Sat.Nov 09, 2024 - Fri.Nov 15, 2024

article thumbnail

Decoys and Folk Art at Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Guyette & Deeter, Inc., Easton, Maryland Photos courtesy Guyette & Deeter, Inc. Collections often provide the most desirable lots at auction, and Guyette & Deeter, Inc., presented several examples of those at its two-day auction of 530-plus lots held July 26 and 27 in Easton, Maryland.

article thumbnail

Appraisers Association Annual Conference 2024

Artifactual History Appraisal

I'm still pinching myself to believe that my wonderful experience at the Appraisers Association of America annual conference in New York City last week actually happened! I'm incredibly grateful to have received the Regional Award and join my distinguished fellow awardees Jay Grimm, Alasdair Nichol (I'm reposting this photo kindly originally shared by Alasdair), Jessica Eisenthal, and Mary Pontillo.

article thumbnail

‘Like Picasso, everything he touched was wonderful’: the art world pays tribute to Frank Auerbach

The Art Newspaper

Curators, institutions and critics remember a “humble giant of figurative painting” who worked from the same London studio for 70 years and made his home city, its art collections and inhabitants the subject of his unique output

Paintings 137
article thumbnail

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.

Sale 138
article thumbnail

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.

108
108
article thumbnail

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.

Sale 98
article thumbnail

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

Age 145

More Trending

article thumbnail

Miller’s Auction: Advertising & Breweriana Auction, Dec 6-7

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Miller’s Auction: Advertising & Breweriana Auction, Dec 6-7 The post Miller’s Auction: Advertising & Breweriana Auction, Dec 6-7 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

article thumbnail

Queen Victoria commemoratives could crown sale

Antique Collecting

A collection of commemoratives relating to Queen Victoria will be offered in Essex auction house Sworders’ Homes and Interiors sale The post Queen Victoria commemoratives could crown sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

Sale 96
article thumbnail

Auction houses expect this month's New York sales to bring in as much as $1.6bn

The Art Newspaper

The most valuable lot of the week is a record-breaking Magritte with a third-party guarantee, but the most talked-about is a conceptual still life by Maurizio Cattelan

article thumbnail

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.

132
132
article thumbnail

What is Pop Art? The Famous Artists, Techniques and History that Shaped the Movement

Invaluable

Perhaps the most well-known artistic development of the 20th century, pop art emerged in reaction to consumerism, mass media and popular culture. It drew upon everyday objects and media, like newspapers, comic books and magazines, to produce vibrant compositions, establishing the movement as a cornerstone of contemporary art. This introduction of identifiable imagery was a major shift from the direction of modernism , which pop artists considered empty and elitist.

article thumbnail

A music comedy podcast unfurls tales of two misguided balladeers

Wbur

“Madmen Cross the Water" is a novel vehicle for the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall to introduce their fictional band's music. “Madmen Cross the Water" is a novel vehicle for the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall to introduce their fictional band's music.

93
article thumbnail

Yves Bouvier should stand trial over stolen Picassos, court says

The Art Newspaper

Paris prosecutor has requested that the Swiss art dealer and his business partner Olivier Thomas should face charges relating to the disappearance of dozens of works more than a decade ago

128
128
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Plein Air Paintings: Capturing the Essence of Nature

Invaluable

A painting created entirely outdoors – encapsulating the light, colors, and splendor of nature first-hand – is something we now take for granted. But the practice of painting en plein air (from the French, literally “in the open air”) has evolved over centuries. While early plein air painters often relied on watercolors, which were portable and quick to dry, it wasn’t until the 19th century that the technique truly transformed with the advent of collapsible oil paint tubes.

article thumbnail

Spiky and surreal, Hugh Hayden’s sculptures resist an easy reading

Wbur

A survey at the Rose Art Museum offers a probing look at the 41-year-old artist’s career as he rides a surge of admiring coverage for his large, eye-catching installations. A survey at the Rose Art Museum offers a probing look at the 41-year-old artist’s career as he rides a surge of admiring coverage for his large, eye-catching installations.

article thumbnail

‘He laughed like a madman’: when Édouard Manet decided to touch up one of Berthe Morisot's paintings

The Art Newspaper

An extract from a new book by Sebastian Smee—about the Impressionists during the Siege of Paris and Paris Commune—brings to life the peculiar episode of artistic intervention

Paintings 126
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Going for Broke

The Magazine Antiques

Where others hoarded stamps or trading cards, as a boy Belgian artist Pierre Bergian haunted building sites for evocative antique tiles. The post Going for Broke appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Going for Broke was first posted on November 13, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

article thumbnail

Ballot Set for the 2025 SAA Election

Society of American Archivists

November 12, 2024 — The following candidates are slated for SAA's 2025 election. Information about each candidate will be posted to the SAA website in January.

