Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
The nearly 15,000-square-foot mound was built 1,000 years before Stonehenge and 500 years before the Great Pyramids of Giza. The post Huge! The Sacred Prehistoric Site That Is Older Than the Pyramids appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
The London museum has a remarkable archive and library, available to all, and a research strategy that includes the opening of a new research centre in 2028
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
The 36-square-foot stone also speaks of the mythical founding of the Mayan city-state Cobá. The post A Newfound Tablet Adds the Name of a Previously Forgotten Maya King to History appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
AUGUST 16, 2024
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says the state will to take over bankrupt Steward Health Care's St. Elizabeth's Medical Center by eminent domain, and facilitate the transition of the hospital to a new owner. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says the state will to take over bankrupt Steward Health Care's St. Elizabeth's Medical Center by eminent domain, and facilitate the transition of the hospital to a new owner.
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
“My life,” Brancusi once said, “has been a succession of marvelous events.” The post Art Bites: The Year Brancusi Spent Walking From Bucharest to Paris appeared first on Artnet News.
The Mid-West Museum Association
AUGUST 16, 2024
For the last two years, AMM Executive Director Charity Counts has asked conference attendees to help envision a “Museum of Awesome” using a visual brainstorming activity. Attendees both years were offered a few question prompts to consider and then invited to sketch or write their ideas on a blank drawing of a “museum.” In this post, Charity summarizes what she’s learned from their responses.
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
A controversial paper points out a nearby dam that could have harnessed water into a building system. The post Did the Egyptians Use a Hydraulic System to Build the Pyramids? appeared first on Artnet News.
Personal Property Zone brings together the best content for personal property appraisers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
Contrary to what the name suggests, the Pre-Raphaelites came after the great Renaissance artist. The post Artcore: Why the Pre-Raphaelites Were So Sick of Raphael appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 16, 2024
RENO, NV — Holabird Western Americana Collections returns to the auction space with a massive four-day, 2,155-lot sale scheduled for Thursday, August 22, Friday, August 23, Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25. The catalogs are open for bidding now at LiveAuctioneers. Day 1’s leading lot is a Thos. Taylor yellow-glass whiskey bottle. The fifth-sized bottle […] The post Holabird presents choice Western Americana and vintage US currency August 23-25 appeared first on Auction Cent
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
Wroxeter, the fourth-largest town in Roman Britain, has turned up a rare find. The post A Remarkably Preserved 1,900-Year-Old Dolphin Mosaic Is Unearthed in England appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 16, 2024
SARASOTA, FL — Freedom Auctions‘ The Big One sale, scheduled for Saturday, August 24, boasts 538 lots of circus and carnival memorabilia direct from the historic winter home of American circus performers. The complete catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Vintage circus advertising posters are perennial winners at Freedom sales. Promising The Largest […] The post Vintage circus posters and sideshow specimens take the stage at Freedom August 24 appeared first on Auction
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
Netflix's Reed Hastings aims to make Powder Mountain the Storm King of the slopes. The post Black Diamond Meets Blue Chip Art at This Utah Ski Resort appeared first on Artnet News.
WorthPoint
AUGUST 16, 2024
Robert Edward Auctions recently sold a 1951 Bowman #305 Willie Mays Rookie PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 for more than $390,000. Image Source: Robert Edward Auctions via cllct. At a recent auction held by WorthPoint Industry Partner Robert Edward Auctions , a 1951 Willie Mays rookie card was sold for more than $390,000, making it the third-most expensive Mays card and the most expensive example of the Bowman rookie card.
