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‘Everything went wrong’: Warhol prints stolen and damaged in bungled Netherlands heist

The Art Newspaper

Two of the vulnerable works were damaged and abandoned, while two others were apparently too large to fit in the getaway car and so were cut out of their frames

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Battered and Broken: The Nirvana Guitar

WorthPoint

Kurt Cobain stage-used and smashed guitar, Jan. 18, 1991, Olympia, WA. Photo credit: Hake’s Auctions Usually, if an instrument or any other piece of equipment is damaged beyond repair, it winds up in a landfill, never to be seen again. That’s not the case for a guitar once owned and destroyed by rock and roll legend Kurt Cobain. In January 1991 , a small concert at the library on the campus of Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, was the scene of a rock and roll moment that produced a v

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The Sporting Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Copley Fine Art Auctions, Pembroke, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Copley Fine Art Auctions Premier collections from across the country drove the action at Copley Fine Art Auctions’ July 11 and 12 sale, which was livestreamed from the Hingham, Massachusetts, offices.

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Painter Sarah Cunningham Reported Missing in London

Artnet News

Lisson Gallery, which represents her, has asked anyone with information to contact the police. The post Painter Sarah Cunningham Reported Missing in London appeared first on Artnet News.

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Unesco calls for emergency session to protect Lebanese heritage sites

The Art Newspaper

Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon have damaged and threatened several important monuments, while Baalbek remains in peril

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Where Can I Sell My Chinese & Asian Antique items?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Chinese antiques are intriguing. Through the years, many have become interested, and even obsessed, with collecting them. They are addicting! But, there may come a time when you are ready to sell your Asian antiques. If so, there are some things you should know, especially if you live in the state of Connecticut. Have you inherited Chinese antiques youd like to sell?

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Summer Antiques and Art Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Meander Auctions, Whipple, Ohio Photos courtesy Meander Auctions Meander Auctions held its summer antiques and art sale at its gallery in Whipple, Ohio, July 20. “Overall, we were quite pleased,” said auctioneer Andrew Richmond.

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Rare Fra Angelico crucifixion scene acquired by Ashmolean for £4.48m after tense fundraising campaign

The Art Newspaper

An export bar had been placed on the work in January after it was sold at Christie’s last year

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The Importance of Jewelry Insurance: Why Qualified Jewelry Appraisals Matter

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

The Importance of Jewelry Insurance: Why Qualified Jewelry Appraisals Matter November 5, 2024 Home When you invest in fine jewelry, you're not just purchasing an accessory; you're acquiring a piece of art, history, or sentiment that often carries significant financial and emotional value. Protecting your investment with jewelry insurance is crucial, whether it’s a family heirloom, a diamond engagement ring, or a unique vintage piece.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography

Maine Antique Digest

Freeman’s|Hindman, Cincinnati, Ohio Photos courtesy Freeman’s | Hindman A whole-plate daguerreotype of San Francisco, California, was the top lot during the auction of American historical ephemera and photography held by Freeman’s | Hindman May 31 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Artist Mary Sully’s Body of Work Sat Hidden for Decades. A New Met Show Finally Brings It to Light

Artnet News

The artist's grandnephew, Phillip J. Deloria, has made it his mission to share Sully's work with the world. The post Artist Mary Sully’s Body of Work Sat Hidden for Decades. A New Met Show Finally Brings It to Light appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dealers at Artissima await 'potentially transformative' changes to art tax in Italy

The Art Newspaper

The 31st edition of the contemporary art fair sees Italy's art market players cross their fingers—or fear for the worst

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM State and national elections, conflicts in the Middle East, and global unrest have constantly been on our minds and in our daily conversations. We are bombarded with things over which we have little to no control. Our homes provide us a sanctuary by surrounding ourselves with possessions that feed our souls, keep our memories alive, tell stories, or showcase our interests.

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Bonhams in New York City to Move

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams will relocate its New York City headquarters from 580 Madison Avenue to Steinway Hall at 111 West 57th Street by late 2025. Steinway Hall was designed in 1925 by New York City architects Warren & Wetmore. The new U.S.

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Italian Dealer Accused of Trafficking 2,000 Artifacts Wanted by U.S. Authorities

Artnet News

Edoardo Almagià's cousin and business partner also has ties to the Italian ministry of culture's disgraced former undersecretary, Vittorio Sgarbi. The post Italian Dealer Accused of Trafficking 2,000 Artifacts Wanted by U.S. Authorities appeared first on Artnet News.

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Christie’s and Sotheby’s pin hopes for New York November sales on single-owner collections

The Art Newspaper

In a subdued market, the season’s most promising auctions are of estates

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Alfies Antique Market hits the right notes

Antique Collecting

The musical heritage of one of London’s most iconic antiques destinations is being revived by the next generations of its The post Alfies Antique Market hits the right notes appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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What Price History?

