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From Venetian Fruit Stands to the Tokyo Underground with Yuko Mohri

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In this edition of 'Source Material,' the Japanese artist takes us on an intimate tour behind her national pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The post From Venetian Fruit Stands to the Tokyo Underground with Yuko Mohri appeared first on Artnet News.

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James Ward sketch of the Falls of Clyde skyrocketed past estimates at Tremont

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SUDBURY, MA — An early 19th-century ‘British School’ watercolor painting of a waterfall raced away from an estimate of $200-$300 to bring $18,000 ($22,860 with buyer’s premium) at Tremont Auctions on May 5. It is thought to be one of a series of sketches the English artist James Ward (1769-1859) produced of the Falls of […] The post James Ward sketch of the Falls of Clyde skyrocketed past estimates at Tremont appeared first on Auction Central News.

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An Exhibition of Historic Travel Posters Traces the Rise of New York, the ‘Wonder City’

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The show reveals how New York's image has evolved over the past 120 years. The post An Exhibition of Historic Travel Posters Traces the Rise of New York, the ‘Wonder City’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Qing vase made into a lamp commands $156K against $200-$300 estimate at Andrew Jones

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LOS ANGELES – A Qing vase later converted to a lamp sailed beyond expectations at an Andrew Jones DTLA Collections & Estates auction. The highlight of the May 15 sale was a trompe l’oeil-style blue ground and gilt vase with a Qianlong (1735-1796) seal mark that was estimated at $200-$300 but hammered for $120,000 and sold for […] The post Qing vase made into a lamp commands $156K against $200-$300 estimate at Andrew Jones appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Chu Teh-Chun’s Abstract Landscapes Dazzle at a Rare Retrospective in Venice

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The exhibition 'In Nebula' is a rare treat that offers a poignant overview of the understated Franco-Chinese artist. The post Chu Teh-Chun’s Abstract Landscapes Dazzle at a Rare Retrospective in Venice appeared first on Artnet News.

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Clementine Hunter, Theora Hamblett, Berenice Abbott among women artists lauded at Neal May 30

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NEW ORLEANS – Women artists are the focus of Through Her Eyes, a dedicated 100-lot sale taking place at Neal Auction Company on Thursday, May 30. It is the house’s second annual offering of this type, and showcases the work of dozens of women artists, some prominent, others less so. The catalog is open for […] The post Clementine Hunter, Theora Hamblett, Berenice Abbott among women artists lauded at Neal May 30 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Spotlight: Tony Cragg’s Audacious New Sculptures Make Their L.A. Debut at Marian Goodman Gallery

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Tony Cragg has been represented by the gallery for over four decades, but the present solo marks his first at the Los Angeles location. The post Spotlight: Tony Cragg’s Audacious New Sculptures Make Their L.A. Debut at Marian Goodman Gallery appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Bites: The Tumultuous Friendship Between Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas

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The pair of Impressionists clearly influenced each other's groundbreaking work. The post Art Bites: The Tumultuous Friendship Between Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas appeared first on Artnet News.

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