Germany returns looted antiquities in Berlin’s Altes Museum to Italy
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 13, 2024
As a “thank you” gesture, Italy is reciprocating with loans from Paestum and Naples
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$100,000-Plus Book, Listed on eBay for $22,000, Leads to Arrest
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 10, 2024
A woefully underpriced rare book on eBay has led to an arrest, a charge of felony larceny, and the recovery of a rare 1855 first-edition copy of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass.
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Four Overlooked Women Abstract Expressionists Are Spotlighted in London
Artnet News
JUNE 11, 2024
The exhibition shows how the principles of Abstract Expressionism were applied to the medium of collage. The post Four Overlooked Women Abstract Expressionists Are Spotlighted in London appeared first on Artnet News.
Antique Paintings from Inimitable Painters through the ages
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
JUNE 13, 2024
The realm of art is expansive and diverse, resembling the limitless expanse of the oceans, encompassing creations across various genres and historical periods. Certain artists have produced distinct and innovative works within this extensive panorama that have left an enduring impact, transcending time to become timeless masterpieces, a testament to their enduring influence on the art world.
Former Vatican employee arrested for allegedly trying to sell Bernini manuscript
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 11, 2024
The 18-page document had previously disappeared from the Holy See's official archive
American Paintings and Prints at Doyle
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 10, 2024
Doyle, New York City Photos courtesy Doyle Doyle held its semiannual sale of American paintings and prints live in its salesroom on East 87th Street in Manhattan Wednesday, April 10. Only a few bidders were present. Most of the sales went to online bidders.
The Hunt: A Vincent van Gogh Masterpiece That Was Lost to Conflict
Artnet News
JUNE 10, 2024
Investigators have put forth several theories about what might have become of the rare canvas. The post The Hunt: A Vincent van Gogh Masterpiece That Was Lost to Conflict appeared first on Artnet News.
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Digital deluge: how will Art Basel respond to a surge of digital-art initiatives in Switzerland?
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 12, 2024
The country is flexing its crypto-friendly credentials, while an art fair dedicated to all things digital is making its debut this week
A Dragonfly, a Kas, and a Freak Show Sign
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 11, 2024
Carlsen Gallery, Inc., Freehold, New York Photos courtesy Carlsen Gallery, Inc. He waves a turned-wood gavel at employees and guests. He calls out mounting bids, “nine hundred, ten hundred, eleven hundred.” He remembers when he could sell linen-press brasses for more than he’s likely to get for the whole piece today.
Medieval Game Pieces Emerge From the Ruins of a Mysterious German Castle
Artnet News
JUNE 8, 2024
Among them are a six-sided die and a chess piece whose surface is worn from use. The post Medieval Game Pieces Emerge From the Ruins of a Mysterious German Castle appeared first on Artnet News.
Four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are featured at Burchard June 15
Auction Central News
JUNE 11, 2024
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A delightful assembly of four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are the highlight of Burchard Galleries‘ Estate Antiques Fine Art Jewelry Auction, scheduled for Saturday, June 15. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Erbe (b. 1944-) is from Union City, New Jersey, where he worked […] The post Four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are featured at Burchard June 15 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Two (or more) into one: Urs Fischer invites owners of his digital sculptures to have them remade into a new work
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 10, 2024
The maverick artist is working with 1OF1, collectors of high-level digital art, to offer owners of his "CHAOS" video sculpture series the chance to have them "fused" into new animations
Changes in Collecting
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 14, 2024
Donley Auctions, Union, Illinois Photos courtesy Donley Auctions For the gray-haired stragglers at the preview of Donley Auctions’ March 23 sale in Union, Illinois, it was the stuff of dreams.
Spain Publishes Extensive List of Artworks Seized During Civil War
Artnet News
JUNE 13, 2024
More than 5,000 items were deposited with state museums and have remained there for nearly a century. The post Spain Publishes Extensive List of Artworks Seized During Civil War appeared first on Artnet News.
Cosmopolitan Craftsman
The Magazine Antiques
JUNE 9, 2024
The story of Tiffany’s erudite and imaginative silver designer of the late nineteenth century, Edward C. Moore. The post Cosmopolitan Craftsman appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Cosmopolitan Craftsman was first posted on June 9, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Anya Gallaccio wins commission for London’s first ever HIV/Aids memorial
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 12, 2024
The winning proposal features a tree trunk from which rings have been extracted and displayed nearby
Witherell Expands
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 12, 2024
Brian and Donna Witherell of Witherell Luxury Asset Auctioneers & Appraisers, based in Sacramento, California, have launched a satellite auction company, the Wine Country Consignment Center in Windsor, California. The expansion is a return to the company’s roots.
How John Singer Sargent Turned His Sitters Into Stars
Artnet News
JUNE 13, 2024
The 1896 portrait of Adèle Meyer and her two children was an immediate sensation when it debuted at the Royal Academy. The post How John Singer Sargent Turned His Sitters Into Stars appeared first on Artnet News.
