The Art Newspaper
JULY 16, 2024
The objects are believed to have been made by students in the 17th century, when Sutton House was a school
Artnet News
JULY 13, 2024
About 1,800 papyrus scrolls were found in ancient Herculaneum, buried under ash and volcanic debris. The post The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
JULY 18, 2024
The researchers are using stem cell technology to create what they call "mini brains" and test how psychoactive substances may affect humans. They're hoping to answer profound questions about what the plants might teach us about consciousness and whether they can help develop new psychiatric drugs. The researchers are using stem cell technology to create what they call "mini brains" and test how psychoactive substances may affect humans.
Society of American Archivists
JULY 15, 2024
July 15, 2024 —The results of SAA's 2024 election are in!
The Art Newspaper
JULY 18, 2024
The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has defended its decision to hand back two objects to the Oba
Artnet News
JULY 19, 2024
Henry VIII courted his doomed second wife at her family castle in Kent. The post Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory appeared first on Artnet News.
WorthPoint
JULY 19, 2024
Olympic memorabilia is returning to the forefront—now is the time to take advantage. This summer, sports fanatics prepare for the return of the ultimate athletic spectacle: the Olympic Games. And, if you’re a reseller who’s been stocking up on Olympic memorabilia or a devoted collector thinking about downsizing, this is the season to take advantage of the world’s renewed athletic interests.
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The Art Newspaper
JULY 15, 2024
Ilê Sartuzi's short-lived heist involving a 17th-century coin draws parallels to the recent scandal over the theft of thousands of items from the museum's collection
Artnet News
JULY 19, 2024
Nicholas Cullinan became director of the British Museum in March. The post New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return appeared first on Artnet News.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
JULY 18, 2024
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Auction Central News
JULY 18, 2024
SUDBURY, MA — The biannual offering of Chinese, Japanese and Indian works of art at Tremont Auctions on June 30 was dominated by the multi-estimate performance of a single lot. A small porcelain incense box and cover decorated with butterflies and flower and carrying a Yongzheng (1722-1735) four-character seal mark shot to $320,000 ($406,400 with […] The post Yongzheng porcelain incense box astounds by commanding $406K at Tremont appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 16, 2024
Alina Dotsenko of the Kherson Art Museum explains how her team is working to find stolen objects
Artnet News
JULY 16, 2024
Mark T. Smith created the art for the brand over 20 years ago. The post How an Art Heist at Taco Bell Is Fueling a Thriving Black Market appeared first on Artnet News.
WorthPoint
JULY 17, 2024
The arcade games at Salem Willows have been delighting children and adults alike for decades. Photo courtesy: Brenda Kelley Kim I’m lucky enough to live on the North Shore of Boston. Sea breezes and salt spray are part of my world every day. Just one town over from me is Salem Willows, an amusement park that’s been around since the end of the 19th century, and it’s still going strong.
Auction Central News
JULY 18, 2024
NEW YORK — Jasper52 brings nearly 500 lots of luxury designer fashion from the biggest names in the business to market Tuesday, July 23 at 6 pm Eastern time. The complete catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The first highlight is a Chanel black tweed and metallic thread sleeveless midi dress in size […] The post Luxury designer fashion comes to market in New York July 23 appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 16, 2024
Headed by the Goya scholar Guillaume Kientz, the new project anticipates the 200th anniversary of the artist’s death in 2028
Artnet News
JULY 16, 2024
Art History majors face an unemployment rate of 8 percent, a new study has found. The post Do Art History Majors Really Face the Worst Job Prospects of Any Profession? appeared first on Artnet News.
Invaluable
JULY 17, 2024
How Visual Artists Became Jewelry Artists Jewelry-making and art share a long, interwoven history, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that artists discovered the true potential of jewelry as another form of expression. These miniature works of art, often conceived for loved ones and intended for a very select market of connoisseurs, gave many artists the opportunity to test their practical ability and confront unprecedented constraints.
Auction Central News
JULY 18, 2024
Chinese Blue and White Fish Jar in the Yuan Style, $1.1 Million GENOA, Italy – There was saleroom drama at Aste di Antiquariato Boetto on June 19 when a 12in (30cm) Chinese blue and white jar estimated at €2,000-€2,300 ($2,150-$2,470) shot to €820,000 ($880,300), ultimately selling for €1 million ($1.1 million) with buyer’s premium. While […] The post Chinese Blue and White Fish Jar in the Yuan Style leads our special five Asian auction highlights appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 15, 2024
The influential American pioneer produced a ground-breaking body of work in partnership with his wife, Kira Perov, over more than 45 years
Artnet News
JULY 18, 2024
Two sculptors had tried and failed to chisel something out of the block—until Michelangelo stepped up. The post Art Bites: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Carved Out of a Flawed Marble Slab appeared first on Artnet News.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
JULY 16, 2024
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D Although one-third of the American population, roughly 107 million, collect one thing or another, far fewer are hoarders. They include only 2-3 percent of the entire [.] The post Collectors, Hoarders, and Peculiarities appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Auction Central News
JULY 17, 2024
OAK GROVE, MO — Frasher’s Doll Auction returns on July 22 with more antique French bebes from the 19th century’s biggest names in the doll-making business. The sale includes French bisque bebes, German bisque character dolls, paper-mache dolls and much more. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 18, 2024
Art critic Vittorio Sgarbi says though that the act is ‘non-erotic’
Artnet News
JULY 17, 2024
The drawings of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres inspired a hunch that would go on to incense the art world. The post Art Bites: The Polarizing Art Theory Named After David Hockney appeared first on Artnet News.
WorthPoint
JULY 18, 2024
A Victorian pietra dura brooch with a sterling silver setting. Many beautiful collectibles have been made in Italy over time, including a wide array of jewelry. