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'King Dingo': After his portrait of Australia's richest woman stirred controversy, Vincent Namatjira turns his sights on Charles III

The Art Newspaper

The aboriginal artist's portrait of Gina Rinehart made headlines after she called on the National Gallery of Australia to have it removed—now he has painted the British monarch

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4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru

Artnet News

Intricate carvings depicting ancient gods adorn much of the structure. The post 4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru appeared first on Artnet News.

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Converting Boston’s offices to housing is tricky, but it’s starting to happen

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Advocates say conversions could kill two birds with one stone, warding off vacancies while adding desperately needed housing. Advocates say conversions could kill two birds with one stone, warding off vacancies while adding desperately needed housing.

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Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met

The Magazine Antiques

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial anniversary with a reinstallation. The post Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met was first posted on July 10, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Hartwig Fischer, former British Museum director, is appointed to run Saudi museum of world cultures

The Art Newspaper

Fischer, who resigned after a theft scandal at the British Museum, has been announced as the founding director of the new institution, which is expected to open in 2026

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You Should Know Linder, the Art World’s Original Punk Provocateur

Artnet News

The radical feminist artist will be the subject of a major retrospective at the Hayward Gallery in London in early 2025. The post You Should Know Linder, the Art World’s Original Punk Provocateur appeared first on Artnet News.

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The 5 most valuable sought after sterling silver flatware patterns

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Sterling silver dinnerware has a rich and illustrious history, and sterling silver flatware is essential to any antique sterling silver set. In addition to their functional use at the dinner table, sterling silver flatware pieces are highly prized collectibles that can hold significant value. Often, families pass down sterling silver flatware sets from generation to generation.

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Shahzia Sikander statue promoting women's justice at University of Houston beheaded

The Art Newspaper

In the shadow of anti-abortion protests lambasting the artist's sculpture as "Satanic", Sikander's bronze 2023 work 'Witness' was beheaded early Monday morning

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Jim Carrey Sends His Collection of Art and Modern Design to Auction

Artnet News

The sale at Bonhams L.A. spans artworks, design objects, and photography. The post Jim Carrey Sends His Collection of Art and Modern Design to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Peoples of Utah Revisited: How Utah is Commemorating America250

Conservation - American Association for State and

The Peoples of Utah Revisited: How Utah is Commemorating America250 Monk Chief Abbot Sarith So (middle) with monks surrounding him and performing a blessing ceremony to recognize Monk Sarith So as the official monk of Wat Buddhikaram-Utah Cambodian Buddhist Temple, June 30, 2013 in West Valley City, Utah. By Monique Davila, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Jordan Kiyak, Research Outreach Coordinator, Utah Historical Society As the thirteen American colonies celebrated the signing of the Dec

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Custom Colt.41 revolver owned by Texas Rangers captain Alfred Allee leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Custom Colt.41 Revolver Owned by Texas Ranger Captain Alfred Allee SAN ANTONIO, TX — Alfred Allee (1905-1987) was destined for a legendary career in law enforcement. Like his father and grandfather, he became a Texas Ranger, the state-sanctioned law enforcement agency founded during the Republic of Texas period in 1835. Allee gained national prominence […] The post Custom Colt.41 revolver owned by Texas Rangers captain Alfred Allee leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Cen

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Art History grads face highest rates of unemployment in the US

The Art Newspaper

An interactive report by the New York Fed reveals that those with university degrees in the arts are most likely to find themselves without jobs in the current labour market

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Three Valuable Paintings at a Berlin Museum End Up for Sale Against Late Donor’s Wishes

Artnet News

Two Warhols and a Twombly that Erich Marx bequeathed to Hamburger Bahnhof have hit the art market in in New York. The post Three Valuable Paintings at a Berlin Museum End Up for Sale Against Late Donor’s Wishes appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Signs of History

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers I’ve always loved signs. They can tell you so much about the history of a place, an industry, a specific time period, and [.] The post The Signs of History appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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8 Famous Color Field Paintings that Define the Genre

Invaluable

As the 1940s came to a close, a number of artists were looking for something new. Among them were Mark Rothko , Barnett Newman and Clyfford Still , leading figures in American Abstract Expressionism who wanted to redefine the genre with a groundbreaking style that set them apart from their predecessors and rejected any emphasis on gesture or action.

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Ten essential artworks to see in Paris

The Art Newspaper

Whether you're looking for a culture hit while taking in the Olympics or strolling along the Seine on a weekend break, make sure not to miss out on these masterpieces in the City of Light

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Art Bites: How the Art World Rediscovered Judith Leyster

Artnet News

Works by the supremely talented Dutch master have often been wrongly attributed to men. The post Art Bites: How the Art World Rediscovered Judith Leyster appeared first on Artnet News.

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Large collection of historic federal duck stamp art comes to Ahlers & Ogletree July 17

Auction Central News

ATLANTA, GA – The July 17 sale of Historical Documents, Books, and Americana at the Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery includes a collection of duck stamp prints deaccessioned from the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, GA. Offered in 70 lots, the artist prints are framed alongside a version of the actual stamp. The collection […] The post Large collection of historic federal duck stamp art comes to Ahlers & Ogletree July 17 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Auction Prices Realized, July 2024

Maine Antique Digest

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.

