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The late Dakota artist Mary Sully in four key works at the Metropolitan Museum

The Art Newspaper

What does “Native Modernism” mean?

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This Infamous Sports Jersey Just Became the Most Valuable Sports Collectible Sold at Auction

Artnet News

"This is essentially the 'Mona Lisa'" the auction house specialist said of the famed jersey. The post This Infamous Sports Jersey Just Became the Most Valuable Sports Collectible Sold at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Cranach portrait will be sold in accord between Pennsylvania museum and Jewish heirs

The Art Newspaper

The portrait of the Duke of Saxony, attributed to Lucas Cranach the Elder and his workshop, will be auctioned by Christie’s in New York in January 2025

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5 On-the-Rise Artists From Artnet’s Gallery Network to Get On Your Radar Before the Fall

Artnet News

There's always a new gallery to explore or artist to discover on the Artnet Gallery Network. The post 5 On-the-Rise Artists From Artnet’s Gallery Network to Get On Your Radar Before the Fall appeared first on Artnet News.

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Batman vs. Art Star

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

Summer normally brings family parties on the deck for Roberta and me, and at a recent such get-together I was talking with my nephew Greg, about whose boyhood enthusiasm for collecting baseball cards I have written. Greg, now middle-aged, long ago put his baseball cards aside and now collects illustrations and other collectibles from popular culture.

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The Hunt: The Mysterious Fate of the Florentine Diamond

Artnet News

The 137-carat diamond cycled through a who’s who of European nobility before disappearing entirely. The post The Hunt: The Mysterious Fate of the Florentine Diamond appeared first on Artnet News.

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Metal detectorist Gordon Bailey’s massive collection to sell at Timeline September 3-8

Auction Central News

HARWICH, UK — Items from the collection of Britain’s best-known metal detectorist will be offered as part of Timeline Auctions’ mammoth sale from Tuesday, September 3 through Sunday, September 8. The catalogs for all six sale days are now open for bidding and review at LiveAuctioneers. Born in wartime London, Gordon Bailey was dealing coins […] The post Metal detectorist Gordon Bailey’s massive collection to sell at Timeline September 3-8 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Possible Rembrandt portrait topped $1.4M at Thomaston Place

Auction Central News

THOMASTON, ME — The second session of the three-day sale at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries on August 23-25 was dominated by the seven-figure performance of a portrait in the manner of Rembrandt Van Rijn (1606-1669). Cataloged as ‘after’ the Dutch master and estimated at $10,000-$15,000, bidding climbed to $1,175,000 ($1,468,750 with buyer’s premium).

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Art Bites: Did These Drawings Help Muhammad Ali Win Fights?

Artnet News

The drawings of Muhammad Ali have gotten some hype the past few years, but did you know they helped him win fights? Learn more on Art Bites.

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

Invaluable

From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages. Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities.

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Current and coming: Eastman Johnson in Waterville

The Magazine Antiques

A bicentennial-birthday exhibition at the Colby College Museum of Art. The post Current and coming: Eastman Johnson in Waterville appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: Eastman Johnson in Waterville was first posted on August 26, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Horse-Racing Trophy Leaves Other Silver in the Dust

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions Asuperb selection of silver, including pieces from America’s Colonial period and an extensive selection of enameled silver figurines from the Tiffany & Co. circus collection, was featured in Heritage Auctions’ May 16 sale of fine silver and objects of vertu.

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Many Americans Willing To Sacrifice Extra Social Security Income

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Most Americans understand that delaying Social Security benefits as long as possible will result in a bigger monthly paycheck, but many are willing to sacrifice the extra income, according to the Schroders 2024 U.S. Retirement Survey.

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Walker Homestead’s Day in the Sun

Maine Antique Digest

Walker Homestead’s Antiques & Primitive Goods Show, Brookfield, Massachusetts The lanes and lawns of the Walker Homestead in Brookfield, Massachusetts, were filled with antiques and primitives dealers on June 15 for the 15th spring Walker Homestead’s Antiques & Primitive Goods Show.

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Why the state may need to spend $700 million to help the new owners of Steward's hospitals

Wbur

David Williams, president of Boston consulting firm Health Business Group, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to help unpack what it means for the industry. David Williams, president of Boston consulting firm Health Business Group, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to help unpack what it means for the industry.

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Contract Opportunity: Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery (NPG) and Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)

WCG

G Street entrance to National Portrait Gallery / Smithsonian American Art Museum. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued by the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution (SI), for technical, professional, non-personal services to provide (NTE) 685 hours of assistance with coordination and documentation of a large-scale collection remediation project.

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Merrill Lifer With $438M In Client Assets Joins RBC In Colo.

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

RBC Wealth Management has hired a longtime Merrill Lynch advisor in Colorado with $438 million in client assets, according to a news release.

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AAA Revises its Guidelines on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault

American Anthropological Association

The American Anthropological Association (AAA) has revised its Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in an effort to better establish guidelines for appropriate behavior for its members and issue a call for continuing awareness and education, as well as institutional and culture change. “As a scholarly and professional association, AAA has zero tolerance for sexual harassment in academic, professional, fieldwork, conferences, or any other settings where our members are at work,” said Wh

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Merrill Unveils Tax-Loss Harvesting Reports

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The system will generate client reports on how much was saved through the tax management strategy.

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Wow! Lucara Recovers 2,492-Carat Diamond at Karowe Mine in Botswana

Jewelry Judge

Lucara Diamond Corp. has unearthed a grapefruit-size, 2,492-carat diamond at its famous Karowe Mine in Botswana. The diamond ranks #2 on the list of the largest rough diamonds ever found. The 1,758-carat Sewelô, which was recovered from the same mine in 2019, is now in the third spot. Of the top eight diamonds ever unearthed, the prolific Karowe Mine is credited with six of them.

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Harry Bonath’s ‘Seattle World’s Fair 1962’ original poster art leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Harry Bonath, ‘Seattle World’s Fair 1962’ Original Oil for the Century 21 Exposition’s Official Poster, $17,500 RENTON, WA — Harry Bonath (1903-1976) was a lifelong commercial artist, envisioning and creating imagery and systems for advertisers, builders, and corporate brands. Seattle Mayor Allan Pomeroy, who served from 1952 to 1956, helped Seattle win the right to […] The post Harry Bonath’s ‘Seattle World’s Fair 1962’ original poster art leads our five auction highlights appeared

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Pride and Patriotism: Jewelry by Ann Hand

WorthPoint

Ann Hand pearl necklace with removable Liberty Eagle brooch. When I received a Texas flag brooch designed by Ann Hand as a gift many moons ago, I was introduced to a brand that embodies pride and patriotism. The enameled flag was beautifully made and came in a gift box worthy of any fine jewelry I’ve ever owned. Wondering why Texas seems to be the only individual state represented on Hand’s website among a sea of American-themed jewelry, I had to dig deeper.

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