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Inside the Shadowy World of a Notorious Art Looter Who Eluded Justice

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A new PBS documentary, "Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief," unpacks the decades-spanning crimes of Bruno Lohse. The post Inside the Shadowy World of a Notorious Art Looter Who Eluded Justice appeared first on Artnet News.

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Egypt announces discovery of first royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's was found over a century ago

The Art Newspaper

The unearthing of King Thutmose II's tomb has been described as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent years

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SAA Condemns Widespread Firing of Archivists and Cultural Heritage Workers

Society of American Archivists

CHICAGOThe Society of American Archivists condemns the decision of the White House to terminate substantial numbers of archivists and cultural heritage workers at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the National Park Service, and other government agencies.

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Americana at Sotheby’s

Maine Antique Digest

Sothebys, New York City Photos courtesy Sothebys Sothebys live sale of Americana on Saturday, January 25, brought $4,517,280 (with buyers premiums) for 94 of the 132 lots offered and was 71% sold by lot. When it began at 10 a.m.

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How Did This 18th-Century English Drawing End Up in a New York Dumpster?

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The George Romney sketch, a steal at just $1,000, may be connected to one of the artist's masterpieces at the Frick. The post How Did This 18th-Century English Drawing End Up in a New York Dumpster? appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Netherlands to return 113 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Art Newspaper

It is the latest example of a country announcing that it will repatriate a group of these objects, which were looted by the British as part of a punitive expedition in 1897

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37 Earn Digital Archivist Specialist Certificate from the Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

CHICAGO Congratulations to the 37 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 January 2025.

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The First Major Show of Salvador Dalí Opens in India

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The show draws from the collection of Pierre Argillet, who published the Surrealist master's prints for decades. The post The First Major Show of Salvador Dal Opens in India appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why was the National Gallery shy of sharing its ‘Wilton Diptych’ report?

The Art Newspaper

The museums dendrochronological research had confirmed scholarly consensus on dating one of the UKs great masterpieces to the later 1390s

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Paul Klee: The Color and Spirit of Modern Expression

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A pioneering and imaginative artist of early 20th-century modernism, Paul Klee excelled in experimenting with color and form. His innovative visual language, cultivated by a melding of abstract practices borrowed from Cubism to Surrealism, revealed parallel passions in artistic practice and theory. But was he a Cubist? An Expressionist? A Symbolist?

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“Preserving the Future of Our Past”

Maine Antique Digest

Washington Winter Show, Washington, D.C. The 70th edition of the Washington Winter Show was held January 9-12 at the Katzen Arts Center on the campus of American University in Washington, D.C.

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Netherlands Returns 119 Benin Bronzes To Nigeria In Landmark Repatriation Agreement

Artnet News

New provenance research proves the precious objects were looted by the British during a brutal military campaign in 1897. The post Netherlands Returns 119 Benin Bronzes To Nigeria In Landmark Repatriation Agreement appeared first on Artnet News.

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More Australian art world figures condemn decision to cancel Khaled Sabsabi’s Venice Biennale project

The Art Newspaper

Last years Golden Lion winner Archie Moore and the National Association for the Visual Arts are among those to speak out in support of Sabsabi after he was dropped by Creative Australia

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Rare Newcastle silver in London sale

Antique Collecting

Two very rare pieces of antique Newcastle silver come for sale in London on February 26 when a Charles II The post Rare Newcastle silver in London sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Parcheesi board, $4,800, Copake

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 painted wooden Parcheesi board, 18 1/2 inches square, sold for $4,800 [.] The post Parcheesi board, $4,800, Copake appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Italian Police Shut Down Secret Workshop Producing Fake Picassos and Rembrandts

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Italian authorities seized over 70 forgeries and evidence for the falsification of signatures and provenance records. The post Italian Police Shut Down Secret Workshop Producing Fake Picassos and Rembrandts appeared first on Artnet News.

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Laser mapping reveals massive ancient Zapotec city in Mexican forest

The Art Newspaper

Long thought to be a fortress, Guiengola has been revealed as a sprawling city thanks to airborne lidar analysis

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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Hungarian-born Marcel Breuer was one of the most imaginative and influential designers and architects of the 20th century. He studied and then taught at the Bauhaus School , revolutionizing fine arts, craft, and industrial design. He was a relentless innovator and in 1925, he came up with his infamous tubular steel furniture, inspired by bicycle frames and made with the latest in steel-bending technology.

