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Club for working class people in art world to launch in London

The Art Newspaper

The independent organisation, called Arts and Graft, will host events to support visual arts workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in the UK

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What the Auction Withdrawal of a $30 Million Brice Marden Painting Reveals About the Art Market

Artnet News

It’s a tale of three powerhouse galleries, a regretful buyer, and big-league financing. The post What the Auction Withdrawal of a $30 Million Brice Marden Painting Reveals About the Art Market appeared first on Artnet News.

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Up in arms: Mexican archaeological bureau denounces damage to at least one mummy in Guanajuato’s famous museum

The Art Newspaper

Local authorities respond that mummy deterioration is not new and even inevitable given a history of visitors “touching them or taking souvenirs, such as bits of clothing”

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A Hard Look at the Tumultuous New York Gallery Scene, as Dealers Shutter and Move

Artnet News

Plus, White Columns stages its much-loved annual benefit auction, and a big-league artist hosts an epic birthday bash. The post A Hard Look at the Tumultuous New York Gallery Scene, as Dealers Shutter and Move appeared first on Artnet News.

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Charlie Chaplin archive at Bonhams

Antique Collecting

An extensive archive of Charlie Chaplin assembled by the distinguished publisher, Max Reinhardt, publisher of Chaplin’s autobiography and great friend The post Charlie Chaplin archive at Bonhams appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Christie’s Hong Kong’s Sales of 20th- and 21st-Century Art

Artnet News

Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Christie’s Hong Kong’s Sales of 20th- and 21st-Century Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kernel of truth: pollen cone stuck in paint reveals where Van Gogh’s Irises grew

The Art Newspaper

His purple flowers have now faded to blue, as revealed during research for a Getty exhibition in October

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Penn State university's art museum reopens in new $85m building that seeks to blend art with nature

The Art Newspaper

The Palmer Museum of Art in the city of State College, Pennsylvania, has nearly doubled its space

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The Hunt: Genghis Khan’s Final Resting Place

Artnet News

Mongolia's first ruler asked to be buried in secret. He got his wish. The post The Hunt: Genghis Khan’s Final Resting Place appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Week in Art podcast | Art’s AI reckoning, the rise of comic art and Degas’ Miss La La

The Art Newspaper

Why the art world must tackle the questions posed by artificial intelligence head on, plus comics celebrated in two European locations and Degas’ portrait of the circus artist Anna Albertine Olga Brown

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These Tiny Fabergé Animal Carvings Made a Big Splash at Auction

Artnet News

The menagerie fetched a total of $2.5 million at U.K. auction house Elmwood's. The post These Tiny Fabergé Animal Carvings Made a Big Splash at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Lely portraits owned by bankrupt collector James Stunt flop at auction

The Art Newspaper

Works by the painter, owned by the controversial "playboy" socialite, were offered at Christie's New York this month

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7 Questions for Brazilian Artist Gabriela Giroletti on Painting as a ‘Metaphor for Life’

Artnet News

The artist's solo show 'Gabriela Giroletti: Inevitable Orbits' is on view with Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery in West Palm Beach. The post 7 Questions for Brazilian Artist Gabriela Giroletti on Painting as a ‘Metaphor for Life’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ukrainian museums call for better recognition of their role in reconstruction

The Art Newspaper

More than 100 Ukrainian museum professionals, meeting in Berlin, pledge to rebuild a modern, inclusive cultural sector

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Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – In the 1960s, Alexander Calder (1898-1976) was ready for a new challenge. Having mastered kinetic sculpture and jewelry, he began working with some of France’s most renowned tapestry ateliers in Aubusson, not far from his home in Saché. He was no stranger to textile art, having already handcrafted several of his own […] The post Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Legal fight brewing over Pérez Art Museum Miami’s digital billboard

The Art Newspaper

Miami’s city commissioners voted to repeal a law passed last year to allow the museum to build an extra-large billboard

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Horseshoe crabs spawn with wild abandon as state rolls out new protections

Wbur

Starting in 2024, horseshoe crabs can no longer be harvested for bait or biomedical uses during spring spawning season in Massachusetts. Starting in 2024, horseshoe crabs can no longer be harvested for bait or biomedical uses during spring spawning season in Massachusetts.

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New UK digital art school provides artist workshops and supplies for NHS mental health units

The Art Newspaper

Online sessions will be led by artists such as Sutapa Biswas and Sarah Dwyer

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Modern Master Prints Auction comes to New York June 5

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Jasper52 presents a Modern Master Prints Auction Wednesday, June 5 at 3 pm Eastern time. Featuring nearly 200 lots of fine art prints from contemporary masters, the complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. From a 1947 edition of 950 prints comes this Henri Matisse woodcut Pierre a […] The post Modern Master Prints Auction comes to New York June 5 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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In London, a fair without dealers where artists pocket the whole profit

The Art Newspaper

The Artists' Fair at Somerset House aims to provide new selling routes and "celebrate community"

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Antique fishing lure auction at Blanchard’s delivered solid results

