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One of Manet’s Final Paintings Makes an Ultra-Rare Appearance in New York

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For a few more days, a luminous still life by the artist is on view at Sotheby's. On May 15, it will be sold. The post One of Manet’s Final Paintings Makes an Ultra-Rare Appearance in New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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Tony Bennett charts yet another hit with a 4X estimate sale at Julien’s

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Julien’s Auctions‘ dispersal of the late Tony Bennett’s personal collection made four-times its presale estimate in an enduring testimony of the music legend’s popularity more than a year after his passing. Complete results for the sale, which was held on April 18-19, are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale realized more than $2.1 […] The post Tony Bennett charts yet another hit with a 4X estimate sale at Julien’s appeared first on Auction Centra

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Has the Final Resting Place of the First Roman Emperor Finally Been Found?

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After a decades-long search, a team from the University Tokyo think they have found the emperor's lost villa. The post Has the Final Resting Place of the First Roman Emperor Finally Been Found? appeared first on Artnet News.

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1883 Amberina Tankard by Libbey Cut Glass leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

1883 Amberina Tankard by Libbey Cut Glass DOUGLASS, KS – The Saturday, May 18 sale of American and Brilliant Cut Glass at Woody Auction includes this remarkable amberina tankard made by Libbey Cut Glass in 1883. Rated by the auction house as the finest piece of amberina glass it has ever offered for sale, it is […] The post 1883 Amberina Tankard by Libbey Cut Glass leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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So, You Want to Start Bidding at Auction. Here’s How You Do It

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From registration to invoicing, here is your guide to bidding for artworks. The post So, You Want to Start Bidding at Auction. Here’s How You Do It appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mass. lawmakers suggest changes to police handling of rape cases after WBUR investigation

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Legislators say potential improvements could include launching a new statewide sexual assault unit, forcing police to disclose more information about rapes and expanding the state’s DNA database. Legislators say potential improvements could include launching a new statewide sexual assault unit, forcing police to disclose more information about rapes and expanding the state’s DNA database.

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Meet the New Generation of Land Artists Bringing the Earth Inside

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These six rising artists are redefining the medium with awe-inspiring, multi-sensory indoor installations. The post Meet the New Generation of Land Artists Bringing the Earth Inside appeared first on Artnet News.

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In Venice, Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza Proves It’s Possible to ‘Collect With Purpose’

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Running alongside the Biennale, she's commissioned new works from Indigenous artists of the Pacific Islands. The post In Venice, Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza Proves It’s Possible to ‘Collect With Purpose’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Paul McPhail self-portrait leads Scottish art sale

Antique Collecting

The only recorded self-portrait of Paul McPhail with the artist, Jenny Saville, to whom he is married, will star in The post Paul McPhail self-portrait leads Scottish art sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Art Bites: Donald Judd Was Obsessed With Bagpipes

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Odes to the Scottish instrument filled the artist’s home and appeared in his work. The post Art Bites: Donald Judd Was Obsessed With Bagpipes appeared first on Artnet News.

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Chinese and Japanese works of art at Olympia Auctions

Antique Collecting

Anyone wanting to start or strengthen their collection of Contemporary Chinese Ink Art – in which artists wildly and variously The post Chinese and Japanese works of art at Olympia Auctions appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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I Sat for a Portrait at Independent by Beloved Artist-Dealer Joel Mesler. Here’s What It Was Like

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The chaotic conditions of an art fair are part of his whimsical performance art piece. The post I Sat for a Portrait at Independent by Beloved Artist-Dealer Joel Mesler. Here’s What It Was Like appeared first on Artnet News.

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Marc Allum: live auctions very much alive

Antique Collecting

After taking part in a three-day, 2,242-lot sale, Antiques Roadshow expert Marc Allum is pleased to report the live auction is The post Marc Allum: live auctions very much alive appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Gallerist John Kasmin Unveils His Trove of Never-Before-Seen Artist Photos

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His images capture artists including David Hockney, Helen Frankenthaler, Barnett Newman, and Howard Hodgkin in the '60s and '70s. The post Gallerist John Kasmin Unveils His Trove of Never-Before-Seen Artist Photos appeared first on Artnet News.

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National NAGPRA in Philadelphia 

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

Hosted by: Penn Museum May 30 th , 2:00pm-4:30pm Penn Museum, Widener Lecture Room, 3260 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 The Penn Museum is excited to host Melanie O’Brien, Program Manager of the National NAGPRA Program for a presentation and discussion session on the revised 2023 NAGPRA regulations. Join us on May 30 th to clarify your institution’s requirements under the revised regulations and to network with colleagues from the greater Philadelphia area!

