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‘Devastating’: Experts React as Suspected Cyberattack Keeps Christie’s Website Offline During Marquee Auction Week

Artnet News

Opinions varied about how damaging the outage could be. The post ‘Devastating’: Experts React as Suspected Cyberattack Keeps Christie’s Website Offline During Marquee Auction Week appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mark Catesby’s Heath Hen and Eastern Shooting Star Hand-colored Engraving leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Mark Catesby, Heath Hen and Eastern Shooting Star Hand-colored Engraving, $5,555 FRANKLIN, TN – Mark Catesby (1683-1749) was born in England, but after traveling to South Carolina, he became America’s first naturalist and illustrator. A century before Audubon, he published the seminal Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of […] The post Mark Catesby’s Heath Hen and Eastern Shooting Star Hand-colored Engraving leads our five auction highl

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Amid Market Unease, Sotheby’s Hosts ‘Respectable’ $267.3 Million Contemporary Sales

Artnet News

A much-touted Francis Bacon sold for a below-estimate $27.7 million, and there was one big withdrawal, but there were also bright spots. The post Amid Market Unease, Sotheby’s Hosts ‘Respectable’ $267.3 Million Contemporary Sales appeared first on Artnet News.

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Purchased in the early 1960s, Milton Avery’s ‘Red Rug’ unfurls at PBMA May 18

Auction Central News

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL — Some time in the early 1960s, Mrs. Barbara Schlang of Palm Beach, Florida made the trek to New York City to the home of famed artists Milton (1885-1965) and Sally Michel Avery (1902-2003). Sally Michel answered the door, and advised that Milton was not well and was resting. Mrs. Schlang […] The post Purchased in the early 1960s, Milton Avery’s ‘Red Rug’ unfurls at PBMA May 18 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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A Grain Silo Turned Museum Offers a New View on Nordic Art

Artnet News

Kunstsilo is the new home to the world's largest private collection of Nordic art amassed by Norway's 'trillion-dollar man' Nicolai Tangen. The post A Grain Silo Turned Museum Offers a New View on Nordic Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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WWI and WWII US government posters arrive at Eldred’s May 23

Auction Central News

HANOVER, MA — More than 40 World War I and World War II posters issued by the United States federal government will come to auction at Eldred’s on Thursday, May 23 as part of its Collectibles sale. The complete catalog is now available for review at LiveAuctioneers. Before the advent of broadcasting in the 1920s, […] The post WWI and WWII US government posters arrive at Eldred’s May 23 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Permanent Collection: An Ancient Egyptian Statue of an Enigmatic Persona

Artnet News

The statue of a woman named Hel is dedicated to the gods of Memphis. The post The Permanent Collection: An Ancient Egyptian Statue of an Enigmatic Persona appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dutch Royal Academy of Art Cuts Ties With Israeli Art Institution Following Student Protests

Artnet News

The KABK said it could not collaborate with a university that fails to oppose crimes against humanity. The post Dutch Royal Academy of Art Cuts Ties With Israeli Art Institution Following Student Protests appeared first on Artnet News.

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Spring Americana Sale at Doyle

Maine Antique Digest

Doyle, New York City Photos courtesy Doyle Only at Doyle on Manhattan’s Upper East Side can you buy a sterling silver child’s highchair tray, a silver dog bowl, and a silver terrapin tureen and soup bowls in an Americana sale. The April 10 sale featured paintings, prints, furniture, silver, and decorative art.

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Historic Parisian Atelier, Once Home to Modigliani and Gauguin, Earns Heritage Status

Artnet News

The designation arrives ahead of a renovation to mark the studio's 150th anniversary. The post Historic Parisian Atelier, Once Home to Modigliani and Gauguin, Earns Heritage Status appeared first on Artnet News.

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New UN partnership signed in Venice places visual arts sector at heart of climate battle

The Art Newspaper

The initiative has made the recently formed Art Charter for Climate Action (ACCA) an official pillar of a UN alliance striving to enact environmental action across the world

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3 Fascinating Auction Highlights—From Basquiat to Alice Neel’s Brush with Warhol

Artnet News

New York's auction week kicks off with a Jean-Michel Basquiat masterwork and an intimate Alice Neel portrait of Andy Warhol's former silver Factory assistant, Gerard Malanga. The post 3 Fascinating Auction Highlights—From Basquiat to Alice Neel’s Brush with Warhol appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ana Sortun: Food that makes sense in my heart

Wbur

I love when people feel good after they've eaten — even if they've eaten quite a bit, says chef Ana Sortun. That to me, is great cooking. I love when people feel good after they've eaten — even if they've eaten quite a bit, says chef Ana Sortun. That to me, is great cooking.

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An Uncanny Exhibition Turns the Online World Into Artistic Material

Artnet News

The dark corners of the web inspired a group exhibition that became the site of political action. The post An Uncanny Exhibition Turns the Online World Into Artistic Material appeared first on Artnet News.

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Biggest Gate Yet for Hudson Antique Show

Maine Antique Digest

Canfield, Ohio What makes a great antiques show? Ask ten different people, and you’ll get ten different answers, but Steve Sherhag, who manages the Hudson Antique Show, held at the Canfield Fairgrounds event center in Canfield, Ohio, had a surefire response when asked that question. “Who knows,” Sherhag said with a smile.

