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The Hunt: Leonardo da Vinci’s Fabled Lost Mural

Artnet News

Is it lying in wait to be discovered behind a fake wall, or did the artist abandon it before he even really started? The post The Hunt: Leonardo da Vinci’s Fabled Lost Mural appeared first on Artnet News.

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Antiques Trade Talks – The Antique Ring Boutique

Antique Collecting

The Antique Ring Boutique was founded my Sam Mee when he was 23 years old. With a background in fine The post Antiques Trade Talks – The Antique Ring Boutique appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Imperial Russian treasures that survived Bolshevism emerge at Heritage May 17

Auction Central News

DALLAS — Heritage Auctions has announced Imperial Fabergé & Russian Works of Art, a Wednesday May 17 event dedicated to the country’s cultural history and output. From private collections, highlights include museum-quality works by Carl Fabergé made for the Imperial House of Romanoff, as well as Russian paintings, icons, porcelain, furniture, and Romanoff archival materials […] The post Imperial Russian treasures that survived Bolshevism emerge at Heritage May 17 appeared first on Auct

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Spotlight: German Artist Jana Schröder Looks to Football Phenom Diego Maradona for Inspiration

Artnet News

Schröder's solo exhibition is currently on view at Alfonso Artiaco in Naples. The post Spotlight: German Artist Jana Schröder Looks to Football Phenom Diego Maradona for Inspiration appeared first on Artnet News.

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Colour printing inventor’s artwork in National Trust house

Antique Collecting

A work of art seen by thousands of people every year in a historic house in Norfolk has been found The post Colour printing inventor’s artwork in National Trust house appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17

Auction Central News

DETROIT, MI – Not just a trick of the eye, DuMouchelles’ sale on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 does include a private collection of a dozen American trompe-l’oeil paintings. The 12 oils come for sale from ‘a prominent Grosse Pointe Park collector of American art.’ Leading the lineup at $25,000-$35,000 is His Master’s […] The post American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Vintage Elegance: Why Vintage Designer Bags are Worth It

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Explore the realm of vintage elegance with us as we examine the enduring charm of old designer bags. Fashion fans and collectors have adored these legendary accessories for many years, representing sophistication and history that surpasses trends and seasons. Join us to examine the appeal of vintage designer bags and understand their value as an investment.

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February Sale Totals Nearly $1.1 Million

Maine Antique Digest

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine Photos courtesy Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ three-day winter sale at its gallery in Thomaston, Maine, February 23 to 25, held some good American historical art treasures, various other artworks ranging from the 16th to the 21st centuries, and a host of attractive

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Price Check! Here’s What Sold—and For How Much—at Frieze New York 2024

Artnet News

Collectors snapped up major paintings by Ed Clark, Sterling Ruby, and Martha Jungwirth, among many others. The post Price Check! Here’s What Sold—and For How Much—at Frieze New York 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Autographed bank notes have star quality

Antique Collecting

A collection of more than 100 celebrity autographs collected on bank notes by London taxi drivers is expected to fetch The post Autographed bank notes have star quality appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Hermès Kelly is more easily bagged at auction

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Most companies that adopt a strategy of telling customers they can’t buy its hottest products would soon end up shuttered and bankrupt, but the French luxury brand Hermès has enjoyed an almost absurd amount of success with that exclusive approach. Hermès Kelly handbags are fiercely coveted, second only to the house’s Birkin […] The post The Hermès Kelly is more easily bagged at auction appeared first on Auction Central News.

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$830M Team From Janney Joins LPL Independent Platform In Conn.

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

LPL announced that a four-member New Haven, Conn., team that previously managed about $830 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets at Janney Montgomery Scott has joined its independent platform in New Haven, Conn., according to a news release.

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Titanic Artifacts Resurface in Record-Breaking Auctions

WorthPoint

John Jacob Astor IV’s watch, found along with his body after the Titanic sank, was recently sold for a record-breaking $1.46 million. Photo credit: Henry Aldridge & Son via msn.com Arguably the most famous shipwreck in history, the RMS Titanic sank in the cold north Atlantic Ocean in the early morning of April 15, 1912, taking 1,522 passengers and crew to the sea floor.

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Finra Bars Northwestern Rep For Allegedly Processing Policies Without Clients' Consent

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Gravelyn, who began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2017, was permitted to resign in May 2023 “after a review of his business practices revealed that he had violated company policy,” according to the Form U5 filed by the firm.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Clothing

WorthPoint

During any clean-out project, whether it’s as small as a closet or as big as a whole house, one is inevitably confronted with clothing. What do you do with old clothing you need to get rid of, and what is worth saving or selling? Read on to learn tips and strategies for sorting all that S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) : Clothing. Are your closets overflowing with S.O.S.

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René Magritte sketch has twice the appeal

Antique Collecting

A double-sided sketch by the famous Belgian artist René Magritte, whose work has been immortalised in popular culture, is part The post René Magritte sketch has twice the appeal appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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At the Center of Each 2024 Olympic Games Medal Is a Slice of the Eiffel Tower

Jewelry Judge

In the lead-up to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France, luxury jeweler Chaumet and the Paris 2024 Athletes' Commission were tasked with coming up with a medal design that would truly symbolize the City of Light. And their final concept seems to be right out of the playbook of the recent NFL and MLB championship rings, where a piece of Super Bowl turf or World Series game ball leather is actually embedded into the collectible.

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20th-century British Studio Pottery leads sale

Antique Collecting

An extensive collection of over 350 pieces of 20th-century British Studio Pottery is to come under the hammer in a The post 20th-century British Studio Pottery leads sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Suspects Arrested in Stansbury Home Burglary

Maine Antique Digest

On February 20 the Chico (California) Police Department was contacted regarding a burglary that occurred at the Stansbury Home, a historical landmark in Chico that contains artifacts and historical items. It was reported that thousands of dollars worth of antique items were stolen and the property was vandalized.

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American Archivist Calls for Articles on Archival Accessioning

Society of American Archivists

The American Archivist editorial board invites submissions for a special section in American Archivist illuminating the wide-ranging spectrum of archival accessioning practices in the archives field today.

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Jewelry Appraisal Guide: Understand & Find Jewelry Appraisers

Invaluable

Plenty of people have jewelry they like to look at and to wear, but they might not know how much it’s worth. Maybe you inherited a collection of bracelets from a relative, or you found a few second-hand watches and don’t have the history of what you’ve bought. How much should you insure them for? Can you get a good price if you sell them? If you’re not a jewelry expert yourself, you need to get a professional appraisal to put a dollar figure on your most treasured pieces.