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Sketches by Rubens, Van Dyck, and Other Great Flemish Masters Get a Rare Showing

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More than 100 drawings have been brought together for “Bruegel to Rubens” at the Ashmolean Museum. The post Sketches by Rubens, Van Dyck, and Other Great Flemish Masters Get a Rare Showing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rediscovered Herter Brothers mantel commands $152K at Moran

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MONROVIA, CA — A rediscovered Herter Brothers mantel commissioned for Happy House, the Darius Ogden Mills residence in California, exceeded its expectations at John Moran. Estimated at $6,000-$8,000, it hammered for $120,000 ($152,000 including premium) on the second day of the April 9-10 sale titled Traditional Collector. Although later converted into a sideboard with the […] The post Rediscovered Herter Brothers mantel commands $152K at Moran appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Impression at 150: Here Are 9 Shows Advancing the Historic Movement

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New takes on the movement as it celebrates its anniversary, including skating rinks, David Hockney, and VR. The post Impression at 150: Here Are 9 Shows Advancing the Historic Movement appeared first on Artnet News.

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Harry Davis-decorated Royal Worcester ‘polar bear’ vases prowl into Nadeau May 18

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WINDSOR, CT — A trio of Royal Worcester ‘polar bear’ vases decorated by Harry Davis will be offered in the Saturday, May 18 Annual Outdoor Mid-Century Auction at Nadeau’s Auction Gallery. Bidding for these vases, consigned as part of a New Jersey private collection, is available via LiveAuctioneers. Of all the many subjects painted by […] The post Harry Davis-decorated Royal Worcester ‘polar bear’ vases prowl into Nadeau May 18 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Swiss Archaeologists Find Roman Ruins at Proposed Residential Development

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The site is set to be excavated until mid-2025. The post Swiss Archaeologists Find Roman Ruins at Proposed Residential Development appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Painting Behind the Meme: Courbet’s Unhinged Self-Portrait

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The hair-wringing portrait has had its fair share of Internet fame. The post The Painting Behind the Meme: Courbet’s Unhinged Self-Portrait appeared first on Artnet News.

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Spotlight: An Exhibition of Marc Chagall Offers Insight Into the Beloved Artist’s Later Career

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The comprehensive show is slated to go on view at Galerie Utermann in Dortmund, Germany. The post Spotlight: An Exhibition of Marc Chagall Offers Insight Into the Beloved Artist’s Later Career appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Bites: The Painter Who Sued His Biggest Critic—and Won

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James Whistler didn't like John Ruskin's review of his painting, so he took the critic to court. The post Art Bites: The Painter Who Sued His Biggest Critic—and Won appeared first on Artnet News.

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