Maine Antique Digest
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.
Artifactual History Appraisal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
I am deeply honored to receive the Regional Award from the Appraisers Association and am so grateful for this recognition. Joining the Appraisers Association and receiving their expert training impacted my life and career in a profoundly positive way. I started their educational program in 2012 while working as an auction house specialist after a colleague who'd completed their training recommended I invest in myself & my career by enrolling in their classes (thank you, Sam!
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Leonardo’s largest known drawing was hung with the Mona Lisa in his studio, says Per Rumberg, the curator of the Royal Academy’s Florentine Old Masters exhibition opening this month
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
At least 10 galleries have shuttered since 2023—and more may soon. The post The L.A. Art Scene Was Booming. Why Are Galleries Suddenly Closing? appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A combination of lifestyle and genetic factors are thought to put South Asians at higher risk of heart disease. But these risks often go unnoticed. A combination of lifestyle and genetic factors are thought to put South Asians at higher risk of heart disease. But these risks often go unnoticed.
Michael Rose Fine Art
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Anyone who has studied art history can attest that much of the work included in major textbooks and courses is still dominated by men. The project to bring stories of women artists to light has been going on in earnest since the mid twentieth century and there are many scholars and organizations contributing to this important work. One such endeavor is Art Herstory, the brainchild of Erika Gaffney.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The museum, whose owners are still searching for a building, seeks to merge the four largest current collections of Star Wars props, toys and works of art
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Wbur
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Of the 200 state agencies that must be audited every three years, WBUR discovered the Auditor's Office hadn’t examined nearly half of them by that deadline. Of the 200 state agencies that must be audited every three years, WBUR discovered the Auditor's Office hadn’t examined nearly half of them by that deadline.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
OCTOBER 27, 2024
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher In his day, and even today thanks to portraits painted while he was alive along with copies from those images made after his death, George [.] The post The National Images of George Washington, a Reluctant Portrait Sitter appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The move fuels the debate about whether artificial intelligence can replace the human eye and expertise in assessing a picture’s authorship
Artnet News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The tablet's link to the Biblical vessel was explored in a recent YouTube video by Dr Irving Finkel. The post Ancient Babylonian Tablet May Reveal the Location of Noah’s Ark appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A pilot project from the Stone Living Lab aims to make seawalls more friendly for marine life, by turning them into "Living Seawalls." The group is using technology that was a finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize, and installing it in Chelsea Creek in East Boston and Fan Pier in the Seaport. A pilot project from the Stone Living Lab aims to make seawalls more friendly for marine life, by turning them into "Living Seawalls.
Sarasota Antique Buyers
OCTOBER 26, 2024
If you’ve recently purchased or inherited some antique silver, you’re probably wondering if it’s worth anything. The good news is that you have pieces that will look great even if they are tarnished now, no matter what type of silver you have. The bad news is that these pieces might not be worth as much as you think. A few factors must be considered in order to determine the value of your silver.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Penn Cultural Heritage Center’s three-year national study amplifies ongoing calls for transparency and will provide a collecting framework
Artnet News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Steve Lazarides auctioned the vast majority of his personal collection of Banksy prints and originals this week in Los Angeles. The post Banksy’s Right-Hand Man Cashes In, Selling His Trove of Work by the Street Artist appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Groups trying to reduce overdose deaths and the spread of infectious diseases are replacing chips and soda in vending machines with sterile needles, pipes, wound care kits, Narcan and fentanyl test strips. The machines make life-saving supplies available 24/7. Critics worry about increased litter, crime and enabling drug use. Groups trying to reduce overdose deaths and the spread of infectious diseases are replacing chips and soda in vending machines with sterile needles, pipes, wound care kits,
Maine Antique Digest
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Barridoff Auctions, South Portland, Maine Photos courtesy Barridoff Auctions For its summer sale Barridoff Auctions pitches a large white tent on the lawn right outside of its South Portland, Maine, facility. The outside venue makes the sale seem festive, even though the crowd would have easily fit into Barridoff’s building.
