Trespassing in the name of art history
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Our intrepid diarist goes in search of the site where Joseph Wright of Derby painted a late—sublime—landscape, on the shores of Ullswater
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Maurizio Cattelan’s Viral Banana Sells for $6.24 Million at Sotheby’s
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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.
Insights on Auction Sales the Week of November 18, 2024
WorthPoint
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items being sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.
Holiday Shopping Guide 2024
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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.
Who wore it best? A century of artists’ style
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The fashion writer Derek Guy—perhaps best known for his pithy menswear observations and advice, dolled out via X—talks us through his sartorial favourites, from David Hockney to Njideka Akunyili Crosby
Axe-Wielding Thieves Stage Shock Heist at Paris Museum
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
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.
The Expert Edit: 6 Standout Lots from Artnet’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale
Artnet Auctions
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Artnet Aucitons specialists weigh in on their picks from the Post-War and Contemporary Art sale. The post The Expert Edit: 6 Standout Lots from Artnet’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale appeared first on Artnet News.
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Paintboxed! Artists invited to work with 1980s digital art tool once championed by Keith Haring and Richard Hamilton
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
ArtMeta art fair and Tezos ecosystem are taking Quantel Paintbox—used by contemporary art giants four decades ago—on a global tour to introduce it to a new generation of creators
Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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.
Carved Confections and Painted Pieces Thrill Visitors at York Show
Maine Antique Digest
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Original Semi-Annual York Antiques Show and Sale, York, Pennsylvania Bright sunshine guided cars to southeastern Pennsylvania to attend the Original 183rd Semi-Annual York Antiques Show and Sale as the doors opened on Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m. Melvin L.
As Lowell public camping ban takes effect, some say it'll further harm people who are unsheltered
Wbur
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
A ban on public camping went into effect in Lowell on Wednesday in an effort to tamp down on homeless encampments on city property. The city leaders are hoping it will improve public safety, but opponents of the move say the move can endanger the unhoused community. A ban on public camping went into effect in Lowell on Wednesday in an effort to tamp down on homeless encampments on city property.
‘The forgotten factor’: nations at Cop29 call for official recognition of role culture can play in climate recovery
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A campaign to give arts and heritage “a seat at the table” for negotiations at the annual summit already has the support of around 40 countries and more than 1,500 civil society organisations
Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Watch, Once Lost, Makes Its Way to London
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Breguet masterpiece embodies the queen’s unmatched opulence and taste. The post Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Watch, Once Lost, Makes Its Way to London appeared first on Artnet News.
“We the People”: The U.S. Constitution and Articles of Confederation at Brunk Auctions
Maine Antique Digest
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina Photos courtesy Brunk Auctions Record-breaking rainstorms followed by Hurricane Helene forced the delay of the planned September 28 sale of a rare copy of the 1787 United States Constitution at Brunk Auctions.
Cambridge artist Tomashi Jackson makes a cosmic exploration of society and self
Wbur
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The artist's mid-career survey at Tufts University Art Galleries includes includes video, photographs and large paintings. Jackson's archival and in-person research provides an armature that she builds around materials like halftone line images, paper bags, voting ephemera and site specific soil and dust. The artist's mid-career survey at Tufts University Art Galleries includes includes video, photographs and large paintings.
Climate activists who dumped red powder on US Constitution at National Archives sentenced to prison
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Donald Zepeda and Jackson Green were also involved in the paint attack on Degas’s ballerina and writing “Honor Them” on a wall last year at the National Gallery of Art
New Tudor Portrait Discoveries Stir Up Centuries-Old Royal Drama
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
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.
Schutte Collection at New England Auctions
Maine Antique Digest
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
New England Auctions, Branford, Connecticut Photos courtesy New England Auctions New England Auctions’ October 10 and 11 auction in Branford, Connecticut, brought to market the compelling six-decade early Americana collection of Thomas F. and Tess L. Schutte.
Understanding the Difference in Value for Different Jewelry Appraisal Purposes
La Jolla Gem Appraisal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Understanding the Difference in Value for Different Jewelry Appraisal Purposes In my daily conversations with clients, I often hear the question, “I want to know how much this diamond ring/watch/bracelet is worth.” My response is always the same: “What do you need the jewelry appraisal for?” That’s because determining the value of jewelry is not as simple as assigning one number to one piece.