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Looted Asante treasures find a new palace home in Ghana

The Art Newspaper

Objects from the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum are on loan to the Asante king, while the Fowler Museum has transferred ownership of seven items

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Huge! The Mysterious Megaliths Sprawled Across the Carnac Landscape

Artnet News

Carnac is the world’s largest assemblage of prehistoric stone monuments. The post Huge! The Mysterious Megaliths Sprawled Across the Carnac Landscape appeared first on Artnet News.

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More than 100 Shaker items shine July 18 at Fred Giampietro

Auction Central News

BRANFORD, CT — More than 100 items created by New England Shaker communities appear as a featured group in New England Auctions – Fred Giampietro‘s Summer Americana Extravaganza, scheduled for Thursday, July 18. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The first Shakers — officially known as the United Society […] The post More than 100 Shaker items shine July 18 at Fred Giampietro appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Pursuit of Beauty

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions A stellar selection of renowned Tiffany Studios decorative lamps and works of art glass accompanied a collection of spectacular Steuben Aurene glass and a group of rare whimsical Victorian-era art pottery that together highlighted Heritage Auctions’ April 18 “Pursuit of Beauty: Art Nouveau, Art

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‘It's stuck with me all my life’: David Hockney on Piero della Francesca’s Baptism of Christ

The Art Newspaper

Ahead of an exhibition at the National Gallery in London that will pair two of his works with the Renaissance masterpiece, Hockney talks about what makes the work so special

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‘I Would Imagine Some Little Child Like Me’: The Eternal Youth of Yoshitomo Nara

Artnet News

His newest exhibition, on view at the Guggenheim Bilbao, is the most significant survey of the artist in Europe to date. The post ‘I Would Imagine Some Little Child Like Me’: The Eternal Youth of Yoshitomo Nara appeared first on Artnet News.

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A. Elmer Crowell decoys and paintings dominate Copley’s Sporting Sale July 11-12

Auction Central News

HINGHAM, MA — Legendary decoy carver A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) was a master of shorebirds, waterfowl, and miniatures, all of which are prized in today’s red-hot vintage decoy market. Copley Fine Art Auctions has an amazing 49 lots of his work in its upcoming two-day Sporting Sale scheduled for Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12. The […] The post A.

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Weekday Online Sales and Live Gala Previews

Maine Antique Digest

Leland Little Auctions, Hillsborough, North Carolina Photos courtesy Leland Little Auctions For auctioneer Leland Little, the days of large in-house audiences at weekend sales are over. His auctions now are smaller, weekday online affairs. Large gatherings in his gallery are for community events, lectures, and previews of upcoming sales.

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Picasso estate to take no further action over forged paintings at Mona

The Art Newspaper

The Succession Picasso has made a statement after curator Kirsha Kaechele’s admitted she created the fake works, which she then hung in the women’s toilets at the Tasmanian museum as part of a protest

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To Art History, Matisse Is a Master. To the Market, It’s a More Complicated Story

Artnet News

The artist's most famous works are in museums, and his collectors can be fickle. Recently, his late work has been reassessed. The post To Art History, Matisse Is a Master. To the Market, It’s a More Complicated Story appeared first on Artnet News.

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Highly desirable firearms top the 630-lot offering at Montrose July 20

Auction Central News

MONTROSE, GA — A fine and collectible array of firearms comes to market July 20 at Montrose Auction. The offering includes military arms, sporting arms, and classic American, Israeli and European weapons. The complete catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Topping the list is a fine, pre-ban IMI Uzi A-series carbine chambered in 9mm. The […] The post Highly desirable firearms top the 630-lot offering at Montrose July 20 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Dog art will get bidders biting

Antique Collecting

The dog will be celebrated in a summer sale at Bonhams Edinburgh, with a selection of canine-focused artworks from across The post Dog art will get bidders biting appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Dia at 50: a new era

The Art Newspaper

A look at the past, present and future of the famed New York contemporary-art institution, which started out with an ambitious mission to create massive public works and has morphed into a museum for the 21st century

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The Story Behind a Rare 19th-Century Portrait of a Person of Color Emerges

Artnet News

The painting is a promised gift to the Baltimore Museum of Art. The post The Story Behind a Rare 19th-Century Portrait of a Person of Color Emerges appeared first on Artnet News.

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Italian Renaissance armor leads the Fine Ancient Art and Militaria sale July 13-14 at Apollo

Auction Central News

LONDON, UK — One of the best-preserved Italian Renaissance armors in private hands comes for sale at Apollo Art Auctions in London this month. Part of the so-called Prince collection, it is estimated at £600,000-£1.2m ($760,000-$1.5m) on July 13 and July 14. While its commission is uncertain — it was perhaps made for Gonzalo Fernández […] The post Italian Renaissance armor leads the Fine Ancient Art and Militaria sale July 13-14 at Apollo appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Part One of Smith Toy Collection Reaches $1.27 Million

Maine Antique Digest

Bertoia Auctions, Vineland, New Jersey Photos courtesy Bertoia Auctions The March 16 sale at Bertoia Auctions, Vineland, New Jersey, was one for the books if acquiring pre-1900 American toys was the goal.

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‘Like a child in a messy divorce’: Mary Beard and David Olusoga tackle Parthenon Marbles debate in British Museum panel

The Art Newspaper

Complexities of restitution, the relevance of the universal museum and burgeoning collections were all on the event's agenda

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A Marble God Is Found in an Ancient Roman Sewer

Artnet News

The shock discovery sheds new light on the preservation of Pagan culture under Christian rule. The post A Marble God Is Found in an Ancient Roman Sewer appeared first on Artnet News.

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