Mon.Dec 02, 2024

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Gold star medal taken from an Ethiopian war hero surfaces at auction

The Art Newspaper

The grandchildren of Ras Desta Damtew, an Ethiopian general and noble, are seeking to recover the piece, listed in the online auction catalogue as coming from the estate of an Italian soldier who was present at Desta Damtew’s execution

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The Sale of Jay R. Moyer’s Estate

Maine Antique Digest

Hess Auction Group, Manheim, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Hess Auction Group On September 28, the day after Pook & Pook in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, finished selling 1500 lots of mostly Pennsylvania antiques used by generations of Pennsylvania Germans, Hess Auctions in Manheim, Lancaster County, a little more than 50 miles up the road, offered

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Out of the ashes: how Notre-Dame has been resurrected in a miraculously short time

The Art Newspaper

Faith, politics and emotion have fused in the rebuilding of the Paris cathedral partially destroyed by a fire in 2019

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7 Questions for Michael Doohan on Founding Dark Green Studios to Foster Community in the Art World

Artnet News

Doohan is on a quest to create a more accessible—and less intimidating—art world. The post 7 Questions for Michael Doohan on Founding Dark Green Studios to Foster Community in the Art World appeared first on Artnet News.

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Green wood, axes and oaks: how ancient skills helped to raise Notre-Dame's new roof

The Art Newspaper

A small army of carpenters combined traditional craftmanship with digital design tools to rebuild the medieval roof frame known as "the forest"

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Collecting Christmas Albums: The Magic of Christmas Crooners

WorthPoint

A collection of Christmas music records , including crooners Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, and Perry Como, sold for $160 in 2023. ‘Tis the season! Although for some people, Christmastime is marked by Maria h Carey and the likes, plenty of us still prefer the old holiday canon. If you’re an old soul like me, gathering around the firepit with the family, sipping eggnog, and listening to Bing Crosby is all you want for the holidays.

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France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia in diplomatic ‘handover’

The Art Newspaper

The French culture minister insists the move is “a handover, not a restitution, in that these objects have never been part of French public collections”

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Notre-Dame de Paris in seven works of art

The Art Newspaper

Notre-Dame may have started out as a Gothic cathedral, but over the centuries it has morphed into a civic emblem and leading tourist attraction—it has also become a reliable muse for painters, photographers and more

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Head Curator of Natural History Collections

SPNHC

Denver Botanic Gardens [link] About Denver Botanic Gardens: Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens was founded in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation.

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‘Notre-Dame still retains some of its mystery’: the surprises revealed in the restoration

The Art Newspaper

The painstaking work of archaeologists has uncovered two lost tombs and rare medieval masons’ marks

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Antiques Trade Talks – Pearse Lukies Antiques

Antique Collecting

Pearse Lukies Antiques in Aylsham, Norfolk, was established in 1974 by Pearse Lukies, who was joined in the business by The post Antiques Trade Talks – Pearse Lukies Antiques appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Miami Beach presentation to show there was more to Milton Avery than landscapes

The Art Newspaper

Karma gallery, now representing the influential artist’s estate in the US, will reveal his circus-themed paintings at Art Basel Miami Beach and his ‘wild’ portraiture next year

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Eric Morecambe sale set to bring sunshine

Antique Collecting

British comedy legend Eric Morecambe’s lifetime of showbiz memorabilia and personal treasures are set for auction – revealing the secrets The post Eric Morecambe sale set to bring sunshine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Lucky statues on Notre-Dame's spire to take up their position once more

The Art Newspaper

Copper sculptures representing the Twelve Apostles and four New Testament Evangelists were removed for cleaning days before the fire

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Arrest Warrant Issued

Maine Antique Digest

An arrest warrant was issued October 24 for Edward Goldsmith for failing to appear in the Southern Berkshire District Court of Massachusetts for an arraignment that day. Goldsmith is facing a charge of larceny by check under $1200. A criminal complaint was issued September 24.

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Did a video game help rebuild Notre-Dame after the fire?

The Art Newspaper

'Assassin’s Creed Unity' boasts a detailed virtual model of the cathedral—but not detailed enough for the restorers of the building

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Qianlong vase smashes estimate

Antique Collecting

A sought-after Chinese vase estimated at £200-300 because of damage went on to impress at auction when it sold for The post Qianlong vase smashes estimate appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli Takes Dad's Ring to Space to Honor His Sacrifices

Jewelry Judge

Emily Calandrelli, better known as "Space Gal" to her millions of Netflix and YouTube fans, recently fulfilled her lifelong dream of rocketing into space. During the emotional, 11-minute round trip aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle, Calandrelli and five other passengers traveled at 2,200 mph to achieve weightlessness 62 miles above the Earth.

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Nature in Scandinavian Design: Embracing Organic Forms and Materials

Invaluable

Renowned for its balance of form, functionality, and a deep respect for nature, Scandinavian design has shaped interiors and architecture worldwide. This design ethos, marked by clean lines, natural materials, and an emphasis on sustainability, creates spaces that feel open, inviting, and intimately connected to the natural world. From early pioneers like Bruno Mathsson to contemporary innovators, Scandinavian design remains a testament to simplicity, comfort, and enduring style, blending timele

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The architecture graduate tasked with recording Notre-Dame’s renovation—in pencil and chalk

The Art Newspaper

Over four years, and often perched on scaffolding, Axelle Ponsonnet has documented the project's progress behind the scenes

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RJ Recruits $200M AUM Father-Son Team From Wells Fargo

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The duo will operate Grobbel Wealth Management Group of Raymond James in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

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GS-9 Book Conservator Position – SLA

WCG

The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) is pleased to announce an opening for a GS-9 Book Conservator. This is a federal position, with promotion potential to the GS-11 level, and is open to current federal employees and the public. The position closes December 16th. As part of the Preservation Services Department, the conservator will work with a team of three to provide conservation treatment to the bound and unbound SLA special and general collections materials.

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Alpine Design

The Magazine Antiques

The Alps are an altered state. Perhaps one could say as much for all mountains. The post Alpine Design appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Alpine Design was first posted on December 2, 2024 at 7:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Archives Must Be Allowed to Operate Without Political Interference

Society of American Archivists

CHICAGO—In response to The Wall Street Journal article published on October 29, 2024, and the read more

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

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Continentals to Paratroopers: Collecting American Army Uniforms

WorthPoint

Military uniforms are prized collectibles. Generally, the older the conflict, the pricier the uniform will be because of the wear and tear on historical items. Complete uniforms worn by a single serviceman or woman will be worth far more than those cobbled together. Uniforms that are well preserved and where provenance can be firmly established will always find an interested buyer.

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With Trump, New Bedford's fishermen hope for better times

Wbur

Trump made big gains in New Bedford in the recent election, a storied working-class city which overwhelmingly supported Biden just four years ago. Fishermen say they feel the Democratic party has forgotten them. Trump made big gains in New Bedford in the recent election, a storied working-class city which overwhelmingly supported Biden just four years ago.

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