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Tiffany at Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Sothebys and Christies, New York City Photos courtesy Sothebys and Christies After the sale of the Danner memorial window for $12,480,000 (see sidebar) during Sothebys evening auction of modern art on November 18, which set a new auction record for Tiffany Studios, more than $20 million was spent in December on three

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The big slowdown: why museums and galleries are putting on fewer shows

The Art Newspaper

Exhibitions are lasting longer, artists are reducing their output and more discerning collectors are all contributing to the change

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Canadian Artist Cancels U.S. Show Over Annexation Threats

Artnet News

Is a U.S. cultural boycott brewing? The post Canadian Artist Cancels U.S. Show Over Annexation Threats appeared first on Artnet News.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

3/14/2025 12:00:00 AM Here's a recap of the Q and A from the March 11, 2025 Office Hours with the Director of Education Q: I recently received my ISA Member Designation. How do I get my 700 hours to become an Accredited Member? As partners of the Appraisal Foundation, we adhere to Personal Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. Qualifying appraisal experience consists of tasks associated with the accomplishment of personal property assignments which result in a USPAP compliant report.

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Americana Sale at Pook & Pook

Maine Antique Digest

Pook & Pook, Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Pook & Pook, Inc. Pook & Pooks January 16 and 17 sale with nearly 1000 lots avoided going head to head with Americana Week in the Big Apple.

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As Tate marks Turner’s 250th birthday, his visions of a wild world still elevate, soothe and harrow the soul

The Art Newspaper

A year-long event bonanza will mark the birthday of perhaps the greatest British artist ever

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Never Mind the Tariffs. Mexico City’s Art Scene Is Thriving—And Growing

Artnet News

Februarys art week saw multimillion-dollar offerings at art fairs and the launch of a new cultural hub. The post Never Mind the Tariffs. Mexico Citys Art Scene Is ThrivingAnd Growing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rural Life Antique Show

Maine Antique Digest

Tuscola, Illinois Rural Life Antique Show featured 24 dealers at two locations in Tuscola, Illinois, November 8 and 9. The show was once again part of Antiques Week in Central Illinois, which by the numbers breaks down to two days, three towns, and four shows in seven venues.

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Is the declining value of Old Masters due to a lack of education?

The Art Newspaper

Tefaf Maastricht, which holds its 38th edition this month, is attempting to teach audiences about pre-20th century art.

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Say Goodbye to Washington, D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Mural

Artnet News

Legislation threatened to withhold millions in federal funding if the mural was not removed and the plaza renamed. The post Say Goodbye to Washington, D.C.s Black Lives Matter Mural appeared first on Artnet News.

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SAA Foundation Board of Directors Meeting Highlights  

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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Center for Painted Wall Preservation Scholarship

Maine Antique Digest

The Center for Painted Wall Preservation (CPWP) invites applications to the 2025 inaugural CPWP scholarship. Awards will be made for either one recipient of $1500 or two recipients of $750.

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With the building of a new museum, Poland at last has a fitting space to tell Treblinka’s horrific story

The Art Newspaper

The notorious death camp, in which hundreds of thousands perished, is only now getting a proper museum space to ensure the dark chapter in Europes history is not forgotten

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Edvard Munch’s Striking Portraits Take the Spotlight in London. Here Are 5 Must-See Works

Artnet News

The Norwegian modernist produced subtle psychological studies of close friends and family. The post Edvard Munchs Striking Portraits Take the Spotlight in London. Here Are 5 Must-See Works appeared first on Artnet News.

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Plan Now to Exhibit and Sponsor ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025!

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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Stack’s Bowers Galleries 2025 Professional Numismatist Program

Maine Antique Digest

Stacks Bowers Galleries has announced the 2025 session of its Professional Numismatist Program, scheduled to be held July 20-25. The programs mission is To provide practical tools and build professional connections for the next generation of young adult numismatists.

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At home with Goya, Titian and Velázquez: Joana Vasconcelos makes a flamboyant impression in Madrid’s Liria Palace

The Art Newspaper

The Portuguese artist mounts the first contemporary exhibition to be installed alongside the Duke of Albas fabled art collection

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Is Hilma af Klint’s Legacy at Risk of Being Locked Away?

Artnet News

The chair of the artist's foundation claims that her paintings must be kept in a temple and reserved only for fellow "spiritual seekers." The post Is Hilma af Klints Legacy at Risk of Being Locked Away? appeared first on Artnet News.

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From Picasso to Pistoletto, These Artists Daringly Reimagined 20th-Century Portraiture

Artnet Auctions

From Pop art icons Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein to master of Arte Povera Michelangelo Pistoletto, these 20th Century artists transformed the genre of portraiture. The post From Picasso to Pistoletto, These Artists Daringly Reimagined 20th-Century Portraiture appeared first on Artnet News.

