Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
Those three letters may be a 'dirty word right now,' but cryptocurrency is up and digital artworks are gaining fresh attention. The post Is This the Start of a New NFT Boom? appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 24, 2024
New York City The Found Object Show/art without intent is a show about patina, said Adam Irish of Old as Adam, an antiques dealer from Providence, Rhode Island, who manages the event. Found objects were not intentionally made by the maker to be “art.
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
The texts formed part of the authors’ extensive personal library. The post Polish University Discovers 27 Books Belonging to the Brothers Grimm appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
We speak to the Leonardo da Vinci scholar, Martin Kemp, about the famous painting's potential move and the latest research on its background, to the US artist about her show at Serpentine North and to the director of the Leopold Museum in Vienna about Christian Schad’s 'Self-Portrait with Model' (1927)
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
His gallery represented artists like Barbara Bloom, Trey Abdella, and Todd Gray. The post Influential New York Dealer David Lewis Will Close His Doors After 11 Years appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
Project aims to help seasoned researchers unlearn biases and the next generation of archaeologists to find inspiration
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
Aliens, Druids, and Romans have all been suggested. The post The Hunt: Will We Ever Know Who Built Stonehenge? 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
MAY 24, 2024
Launched in 2022, the project is now entering its second phase of development. The post Can the Andy Warhol Museum’s Pop District Be a Model for Civic Engagement by Arts Institutions? appeared first on Artnet News.
WorthPoint
MAY 24, 2024
A Christian Dior necklace dated 1964 in its original box. A couple of decades ago, while everyone else, it seemed, was paying attention to Chanel costume jewelry, I had my eye on Dior. The earliest Dior pieces I coveted were so very hard to find. However, because enough of the designs from the 1950s through the ’80s were still around in prices ranging from great bargains to moderately affordable, I was able to build a modest collection.
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
The Mexico City-based artist paints eerie scenes where past and present collapse. Her work is now on view at JO-HS in New York. The post Floria Gonzalez’s Blazing Visions of Destruction and Renewal appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
The 19th-century property where the Italian composer wrote 'La Traviata' was due to be auctioned, but the sale never happened
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
At least one consigner ended up being both. The post Who Were the Winners and Losers of the $1.4 Billion New York Auction Week? appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
MAY 24, 2024
In Massachusetts, preserving more forests, fields and wetlands is a critical way the state plans to slow climate change. But a popular land conservation program leaves many property owners in limbo. They apply, spend $5,000-$15,000 on surveys, appraisals and legal fees and then wait. "I might die before this is done," said one applicant. In Massachusetts, preserving more forests, fields and wetlands is a critical way the state plans to slow climate change.
Auction Central News
MAY 24, 2024
WILLOUGHBY, OH — As anticipated, the Yonezawa Atom Jet futuristic race car toy blew out its average estimate of $10,000-$15,000 to hammer for $22,000 ($26,400 with buyer’s premium) as part of Milestone Auctions‘ second dispersal of the massive Elmer’s Toy Museum collection May 11. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Released in 1954, Yonezawa’s Atom […] The post Yonezawa Atom Jet roared past estimates to triumph at Milestone appeared first on Auction Centra
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
The duo discuss the evolution of the prestigious Suzanne Deal Booth / FLAG Art Foundation Prize. The post Collectors Suzanne Deal Booth and Glenn Fuhrman on Why They Teamed Up For a Major Art Prize appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
A new edition of her 1980s autobiography brings this vivacious and well-connected artist back to life
Wbur
MAY 24, 2024
Rev. Laura Everett writes about Boston professional women's sports for a website she started. She says it's a treat to watch Olympic athletes and other elite hockey players on PWHL Boston. Rev. Laura Everett writes about Boston professional women's sports for a website she started. She says it's a treat to watch Olympic athletes and other elite hockey players on PWHL Boston.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
The not-for-profit art space in south London has been pivotal for artists such as Phyllida Barlow and Charlotte Prodger
Auction Central News
MAY 24, 2024
CRANSTON, RI — A nearly complete skeleton for a hyaenodon horridus dating from 23 million to 34 million BC makes its auction debut at Bruneau & Co. on Wednesday, May 29 as a star lot in its Ancient Objects & Curios sale. Review and bid now at LiveAuctioneers. Weighing roughly 80lbs and measuring slightly more […] The post Early carnivorous mammal skeleton from the badlands of South Dakota makes auction debut at Bruneau May 29 appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
Some of the 133 objects being repatriated are associated with the antiquities smugglers Subhash Kapoor and Richard Beale
WorthPoint
MAY 24, 2024
Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for U.S. Commemorative Statehood Quarter Coins Issued from 1999–2008 between January 1, 2020, and March 31, 2024. State of the Art: Quarters Worth Every Cent From 1999 through 2008, this ten-year U.S. Mint program released five new state quarters yearly. The quarters were an instant hit with collectors.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
The museum will vacate its historic premises on Park Avenue South this autumn
WorthPoint
MAY 24, 2024
Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for U.S. Gold Coins between January 1, 2020, and March 31, 2024. Golden Gains: Growing Gold Coin Sales The trading value of U.S. gold coins during the last three years has been influenced by rising interest rates, the nation’s monetary policy, geopolitical events, and fluctuations in the precious metal itself.