Maine Antique Digest

The ink and wash sketch The Destruction of the Bastille on a sheet of laid paper, 13 1/8" x 20¾", inscribed at the top “From the M.

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Who Made $1 Million Trading Banana-Inspired Cryptocurrency? Twitter Points at Sotheby’s Employee

Artnet News

Michael Bouhanna created $BAN as a "personal hobby." Now he is fighting off social media allegations of "insider trading." The post Who Made $1 Million Trading Banana-Inspired Cryptocurrency? Twitter Points at Sotheby’s Employee appeared first on Artnet News.

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Australian museum under fire for acquiring object linked to protesters' attack on well-known painting

The Art Newspaper

Politicians have slammed the museum for ‘glorifying’ the attack on Frederick McCubbin’s ‘Down on his luck’

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Folk art butcher’s shop makes the cut

Antique Collecting

A rare and sought-after Victorian display model of a butcher’s shop, marked with a maker’s label ‘FERNLEY, MAKER, LIMEHOUSE’, is The post Folk art butcher’s shop makes the cut appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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A Gift of Friendship

Maine Antique Digest

A Book Review This children’s book is based on the true story of a little girl’s friendship with an injured Confederate soldier recuperating in her family’s house during the Civil War.

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New York City’s Artists and Mothers Expands Grants for 2025

Artnet News

The newly-founded organization is giving out three $25,000 grants. The post New York City’s Artists and Mothers Expands Grants for 2025 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frick Collection to reopen in April with Vermeer exhibition in the works

The Art Newspaper

Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is returning the favour and lending one of its works after showing the Frick’s Vermeers in its blockbuster exhibition last year

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First Edition ‘Look Back in Anger’ one to watch

Antique Collecting

A special copy of playwright John Osborne’s seminal play Look Back in Anger comes up for sale in London next The post First Edition ‘Look Back in Anger’ one to watch appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Second Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

Maine Antique Digest

Wheaton, Illinois When shows have been around as long as the twice-yearly Chicago-area Fox Valley Antiques Shows, they tend to develop a personality.

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Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza Are the Breathtaking Backdrop for a New Contemporary Art Installation

Artnet News

'Forever Is Now' is on view at the Pyramids of Giza through November 16. The post Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza Are the Breathtaking Backdrop for a New Contemporary Art Installation appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artist jailed in Cuba invites biennial visitors to 'become part' of his work in prison

The Art Newspaper

Activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara plans to spend time with a fan of his work at a maximum-security penitentiary during Havana Biennial

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Female British artists headline sale

Antique Collecting

Four of the twentieth century’s leading female British artists will headline the Modern Art and Design sale at Cotswold-based Chorley’s The post Female British artists headline sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Beware the Undead

Maine Antique Digest

Did you know that not a small number of people consider antiques to be “creepy?” They do! “Dead people’s stuff.

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Readers Weigh In on Which Artworks Give Them Chills

Artnet News

Old Master painting, postwar abstraction, and contemporary video art all can be literally spine-tingling. The post Readers Weigh In on Which Artworks Give Them Chills appeared first on Artnet News.

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How a tribute to 'victims of communism' became Canada's most controversial monument

The Art Newspaper

A year after its unveiling was postponed indefinitely, concerns about Ottawa’s Memorial to the Victims of Communism remain

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Zoffany portraits star at Bonhams

Antique Collecting

A pair of charming portraits of a flower girl and watercress girl by Johann Joseph Zoffany (1733-1810) star in Bonhams The post Zoffany portraits star at Bonhams appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Guilty Plea Expected in Art Theft

Maine Antique Digest

An Ohio man has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal charge for trafficking a stolen Andy Warhol print worth at least $175,000.

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This Artist Is Saying ‘I Do’ to Her A.I. Hologram Boyfriend at a Dutch Museum

Artnet News

It must be love—or art. The post This Artist Is Saying ‘I Do’ to Her A.I. Hologram Boyfriend at a Dutch Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Transformative encounters’: Henry Moore seen through the prisms of Ancient Greece and Georgia O’Keeffe

The Art Newspaper

A recent exhibition in Athens highlighting Moore’s concern with light and the history of sculpture is part of a broader mission to shed new light, gradually, on his life and work

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Couples' Jewelry: The Growing Trend of Matching Pieces

John Thomas Jewelers

Couples' jewelry has evolved beyond simple adornment; it's now a meaningful expression of love and commitment. Matching pieces symbolize connection, shared experiences, and personal style. At John Thomas Jewelers, we embrace this trend, offering personalized designs that reflect the unique bonds between partners. The Rise of Personalized Jewelry Personalized jewelry is gaining popularity as couples seek meaningful ways to celebrate their relationships.

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