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Dia Art Foundation’s New Interactive Online Timeline Traces Its Storied 50-Year History

Artnet News

The microsite allows visitors to take a deep dive into the foundation's rich history of exhibitions, programs, and artist collaborations. The post Dia Art Foundation’s New Interactive Online Timeline Traces Its Storied 50-Year History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Strong Sales for Single-Day Show

Maine Antique Digest

A Gathering on the Prairie, Arthur, Illinois The fall edition of A Gathering on the Prairie was held March 2 at the Otto Center in Arthur, Illinois. The show featured 57 dealers.

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Here Are the Top Lots at the $1.4 Billion New York Evening Sales This Week

Artnet News

A Jean-Michel Basquiat could sell for as much as $60 million during the bellwether auctions of modern and contemporary art. The post Here Are the Top Lots at the $1.4 Billion New York Evening Sales This Week appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dispute over a potentially Nazi-looted Egon Schiele goes to trial in New York

The Art Newspaper

Heirs of multiple Holocaust victims have made claims to the drawing, which a member of the Lehman Brothers banking dynasty bought as a gift for his son

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Paint Drippings: Everything You Missed in the Art Industry Last Week

Artnet News

From an ill-timed website hack at Christie's to the A-listers spotted at TEFAF New York. The post Paint Drippings: Everything You Missed in the Art Industry Last Week appeared first on Artnet News.

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Antiques Trade Talks – The Old Potato Store

Antique Collecting

Karen Barlow, who trained and qualified as an interior designer and stylist, started running her online business, The Old Potato Store, The post Antiques Trade Talks – The Old Potato Store appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Hunt: An Eccentric Art Dealer’s Buried Treasure

Artnet News

Forrest Fenn's treasure trove may have been found, but the hunt continues. The post The Hunt: An Eccentric Art Dealer’s Buried Treasure appeared first on Artnet News.

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Graham Smith photography to sell Derbyshire

Antique Collecting

Some 11 framed photographs by Middlesbrough photographer Graham Smith, whose work is in New York’s Museum of Modern Art and The post Graham Smith photography to sell Derbyshire appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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A New Show at Kensington Palace Honors 170 Years’ Worth of Unseen Labor

Artnet News

"Untold Lives" highlights the staff that kept the palace running. The post A New Show at Kensington Palace Honors 170 Years’ Worth of Unseen Labor appeared first on Artnet News.

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Armenian heritage threatened by Jerusalem hotel plan

The Art Newspaper

Deal puts 12th-century monastery, Ottoman-era houses and Roman ruins at risk

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Which Rashid Johnson Painting Would You Buy With a $1 Million Budget?

Artnet News

In the latest installment of 'This or That,' advisor Ralph DeLuca weighs in on two punchy paintings going up for auction this week in New York. The post Which Rashid Johnson Painting Would You Buy With a $1 Million Budget? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Louis Wain cats in Cotswolds sale

Antique Collecting

A set of six drawings by the master of cat cartoons, Louis Wain, is sure to have buyers purring as The post Louis Wain cats in Cotswolds sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Sotheby's $227.9m double-header marks tentative start to New York spring auctions

The Art Newspaper

Strong sell-through rate and multiple artist records offset soft demand for top lots

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George Stubbs’ Mare and Foals at Christie’s

Antique Collecting

One of the largest pictures that George Stubbs – the most revered animal painter in the history of European Art The post George Stubbs’ Mare and Foals at Christie’s appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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New non-profit initiative will chronicle the legacies of influential New York galleries

The Art Newspaper

The Independent art fair has partnered with Los Angeles’s Contemporary Art Library to launch the New York Gallery History Project

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Contract Opportunity: NMAI-CRC IPM Recovery RFQ

WCG

The National Museum of the American Indian is requesting quotes for 1 contractor to provide object cleaning and documentation services related to past pest infestations. All work is based at the Cultural Resource Center in Suitland, MD. Questions are due by May 24, 2024; all proposals are due by 5:00 pm EST, on June 14, 2024. Please find the RFQ packet attached while the submission period is open.

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American Museum of Natural History curator detained at Istanbul airport with 1,500 spider and scorpion samples

The Art Newspaper

Lorenzo Prendini says his permits to transport the specimens out of Turkey were ignored by police

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What’s the Difference between Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Imperial Gem Lab

What are the major differences between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds? Learn more about laboratory-grown diamonds and natural diamonds, from how they are formed to how to detect the differences. GIA, the world leader in gemology and diamond grading, gives insights on how to make a decision about which kind of diamond is best for you. The post What’s the Difference between Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds?

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Climate protestors charged over Magna Carta attack in London

The Art Newspaper

Members of Just Stop Oil tried to smash the case housing the historic document at the British Library

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'Ice Cold' Exhibition Explores Cultural Influence of Spectacular Hip-Hop Jewelry

Jewelry Judge

Featuring 66 culturally priceless heirlooms influenced by hip-hop's biggest stars, "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" made its debut at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City this past Thursday. The exhibition spotlights pieces worn by Slick Rick, A$AP Rocky, Nicki Minaj, The Notorious B.I.G., Bad Bunny, Erykah Badu, and many others, and is timed to coincide with The Big Apple's celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary.

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Arizona Advisor Spearheads Tax Law That Aids Retirees

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The sudden change meant that the retirees had to deal with the extra burden of making estimated tax payments or withholding state income tax from other sources.

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From Titian to Alex Katz, artists and poets have long enjoyed a symbiosis

The Art Newspaper

Katz’s fruitful relationships with John Ashbery, Frank O’Hara among others are a reminder that art and poetry thrive in proximity