer William Wegman (b. 1943-) takes a somewhat lighter approach to the art […] The post William Wegman’s dog photographs have their day appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Frankenthaler’s friends: Florence exhibition sheds light on influence of the Abstract Expressionist's circle

The Art Newspaper

Frankenthaler's affinity with other artists, including Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, shaped what she felt it meant to be a painter

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Storied Dealer Bernard Jacobson Thinks the Art World Is at an ‘All Time Low’—But He’s Holding Out Hope

Artnet News

Bernard Jacobson reflects on his friendship with David Bowie and the musician's 'love affair' of art. The post Storied Dealer Bernard Jacobson Thinks the Art World Is at an ‘All Time Low’—But He’s Holding Out Hope appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sudan’s cultural heritage is threatened to an 'unprecedented level', Unesco says

The Art Newspaper

Looting by armed groups has been reported at institutions in Sudan, including the National Museum

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Here’s Why Andy Warhol’s ‘Endangered Species’ Series Was So Pivotal

Artnet Auctions

Two of the works from the "Endangered Species" portfolio are star lots in Artnet Auctions' Premier Prints and Multiples Sale. The post Here’s Why Andy Warhol’s ‘Endangered Species’ Series Was So Pivotal appeared first on Artnet News.

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Tasmania's supreme court overturns ruling that saw women-only art installation shut down

The Art Newspaper

The controversial work, Ladies Lounge, at the Museum of Old and New Art made headlines when a visitor complained after being excluded from visiting the all-female space

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Princess Louise brooch is star of sale

Antique Collecting

A 19th-century commemorative brooch commissioned by Queen Victoria to mark the engagement of Princess Louise to John Campbell was one The post Princess Louise brooch is star of sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Monet in London, Matisse in Basel, Frankenthaler in Florence — podcast

The Art Newspaper

A chat with the curator of a new show featuring Monet's Thames views—in the very room where many were painted, plus trips to Basel and Florence for 'Matisse: Invitation to the Voyage' and 'Helen Frankenthaler: Painting without Rules'

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Ravilious Wedgwood mug commands king’s ransom

Antique Collecting

A ceramic mug commemorating the coronation of King George VI went under the hammer for an incredible £13,500 at auction, The post Ravilious Wedgwood mug commands king’s ransom appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Blue light: Jason Bruges reimagines the inside of a Tiffany diamond for 130,000 daily passers-by in London

The Art Newspaper

The London artist joins Rana Begum, James Righton and Damien Hirst in making installations for the shop windows of Selfridges department store that react to the multi-faceted history of the New York jeweller

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Thomas Cole Visits Prophetstown

The Magazine Antiques

Artist Alan Michelson takes residence at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. The post Thomas Cole Visits Prophetstown appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Thomas Cole Visits Prophetstown was first posted on September 27, 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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Via Munch, Van Gogh and Dürer, this Helsinki exhibition captures the enduring power of the Gothic imagination

The Art Newspaper

The new show at Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki, explores the influence of Medieval and Renaissance art on Modern artists

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How to Test Gold & Silver at Home – Technique To Analysis Gold & Silver

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Once you’ve purchased gold or silver, even if it’s from a seller you trust, you may have one question rolling around in the back of your mind: is it real? It’s not always easy to tell if a bullion is actually gold or silver or if it’s simply plated. Fortunately, there are a number of techniques to test gold & silver at home. Some of these techniques simply require you to carefully examine the piece for certain markings.

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Slowly, Brazil’s art market is becoming more racially diverse

The Art Newspaper

Many galleries at ArtRio have recently begun representing Black and Indigenous artists, though non-white dealers remain a rarity

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Classic Daimler to electrify sale

Antique Collecting

A rare and unusual 1923 Daimler D16 Landaulette that has been fully converted to run solely on an electric rechargeable The post Classic Daimler to electrify sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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