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Art and Ephemera Once Owned by Pioneering Artist Mary Beth Edelson Discarded on the Street in SoHo

Artnet News

The purge of material, including works on paper, was organized by her son, Nick Edelson. Some who came to take items criticized the disposal. The post Art and Ephemera Once Owned by Pioneering Artist Mary Beth Edelson Discarded on the Street in SoHo appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Free Facebook Find Featured on “Antiques Roadshow”

WorthPoint

Every collector or vintage enthusiast dreams of that one big score—the piece of roadside furniture that turns out to be worth thousands or that long-closeted box containing a rare book in pristine condition. One such hobbyist found her “white whale” on Facebook Marketplace, and while it was a free painting, the experts at Antiques Roadshow let her know that it was worth much more.

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Gone But Not Forgotten

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Live long enough and you’ll outlive many of the companies, products, and brands you grew up with. They may no longer be in business but like many of the companies [.] The post Gone But Not Forgotten appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Merida, Rivera, and Dieguez highlight Moran’s Latin American Art and Design sale April 23

Auction Central News

MONROVIA, Calif. — Discover the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage of Latin America at the Latin American Art and Design sale at John Moran Auctioneers Tuesday, April 23. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the highlights of fine art is Abstracted Figures, a 1952 oil on Masonite by Guatemalan and […] The post Merida, Rivera, and Dieguez highlight Moran’s Latin American Art and Design sale April 23 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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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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Cutting a 294-ct Trilliant Morganite: An Interview with Steve Moriarty

Gem Society

Learn the story behind the 294-ct trilliant morganite cut by Steve Moriarty of Moriarty's Gem Art and watch his gem-cutting demonstration.

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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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The Met Returns an Ancient Sumerian Sculpture to Iraq

Artnet News

The repatriation follows the museum's recent appointment of a head of provenance research. The post The Met Returns an Ancient Sumerian Sculpture to Iraq appeared first on Artnet News.

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See inside latest Antique Collecting magazine

Antique Collecting

In this month’s Antique Collecting magazine we explore the colourful interiors of Harewood House in Leeds, take a step back The post See inside latest Antique Collecting magazine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Brunk Sells Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Maine Antique Digest

Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina Photos courtesy Brunk Auctions The March 20 auction at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, of deaccessions from the Brooklyn Museum in New York City included architectural woodwork from four period rooms along with furniture and decorations made in the 17th through the 20th centuries.

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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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This Year Marks Africa’s Largest-Ever Participation at the Venice Biennale. Here’s What to Expect

Artnet News

In and around the Venice Biennale, artists from the continent appear to be more present than before, and working on their own terms. The post This Year Marks Africa’s Largest-Ever Participation at the Venice Biennale. Here’s What to Expect appeared first on Artnet News.

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Urgent: Contact Your Senators for America 250 Funding

Conservation - American Association for State and

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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An Elegant Array of Formal to Rustic Antiques

Maine Antique Digest

Heart of Tennessee Antique Show, Lebanon, Tennessee This year’s show was the eighth annual edition of the Heart of Tennessee Antique Show, which opened with early buying and a bit of wine from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, and continued Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17.

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Trio of M.C. Escher prints bewitch bidders at Swann’s April 30 sale

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Speaking about his 1957 color wood engraving and woodcut dubbed Whirlpools, shown above, Dutch artist M.C. Escher said: “I doubt that ‘the public’ will ever understand, much less appreciate, how many gymnastics of the brain, fascinating to me, have preceded the construction of such a picture.” Maurits Cornelis (M.C.) Escher (1898-1972) was, […] The post Trio of M.C.

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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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No One Can Own the Law—So Why Is Congress Advancing a Bill to Extend Copyright to It?

Conservation - Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on April 19, 2024, 12:46 pm ET photo CC BY 2.0 by James Cridland via Wikimedia Commons This week, the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act, or the Pro Codes Act (H.R. 1631) , to the full House. The bill would extend copyright protection to codes (such as building codes) that are developed by standards development organizations (SDOs) and incorporated by reference into local, state, and federal laws,

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Antiques, Art, and Vintage Formula Boosts Attendance

Maine Antique Digest

The Nashville Show, Nashville, Tennessee To keep crowds coming back year after year, an antiques show must become an eagerly anticipated event, promising surprises and temptations. The Nashville Show, held February 15-17 this year at the city’s transformed fairgrounds, brought together nearly 140 exhibitors, both multi-focused and specialist.

