Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 26, 2024

I'm overjoyed to share a new exhibition of midcentury modern design featuring 35 significant objects curated by my dear friends and colleagues Alexander and Vanessa Wendl of Toad Atelier from their extensive and important collection of midcentury modern design. The exhibition is presented by Larissa Wild Fine Art , the art gallery of my fabulous dear friend and collaborator Larissa Wild and can be viewed online worldwide for maximum educational impact.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 26, 2024

An archaeologist’s claim this week that illicit actions have led the painting to be in France mirrors that made by the man who stole it more than a century ago—and it is entirely false

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

Even the Mona Lisa escaped the Louvre to watch it unfold. The post The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wbur

JULY 26, 2024

Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales process. The bankrupt company said it will shutter the hospitals by the end of August. Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The work was found about 14 miles from where it was originally hung in the 1500s. The post Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 26, 2024

The 1918 drawing had been in the possession of another Austrian Jewish family, which recently became suspicious of the work's provenance and contacted Grünbaum’s heirs directly in order to “do the right thing”

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The work was in the collection of a man who had purchased it without knowledge of its provenance. The post Manhattan DA Returns 11th Nazi-Looted Egon Schiele Artwork to Grünbaum Heirs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

Plus, when dealers go out of business, what do they owe their artists? The post The Art World Comes Out Swinging for Kamala Harris—and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wbur

JULY 26, 2024

The small whorled pogonia is a rare orchid found only in the Northeastern U.S. There are just about 3,000 in the entire world, most in New England, and conservationists are weighing how to best protect them. The small whorled pogonia is a rare orchid found only in the Northeastern U.S. There are just about 3,000 in the entire world, most in New England, and conservationists are weighing how to best protect them.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The monuments to Ramses II have weathered centuries—and a major relocation. The post Huge! The Colossal Temples Built for Ancient Egypt’s God-King appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 26, 2024

A reluctance to acknowledge hard facts is playing into a one-sided narrative around Big Oil—and the consequences are far reaching

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The artifact was stolen from the Museum of the American Revolution in 1968. The post FBI Recovers Stolen Revolutionary War Musket After 50 Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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WorthPoint

JULY 26, 2024

Do you ever go to the shoe department of a thrift store? Maybe you should. When gathering content for This Week in Thrifting , I often find myself in the housewares section of a local thrift store. I’m so delighted by stoneware and plates, glassware and mugs, furniture, and home décor, and I sometimes forget to check in with one of the biggest categories in online resale: fashion.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

Sagmeister has designed covers for the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, David Byrne and the Talking Heads. The post The Legendary Designer Behind Album Covers for the Rolling Stones and David Byrne Gets a New York Retrospective appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Central News

JULY 26, 2024

PHILADELPHIA — During her life, the author, illustrator and naturalist Sarah Bowdich Lee (1791-1856) published nearly 40 books and short stories, many of which remained standard textbooks well into the nineteenth century. However, her magnum opus was the groundbreaking work on ichthyology The Fresh-Water Fishes of Great Britain. Drawn and Described by Mrs.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

Challenging our Western-centric lens, Adriano Pedrosa celebrates lesser known modernist movements from around the globe. The post Overlooked Modernists Take Center Stage at the Venice Biennale. Here Are 5 You Should Know appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 26, 2024

While the New York institution has not reached pre-Covid numbers with international visitors, the figures paint a promising picture

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The last country to secure a pavilion in the giardini was South Korea in 1995. The post Could Qatar Be Getting a Pavilion at the Next Venice Biennale? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Central News

JULY 26, 2024

NEW YORK — A hundred years ago, the summer Olympic games in Paris brought together about 40 nations and more than 3,000 athletes. As Paris kicks off its third stint hosting the international contest, with more than 10,000 athletes competing in 32 sports, demand for vintage Olympics posters has risen. Sports posters have long been […] The post Summer Olympics posters triumph with collectors appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The queen's "secret picture" was a present for Prince Albert's 24th birthday. The post Art Bites: The Story Behind This Queen Victoria Thirst Trap appeared first on Artnet News.

