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An Unexpected Player Has Begun Providing Auction Guarantees

Artnet News

The Toledo Museum of Art made $500,000 this year using the financial instrument. 'The beauty of it is they win either way,' MoMA's director said. The post An Unexpected Player Has Begun Providing Auction Guarantees appeared first on Artnet News.

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Slotin returns with Self Taught Art Masterpieces sale April 27-28

Auction Central News

BUFORD, Ga. – Slotin Folk Art, the leaders in outsider art, return Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 with Self Taught Art Masterpieces, a two-day sale featuring more than 730 lots of handmade pieces from both major names and obscure or unidentified American artists. The catalogs are now available for review and bidding at […] The post Slotin returns with Self Taught Art Masterpieces sale April 27-28 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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A Costa Rican Museum Receives 395 Pre-Columbian Artifacts Repatriated From the U.S.

Artnet News

The return includes jade jewelry, polychrome vessels, ceramic sculptures, and a Diquís sphere. The post A Costa Rican Museum Receives 395 Pre-Columbian Artifacts Repatriated From the U.S. appeared first on Artnet News.

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February Fine Estates Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

John McInnis Auctioneers, Amesbury, Massachusetts Photos courtesy John McInnis Auctioneers John McInnis Auctioneers sold nearly 1000 lots over three days, February 22, 24, and 25. The first two days were online only, comprising around 460 lots. The third day was a live sale, with Kevin Parker and Nichole Pirro sharing auctioneering duties.

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Art Bites: You Can Watch a 24/7 Livestream of Andy Warhol’s Grave

Artnet News

Andy Warhol's final resting place in Pittsburgh has been livestreamed since 2013. The post Art Bites: You Can Watch a 24/7 Livestream of Andy Warhol’s Grave appeared first on Artnet News.

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Urgent: Contact Your Senators for America 250 Funding

American Association for State and Local History

Urgent: Contact Your Senators for America 250 Funding Dear Colleague, I am reaching out today with an urgent request, one AASLH rarely makes. We need you to reach out to your Senators to help secure major, new federal funding for the work of history organizations. For the last several months, AASLH has met with many Congressional offices to advocate for substantial federal investments in the nation’s history community to support the commemoration of the America’s 250th anniversary.

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In an Old Venice Hospital, 10 Artists Explore the Hazy Space Between Cinema and Art

Artnet News

The exhibition, called “Nebula,” reflects the aims of the organization that put it together: Fondazione in Between Art Film. The post In an Old Venice Hospital, 10 Artists Explore the Hazy Space Between Cinema and Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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National Museum of American History Evacuated Following Bomb Threat

Artnet News

No injuries were reported and no visitors were in danger, said the museum. The post National Museum of American History Evacuated Following Bomb Threat appeared first on Artnet News.

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4 Things To Look For To See Your Georgia O’keeffe Is An Original

Sarasota Antique Buyers

In 1993, Kansas City banker Crosby Kemper Jr. paid $5 million for 28 Georgia O’Keeffe water color paintings and had them displayed at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Nearly six years later – after loaning the collection out to countless other museums – it was found that the paintings were actually fakes. Determining a fraudulent piece from the real thing is obviously no easy feat, so if you think that you might own an authentic O’Keeffe, there are some important steps that you’ll want to

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Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s Graduate Shows Introduce the Next Generation of Curators

Artnet News

Held between Sotheby's Institute of Art and the Blanc art space, the exhibitions are a platform for burgeoning curators to execute their vision. The post Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s Graduate Shows Introduce the Next Generation of Curators appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why do you need to have extra insurance coverage for fine art & jewelry?

International Society of Appraisers

4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM Spring is a time for renewal and rebirth. It’s also a good time to take inventory while you do your spring cleaning. One question you should ask yourself is “am I properly insured if something catastrophic happens?” Specifically, many people may not realize that traditional homeowners insurance policies typically have coverage limits that may not be sufficient to adequately protect high-valued property such as fine art, jewelry, or luxury items.

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Connecticut Man Who Forged Peter Max Paintings Sentenced

Artnet News

The scheme defrauded collectors of nearly a quarter-million dollars. The post Connecticut Man Who Forged Peter Max Paintings Sentenced appeared first on Artnet News.

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Find Valuable Vinyl at Little Horse Vintage

WorthPoint

Little Horse Vintage in Louisville, Colorado, is a must-visit shop for its wide collection of vintage vinyl. Like any truly special antiques shop, Little Horse Vintage in Louisville, Colorado, is much more than a storefront. The space alone is overwhelming in the most delightful way possible, at least for collectors. The shop is more than just row after row of vintage and rare books and a mighty selection of vintage vinyl.

