Campaigners celebrate scrapping of 'monstrous' Stonehenge tunnel scheme
The Art Newspaper
JULY 30, 2024
Labour government cancels redevelopment in spending squeeze—but heritage bodies say conservation solutions are still needed
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Fine Art Sale at Shannon’s
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 30, 2024
Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers, Milford, Connecticut Photos courtesy Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers Three lots sold at $100,000 (including buyer’s premium) and over, and many other lots brought multiples of their estimates at Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers’ May 2 auction in the Milford, Connecticut, gallery, making for a $2.5 million sale.
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SAA Conference Book Sale!
Society of American Archivists
JULY 29, 2024
Whether you're in person in Chicago or joining SAA virtually, there are some "inspirational" deals in the online conference bookstore! Save on books on archival fundamentals, thought leadership, and how-to manuals, and get professional development delivered right to your door! Offer ends August 30 or while supplies last!
Scientists Discover the Secret Ingredient in Rembrandt’s Luminous ‘The Night Watch’
Artnet News
JULY 30, 2024
The revelation comes via an ongoing restoration and analysis project. The post Scientists Discover the Secret Ingredient in Rembrandt’s Luminous ‘The Night Watch’ appeared first on Artnet News.
Sacre bleu! Drag queen tableau not all about Leonardo, exclaims Olympics chief
The Art Newspaper
JULY 30, 2024
Conservative critics were angered by ‘Last Supper parody’, but art historians say the performance looks instead to a 17th-century Dutch work
The American Art Fair 2024
Maine Antique Digest
AUGUST 2, 2024
New York City Seventeen dealers set up booths for the 17th edition of the American Art Fair, held May 10 to 14, and offered works in all genres.
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Los Angeles museum repatriates 20 objects to the Warumungu people of Australia
The Art Newspaper
JULY 29, 2024
The Australian government pays the major expenses of repatriation, making it easier for cash-strapped museums to do the right thing
Hanging with Alasdair Nichol
Maine Antique Digest
AUGUST 2, 2024
Ask a busy person, the saying goes. Alasdair Nichol, auctioneer, executive vice president, and deputy chairman of the auction house Freeman’s | Hindman, artist, bon vivant, father of three, does more in a week than many folks do in a season. For example, the week M.A.D.
AASLH Announces Dr. Rex M. Ellis as 2024 Award of Distinction Winner
American Association for State and Local History
AUGUST 2, 2024
AASLH Announces Dr. Rex M. Ellis as 2024 Award of Distinction Winner The American Association for State and Local History is pleased to announce that Dr. Rex M. Ellis has been honored with the association’s Award of Distinction. This personal award is given infrequently and only in recognition of long and very distinguished individual service. Recipients are noted for their contributions to the field of state and local history and are recognized nationally as leaders in the profession.
Kansas Is Getting an Immersive Museum, Complete With a Digital Art Wing
Artnet News
JULY 31, 2024
The museum anticipates up to 175,000 visitors per year. The post Kansas Is Getting an Immersive Museum, Complete With a Digital Art Wing appeared first on Artnet News.
White Cube in London lets go of 38 invigilators—most of them artists and students
The Art Newspaper
JULY 31, 2024
The terminations follow a general trend among galleries that are moving away from visitor engagement to visitor management, the workers were told
Dave, Lanier, and Friends in Georgia
Maine Antique Digest
AUGUST 1, 2024
Cagle Auction Company, Bogart, Georgia Photos courtesy Cagle Auction Company Located just outside of Athens, the town of Bogart, Georgia, at the base of the foothills of the Appalachians, is home to Cagle Auction Company.
Salvador Dali’s ‘Menorat Hashalom (Peace Menorah)’ leads our five lots to watch
Auction Central News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Salvador Dali, ‘Menorat Hashalom (Peace Menorah)’ DANIA BEACH, FL – In 1980, Salvador Dali (1904-1989) issued a 250-piece run of his Menorat Hashalom (Peace Menorah), a 20in-tall replica of his 16ft version gracing the entrance to the Ben Gurion Airport near Lod, Israel. His iconic design is world renowned, making this limited edition run of […] The post Salvador Dali’s ‘Menorat Hashalom (Peace Menorah)’ leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.