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Art From the National Gallery Singapore Makes Venice Debut

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The series of featured portraits are included in the main exhibition's Nucleo Storico section. The post Art From the National Gallery Singapore Makes Venice Debut appeared first on Artnet News.

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LPL Completes Acquisition Of $5B California B-D

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Crown Capital Securities of Orange County manages $6.5 billion in assets.

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‘I Love Thinking of Land as a Living Thing’: Artist Teresita Fernández on Working With Nature as Material

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The artist's work will be in dialogue with land works by Robert Smithson at SITE Santa Fe this summer. The post ‘I Love Thinking of Land as a Living Thing’: Artist Teresita Fernández on Working With Nature as Material appeared first on Artnet News.

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Advisors See Clients Being More Open About Estate Planning, Edward Jones Says

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Clients are bringing more family members into the conversation, a company survey found.

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See Inside Philip Johnson’s Sumptuously Restored Brick House

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Johnson built the Brick House as a counterpart to his Glass House in 1949. The post See Inside Philip Johnson’s Sumptuously Restored Brick House appeared first on Artnet News.

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RBC Hires Ex-Truist Team In Nashville With $730M In Client Assets

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

RBC Wealth Management has added a multigenerational team of financial advisors, who formerly managed $730 million in client assets with Truist, according to a news release.

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Activists Arrested After Targeting the Louvre’s Delacroix

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The same group had staged an action at Versailles days ago. The post Activists Arrested After Targeting the Louvre’s Delacroix appeared first on Artnet News.

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“Antiques Roadshow” Without Antiques?

WorthPoint

Some Antiques Roadshow viewers were annoyed by a special episode that recently aired. Image courtesy: BBC via The Sun As any Antiques Roadshow fan can attest, viewers tune in to see the treasures of other vintage collectors and for the suspense and surprise of discovering that a painting or piece of décor is far more valuable than the owner might have realized.

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Artists and Curators Remember Music Legend Steve Albini, and More Art World Gossip

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Plus, the art industry's poker obsession intensifies. The post Artists and Curators Remember Music Legend Steve Albini, and More Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sir Alfred Munnings’ sketch in sale

Antique Collecting

A sketch by Sir Alfred Munnings, the celebrated master of equine art, is set to sell in a North Yorkshire The post Sir Alfred Munnings’ sketch in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Stack’s Bowers Acquires World Banknote Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired substantially all of the assets of World Banknote Auctions. Dennis Hengeveld, founder of World Banknote Auctions and a renowned authority in rare paper money and world coins, will join Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ team of specialists.

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‘Treasure trove’ of gold coins in Cotswolds sale

Antique Collecting

A ‘treasure trove’ of antique and later coinage has been unearthed in an Oxfordshire town. The haul of over one The post ‘Treasure trove’ of gold coins in Cotswolds sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Fine art photography exposes all walks of life in New York May 14

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — More than 90 lots of fine art photography arrive at Jasper52 on Tuesday, May 14 as perfect additions to any home or office environment. The catalog is now available for review and bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Alain Le Garsmeur (b.1943-) appears to have been most active in the 1970s and 1980s, shooting […] The post Fine art photography exposes all walks of life in New York May 14 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Toy museum set to play well in sale

Antique Collecting

A renowned British toy designer’s museum of antiques, curios and collectibles – thousands of objects amassed over a lifetime – The post Toy museum set to play well in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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‘Madeline’ works by Ludwig Bemelmans, commissioned for Onassis yacht, sell at Ahlers & Ogletree May 16

Auction Central News

ATLANTA — Three oils on canvas laid to board re-creating images from Ludwig Bemelmans’ Madeline children’s books, commissioned from the artist-author for Aristotle Onassis’s yacht, will appear at Ahlers & Ogletree on Thursday, May 16 as part of the Collection of Jerome & Bridget Dobson sale. The complete catalog is open for review and bidding […] The post ‘Madeline’ works by Ludwig Bemelmans, commissioned for Onassis yacht, sell at Ahlers & Ogletr

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West Virginia Scientists Report That 'Fool's Gold' May Be Valuable After All

Jewelry Judge

Scientists at West Virginia University have discovered unexpectedly high concentrations of lithium in "fool's gold," the glittery, metallic pyrite that has been mistaken for precious metal for thousands of years. During medieval times, charlatans made money by selling the relatively worthless pyrite as gold. Today, the term "fool’s gold" is used metaphorically to define anything that is mistakenly highly valued.