November, 2024

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Princess Margaret’s ring from personal collection

Antique Collecting

A ‘decadent’ ring that was part of the personal collection of Princess Margaret will go under the hammer in Birmingham The post Princess Margaret’s ring from personal collection appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Crypto investor eats Cattelan banana he bought for $6.2m

The Art Newspaper

Justin Sun, who purchased the work just last week, also pledged to buy 100,000 bananas from the vendor who originally sold the fruit for $0.

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Maurizio Cattelan’s Viral Banana Sells for $6.24 Million at Sotheby’s

Artnet News

The artist's controversial creation has been called "the most talked-about artwork of the century.” The post Maurizio Cattelan’s Viral Banana Sells for $6.24 Million at Sotheby’s appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pay your fare: MBTA dispatches engagement team to encourage riders to pay up

Wbur

The MBTA wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. The transit system has deployed a new crew of workers on the Green Line to encourage riders to pay. The MBTA wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. The transit system has deployed a new crew of workers on the Green Line to encourage riders to pay.

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Battered and Broken: The Nirvana Guitar

WorthPoint

Kurt Cobain stage-used and smashed guitar, Jan. 18, 1991, Olympia, WA. Photo credit: Hake’s Auctions Usually, if an instrument or any other piece of equipment is damaged beyond repair, it winds up in a landfill, never to be seen again. That’s not the case for a guitar once owned and destroyed by rock and roll legend Kurt Cobain. In January 1991 , a small concert at the library on the campus of Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, was the scene of a rock and roll moment that produced a v

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Holiday Shopping Guide 2024

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Happy Holidays! Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider [.] The post Holiday Shopping Guide 2024 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Treasures of Imperial Russia in sale

Antique Collecting

Treasures of Imperial Russia that belonged to three British sisters who grew up around the Romanov court will go under The post Treasures of Imperial Russia in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Painter Sarah Cunningham Reported Missing in London

Artnet News

Lisson Gallery, which represents her, has asked anyone with information to contact the police. The post Painter Sarah Cunningham Reported Missing in London appeared first on Artnet News.

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Top 15 U.S. Places To Retire In 2025

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

According to a recent U.S. News survey, retirees and those nearing retirement agree on many of the same things when seeking a retirement spot. They desire to live in an area with low housing costs and tax rates, good health care, available jobs, low crime and places to go and things to do. And they want a place where the locals are happy.

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'The world's most expensive banana': Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian fetches $6.2m at Sotheby’s New York

The Art Newspaper

The buyer, the collector and crypto investor Justin Sun, immediately vowed to eat the banana

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Remembering Frank Auerbach, one of the leading artists of his generation, who has died aged 93

The Art Newspaper

The German-born British painter, a leading figure in the School of London, produced some of the most enduring and perceptive observations of what it meant to be alive during his time

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Caravaggio portrait, unseen for decades, goes on view in Rome

The Art Newspaper

The portrait of Maffeo Barberini was first attributed to Caravaggio 60 years ago, but had not been publicly displayed until now

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Haitian Art Is Coming Into the International Spotlight. It’s Not the First Time

Artnet News

The nation's artists are winning high-profile show and Venice Biennale appearances—and their prices are rising. The post Haitian Art Is Coming Into the International Spotlight. It’s Not the First Time appeared first on Artnet News.

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The First Work by A.I. Robot to Sell at Auction Nets a Whopping $1 Million

Artnet News

"A.I. God" was previously staged at a United Nations Global Summit. The post The First Work by A.I. Robot to Sell at Auction Nets a Whopping $1 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artist Mary Sully’s Body of Work Sat Hidden for Decades. A New Met Show Finally Brings It to Light

Artnet News

The artist's grandnephew, Phillip J. Deloria, has made it his mission to share Sully's work with the world. The post Artist Mary Sully’s Body of Work Sat Hidden for Decades. A New Met Show Finally Brings It to Light appeared first on Artnet News.

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Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record

Artnet News

The work, offered at Christie's in New York, had been in the collection of Mica Ertegun for more than half a century. The post Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News.

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Who Were the Women Who Pioneered Early Computer Art?

Artnet News

Here are six overlooked women artists that deserve greater recognition for their early experiments with computers. The post Who Were the Women Who Pioneered Early Computer Art? appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Oldest Stone Tablet Carved With the Ten Commandments Is Up for Sale

Artnet News

The single-lot sale is estimated to fetch at least $1 million. The post The Oldest Stone Tablet Carved With the Ten Commandments Is Up for Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frank Auerbach, Master of Psychological Realism, Dies at Age 93

Artnet News

Considered one of the greatest painters of his age, he was a leading figure among the School of London artists. The post Frank Auerbach, Master of Psychological Realism, Dies at Age 93 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Unesco calls for emergency session to protect Lebanese heritage sites

The Art Newspaper

Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon have damaged and threatened several important monuments, while Baalbek remains in peril

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The Hort Legacy: How New York’s Boldest Art Collectors Are Preserving Their Vision

Artnet News

Susan and Michael Hort have transformed personal loss and a keen eye for emerging talent into a collection of over 5,000 works. Now, they’re cementing their legacy with a private museum at Art Omi Pavilions. The post The Hort Legacy: How New York’s Boldest Art Collectors Are Preserving Their Vision appeared first on Artnet News.