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Maine Antique Digest

JULY 26, 2024

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The tablet bears "records regarding a large amount of furniture shopping," said the researchers. The post Turkish Archaeologists Discover a Bronze-Age Shopping List appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Central News

JULY 26, 2024

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, July 31, starting at 9 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its next sale of Vintage to Modern Designer Watches – almost 250 lots of wristwatches by every brand you know and cherish as well as a few that might be new to you. Absentee and Internet live bidding will […] The post Vintage to Modern Designer Watches presented in New York July 31 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

In "I Am Because We Are," artists explore the concept of "the other" through the framework of humans, animals, plants, and the immaterial. The post Spotlight: In Seoul, the 5th Edition of Special Exhibition of Outstanding Artists Explores ‘The Other’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Antique Collecting

JULY 26, 2024

A pair of John Lennon’s iconic round glasses will go under the hammer at Catherine Southon Auctions’ Antiques and Jewellery The post All eyes on John Lennon glasses appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The discovery sheds new light on funerary practices. The post This Ancient Funerary Monument May Be One of Europe’s Longest and Oldest, Researchers Say appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wbur

JULY 26, 2024

For the second year in a row, lots of Boston's 19 city-run pools are closed for repairs or upgrades. And this summer's excessive heat has left families living by the six shuttered city pools scrambling in search of other places to cool off. For the second year in a row, lots of Boston's 19 city-run pools are closed for repairs or upgrades. And this summer's excessive heat has left families living by the six shuttered city pools scrambling in search of other places to cool off.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

Last year the museum welcomed 5.5 million guests. The post Met Museum Records Highest Number of Domestic Visitors in Four Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 26, 2024

Posters accuse car giant Toyota of ‘greenwashing’

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

At around 7 a.m. during his 24-hour performance 'Oysterknife,' Greenberg’s body shut down and he passed out. The post Performance Artist Miles Greenberg on Pushing His Body to Its Limit appeared first on Artnet News.

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Antique Collecting

JULY 26, 2024

A collection of vintage comics amassed by two brothers in the 1960s is to go under the hammer at a The post Vintage comic collection could make thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Collectibles 64

Wbur

JULY 26, 2024

"A doctor dismissed my leg pain as being psychological, suggesting to my mom, not me, the patient, to see a psychiatrist instead of investigating the pain I was experiencing. That made me feel, uh, crazy, uh, frustrated, and not respected or cared for. " "A doctor dismissed my leg pain as being psychological, suggesting to my mom, not me, the patient, to see a psychiatrist instead of investigating the pain I was experiencing.

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

Plus, when dealers go out of business, what do they owe their artists? The post The Art World Comes Out Swinging for Kamala Harris—and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Private Wealth

JULY 26, 2024

A former Merrill Lynch advisor who was arrested for allegedly robbing clients of more than $2.7 million was hit with new charges in a superseding indictment with five counts of wire fraud and three counts of bank fraud.

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Society of American Archivists

JULY 26, 2024

SAA is beginning to look at locations for its Annual Meeting for 2026 and beyond, and we want YOUR feedback! Please take 2 minutes to fill out this survey sharing your preferences for future locations. Your choices will help us evaluate future meeting locations. The survey closes August 6.

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The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

JULY 26, 2024

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 2021 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” wristwatch in 18k yellow [.] The post Rolex “Paul Newman” wristwatch, $66,550, Ahlers & Ogletree appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Jewelry Judge

JULY 26, 2024

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, former Tremolo frontman Justin Dillon sings about a cherished piece of jewelry in the group’s 2005 release, “Promise Ring.” Dillon believes that beyond being a symbol of the bond between him and his girlfriend, the promise ring will protect them from “the bitter tide.

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