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Blue-Chip Pioneer Marlborough Gallery Will Shutter, Following Turmoil

Artnet News

The nearly 80-year-old firm championed postwar giants at branches in multiple countries. It plans to sell its inventory. The post Blue-Chip Pioneer Marlborough Gallery Will Shutter, Following Turmoil appeared first on Artnet News.

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Tony Bennett’s Auction Leaves His Heart with Us All

WorthPoint

Tony Bennett was beloved by his fans, many of whom will want a chance at purchasing some of his memorabilia. In July 2023, Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, passed away, leaving behind a phenomenal legacy of musical and art treasures. Bennett is known worldwide for his music, but in an upcoming auction at Julien’s , many of the items for sale will showcase Bennett’s artistic talent in painting, sketching, and artwork.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C.

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Influencing Glass History

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher We toss around the term “influencer” today to refer to someone we follow on social media who catches our attention, however fleeting, and introduces us [.] The post Influencing Glass History appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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‘If It Goes to Zero—Fine’: Why Do Collectors Pay Wild Prices for New Art?

Artnet News

Wooed by galleries, buyers chase artworks like 'prestige fashion objects.' Do they know what they are doing? The post ‘If It Goes to Zero—Fine’: Why Do Collectors Pay Wild Prices for New Art? appeared first on Artnet News.

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CCG Acquires JSA in Blockbuster Deal

WorthPoint

Certified Collectibles Group recently announced its acquisition of James Spence Authentication. Image courtesy: Certified Collectibles Group The sporting world is well known for major deals, but these deals mainly revolve around players. In this case, the offshoot memorabilia world is making headlines as the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) announced its acquisition of James Spence Authentication (JSA).

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Morphy returns to Las Vegas April 11-13 with coin-ops and vintage advertising

Auction Central News

DENVER, Penn. — A century ago, coin-operated machines could be found everywhere, ready to entertain, dispense a treat, tell a fortune, or offer patrons a chance to win a jackpot. They return to Las Vegas Thursday, April 11, Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13 in Morphy Auctions‘ latest coin-op and vintage advertising sale. The […] The post Morphy returns to Las Vegas April 11-13 with coin-ops and vintage advertising appeared first on Auction Central News.

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A New Study on a 16th-Century Shipwreck in Portugal Reveals Its Valuable Cargo

Artnet News

The ship was carrying a trove of pewters and ceramics. The post A New Study on a 16th-Century Shipwreck in Portugal Reveals Its Valuable Cargo appeared first on Artnet News.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in April

WorthPoint

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. Rockabilly Auction Company , estimate: $100–$100,000. Attention, all bionically-charged pinball wizards! Lot 907 in Day 2 of the online and in-person April Advertising Auction on April 5 and 6 at Rockabilly Auction Company in Hartwell, Georgia, allows you

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Clarice Cliff Bizarre ware platter leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Clarice Cliff Bizarre Ware Platter CHICAGO – The commercial interest in Clarice Cliff’s Bizarre Ware was such that it was exported to North America, South Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Holland, Australia, and New Zealand. Some of the earliest wares from the range, launched by Newport Pottery in October 1927, were designs such as this platter decorated with […] The post Clarice Cliff Bizarre ware platter leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Hudson River School in Focus

Maine Antique Digest

Sotheby’s, New York City Photos courtesy Sotheby’s As part of Americana Week, Sotheby’s offered 37 lots of Hudson River school paintings, with works from the Maryann and Al Friedman collection, in an online-only sale from January 11 to January 20. The sale totaled $1,608,455. Ten of the 37 lots were offered without a reserve.

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French Police Seize $100 Million Worth of Russian Avant-Garde Paintings

Artnet News

Half of the works were bought from disgraced dealer Itzhak Zarug who has since been found guilty of falsifying provenance. The post French Police Seize $100 Million Worth of Russian Avant-Garde Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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Great Discoveries: Rare Revolutionary War Sketch Found in Apartment

WorthPoint

An urban planner hung this Revolutionary War-era sketch produced by American philosopher Pierre Eugène du Simitière on her walls for decades. Image Source: Museum of the American Revolution via The Philadelphia Inquirer According to The Philadelphia Inquirer , art collector and urban planner Judith Hernstadt purchased a batch of sketches from a New York antiques dealer in 1976.