Auction Central News

POTSDAM, NY — Described by Blanchard’s Auction Service as “one of the most important angling auctions in decades,” its Fishing Tackle & Sportsmen sale, held on April 26, did not disappoint, with numerous lots selling for five and even 10 times their estimates. Complete results can be found at LiveAuctioneers. The king of the sale […] The post Antique fishing lure auction at Blanchard’s delivered solid results appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Antique porcelain market – an expert view

Antique Collecting

It has taken some time, but the ‘eccentric’ prices witnessed during and immediately after the global pandemic appear to have The post Antique porcelain market – an expert view appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Morphy returns to Las Vegas June 7-8 with Soda Pop & Antique Advertising

Auction Central News

LAS VEGAS – Soda fountain memorabilia, particularly lavish ceramic syrup dispensers and advertising signs, continue to dominate the category at auction. Morphy Auctions has mounted a 1,329-lot two-day sale scheduled for Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 in Las Vegas. The catalogs are available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The top-estimated lot is […] The post Morphy returns to Las Vegas June 7-8 with Soda Pop & Antique Advertising appeared first on Auction Central News

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Big results for Fabergé miniature animals

Antique Collecting

A historically important stand-alone collection of Fabergé hardstone carved animals caused much excitement when it was offered for auction at Elmwood’s The post Big results for Fabergé miniature animals appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Marilyn Monroe dress, $325,000, Julien’s Auctions

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Marilyn Monroe’s pink Pucci long-sleeved dress of silk jersey sold for $325,000 [.] The post Marilyn Monroe dress, $325,000, Julien’s Auctions appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Period oak shines in North Yorkshire

Antique Collecting

Period oak and pieces of vernacular furniture was much in demand at a recent sale in North Yorkshire. Tennants Auctioneers’ The post Period oak shines in North Yorkshire appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Great Discoveries: Lost World War II Charm Found on eBay

WorthPoint

One family’s lost World War II charm was found on eBay. Image Source: KSL-TV In 1944, Joan Eccles and her mother, Agnes Inez Redfern, received Valentine’s Day charms from her stepfather, Augusto William Conti. Conti sent the charms to Eccles and her mother while he was stationed in New Guinea during World War II. The charms, made from silver coins, each featured a unique inscription.

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RBC In N.J. Recruits $885M Advisor From J.P. Morgan

Private Wealth

A former J.P. Morgan advisor who managed $855 million in client assets has joined RBC Wealth Management at its Florham Park, N.J. location, according to a news release.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Sporting Goods

WorthPoint

Is your basement or garage overflowing with S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff): Sporting Goods ? Whether you are an athlete, a non-athlete, or somewhere in between, chances are you have some moldering piles of sporting goods lying around the house or in storage somewhere. Whether you have roller skates, bats, balls, gloves, tennis racquets, hockey sticks, ping pong tables, weight benches, or worse, read on to learn how to purge your home of all S.O.S.

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James Bond photos star in sale

Antique Collecting

Never-seen-before photos of filming onset for the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger will go under the hammer in a dedicated The post James Bond photos star in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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How to Recognize Sandwich Glass Patterns at a Glance

WorthPoint

A salad plate in the Anchor Hocking Sandwich pattern. At the risk of sounding like an oddball kid, I’ll admit that I was introduced to Sandwich glass patterns while antiquing with my mom around the age of ten. I was drawn to Depression glass colors and patterns and memorized my mom’s book on the topic from cover to cover. One fun thing I did was surprise adults at the flea market with my solid glassware identification skills.

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Raymond James Jumps Into Hot Private Credit Sector

Private Wealth

Raymond James has partnered with asset manager Eldridge Industries to offer private credit solutions.

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Ombersley Court sale at Chorley’s this summer

Antique Collecting

Items from the private collection of the illustrious Sandys family at Ombersley Court, Worcestershire are set to go under the The post Ombersley Court sale at Chorley’s this summer appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Doing The Rounds

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Douglas R. Kelly If there’s an alternate me in a parallel universe, he may just be a milkman doing his rounds in a Divco milk truck. Not that I’m a [.] The post Doing The Rounds appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Collectors Like You: Robyn Whites, Collector of Breyer Horses

WorthPoint

Meet Robyn Whites, collector and dealer of Breyer horses. When I first saw photos of Robyn Whites’s booth on the Eclectic Elephant’s Facebook page , I couldn’t believe how many horses were packed on those shelves. Naturally, my initial thoughts turned to the toys I had when I was little. I remembered the other girls I knew growing up, who were always drawing pictures of horses on their folders, had rainbow horses on their Lisa Frank Trapper Keepers, and had a much stronger interest in equestrian

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How artists are uniting to defeat Donald Trump at the polls

The Art Newspaper

The Artists For Democracy 2024 project is working with world-renowned artists including Shepard Fairey and Carrie Mae Weems to mobilise voters

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Mass. GOP chair says Trump verdict appeal is certain and 'cards are cast' on party nomination

Wbur

Amy Carnevale, chair of the state's Republican Party, reacts to the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's historic trial. Amy Carnevale, chair of the state's Republican Party, reacts to the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's historic trial.

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