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French Police Seize $100 Million Worth of Russian Avant-Garde Paintings

Artnet News

Half of the works were bought from disgraced dealer Itzhak Zarug who has since been found guilty of falsifying provenance. The post French Police Seize $100 Million Worth of Russian Avant-Garde Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C.

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Price Check! Here’s What Sold—and For How Much—at Art Basel Hong Kong 2024

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Here's what dealers say they sold at the event. The post Price Check! Here’s What Sold—and For How Much—at Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Tiffany, Steuben, and Lalique dominate the Art Nouveau collection at Heritage April 18

Auction Central News

DALLAS — An amazing array of Tiffany Studios, Steuben, and Lalique glass dominates the 455 lots in the Pursuit of Beauty: Art Nouveau, Deco & Glass sale at Heritage Auctions on Thursday, April 18. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. In a show of force, examples of Tiffany Studios confections […] The post Tiffany, Steuben, and Lalique dominate the Art Nouveau collection at Heritage April 18 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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A New Documentary Delves Into the Bizarre Fate of a Historic Video Collection

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What did Vittorio Sgarbi want with 55,000 VHS tapes from a defunct Kim's Video store? The post A New Documentary Delves Into the Bizarre Fate of a Historic Video Collection appeared first on Artnet News.

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Top ten take-home lots from Asia Week New York

Auction Central News

Spring marks the return of Asia Week New York, the annual celebration of Asian art held in the city’s metropolitan area and beyond. For sale during more than two weeks in March was a broad mix of art and artefacts spanning multiple disciplines, from ancient to contemporary and including Chinese, Indian, south-east Asian, Himalayan, Japanese, and […] The post Top ten take-home lots from Asia Week New York appeared first on Auction Central News.

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These Rare Aztec Manuscripts, Long in Private Hands, Were Just Acquired by Mexico

Artnet News

The artifacts are bound for Mexico’s National Library of Anthropology and History. The post These Rare Aztec Manuscripts, Long in Private Hands, Were Just Acquired by Mexico appeared first on Artnet News.

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Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley Uses Video Games to Archive the Black Trans Experience

Artnet News

The artist's immersive video game asks players to fight their inner demons. The post Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley Uses Video Games to Archive the Black Trans Experience appeared first on Artnet News.

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Stellar Meissen figural porcelain enters the marketplace April 17 at Bonhams

Auction Central News

PARIS – The first part of one of the finest collections of 18th century Meissen porcelain figures still in private hands will be offered at Bonhams on April 17. The Merkle collection was started 50 years ago by German businessman Hadrian Maria Oskar Merkle (1942-2018). The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding […] The post Stellar Meissen figural porcelain enters the marketplace April 17 at Bonhams appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The World’s Largest Hot Dog Sculpture Will Get Served Up in Times Square

Artnet News

The work by Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw will shower confetti on passers-by. The post The World’s Largest Hot Dog Sculpture Will Get Served Up in Times Square appeared first on Artnet News.

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Swagger stick from Great Escape hero in sale

Antique Collecting

A swagger stick that belonged to WW2 Great Escape hero Marcel Zillessen has been found in the back of an The post Swagger stick from Great Escape hero in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Cultural Sector Can Shape A.I. for Public Good, New Serpentine Report Says

Artnet News

Could artists protect their data through collective bargaining with A.I. developers? The post The Cultural Sector Can Shape A.I. for Public Good, New Serpentine Report Says appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why You Should Invest in Sports Memorabilia

WorthPoint

Fittingly, the sports memorabilia of the Commerce Comet, a.k.a. Mickey Mantle , is highly investible. I’ve often trumpeted many of the “whats” for sports memorabilia collecting and investing , but today, I’m answering one of the other 5 Ws: the “why.” Review of the Sports Memorabilia Marketplace Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the sports memorabilia world blew up in a big way as the once-innocent hobby became a marketplace and investor haven.

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Ruinart Taps Six International Artists for a Nature-Inspired Collaboration

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We spoke to Henrique Oliveira about his contribution to the "Conversations with nature" exhibition that will travel to Frieze, Art Basel, and TEFAF. The post Ruinart Taps Six International Artists for a Nature-Inspired Collaboration appeared first on Artnet News.

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Guide to Brimfield: May 2024

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Prefer to read offline? Download the Guide to Brimfield May 2024 using the link below Download the Guide to Brimfield May 2024 here to print out: May Guide The post Guide to Brimfield: May 2024 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Nicole Cohen Revisits Her Surreal Video Projections for the 21st Century

Artnet News

'They're living their best lives' the artist said of her works ahead of a mid-career survey. The post Nicole Cohen Revisits Her Surreal Video Projections for the 21st Century appeared first on Artnet News.

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Outsized German figural chocolate molds made sweet numbers at Leonard March 24

Auction Central News

ADDISON, Ill. – Chocolate molds don’t get much better than the two ‘showpiece’ models offered for sale at Leonard Auction on March 24. Both measuring a massive 3ft 2in high, the bunny rabbit and a Santa Claus were made by Anton Reiche for window display. Many times the size of the standard models, they made […] The post Outsized German figural chocolate molds made sweet numbers at Leonard March 24 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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New York Gallery Settles $2 Million Lawsuit Over Missing Stanley Whitney Paintings

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A Russian collector was never refunded the balance after Gary Tatinstian Gallery gave him a lesser work. The post New York Gallery Settles $2 Million Lawsuit Over Missing Stanley Whitney Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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Amelia Robertson Hill bust beats estimate

Antique Collecting

A marble bust by eminent Scottish sculptor Amelia Robertson Hill (1821-1904) (née Paton), set a new record for the artist The post Amelia Robertson Hill bust beats estimate appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Birthstone Feature: 'Napoleon Diamond Necklace' Is Now an American Treasure

Jewelry Judge

In honor of April’s official birthstone, we shine our spotlight today on a scintillating and spectacular item from the Smithsonian National Gem Collection. Gifted to Empress Marie Louise by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1811 to celebrate the birth of their son, Napoleon II, the "Napoleon Diamond Necklace" is now an American treasure.

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Prunella Clough artworks in Essex sale

Antique Collecting

A cache of original works by the artist Prunella Clough (1919-99) comes for sale at Sworders Modern and Contemporary Art sale in Essex The post Prunella Clough artworks in Essex sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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