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Second tranche of the Flower majolica collection delivered stunning results at Strawser

Auction Central News

KULPSVILLE, Penn. – A Copeland vase produced to mark 100 years of American Independence was among the highlights of the second tranche of the Flower collection of majolica. This model, first shown at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia and then exclusively distributed by the New York retailers J.M. Shaw & Co., took $15,000 ($18,600 with […] The post Second tranche of the Flower majolica collection delivered stunning results at Strawser appeared first on Auction Central News.

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This Leonora Carrington Painting Is Guaranteed to Smash Her Auction Record

Artnet News

The women of the Surrealist movement are gaining long-overdue attention. The post This Leonora Carrington Painting Is Guaranteed to Smash Her Auction Record 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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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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Michael Goldberg’s ‘Sad Street’ leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Michael Goldberg, ‘Sad Street’ CHICAGO – Michael Goldberg (1924-2007) was a leading member of the Abstract Expressionist movement in New York. He was friends with Hans Hofmann, Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler, and is best remembered for the gestural action paintings that defined his artistic career. Goldberg earned a Bronze […] The post Michael Goldberg’s ‘Sad Street’ leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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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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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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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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Oscar Edmund Berninghaus’ ‘Scout of the Caravan’ leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Oscar Edmund Berninghaus, ‘Scout of the Caravan’, $53,760 ASHEVILLE, N.C. – An estimate of $5,000-$7,000 on an original oil by Oscar Edmund Berninghaus (1874-1952) was left in the dust at Brunk Auctions on March 8. Titled on the verso Scout of the Caravan and additionally inscribed OE Berninghaus, Taos, NM, this 2ft 1in by 2ft 6in canvas hammered for $42,000 and sold for […] The post Oscar Edmund Berninghaus’ ‘Scout of the Caravan’ leads our five auction highlights appeared first on Auctio

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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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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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Connoisseur’s Corner

Veritas Art Appraisals

Spanish Colonial Art The rich and widely varied category of Spanish Colonial Art has grown exponentially in the last 10 years, but how do we define and identify it? What Is It? Spanish Colonial art includes paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects created in Mexico and South America from 1492 to around 1820. If the year. Continue Reading The post Connoisseur’s Corner appeared first on Veritas Art Appraisals & Consulting.

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Original 1934 and 1935 Monaco Grand Prix posters could top $25K at Lyon & Turnbull April 24

Auction Central News

LONDON – Original printings of two of the most reproduced of all automotive posters will appear at Lyon & Turnbull this month. The Wednesday, April 24 auction of Travel & Vintage Posters includes the posters designed by Georges Hamel for the Monaco Grand Prix in 1934 and 1935. They share the sale’s highest estimate at […] The post Original 1934 and 1935 Monaco Grand Prix posters could top $25K at Lyon & Turnbull April 24 appeared first on Auction Central 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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With Gold Trading Near All-Time High, It's Time to Take a Closer Look at Platinum

Jewelry Judge

With gold trading near an all-time high, it might be a great time to take a closer look at another undeniably elegant noble metal, platinum. Gold was in the news last Friday as it hit $2,448 per ounce due to investors flocking to the precious metal as a hedge against inflation and international uncertainty. By contrast, an ounce of platinum was priced at $1,000 per ounce, about 41% of gold's value.

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The Buddhist Thangkas – Artistic Expression as Spiritual Path

International Society of Appraisers

4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM Throughout the Himalayas, the vast mountain range spanning India, Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, lies a vibrant artistic tradition: the creation of thangkas. Tibetan Buddhist paintings in particular are more than just decorative pieces, but represent windows into the soul of Vajrayana Buddhism. Thangkas, traditionally made on cotton or silk, are intricate and colorful depictions of deities, scenes from Buddhist stories, or the sacred diagrams known as mandalas.

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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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Trailblazing Artist and Activist Faith Ringgold Has Died at 93

Artnet News

The artist vast oeuvre of painting, sculpture, quilts, and books spanned more than five decades. The post Trailblazing Artist and Activist Faith Ringgold Has Died at 93 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Do Dying Stars Cast Off Gold and Platinum? The New Answer Is 'Yes' and 'No'

Jewelry Judge

Back in October of 2017, thousands of astronomers from around the globe joined together to confirm the first-ever sighting of two neutron stars colliding in space. In just one second, the “kilonova” located 130 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra triggered the equivalent of 50 Earth masses of silver, 100 Earth masses of gold and 500 Earth masses of platinum.