Auction Central News

MARCH 28, 2024

CHICAGO — Two Hollywood dresses last sold at auction in 2017 met contrasting fortunes when they returned to the block as part of the Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion and Accessories sale on March 12. Judy Garland’s dress from In The Good Old Summertime made a handsome return, but Mae West’s Elsa Schiaparelli gown from Every […] The post Judy Garland and Mae West screen-worn gowns turned heads at Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion sale appeared first on Auction Central News.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 28, 2024

WorthPoint’s “ Collectors Like You ” series spotlights fascinating collectors, resellers, dealers (just like you!), and more in the antiques and collectibles world. Read their stories to discover the who, what, when, where, and why behind what they do. Meet Tim Stewart—a full-time reseller, content creator, and social media enthusiast. Photo courtesy: Tim Stewart Tim Stewart, a reseller, content creator, and social media enthusiast, recently posted a comprehensive video on one of his YouTube cha

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Auction Central News

MARCH 28, 2024

Purvis Young, ‘Angels Free Us’ DANIA BEACH, Fla. – Just months after achieving a massive new auction record for Purvis Young (1943-2010), Akiba Galleries is offering another large-scale work by the African American Outsider artist. The monumental mixed media on plywood painting from the 1990s is estimated at $10,000-$30,000 on Tuesday, April 2. Young, who […] The post Purvis Young’s ‘Angels Free Us’ leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Maine Antique Digest

MARCH 28, 2024

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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Auction Central News

MARCH 28, 2024

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present The Traditional Collector: Featuring The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, taking place Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10. The sale features 440 lots, including fine and decorative art, furnishings, tableware, lighting, and clocks. The catalogs are now available for viewing and bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

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Artnet News

MARCH 28, 2024

YveYang Gallery is presenting Ghantous's recent video work in the Film section of Art Basel Hong Kong. The post 7 Questions for Sam Ghantous on Bringing Uncomfortable Perspectives to Art and Design appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Central News

MARCH 28, 2024

NEW YORK — Every collection benefits from the ownership and display of antique maps, whether in the home or an office environment. Jasper52 will present From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 pm Eastern time exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868) was an American publisher specializing in maps. […] The post Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Maine Antique Digest

MARCH 28, 2024

A Book Review We often think of the many spectacular rooms of the White House when we imagine our leaders greeting those of other countries such as presidents and prime ministers, heads of states, secretaries of state, and diplomatic ministers.

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Jewelry Judge

MARCH 28, 2024

Diamond is made of pure carbon and is the hardest material known to man. However, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA, conducted millions of supercomputer simulations to predict the existence of a carbon-based "super-diamond" that is 30% tougher than its traditional counterpart. Their next challenge is figuring out how to produce the new super-diamond on Earth.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions By Noelle DeSantis and Sarah Kirk Hanley Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value. In order to illustrate the differences, let’s examine how the iconic image “Eric” from American artist Robert Longo’s dynamic series “Men in the Cities” might

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Artnet News

MARCH 28, 2024

Plus, which art stars dined at Lucien this week? And which artist had a long history of getting kicked out of the Odeon? The post L.A. Art Dealer Expands to Tribeca, Racquel Chevremont Is Now a ‘Real Housewife,’ and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 28, 2024

Valuable ice hockey trading cards were found in a basement office in Saskatchewan, Canada. Image Source: Heritage Auctions via BBC A family recently discovered an unopened case of ice hockey cards in a basement office in Saskatchewan, Canada, BBC reported. The discovery has been called “the greatest unopened find of the 21st century,” according to Heritage Auctions.

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