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Antique salesman samples and Studebaker wagon memorabilia featured at Chupp April 12-13

Auction Central News

SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. — A trove of highly coveted salesman samples and a collection of vintage Studebaker wagon memorabilia are featured items at Chupp Auctions as part of its two-day Antique Auction Sale on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. The catalogs are now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Salesman samples were highly […] The post Antique salesman samples and Studebaker wagon memorabilia featured at Chupp April 12-13 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Nelson ceramics look set for victory

Antique Collecting

The enduring legacy of British naval hero Lord Horatio Nelson will be celebrated in two sales taking place this month The post Nelson ceramics look set for victory appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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A New Show Offers Face Time With Ancient Egyptian Funeral Portraits

Artnet News

"Face to Face" at Amsterdam’s Allard Pierson Museum charts the history of the famed Fayum portraits. The post A New Show Offers Face Time With Ancient Egyptian Funeral Portraits appeared first on Artnet News.

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Boston Collects

Maine Antique Digest

Doyle, Boston, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Doyle Doyle presented “Boston Collects” February 9 at its location in Back Bay, Boston. The title of the auction refers to the objects for sale, as they all had Boston relevance, whether by maker or collector, or they were sold in Boston.

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Kenojuak Ashevak shared all the colors of the Arctic

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Outsiders tend to think of the Arctic region in northern Canada, sometimes known as Canada’s Last Frontier, as a mostly white mass of land that is frozen for most of the year. But Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak (1927-2013) grasped the beauty and the potential of this seemingly barren landscape. She lived in […] The post Kenojuak Ashevak shared all the colors of the Arctic appeared first on Auction Central News.

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RESEARCHING Your Art, Yourself, Is a Bad Idea!

Coronado Appraisal

First off, I applaud you. Isn’t it a great world we live in, where all the knowledge of the Ages… all of it… is right there at end of your fingertips? How incredibly cool is that? However, Finding It , finding What You Want , and finding the Correct Information , while not becoming confused in an unfamiliar game, is easier said then done. You need to find your painting, your artist, or the comparables for your type of art…such as, ‘School of French Impressionists’, or ‘the Drip School&

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From Raucous to Revelatory: The Unflinching Eye of Frans Hals

Artnet News

A Rijksmuseum retrospective proves the Dutch Golden Age painter captured the scope of 17th century Amsterdam, from its nocturnal joys to its harsh realties. The post From Raucous to Revelatory: The Unflinching Eye of Frans Hals appeared first on Artnet News.

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Titian masterpiece at Christie’s in summer

Antique Collecting

An early masterpiece by Titian, entitled Rest on the Flight into Egypt, is coming to the market for the first The post Titian masterpiece at Christie’s in summer appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Most important George Washington document in private hands showcased at Potter & Potter April 18

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — Potter & Potter president Gabe Fajuri calls consignor Eric Caren the “Babe Ruth” of the historic document collecting world, and rightly so. Caren’s collection returns to market for its ninth edition on Thursday, April 18 with a trove of George Washington-related ephemera, including the most important Washington document not owned by an institution […] The post Most important George Washington document in private hands showcased at Potter & Potter April

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Buying Was Good at Boxborough Show

Maine Antique Digest

The Boxborough Antique Show, Boxborough, Massachusetts A full parking lot outside the Boxborough Antique Show Sunday, February 4, in Boxborough, Massachusetts, greeted visitors, hinting at the wide selection of antiques within where Rachel and Joshua Gurley unwrapped their antiques show. Collectors and dealers had much to choose from.

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A Colorado Auction House Rebuffs Mexico’s Pleas to Halt a Sale of Mayan Artifacts

Artnet News

“There is nothing more immoral than put a price on the heritage of a nation,” said the country's culture minister. The post A Colorado Auction House Rebuffs Mexico’s Pleas to Halt a Sale of Mayan Artifacts appeared first on Artnet News.

