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Victoria Siddall Has Become the First Woman to Lead London’s National Portrait Gallery

Artnet News

Siddall is taking over from Nicholas Cullinan, who left to helm the British Museum in June. The post Victoria Siddall Has Become the First Woman to Lead London’s National Portrait Gallery appeared first on Artnet News.

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V&A provenance expert heads to Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Newspaper

Jacques Schuhmacher, who worked on several key restitution cases at the London museum, has taken up the role of executive director of provenance research

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Rare Ancient Roman Wall Paintings in Israeli Seaside City Will Go on View

Artnet News

The painstakingly restored wall paintings feature Greek mythological characters such as Demeter and the Medusa. The post Rare Ancient Roman Wall Paintings in Israeli Seaside City Will Go on View appeared first on Artnet News.

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Butter, an art fair presenting the work of Black artists, returns to Indianapolis

The Art Newspaper

The multi-day expo combines the traditional markers of an art fair with a distinct economic structure and community-oriented events

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Van Der Vorst-Art Presents a Rare Work by Alexander Calder, After More Than 30 Years in a Private Collection

Artnet News

Van der Vorst is dedicated to establishing and maintaining personal connections with collectors. The post Van Der Vorst-Art Presents a Rare Work by Alexander Calder, After More Than 30 Years in a Private Collection appeared first on Artnet News.

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Former Frieze fair chief Victoria Siddall appointed director of London's National Portrait Gallery

The Art Newspaper

Siddall will take up the role this autumn, becoming the first-ever woman to hold the position

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Preventive Conservator, Museum Conservation Institute

WCG

The Smithsonian Institution’s Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) has posted a position for a Preventive Conservator on USA jobs. This is a full-time federal position with the opportunity for promotion. MCI has a new Director, Dr. Sanchita Balachandran and is actively undergoing a mission, vision, and strategic planning process. Please consider applying to join an institution with a strong history and a newly imagined future.

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Decorating Your Dorm Room? Here Are Some Art Poster Pro-Tips

Artnet News

Will it be a Basquiat or a Banksy? The post Decorating Your Dorm Room? Here Are Some Art Poster Pro-Tips appeared first on Artnet News.

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Allan Rohan Crite’s ‘Late Afternoon’ leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Allan Rohan Crite, ‘Late Afternoon,’ $100,800 WILLISTON, VT — Allan Rohan Crite (circa-1910-2007) was a gifted artist born to a middle-class family in New Jersey. He found work during the Great Depression as a Public Works Administration artist, and later would spend decades as a draftsman for naval ship design at Charleston Navy Yard. Today, […] The post Allan Rohan Crite’s ‘Late Afternoon’ leads our five auction highlights appeared first on Auction Central News.

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California College of the Arts contemplates major changes amid $20m deficit

The Art Newspaper

The school, fresh off a campus expansion, is reassessing its course offerings, considering layoffs and exploring possible mergers to reverse the effects of declining enrollment

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Hagerty’s Broad Arrow Group delivered solid results for a British petroliana collection

Auction Central News

MINNIGAFF, Scotland — For those familiar with the world of classic cars, the name Hagerty is well known. For more than 40 years, Hagerty has offered specialty automotive insurance for antique and vintage vehicles, with successful forays into publishing and vehicle auctions. A private British petroliana collection located in Minningaff, Scotland was brought to market […] The post Hagerty’s Broad Arrow Group delivered solid results for a British petroliana collection appeared first on

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The Hermann Antique Show

Maine Antique Digest

Hermann, Missouri The annual Hermann Antique Show, which leans heavily toward country antiques and Americana, was held April 20 in Hermann, Missouri. In its 43rd year, the event prides itself as “Missouri’s oldest and longest running antique show” and “the oldest continuously running antique show in Missouri.

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From ‘Brat summer’ to Brat fundraiser: Charli xcx to headline Lacma gala

The Art Newspaper

The museum’s next Art+Film Gala on 2 November will honour the artist Simone Leigh and the film-maker Baz Luhrmann

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This Week in Thrifting: How Much Is This Teapot Worth?

WorthPoint

How much is this Old Amsterdam teapot worth? Let’s check the WorthPoint app. When browsing through kitchenware at your local thrift store, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the cups, plates, mugs, and more. There seems to be an infinite supply of these items, and how’s a flipper to know which ones might bring in the most money? Always check for a maker’s mark.

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Beautiful Little Pictures

The Magazine Antiques

Miniature landscapes in nineteenth-century America. The post Beautiful Little Pictures appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Beautiful Little Pictures was first posted on August 28, 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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'Dance Moms' Alum Kalani Hilliker and Fiancé Describe Hunt for the Perfect Ring

Jewelry Judge

Kalani Hilliker, who impressed us with her grace and athleticism during her four seasons on Dance Moms , recently shared the story behind her brand new oval-cut diamond ring. The 23-year-old announced her engagement and showed off the ring in a series of Instagram pics taken in picturesque Lake Como, Italy. Hilliker dished to people.com how she started the ring-shopping process determined to come away with an elongated cushion-cut diamond, but as she tried on different styles, she and her now-fi

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Fall Rhinebeck Show Canceled

Maine Antique Digest

On July 25 Frank Gaglio of Barn Star Productions announced the cancellation of the Fall Antiques at Rhinebeck antiques show scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend, October 12 and 13, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York.

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Pampered Chef—Making Mealtime Fun

WorthPoint

All it took to make the Pampered Chef a global kitchen gadget powerhouse was a determined stay-at-home mom who needed extra income. More than 40 years later, the company, known for its commercial-grade food prep tools sold through in-home parties, continues to thrive. Cooks and collectors covet its early pieces, which are now considered vintage. The owner of the Pampered Chef company started her business by demonstrating how to use a stone pizza pan.

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Broken Bangle — The Blunder-Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature: Book Review

Gem Society

Is fei cui a better term for "pyroxene jade" than jadeite? Jeffery Bergman reviews Broken Bangle, a new book on the history of jade names.

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Curious Objects: The curious histories behind board games, at the American Folk Art Museum

The Magazine Antiques

In today's episode, we learn about a goose-themed board game. The post <em>Curious Objects:</em> The curious histories behind board games, at the American Folk Art Museum appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects: The curious histories behind board games, at the American Folk Art Museum was first posted on August 28, 2024 at 3:41 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

Porcelain dolls first appeared in Europe during the mid-1800s. First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. The discovery of Chinese porcelain came as a relief to European toymakers, who struggled to construct realistic-looking human features using wood. With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing.

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A smashing day out: boy accidentally breaks 3,500-year-old pitcher at Israeli museum

The Art Newspaper

The Middle/late Bronze Age object was “pulled” by the “curious” four-year-old while visiting the Hecht Museum in northern Israel

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