Current and coming: Maynard Dixon’s Nevada
The Magazine Antiques
JUNE 10, 2024
The Nevada Museum of Art highlights the artist’s journey to the sagebrush state. The post Current and coming: Maynard Dixon’s Nevada appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: Maynard Dixon’s Nevada was first posted on June 10, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Mega museum planned for vast former hospital in Naples
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 10, 2024
Albergo dei Poveri renovation is the latest stage of the Italian city’s cultural renaissance
A History of Tiffany Lamps
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 12, 2024
A Book Review Scores of books have been written about the designs of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) and his famed studio. This book takes a decidedly technical approach.
Art Basel Opens Amid Market Fears: What Sold on VIP Day
Artnet News
JUNE 11, 2024
Business was slower than usual, but a $20 million Joan Mitchell and a $16 million Arshile Gorky found buyers. The post Art Basel Opens Amid Market Fears: What Sold on VIP Day appeared first on Artnet News.
Paul Stankard elevates the humble glass paperweight to poetry
Auction Central News
JUNE 14, 2024
NEW YORK – Paul Stankard’s (b. 1943-) path into studio glass was unusual in that he originally trained to make laboratory glass. He worked as a scientific glassblower for nine years before embracing his artistic passions. Inspired by the stylized French Clichy paperweights made from the 1840 to the 1860s, but wanting to distinguish himself, […] The post Paul Stankard elevates the humble glass paperweight to poetry appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artur Snitkus, Ukrainian artist and musician, killed in combat near Donetsk, aged 36
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 14, 2024
In tributes, friends and colleagues described him as “icon of the Ukrainian queer underground” and “a holy man”
Weinblatt Ceases Exhibiting at Shows
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 12, 2024
Victor Weinblatt, a specialist in American folk signage, will no longer be exhibiting at shows. According to a press release, “While we no longer will be doing shows, we will actively and enthusiastically maintain our gallery by appointment in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Monument Is the First of Its Kind to Turn Up in Crete
Artnet News
JUNE 13, 2024
The structure was discovered by workers installing a radar system for a forthcoming airport. The post This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Monument Is the First of Its Kind to Turn Up in Crete appeared first on Artnet News.
How to Safely Clean Old Costume Jewelry
WorthPoint
JUNE 14, 2024
Many pieces of rhinestone jewelry like this Juliana brooch can be cleaned by dusting them off with a soft toothbrush. The first thing to know about cleaning old costume jewelry is that it’s not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Before you begin, you must consider the piece’s components, age, delicateness, and whether it needs a thorough bath or simply a light cleaning.
Does the De la Cruz collection sale mark the end of an era?
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 10, 2024
Reduced value, mixed results dent idea of contemporary art as investable asset
Art Forgery Trial Finds Business Owners Liable for $50K Fake
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 11, 2024
On April 22 two Denver District Court employees gently placed a large painting against a wall in the fourth-floor courtroom of Judge Jon Olafson, where it remained all week.
Art Bites: Hilma af Klint Predicted Her Own Posthumous Fame
Artnet News
JUNE 14, 2024
The Swedish artist’s legacy was secured several decades after her death. The post Art Bites: Hilma af Klint Predicted Her Own Posthumous Fame appeared first on Artnet News.
Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction set for New York June 19
Auction Central News
JUNE 14, 2024
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 5 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction. Its 152 lots almost exclusively showcase those precious metals in pieces by brand-name jewelers and houses. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. It’s no surprise, then, […] The post Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction set for New York June 19 appeared first on Auction Central News.
US authorities charge three UK nationals in Evolved Apes NFT fraud scheme
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 14, 2024
The charges, brought by the office of the Attorney for the Southern District of New York, signal a commitment to pursuing wide-ranging cryptocurrency cases
Connecticut Dealer Pleads Guilty
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 10, 2024
William Dawson, 52, of Connecticut pleaded guilty April 24 to fraudulently obtaining more than 100 gold coins and then transporting them outside of Massachusetts. Dawson pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transportation of property taken by fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman scheduled sentencing for June 18.
Planned Kehinde Wiley Exhibitions Canceled and Delayed in Wake of Assault Allegations
Artnet News
JUNE 13, 2024
Wiley has denied the accusations, but museums in Omaha, Minneapolis, and Miami are postponing or shelving planned shows. The post Planned Kehinde Wiley Exhibitions Canceled and Delayed in Wake of Assault Allegations appeared first on Artnet News.
Portrait by Salvador Dali makes its auction debut June 20 at Clars
Auction Central News
JUNE 13, 2024
OAKLAND, CA — Portrait of Mrs. Luther Greene by Salvador Dali comes to market for the first time as the featured lot in the Summer Fine Art sale on Thursday, June 20 at Clars. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Luther Greene (1909-1987) had a fascinating dual career. In 1935, […] The post Portrait by Salvador Dali makes its auction debut June 20 at Clars appeared first on Auction Central News.
Big ticket sales at Art Basel mask a nuanced market moment
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 12, 2024
Insiders say that today’s market is “hard to describe, very hard to decipher”
2024 SPNHC Education DemoCamp June 26-27 Registration Open
SPNHC
JUNE 14, 2024
The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections Education Sessional Committee is hosting a virtual Natural History Education DemoCamp. The goal is to share, discover, and discuss educational materials that have a framework in natural history. This is building upon our previous iterations of the ‘education share fair’ that were hosted at the annual meeting.
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