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Lekythoi lead sale in Essex

Antique Collecting

A collection of antiquities formed by the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory (1937-2022), 5th Baronet of Coryton, was among The post Lekythoi lead sale in Essex appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Louis Comfort Tiffany and Sir Thomas Lawrence triumphed at Cottone

Auction Central News

GENESO, N.Y. – An oil by Louis Comfort Tiffany that probably hung in his Long Island home hammered for $50,000 ($62,500 with buyer’s premium) at the March 20 Fine Art and Antiques sale at Cottone Auctions. Gossipy Market Women at Nuremberg, an oil on canvas housed in its original carved and giltwood frame attributed to […] The post Louis Comfort Tiffany and Sir Thomas Lawrence triumphed at Cottone appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Where to Get Antique Jewelry Appraisals Online?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Whether you’re a fan of Antique Roadshow and started digging around in those boxes in the basement or you bought some jewelry at a garage sale and think you’ve hit the jackpot, you want to find out if that gem-studded bangle can be sold for money that reflects its true worth. What would you do now? Certified Antique Jewelry Appraiser Near Me When choosing an online antique jewelry appraisal service, it’s important to do your research and select a reputable provider with experience in antiq

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Art Bites: Dalí’s Most Famous Design Is at a Drugstore Near You

Artnet News

The lollipop wrapper design was just one of the artist's many commercial collabs. The post Art Bites: Dalí’s Most Famous Design Is at a Drugstore Near You appeared first on Artnet News.

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Swagger stick from Great Escape hero in sale

Antique Collecting

A swagger stick that belonged to WW2 Great Escape hero Marcel Zillessen has been found in the back of an The post Swagger stick from Great Escape hero in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Tiffany, Steuben, and Lalique dominate the Art Nouveau collection at Heritage April 18

Auction Central News

DALLAS — An amazing array of Tiffany Studios, Steuben, and Lalique glass dominates the 455 lots in the Pursuit of Beauty: Art Nouveau, Deco & Glass sale at Heritage Auctions on Thursday, April 18. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. In a show of force, examples of Tiffany Studios confections […] The post Tiffany, Steuben, and Lalique dominate the Art Nouveau collection at Heritage April 18 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Tips for Researching Your Thrift Store’s Glass

WorthPoint

Where do you even start with identifying glass and its value? Let us show you on our WorthPoint app. The world of antique glass is one of those research fields that can consume you entirely, largely because there’s just so much glass out there! From centerpieces and trays to wine glasses and punch bowls , our thrift store shelves seem to be full of every imaginable variety.

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Price Check! Here’s What Sold—and For How Much—at Art Basel Hong Kong 2024

Artnet News

Here's what dealers say they sold at the event. The post Price Check! Here’s What Sold—and For How Much—at Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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British Railway photographs steam away

Antique Collecting

A unique archive of British Railway photographs and slides dating from the 1940s to the early 2000s sold for a The post British Railway photographs steam away appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Top ten take-home lots from Asia Week New York

Auction Central News

Spring marks the return of Asia Week New York, the annual celebration of Asian art held in the city’s metropolitan area and beyond. For sale during more than two weeks in March was a broad mix of art and artefacts spanning multiple disciplines, from ancient to contemporary and including Chinese, Indian, south-east Asian, Himalayan, Japanese, and […] The post Top ten take-home lots from Asia Week New York appeared first on Auction Central News.

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How to Have Bauhaus on a Budget

WorthPoint

While I twiddle my thumbs, waiting for the mid-century modern (MCM) fad to crash and for all those Target MCM chairs to fall apart, I am reflecting on the Bauhaus movement and the current bargain prices for many Bauhaus goods. Read on to learn a bit about Bauhaus and a lot about how you can find some excellent-quality, bargain-priced modernist Bauhaus goods for your home.

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How Collectors Kurt Gitter and Alice Yelen Gitter Embrace Both Eastern and Western Art Traditions

Artnet News

The New Orleans-based collectors specialize in both Japanese and American self-taught art. The post How Collectors Kurt Gitter and Alice Yelen Gitter Embrace Both Eastern and Western Art Traditions appeared first on Artnet News.

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How Often Should I Update My Jewelry Appraisals and Why

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

There are a few reasons why getting your jewelry appraised is important. Aside from proving ownership, the main reason is often for insurance purposes to secure investment. Plus, considering how the jewelry market changes according to the trend, the value of jewelry may fluctuate. You want to make sure you’re updated on the current value of your collections.