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Painter Rocco Ritchie, Son of Madonna, Takes a Bow with Miami Pop-Up

Artnet News

From a young age, art 'gave me a place to escape,' the artist says in an interview. The post Painter Rocco Ritchie, Son of Madonna, Takes a Bow with Miami Pop-Up appeared first on Artnet News.

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Acquires Philadelphia Tea Table

Maine Antique Digest

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, has acquired one of the finest scalloped-top Colonial tea tables, the gift of Barbara L. and Theodore B. Alfond.

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Two Works by Rare-to-Market Painter Florine Stettheimer Head to Christie’s

Artnet News

The paintings could jointly fetch as much as $360,000. The post Two Works by Rare-to-Market Painter Florine Stettheimer Head to Christie’s appeared first on Artnet News.

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Tamara de Lempicka and Dorothy Hood were big winners at Simpson Galleries

Auction Central News

HOUSTON, Texas — Estimated at only $800-$1,200, a 1925 graphite and pastel on paper by Tamara de Lempicka emerged as the surprise top lot of the sale at Simpson Galleries March 23. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. De Lempicka’s (1898-1980) The Marquis Sommi was an innocuous inclusion in the Simpson lineup, slotted in the […] The post Tamara de Lempicka and Dorothy Hood were big winners at Simpson Galleries appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Art Bites: Gustav Klimt Was a Cat Daddy

Artnet News

Gustav Klimt really loved cats. Known as the "crazy cat lady" of the art world, he let them roam his studio freely, despite the chaos and damage they wrought. But did he use cat pee as a fixing agent? The post Art Bites: Gustav Klimt Was a Cat Daddy appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Mystery Novels of George Sims

Maine Antique Digest

It’s the first 60 characters that count. That’s what the LiveAuctioneers guy said. Search engines give weight to the first 60 characters, so listings should be front loaded with the most important keywords. Well, OK. I’ll have to go back and do some rearranging.

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Inside the Surreal Menagerie of Les Lalanne

Artnet News

2024 is shaping up to be the year of the husband-and-wife French duo Les Lalanne. A show just opened at New York's Kasmin gallery, and more will follow. Can their stratospheric market performance continue? The post Inside the Surreal Menagerie of Les Lalanne appeared first on Artnet News.

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Demolition of Mary Miss’s Des Moines Installation Temporarily Paused

Artnet News

A federal judge has granted the artist a temporary restraining order preventing the removal of the work. The post Demolition of Mary Miss’s Des Moines Installation Temporarily Paused appeared first on Artnet News.

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4 Famous Garden Sculptures Created by Janet Scudder

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Janet Scudder is an American sculptor who created a variety of artistic creations for both public institutions and private parties in the early 20th century. Scudder is best known for creating unique, ornamental garden sculptures, many of which were sought by wealthy Americans who wished to add them to the landscaped grounds of their lavish estates.

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By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Sotheby’s Hong Kong ‘The Now’ and Modern and Contemporary Art Evening Sales, April 2024

Artnet News

Get the stats behind the spin. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Sotheby’s Hong Kong ‘The Now’ and Modern and Contemporary Art Evening Sales, April 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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WCG May Meeting: Business Meeting and Raffle

WCG

Please join the Washington Conservation Guild in-person for the Final Meeting of the 2023/2024 Season: Business Meeting and Raffle Photograph courtesy of the IBEW Museum. Thursday, May 2nd, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: 900 7th Street NW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW International Office Rooftop Metro transportation: “Gallery Place-Chinatown” Station (Green/Yellow/Red Lines) “Metro Center” Station (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines) Please join us at the IBEW International Office Roofto

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Great Discoveries: Antique “Salvator Mundi” Bank Found

WorthPoint

This antique mechanical bank resembles Salvator Mundi —a long-lost artwork reportedly by Leonardo da Vinci and the world’s most expensive painting—and was recently found at an arts and crafts fair in Louisiana. Image Source: Louisiana Art Journal via PRWeb The Antique Trade Days arts and crafts fair takes place the first full weekend of March and November in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

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Decanters

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Jessica Kosinski When talking about antique glass collectibles, one category that shouldn’t be ignored is the decanter category. Decanters have existed for several centuries. As a result, there [.] The post Decanters appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Are You Struggling With Downsizing Your Home's Contents?

Look Appraisal

Learn a proven method for navigating this transition with confidence. Join us for an informative session led by a seasoned appraiser who will reveal how to : Identify valuable items deserving preservation or strategic planning. Develop a room-by-room downsizing strategy for maximum efficiency. Avoid common pitfalls like indiscriminate donating or hasty sales.

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Tiffany pendant necklace is the star at Toomey April 16

Auction Central News

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Among the highlights of the inaugural sale of period jewelry at Toomey & Co. Auctioneers on Tuesday, April 16 is a pendant necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co. The gold, cabochon opal, demantoid garnet, and plique-a-jour enamel jewel dating to circa 1908-1912 is estimated at $12,000-$18,000. Much like […] The post Tiffany pendant necklace is the star at Toomey April 16 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Columbus Crew's MLS Cup Rings Celebrate Franchise's Third Championship

Jewelry Judge

Sparkling with 250 diamonds weighing a total of 4.10 carats, the Columbus Crew's 2023 MLS Cup ring celebrates the team's third championship and tells the story of an inspiring playoff campaign and a franchise steeped in soccer tradition. The Crew’s journey to the MLS Cup was one of determination, resilience, tenacity and emotion. After multiple hard-fought matches leading up to a final showdown with defending champion LAFC, the Black & Gold emerged victorious and became one of

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Jeweler Henry Dunay created bold yet elegant designs

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Apprenticing with a New York City jeweler at age 14, Henry Paul Dunay (1935-2023) worked his way up from errand boy to master jeweler, launching his own firm in 1956. His surname was actually Loniewski, but he changed it at age 18 to his mother’s maiden name, fearing his birth name would […] The post Jeweler Henry Dunay created bold yet elegant designs appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Garth’s Dissolution Underway

Maine Antique Digest

On January 4 Garth’s Auctions, Inc., filed for judicial dissolution in the Court of Common Pleas in Franklin County, Ohio.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Books

WorthPoint

Is your abode bursting with books ? Check for first editions, excellent condition dust jackets, and pop culture favorites when sorting books for value. Do you have shelves overflowing with books ? Boxes filled with paperbacks? Nooks and crannies stuffed with beloved tomes? If so, you may be experiencing S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff): Books. Here, you can learn how to remediate all your excess reading materials (and make room on your bookshelves in the process).

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