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Four Career-Defining Joan Mitchell Masterpieces Head to Auction

Artnet News

The group of paintings will be sold as part of Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction on May 13. The post Four Career-Defining Joan Mitchell Masterpieces Head to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Great Discoveries: Antique Roman Bracelets Found in Wales

WorthPoint

A metal detectorist found two antique Roman bracelets in Wales. Image Source: Amgueddfa Cymru–Museum Wales Exploring an area with a metal detector can lead to the discovery of long-hidden antiques and historical artifacts—for example, consider the story of Andrew Hutchinson. In September 2023, Hutchinson was using his metal detector in Anglesey, Wales, when he unearthed two copper alloy bracelets.

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Ryan McGinley, Paula Cooper, and More Will Join a 52-Hour Gertrude Stein Reading

Artnet News

The reading session picks up on a similar event once held at Paula Cooper Gallery. The post Ryan McGinley, Paula Cooper, and More Will Join a 52-Hour Gertrude Stein Reading appeared first on Artnet News.

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Michael Jordan sneakers, $8 million, Sotheby’s

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A set of six individual Air Jordan sneakers worn by Michael Jordan [.] The post Michael Jordan sneakers, $8 million, Sotheby’s appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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A Floral Still Life by Florine Stettheimer Shatters Her Auction Record

Artnet News

The paintings is just one of 10 Stettheimer works that have come to market. The post A Floral Still Life by Florine Stettheimer Shatters Her Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News.

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Music Friday: Brandon Heath Seeks Divine Intervention to Set His 'Diamond' Free

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we like to shine the spotlight on inspirational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, five-time Grammy nominee Brandon Heath seeks divine intervention in “Diamond,” his 2012 song about a young coal miner who "has only scratched the surface." He wants to be a better man, but needs God’s help to find the “diamond” buried deep inside.

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Tang Contemporary Art Founder Zheng Lin on the Untapped Potential of Southeast Asia

Artnet News

'In these challenging times, galleries must adapt to survive,' the veteran dealer says. The post Tang Contemporary Art Founder Zheng Lin on the Untapped Potential of Southeast Asia appeared first on Artnet News.

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Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art presented in New York April 25

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Thursday, April 25, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its next Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art sale, featuring almost 675 lots curated by Clifford Wallach, an expert in tramp art, folk art, and Americana. The full catalog is open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Quilts always feature in […] The post Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art presented in New York April 25 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Tang Contemporary Art Founder Zheng Lin on the Untapped Potential of Southeast Asia

Artnet News

'In these challenging times, galleries must adapt to survive,' the veteran dealer says. The post Tang Contemporary Art Founder Zheng Lin on the Untapped Potential of Southeast Asia appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bell telephones from the 1870s answered the call at White’s Auctions

Auction Central News

MIDDLEBORO, MA – Relics from the dawn of the electromagnetic telephone created a sensation when they appeared for sale in Plymouth County, Massachusetts earlier this week. The collection of telephone apparatus dating from the pioneering years of the late 1870s was offered at White’s Auctions on April 14 from the estate of a collector. Complete […] The post Bell telephones from the 1870s answered the call at White’s Auctions appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Zwirner Lands a Septuagenarian Star, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, Larry David makes his debut on the gallery circuit. The post Zwirner Lands a Septuagenarian Star, and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Eroticon’ by Yiannis Moralis set to scale new heights at Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr’s Greek Sale April 24

Auction Central News

PARIS — Having set a new record in November 2023 for La Romance ($568,680 or $722,230 with buyer’s premium), Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr brings Eroticon by Yiannis Moralis to market as as the top-estimated lot at The Greek Sale on Wednesday, April 24. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Yiannis Moralis (1916-2009) […] The post ‘Eroticon’ by Yiannis Moralis set to scale new heights at Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr’s Greek Sale April 24 appeared first

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Exhibitions, May 2024

Maine Antique Digest

Photo courtesy Morris Museum. —Ongoing —Morristown, New Jersey Musical Machines & Living Dolls: Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata from the Murtogh D.

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A. Lange & Söhne, first among German luxury watchmakers

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Rivaling any of the finest luxury watches made in Switzerland, the confections of German watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne are prized for their quality and exclusivity. Ferdinand Adolph Lange founded his namesake firm in 1825 in the town of Glashütte in the Saxony region of Germany. He was the first watchmaker to […] The post A. Lange & Söhne, first among German luxury watchmakers appeared first on Auction Central News.

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