Caravaggio portrait, unseen for decades, goes on view in Rome
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The portrait of Maffeo Barberini was first attributed to Caravaggio 60 years ago, but had not been publicly displayed until now
Italian Authorities Recover Black Market-Bound Etruscan Artifacts Worth $8.5 Million
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The operation is considered one of the most important recoveries of Etruscan artifacts ever made, according to police. The post Italian Authorities Recover Black Market-Bound Etruscan Artifacts Worth $8.5 Million appeared first on Artnet News.
Something to Cluck About: Hen on Nest Dishes
WorthPoint
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Many people remember seeing a particular glass dish their grandmother or mother had in a china cabinet or on a table. The dish was in the form of a hen sitting on a nest, filled with candy or nuts, or used as a decorative piece. These hen on nest covered dishes are popularly collected today for their nostalgic appeal, utilitarian purpose, and the fun of hunting for all the different varieties: hundreds of patterns and sizes have been made in various colors.
Collections Asst: Amphibians and Reptiles Collections
SPNHC
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Field Museum [link] Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. The Field Museum is excited to invite applications for the position of Collections Assistant in our Amphibians & Reptiles (AR) Collections.
Newly conserved star atlas, a masterpiece of 17th-century Dutch art, to go on display for first time
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarius, one of the most precious volumes of the Blickling Estate's library, was too fragile to be exhibited
Nan Goldin’s Berlin Exhibition Embroiled in Symposium Controversy
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Hito Steyerl and Candice Breitz canceled participation in an event that has drawn criticism from the acclaimed photographer. The post Nan Goldin’s Berlin Exhibition Embroiled in Symposium Controversy appeared first on Artnet News.
‘Tis the Season: Wear It, Share It, and Show It Off
WorthPoint
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A lambswool coat with a fur collar was the height of fashion in the 1960s and still could be part of a great look. This one sold for $150 at auction. A good friend of mine loves vintage. She’s a reseller with a small business and is always finding unique pieces, especially from the mid-century modern era. Her inventory is always beautifully curated with scarves, accessories, and home goods that bring a hip 1950s-1960s vibe.
Chinese dragon robe, $16,380, Michaan’s
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Chinese Imperial dragon robe made of apricot-ground silk and intricately embroidered with [.] The post Chinese dragon robe, $16,380, Michaan’s appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
'The world's most expensive banana': Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian fetches $6.2m at Sotheby’s New York
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The buyer, the collector and crypto investor Justin Sun, immediately vowed to eat the banana
Keith Haring’s Subway Drawings Pull in $9.2 Million in a White-Glove Sale
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
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.
Music Friday: Mark Collie's Sweetheart Wants 'Something With a Ring to It'
Jewelry Judge
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
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AASLH Announces New Location for the History Leadership Institute and Opens Registration for 2025 Cohort
American Association for State and Local History
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is excited to announce a significant change for the History Leadership Institute (HLI), the premier professional development program for mid-career professionals at history organizations. Beginning in 2025, HLI will be hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After two decades at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis, Indiana, this relocation marks an exciting new chapter in the history of HLI, whi
Price of rediscovered Emily Carr painting bought for $50 surges nearly 500,000% at Toronto auction
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Carr painting was one of the star attractions at the Heffel Fine Art Auction House’s marquee autumn sale, alongside works by Tom Thomson, Marcelle Ferron, Kenojuak Ashevak and Chief 7IDANsuu James Hart
Caravaggio’s Painting of a Future Pope—Hidden for Years—Is Unveiled in Rome
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
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.
The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio
The Magazine Antiques
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Women of the Ballets Russes take center stage at a new McNay Art Museum exhibition. The post The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio was first posted on November 18, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Your Tools For Better Online Searching: What’s In Your Toolbox?
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor When scrambling online to search for information on your antique/vintage/collectible item, the key to success is in how you choose to describe it. Here [.] The post Your Tools For Better Online Searching: What’s In Your Toolbox? appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Vancouver Art Gallery expands Asian art programme with $1.1m gift
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The museum’s renamed Centre for Global Asias seeks to “recognise the many Asias that exist, within the geography of Asia itself and in the global diaspora”
Ian Felice’s ‘New England Gothic’ Visions Have the Art World Abuzz
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Jonathan Anderson, Gabriela Hearst, and Josh Brolin are just a few of Felice’s celebrity fans. This week, his solo show opened at Half Gallery, New York. The post Ian Felice’s ‘New England Gothic’ Visions Have the Art World Abuzz appeared first on Artnet News.
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