81
article thumbnail

Painting by Ernst Klimt—completed by his brother Gustav—to be offered at Sotheby’s

The Art Newspaper

After Ernst Klimt’s sudden death at 29, Gustav completed "Hans Wurst Delivering an Impromptu Performance in Rothenburg" and signed it in his brother’s name

Paintings 132
article thumbnail

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.

Paintings 128
article thumbnail

Cleaned-Up Nymph Goes Nuts

Maine Antique Digest

Nymph Drinking from a Shell, also known as Girl Drinking from a Shell, a rare large 1915 bronze sculpture by Edward McCartan (1879-1947), sold at the September 5 sale at Cordier Auctions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for $148,000 (includes buyer’s premium), well above the $50,000/100,000 estimate. $148,800.

article thumbnail

Edward Seago paintings in Guernsey sale

Antique Collecting

Important oil paintings, including examples by Edward Seago, from the Guernsey home of philanthropist John ‘CJ’ Burley are tipped to excel The post Edward Seago paintings in Guernsey sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

article thumbnail

Five must-read art history books for the under-fives

The Art Newspaper

All you ever wanted to know about art (if you are little), from a cat that wanders round Tate Modern at night to why Louise Bourgeois made giant spiders—selected by The Art Newspaper's Anna Brady

124
124
article thumbnail

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.

Paintings 130
article thumbnail

Why Has Raymond Pettibon Been Depicting the Ocean for Decades?

Artnet Auctions

Two of Pettibon's ocean-inspired works appear in Artnet Auctions' Contemporary Editions sale—now live for bidding. The post Why Has Raymond Pettibon Been Depicting the Ocean for Decades? appeared first on Artnet News.

Sale 57
article thumbnail

Up at the Villa

The Magazine Antiques

A weather-worn Tiepolo-style ceiling at Vizcaya has been brilliantly restored and sheds light on a long-forgotten gay artist and his world. The post Up at the Villa appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Up at the Villa was first posted on November 11, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

article thumbnail

Sponsorship, sustainability and security: what’s the future for UK museums?

The Art Newspaper

The directors of the British Museum, V&A East and Tate Modern talked activism, funding, empire and more in a wide-ranging discussion on The Art Newspaper’s Week in Art podcast

116
116
article thumbnail

Italian Police Bust Art Forgery Ring, Seizing More Than $200 Million in Fake Works by Banksy, Picasso, and Others

Artnet News

The investigation has been nicknamed Operation Cariatide after a forged Modigliani caryatid seized from the group. The post Italian Police Bust Art Forgery Ring, Seizing More Than $200 Million in Fake Works by Banksy, Picasso, and Others appeared first on Artnet News.

129
129
article thumbnail

La Jolla Jewelry Appraiser Earns Prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® Designation

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

La Jolla Jewelry Appraiser Earns Prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® Designation November 15th, 2024 Home Trang Pham, Master Gemologist Appraiser® San Diego, CA – November 15, 2024 – Trang Pham, Founder of La Jolla Gem Appraisal, has achieved the prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® (MGA®) designation, the highest and most respected credential in the gems and jewelry appraisal industry.

article thumbnail

Museum Director

SPNHC

Beneski Museum of Natural History, Amherst College [link] Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.

52
article thumbnail

Accra Cultural Week shines a light on Ghana’s burgeoning art scene

The Art Newspaper

A host of globally recognised artists, a growing number of art world tourists and a domestic gallery boom are all contributing to the country’s reputation on the international stage

article thumbnail

A Rare Collab by Gustav Klimt and His Brother Ernst Goes to Auction

Artnet News

The renowned Vienna Secessionist dealt with the loss of his brother by adding a few choice details to this painting. The post A Rare Collab by Gustav Klimt and His Brother Ernst Goes to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

Paintings 121
article thumbnail

Curious Objects: Introducing the Fine Objects Society

The Magazine Antiques

In this episode, Ben Miller introduces the Fine Objects Society. The post <em>Curious Objects</em>: Introducing the Fine Objects Society appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects : Introducing the Fine Objects Society was first posted on November 15, 2024 at 12:43 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

52
article thumbnail

Entomology Curator

SPNHC

The Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change [link] The Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB) is one of the large, globally connected research museums of the Leibniz Association.