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There Are Spies Among Us: 18th, 19th, and Early 20th Century Military Espionage As Told By its Hierarchy, Spies, and Gadgets

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Judy Weaver Gonyeau, managing editor The spies from the earliest days of America maynot have had the level of toys and methods used by a 21st century James Bond. [.] The post There Are Spies Among Us: 18th, 19th, and Early 20th Century Military EspionageAs Told By its Hierarchy, Spies, and Gadgets appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Hope Runs High at Frieze L.A. as Art Buys Drive Fire Relief

Artnet News

Early sales include an Elizabeth Peyton painting for $2.8 million at David Zwirner and a Keith Haring work for $2 million at Gladstone Gallery. The post Hope Runs High at Frieze L.A. as Art Buys Drive Fire Relief appeared first on Artnet News.

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Exhibitions reveal hidden stories of interned Japanese American artists

The Art Newspaper

Shows at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Denver Art Museum explore personal and professional struggle of those who were incarcerated during the Second World War

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Cartier ‘Tutti Frutti’ brooch shines in sale

Antique Collecting

A tiny brooch discovered hidden in a box of ‘worthless’ costume jewellery has just sold for a record 19,500 at The post Cartier ‘Tutti Frutti’ brooch shines in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Estate Sale vs Estate Liquidation

Sarasota Antique Buyers

People have many reasons to hold an estate sale or to liquidate the contents of a home. Many people have to empty a home because a loved one died and they inherited it. Other reasons are downsizing, retirement, financial problems, or divorce. Regardless of the reason, if you want to get the most money you can from the contents of the house, and you also want to empty it of the contents, you have several options a family estate sale, a professional estate sale , or estate liquidation.

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New Discoveries Reveal the Great Wall of China Is 300 Years Older Than Previously Thought

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New light is being shed on the ancient monument's age, construction, and function. The post New Discoveries Reveal the Great Wall of China Is 300 Years Older Than Previously Thought appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why newly appointed museum directors fail, and how to avoid it: Kaywin Feldman’s new book on leadership

The Art Newspaper

The director of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, offers sage advice on how non-profits can best manage personnel changes at the top

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Private collections leads spring sale

Antique Collecting

Property from a host of private collections will be coming up for sale at Tennants Auctioneers in North Yorkshire on The post Private collections leads spring sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Adult Doll Collecting: A Therapeutic Obsession

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Elizabeth Kraft Taylor, author of Three Jews Walked into a Shopping Center, recalls her infatuation with dolls. It started when I was about 30 [.] The post Adult Doll Collecting: A Therapeutic Obsession appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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What Do Van Gogh’s Rare Hospital Paintings Reveal About His Inner Turmoil?

Artnet News

Two of the artist's 1889 works now on view in London have not been exhibited outside of Switzerland in over a century. The post What Do Van Goghs Rare Hospital Paintings Reveal About His Inner Turmoil? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Could this Van Gogh have come from Nazi Germany?

The Art Newspaper

As Birminghams peasant woman painting goes on loan to Charleston, we explore the question of its provenance

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Boba Fett helmet set to star in sale

Antique Collecting

A replica helmet of one of the most memorable characters in the Star Wars franchise, the bounty hunter Boba Fett, The post Boba Fett helmet set to star in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Colonial Williamsburg 77th Annual Antiques Forum – Feb 21-25

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Colonial Williamsburg 77th Annual Antiques Forum – Feb 21-25 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Beloved Elizabeth Street Garden Seeks Protection as a Work of Art

Artnet News

The Nolita-based space is an "irreplaceable physical and social sculpture," according to the lawsuit. The post Beloved Elizabeth Street Garden Seeks Protection as a Work of Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Madrid's Reina Sofia museum acquires hundreds of works to diversify its collection

The Art Newspaper

Spains national museum of contemporary art has purchased 470 works, most by women, and many by artists from ethnic minorities

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The Decorative Fair returns for spring

Antique Collecting

A springtime celebration of antiques, design and art from antiquity to the contemporary takes place at The Decorative Fair from The post The Decorative Fair returns for spring appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Hidden History

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

We are a civilization inspired by discovery, whether that leads us to look upwards to the heavens, underground for what time and nature has buried, or to the bottom of [.] The post Hidden History appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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The Collection of the Season? Christie’s Wins $200 Million Len Riggio Art Trove

Artnet News

The market is quiet right now. Works from the Barnes and Noble founder's collection could change that. The post The Collection of the Season? Christie’s Wins $200 Million Len Riggio Art Trove appeared first on Artnet News.

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A quantum era is coming. What does this mean for art?

The Art Newspaper

New technology will support artists as they produce enquiring new work