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The fair—opening with Nigeria’s naira in a slump—has carried forward its “concise” gallery section format from last year and expanded its broader activities
Artnet News
OCTOBER 26, 2024
The inscription is entirely intact, making it the first of its kind discovered in the region. The post Archaeologists Unearth a 2,000-Year-Old Inscription Honoring an Ancient Wrestler appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
OCTOBER 31, 2024
You couldn’t pay me to watch a scary movie, writes Sara Shukla, but when my 12-year-old became obsessed with them last year, I started to see how sometimes it’s about more than the jump scares. You couldn’t pay me to watch a scary movie, writes Sara Shukla, but when my 12-year-old became obsessed with them last year, I started to see how sometimes it’s about more than the jump scares.
Maine Antique Digest
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Eldred’s, East Dennis, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Eldred’s It was a busy summer at Eldred’s on Cape Cod, but the trip there is always worthwhile. The three-day sale in the East Dennis, Massachusetts, gallery July 24-26, “American Art & The Summer Sale,” brought notable collections replete with notable antiques to market.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Rachida Dati has framed the potential move as a means of protecting French heritage sites, yet it has been met with opposition from the Catholic church
Artnet News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The painting was one of thousands of works the Monuments Men recovered from a Bavarian castle. The post Historic Portrait Famously Recovered by the Monuments Men Heads to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Many local election and law enforcement officials expect Massachusetts will escape the brunt of any potential election security disruptions, and authorities say they've spent months preparing to ensure voting goes smoothly. Many local election and law enforcement officials expect Massachusetts will escape the brunt of any potential election security disruptions, and authorities say they've spent months preparing to ensure voting goes smoothly.
Maine Antique Digest
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Hess Auction Group, Manheim, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Hess Auction Group Hess Auction Group in Manheim, Pennsylvania, known for its sales of real estate and farm and commercial equipment, continued the long tradition of sales of antiques at 768 Graystone Road in Manheim when it acquired Conestoga Auction Company in 2014.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 29, 2024
An open letter signed by hundreds of Russian art professionals claims that the decision to merge several departments into one could lead to the museum losing pioneering recent works as well as specialists
Artnet News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The artists are challenging our assumptions about A.I. in art with their haunting new immersive choral work at the Serpentine in London. The post Why Artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst Want Us to Stop Minimizing—And Fearing—A.I. appeared first on Artnet News.
Society of American Archivists
OCTOBER 31, 2024
CHICAGO—Congratulations to the 27 new Digital Archives Specialists (DAS)! These archivists, who represent a variety of repositories around the country, earned their DAS Certificate from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) after completing the required coursework within twenty-four months and passing a comprehensive examination in September 2024.
Antique Collecting
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair will take place in its usual beautiful location – the historic Chelsea Old Town The post Chelsea Rare Book Fair returns in November appeared first on Antique Collecting.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Asian art scholar spent much of his tenure overseeing the museum's redevelopment project, Sydney Modern, which doubled the institution’s exhibition capacity
Artnet News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The sculpture was once in the collection of Surrealist patron Edward James. The post Leonora Carrington’s ‘Otherworldly’ Cat Woman Sculpture Arrives on the Auction Block appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions Items from the earliest periods in American presidential history through the 20th century were auctioned off at Heritage Auctions’ most recent Americana and political “Showcase” auction.
American Association for State and Local History
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As Americans vote to shape the future of our country, it’s vital to recognize the essential role history organizations play in strengthening democracy. At the local, state, and national levels, these institutions help people appreciate the long arc of American history while also exploring what makes their own communities unique. History organizations provide the public with context to better understand moments of conflict and compromise, stories of progress and setbacks, and the many connections
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Manhattan-based centre, which builds on legacy of Otto Kallir’s Galerie St Etienne, is making its vast library and archives available to scholars
Artnet News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Prints of the artworks can now be had for $2,275. The post Boy George’s First Art Collection Swarms With Famous Faces, Including His Own appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Question 2 proposes eliminating MCAS as a high school graduate requirement in publicly funded schools. Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about why he is against the measure. Question 2 proposes eliminating MCAS as a high school graduate requirement in publicly funded schools. Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about why he is against the measure.
SPNHC
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
University of Alabama [link] Collection Manager (Invertebrate Paleontology) at the University of Alabama The Department of Museum Research and Collections within the University of Alabama Museums is hiring a collections manager of invertebrate paleontology. The paleontology collection is located on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
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