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Axe-Wielding Thieves Stage Shock Heist at Paris Museum

Artnet News

In front of visitors and staff, a gang of thieves used axes to smash a display case and seize its contents. The post Axe-Wielding Thieves Stage Shock Heist at Paris Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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New Tudor Portrait Discoveries Stir Up Centuries-Old Royal Drama

Artnet News

The portraits highlight the complex web of friendships and rivalries that defined Henry VIII's court. The post New Tudor Portrait Discoveries Stir Up Centuries-Old Royal Drama appeared first on Artnet News.

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British Museum Receives Donation Worth $1.2 Billion—the Largest Gift in U.K. Museum History

Artnet News

"It’s a real vote of confidence in our future," said chairman George Osborne. The post British Museum Receives Donation Worth $1.2 Billion—the Largest Gift in U.K. Museum History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Collector Justin Sun Wants to ‘Thank’ the Vendor Behind the $6.2 Million Banana

Artnet News

At a press conference in Hong Kong, Sun ate the banana that was a part of the artwork he bought at Sotheby's. The post Collector Justin Sun Wants to ‘Thank’ the Vendor Behind the $6.2 Million Banana appeared first on Artnet News.

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Who Was Dora Carrington? Pedro Almodóvar’s New Movie Shines Light on the Forgotten Artist

Artnet News

A Bloomsbury artist who defied social norms is getting a fresh look from the art world. The post Who Was Dora Carrington? Pedro Almodóvar’s New Movie Shines Light on the Forgotten Artist appeared first on Artnet News.

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The L.A. Art Scene Was Booming. Why Are Galleries Suddenly Closing?

Artnet News

At least 10 galleries have shuttered since 2023—and more may soon. The post The L.A. Art Scene Was Booming. Why Are Galleries Suddenly Closing? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rare Fra Angelico crucifixion scene acquired by Ashmolean for £4.48m after tense fundraising campaign

The Art Newspaper

An export bar had been placed on the work in January after it was sold at Christie’s last year

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A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Soldier’s Shoe Just Turned Up in Germany

Artnet News

Its unique construction turned running into a foot massage, one expert observed. The post A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Soldier’s Shoe Just Turned Up in Germany appeared first on Artnet News.

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Renaissance Rivals Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael Hit London in a Major Museum Show

Artnet News

Three titans of Renaissance art are being brought together at the Royal Academy this month. The post Renaissance Rivals Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael Hit London in a Major Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Caravaggio’s Painting of a Future Pope—Hidden for Years—Is Unveiled in Rome

Artnet News

The sitter, Maffeo Barberini, became pope in 1623. The post Caravaggio’s Painting of a Future Pope—Hidden for Years—Is Unveiled in Rome appeared first on Artnet News.

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This Storied Rothko Painting Sold for $32.5 Million—30 Percent Less Than a Decade Ago

Artnet News

The painting has passed through the hands of many high-profile collectors. The post This Storied Rothko Painting Sold for $32.5 Million—30 Percent Less Than a Decade Ago appeared first on Artnet News.

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Landmark Restoration of Rembrandt’s Famed ‘The Night Watch’ Commences

Artnet News

Since 2019, the Rijksmuseum's scientists have uncovered all there is to know about the vast 17th-century painting. The post Landmark Restoration of Rembrandt’s Famed ‘The Night Watch’ Commences appeared first on Artnet News.

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Banksy’s Right-Hand Man Cashes In, Selling His Trove of Work by the Street Artist

Artnet News

Steve Lazarides auctioned the vast majority of his personal collection of Banksy prints and originals this week in Los Angeles. The post Banksy’s Right-Hand Man Cashes In, Selling His Trove of Work by the Street Artist appeared first on Artnet News.

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L.L. Bean Heiress Is Selling Her Collection of Artworks by the Wyeth Dynasty

Artnet News

The full lineage of Wyeth artists will hit the block with Bonhams this month. The post L.L. Bean Heiress Is Selling Her Collection of Artworks by the Wyeth Dynasty appeared first on Artnet News.

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A New Genre of Bad A.I. Art Takes the Stage: Nature Slop

Artnet News

Navigating the post-Shrimp Jesus world of content. The post A New Genre of Bad A.I. Art Takes the Stage: Nature Slop appeared first on Artnet News.

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Keith Haring’s Subway Drawings Pull in $9.2 Million in a White-Glove Sale

Artnet News

The subway drawings, produced during the 1980s on vacant advertising boards, exceeded Sotheby’s sales estimates. The post Keith Haring’s Subway Drawings Pull in $9.2 Million in a White-Glove Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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