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Daniel Ridgway Knight Online Catalogue Raisonné

Maine Antique Digest

Rehs Galleries, New York City, has launched the Daniel Ridgway Knight online catalogue raisonn (www.ridgwayknight.org), a comprehensive and continuously updated digital resource dedicated to the life and works of the 19th-century American artist. This scholarly project is being led by Howard L. Rehs, art historian and owner of Rehs Galleries. Dr.

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A painting of Venice’s Grand Canal, previously thought to be by Canaletto, has been attributed to his teenage nephew

The Art Newspaper

Specialists at London's Wallace Collection have attributed an 18th-century work to Bernardo Bellotto, who would then have been aged just 15 or 16

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Why This Van Gogh Portrait Was Left Forgotten in a Chicken Coop

Artnet News

The canvas was a gift from the artist to his physician. So how did it end up among the hens? The post Why This Van Gogh Portrait Was Left Forgotten in a Chicken Coop appeared first on Artnet News.

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1985 Italian Agostini Lamborghini Countach Junior children’s car, $33,280, Crescent City 

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 1985 Italian Agostini Lamborghini Countach Junior children’s car with a 399 [.] The post 1985 Italian Agostini Lamborghini Countach Junior children’s car, $33,280, Crescent City appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Bronx Man Admits to Stealing Trading Cards and Sports Memorabilia

Maine Antique Digest

Shelby Dozier, 34, of the Bronx, New York, formerly employed by the United States Postal Service as a sorting clerk, has admitted to theft of mail. Dozier pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas to an information charging him with theft of mail by a postal service employee.

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Van Gogh’s postman: the pathbreaking portrait exhibition opens shortly in Boston, then heads to Amsterdam

The Art Newspaper

While painting Joseph Roulin and his wife and children, Vincent wrote in great excitement: Ive done the portraits of an entire family

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A Famed Painting of Venice’s Grand Canal Is Reattributed to a Precocious 16-Year-Old

Artnet News

The canvas was thought to be by Canaletto, but is in fact the work of his young nephew, Bernardo Bellotto. The post A Famed Painting of Venice’s Grand Canal Is Reattributed to a Precocious 16-Year-Old appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

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A Gathering on the Prairie

Maine Antique Digest

Arthur, Illinois Sunrise on November 9 in central Illinois came with a vivid wash of colorsblue, red, orange, yellow, and purple, one tumbling after another on a playground of clouds. It seemed a perfectly delightful omen.

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Dealers are facing the tricky challenge of balancing artist and collector priorities

The Art Newspaper

Gallerists vary in how they navigate between building relationships with the artists they represent and the collectors who are their clientsbut there may be an overarching advantage to the struggle

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Early Frank Lloyd Wright Home Lands on List of Endangered Buildings

Artnet News

"Every part of this house needs attention," the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy said. The post Early Frank Lloyd Wright Home Lands on List of Endangered Buildings appeared first on Artnet News.

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Thrifting in 2025

The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

Thrifting has become a cultural phenomenon, embraced by those looking to save money, contribute to sustainability, and express themselves through unique fashion and home decor. Lets look at the five reasons for this: Saving Money. Thrifting is cost-effective, allowing shoppers to stretch their budgets further. It's particularly appealing for finding high-quality brands or designer [.

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FBI Determines Seized Scalp Is Human

Maine Antique Digest

On January 17 the Federal Register published a notice from the National Park Service that revealed that a scalp seized in early May 2022 at Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Fairfield, Maine, was human.

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Politician detained after attacks on ‘blasphemous’ works at Greek National Gallery

The Art Newspaper

Four works by artist Christoforos Katsadiotis were vandalised earlier this week, The National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum in Athens confirmed

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An Artist Using Surrealism to Challenge Societal Expectations

Artnet News

Artist Gongkan's solo exhibition with Tang Contemporary Art explores the fissures in everyday life. The post An Artist Using Surrealism to Challenge Societal Expectations appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ancient Egyptian Amulets: Spiritual Symbols in Art and Jewelry

Invaluable

In ancient Egypt , amulets were seen as magical objects that were worn to ward off bad luck or bring about health, prosperity and protection. These talismans often took the shape of animals, such as scarab beetles, a symbol of rebirth and regeneration, hieroglyphs, such as the ankh, which stood for eternal life, or the shape of Egyptian deities, such as the goddess Isis.

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Stone Birds: How to Find a Peckham

Maine Antique Digest

How do you find a new painting by somebody whos been dead for 150 years? As you might expect, theres no straightforward answer. I found myself in that quandary not too long ago while studying the Massachusetts folk painter Deacon Robert Peckham (1785-1877).

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Venice Biennale 2026: Switzerland and Nordic Countries reveal artists

The Art Newspaper

Switzerland will be represented by six cultural figures, while a trio will take over the Nordic pavilion