Association of Research Libraries
MAY 24, 2024
Last Updated on May 24, 2024, 3:01 pm ET photo by Robert Zunikoff on Unsplash Join ARL and our member libraries in celebrating Jewish Heritage Month. Learn more about the history, stories, and rich traditions of the Jewish community by viewing the events and resources from our ARL member institution libraries. Events | Blog Posts and Other Resources | Events Tuesday, May 28 New York Public Library Family Read-Aloud: Jewish American Heritage Month 3:30 p.m.
WorthPoint
MAY 24, 2024
Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for U.S. Morgan Dollars between January 1, 2020, and March 31, 2024. More Gain with Morgans: Dollar Values Buck the Trend According to our index, prices paid for Morgan Dollars, considered a perennial favorite among collectors, have increased more than 38 percent since January 2020, despite a decrease in the number of transactions starting in mid-2023.
American Association for State and Local History
MAY 24, 2024
Explore Military History at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference Military history might be on your mind as we enter the Memorial Day weekend. The 2024 AASLH Annual Conference features events, sessions, and tours that explore military history. Registration for the conference will open next month! Wednesday Evening Event at the USS Alabama AASLH is kicking the 2024 Annual Conference off with a bang at the historic USS Alabama.
WorthPoint
MAY 24, 2024
Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for U.S. Mercury Dimes between January 1, 2020, and March 31, 2024. Dime a Dozen? Not Anymore: Mercury Dime Values Hold Steady The U.S. Mint introduced the Mercury dime in 1916 and minted more than 32 million that year. The stylish coin’s popularity kept it in production for nearly thirty years.
La Jolla Gem Appraisal
MAY 24, 2024
Where to Sell Jewelry: Tips for Getting the Best Value Wondering where to sell your jewelry? Whether you're dealing with inherited pieces, old engagement rings, or fine jewelry you no longer wear, finding the right place to sell can be challenging. To help you navigate the process, here are some options and tips to ensure you get a fair price for your valuable items.
WorthPoint
MAY 24, 2024
Seamstress Maria Pulsone (left) stands next to the statue made in her image forty years ago. Image Source: New York Post According to the New York Post , a statue of “master seamstress” Maria Pulsone once stood in the lobby of a suit company in New York’s Garment District. Every day, some would say “Good morning, Maria” and “Good night, Maria” as they passed the statue, a life-sized version of Pulsone, who worked for the company.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 24, 2024
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A sporty black and yellow 1929 Whippet Model 96A four-cylinder roadster sold [.] The post 1929 Whippet Model 96A, CA$25,960, Miller & Miller appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Jewelry Judge
MAY 24, 2024
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of LoCash pour on the love in their 2016 release, “Ring on Every Finger.” In the song, the country pop duo sets the scene for an over-the-top marriage proposal. Instead of going down on one knee, they promise to go down on two.
Auction Central News
MAY 24, 2024
LONDON – A highlight of Apollo Art Auctions’ April 27 and April 28 sale was a trio of Egyptian sandstone reliefs from the Amarna period, the 17-year reign of the radical pharaoh Amenhotep IV, known as Akhenaten. Akhenaten is among the most compelling fully documented figures from the ancient world. His tenure, which spanned circa […] The post Three Egyptian sandstone reliefs dating to Akhenaten’s era crushed their estimates at Apollo appeared first on Auction Central News.
Auction Central News
MAY 24, 2024
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, May 28, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Treasures of Time: Estate Designer Jewelry, consisting of exactly 221 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Highlights include an 18K gold and diamond bracelet by the Italian jewelry firm of Roberto […] The post Jasper52 presents Treasures of Time: Estate Designer Jewelry May 28 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Auction Central News
MAY 24, 2024
NEW YORK – Designer Coco Chanel transformed the jewelry industry in the 1920s when she made wearing costume jewelry chic. She encouraged women to combine costume jewelry with fine jewelry, and, notably, to wear costume pearls instead of the real thing. Elise Coronado, director of jewelry and timepieces at Michaan’s Auctions in Alameda, California, said […] The post Chanel pearls: real or imitation, always in vogue appeared first on Auction Central News.
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