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
What do apples, crocodiles, and a lucky hammer have in common? The post Simon de Pury on the Superstitions That Fuel His Auction Victories appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 16, 2024
NEW YORK — Danish-born artist Antonio Nicolo Gaspar Jacobsen (1850-1921), better known as Antonio Jacobsen, was such a prolific painter of ships that he was dubbed the ‘Audubon of Steam Vessels.’ Born in Denmark, he immigrated to the United States in 1873, settling in Hoboken, New Jersey, which was directly across from New York City […] The post Antonio Jacobsen painted winning portraits of ships appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
Local legend paints the flooding of Saeftinghe as the sinking of Atlantis: a blasphemous people punished by the gods. The post The Hunt: How a 13th-Century Dutch Village Was Reclaimed by a Salt Marsh appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
Large-scale installations by James Turrell, Jenny Holzer, Paul McCarthy and others will be fully unveiled in 2026
Auction Central News
AUGUST 16, 2024
RENO, NV — Holabird Western Americana Collections returns to the auction space with a massive four-day, 2,155-lot sale scheduled for Thursday, August 22, Friday, August 23, Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25. The catalogs are open for bidding now at LiveAuctioneers. Day 1’s leading lot is a Thos. Taylor yellow-glass whiskey bottle. The fifth-sized bottle […] The post Holabird presents choice Western Americana and vintage US currency August 22-25 appeared first on Auction Cent
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
Digital players focus on transparent, algorithmically driven analytics to appeal to a younger base for whom the medium is cool.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 16, 2024
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, August 21, beginning at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its next sale of Japanese Woodblock Prints, an 87-lot offering of desirable antique and modern works. Absentee and Internet bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Particular prizes among the works on offer include Sunset, a signed, undated print by […] The post Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York August 21 appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
The London museum has a remarkable archive and library, available to all, and a research strategy that includes the opening of a new research centre in 2028
WorthPoint
AUGUST 16, 2024
This vintage Model 700 Waring Beehive chrome blender features a Pyrex glass jar. It was sold for $27.83 in 2024. There’s no easier way to add mid-century modern vibes to your kitchen than the vintage blender —a stylish machine that mixes your smoothies with retro panache. When you purchase one, you’re investing in a sturdy kitchen time capsule that often continues to work better than its contemporary counterparts.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
The late artist L.V.
Sarasota Antique Buyers
AUGUST 16, 2024
When you’re considering selling your antique gold and silver, do research to learn more about the market and the pieces you have. While having knowledge is beneficial, not all antique dealers share this sentiment. Some try to keep a few little secrets from their customers. If you’re dealing with antique jewelry buyers, you can get the upper hand by knowing a few of these trade secrets they’d prefer you not to know.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
The late artist L.V.
WorthPoint
AUGUST 16, 2024
A compass found in Poland may have belonged to Renaissance mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Image Source: Warmian Exploration Group via Artnet Renaissance mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus may be best known for his model emphasizing the sun—not planet Earth—as the center of the solar system. Today, most people continue to believe Earth and other planets revolve around the sun.
Association of Research Libraries
AUGUST 16, 2024
Last Updated on August 16, 2024, 11:00 am ET ARL Public Policy Briefing (July/August 2024) This issue includes: CARL Consultations with Canadian Federal Government Consultation to Develop National Infrastructure to Enhance and Support Digital Inclusion Consultation to Develop New Capstone Research Funding Organization Consultation in Advance of 2025 Budget Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing CARL Releases Navigating Copyright for Crown-Published Works: A Code of Best Practices for Libraries DC C
SPNHC
AUGUST 16, 2024
The University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum (BI/NHM; [link] on the Lawrence campus, is one of the premier research and education institutes in the U.S. in biodiversity science, biodiversity informatics, paleobiology, biogeography, evolutionary biology, and archaeology.
The Magazine Antiques
AUGUST 16, 2024
In its latest exhibition, PAFA explores Appalachia’s contribution to the City of Brotherly Love. The post Current and coming: Appalachian discontents in Philadelphia appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: Appalachian discontents in Philadelphia was first posted on August 16, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
SPNHC
AUGUST 16, 2024
Biodiversity Data Coordinator, Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change The Biodiversity Data Coordinator will join a team of researchers and informaticians at the Center for Biodiversity and Global Change at Yale University to manage, build, and analyze geospatial biodiversity datasets to support conservation science and decision-making.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 16, 2024
LONDON — Apollo Art Auctions’ online-only sale of ancient art and antiquities on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 opens with a session dedicated to ancient coins. Coins from the Roman Empire, Greek, and Byzantine periods will be offered in 377 lots. A group of gold and silver issues from the Macedonian kings are […] The post Apollo returns online with ancient coins, art, and antiquities August 24-25 appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
AUGUST 16, 2024
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 3 3/4 inch tall, rocket-firing Star Wars Boba Fett hand-painted action [.] The post Star Wars Boba Fett figure, $525,000, Heritage Auctions appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Jewelry Judge
AUGUST 16, 2024
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Aaron Watson pens an emotional tribute to his little girl in “Diamonds and Daughters.” Watson pledges his life-long devotion to the daughter who had him crying like a baby the moment he first saw her face.
Maine Antique Digest
AUGUST 16, 2024
Several months ago I traveled to see a William Claggett clock at Delaney Antique Clocks in West Townsend, Massachusetts. While there I was afforded the opportunity to see a tall-case clock inscribed “Joseph Pope / Boston.” The magnificence before me was overwhelming.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
The giant rose-quartz work at a metro station in Copacabana will get a much-needed makeover
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
AUGUST 16, 2024
The Colorado firm is launching three run by its subadvisors, including dividend, large-cap and small-cap funds.
The Journal of Wealth Management
AUGUST 16, 2024
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