8 Questions Artists Should Ask Before Signing With a Gallery
Artnet News
JULY 29, 2024
It’s a crucial relationship, so it’s vital to understand the terms before signing on the dotted line. The post 8 Questions Artists Should Ask Before Signing With a Gallery appeared first on Artnet News.
Russian dissident artist released as part of historic prisoner swap
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 1, 2024
Sasha Skochilenko, who was arrested in 2022 for an art intervention opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was freed along with Wall Street Journal writer Evan Gershkovich and 14 others
The Penn Dry Goods Market
Maine Antique Digest
AUGUST 1, 2024
Pennsburg, Pennsylvania The 11th annual Penn Dry Goods Market at the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, May 31 and June 1, was another gathering of the clan that calls themselves the “Textilians.
Many Business Owners Bypassing Family In Succession Plans, Advisors Say
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
JULY 29, 2024
Advisors said in a survey that their clients are more often passing their firms on to business partners.
Snoop Dogg Paid an After-Hours Visit to the Louvre. Zaniness Ensued
Artnet News
AUGUST 2, 2024
The rapper and Olympic torchbearer is having the most fun at the Paris games. The post Snoop Dogg Paid an After-Hours Visit to the Louvre. Zaniness Ensued appeared first on Artnet News.
‘My grandfather would be horrified’: protests against National Trust’s links to Barclays take place across UK
The Art Newspaper
JULY 29, 2024
National Trust staff, volunteers and members will lead parades, live music and protest picnics at 40 of the charity's locations
Center for Preservation of Paint Decorated Walls Receives Grant
Maine Antique Digest
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Center for Painted Wall Preservation (CPWP) has received a grant from the American Folk Art Society. The funds will be used to launch the Digital Archives in the fall of 2024 and the Virtual Museum soon thereafter.
Antique coin-op fortune-telling machines have a future
Auction Central News
AUGUST 2, 2024
NEW YORK — The allure of antique coin-operated machines, especially fortune tellers, begins with a visit to a carnival or a seaside arcade. Kids of all ages would drop in a penny or nickel, turn the handle, and watch a figure dispense a card with a fortune on it … or in some cases, speak […] The post Antique coin-op fortune-telling machines have a future appeared first on Auction Central News.
Think You Know ‘David’? Here Are 3 Surprising Facts About Michelangelo’s Masterpiece
Artnet News
AUGUST 2, 2024
There's a long and storied history associated with the famous sculpture. The post Think You Know ‘David’? Here Are 3 Surprising Facts About Michelangelo’s Masterpiece appeared first on Artnet News.
American Museum of Natural History has repatriated more than 100 Native American human remains and 90 objects
The Art Newspaper
JULY 31, 2024
The institution intensified its repatriation efforts after revised federal rules governing Native American remains and funerary objects went into effect earlier this year
Robin Starr Is New General Manager of Bonhams Skinner
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 31, 2024
Robin Starr has been appointed general manager of Bonhams Skinner. In her new role, effective immediately, Starr will be responsible for overseeing the overall performance and operations of Skinner across its two salesrooms in Marlborough and Boston, Massachusetts. Starr has been an integral part of Skinner since 1987.
Furniture by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne easily beat estimates at Ahlers & Olgletree
Auction Central News
AUGUST 1, 2024
ATLANTA — Three key lots of the unique furniture designs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne came to market June 26 at Ahlers & Ogletree as part of their Modern and Contemporary Art and Design sale. Despite sturdy estimates, all three beat their top numbers handily. Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. In all, the […] The post Furniture by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne easily beat estimates at Ahlers & Olgletree appeared first on Auction Central News.
Ancient Greek Graffiti Appears to Show Lost Temple Predating Parthenon
Artnet News
JULY 28, 2024
The ancient scrawl is one of more than 2000 that have been found in the hills around Athens. The post Ancient Greek Graffiti Appears to Show Lost Temple Predating Parthenon appeared first on Artnet News.
The Constable trail: National Gallery to focus on the social, political and artistic context of the artist's 'The Hay Wain'
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 2, 2024
Visitors on foot to Dedham Vale, in Suffolk, can view the remarkably well preserved locations of John Constable's paintings of the countryside in which he was nurtured
Ceramics in America 2023
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 31, 2024
A Book Review After more than 20 years as editor of Ceramics in America, Robert Hunter has passed the torch to Ronald W. Fuchs II, who will continue to bring us the latest research by scholars engaged in the study of ceramics made and used in America.
We Still Love Lucy and Her Collectibles
WorthPoint
JULY 31, 2024
Lucille Ball, famous for her portrayal of zany redhead Lucy Ricardo, is still celebrated in her hometown of Jamestown, New York. Collectors can’t get enough of the memorabilia and collectibles from her storied life and career. Jamestown, New York, in the western part of the state, was once known as “The Furniture Capital of the World.” However, as that industry has largely dwindled, the city now has a different claim to fame: the birthplace of Lucille Ball.
Nina Chanel Abney Examines the ‘Duality of Truth and Deception’ in a Sprawling Hudson Valley Show
Artnet News
AUGUST 2, 2024
Nina Chanel Abney recently opened "LIE DOGGO" at Jack Shainman's The School, a converted schoolhouse in Kinderhook, New York. The post Nina Chanel Abney Examines the ‘Duality of Truth and Deception’ in a Sprawling Hudson Valley Show appeared first on Artnet News.
New York City’s ‘first Ukrainian art gallery’ highlights artists living in the war zone
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 2, 2024
“Some of the works that we’re selling here, I’m very confident that in three years they will double in price,” says Mriya gallery founder Artem Yalanskiy
Contract Opportunity: Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery (NPG) and Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)
WCG
JULY 31, 2024
G Street entrance to National Portrait Gallery / Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery (NPG) and Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is seeking to award a contract for services for Conservation (Artworks) Services performing technical, professional, non-personal services. Price quotes may be submitted by email, preferably in PDF format, to DWRCLunder@si.edu with the subject line “PC Storage RFQ.
Singer Sewing Machine headquarters monumental bronze master clock stars at S&S August 15
Auction Central News
AUGUST 2, 2024
REPAUPO, NJ — The Thursday, August 15 Summer Extravaganza at S&S Auction will be led by a monumental bronze master clock built for the Singer Sewing Machine Company building in Manhattan. The clock, once situated on the central landing of the rear stairs of the lobby, controlled the hundreds of other clocks in the building, […] The post Singer Sewing Machine headquarters monumental bronze master clock stars at S&S August 15 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Golf Course to Be Removed From Native American Earthworks Site
Artnet News
AUGUST 2, 2024
"I’m trying to imagine how my ancestors must feel after all these years," says campaigner Chief Glenna Wallace. The post Golf Course to Be Removed From Native American Earthworks Site appeared first on Artnet News.
The US needs an independent commission for Nazi loot claims
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 2, 2024
‘If an artwork is located in the US, its fate cannot be decided in any other state, and any wrong decisions cannot be corrected elsewhere’
How to Identify Rock Crystal in Fine and Faux Jewelry
WorthPoint
JULY 29, 2024
An art deco jabot pin decorated with a carved rock crystal cat face and embellished with diamonds set in precious metal. My introduction to rock crystal jewelry came early in my buying and selling “career” when I ran across a set in the original box at an estate sale. This set had a little insert inside that read “genuine rock crystal.” The jewelry in the set was sparkly enough to satisfy my inner magpie, and in perfect condition, so I took it home to learn more about it.
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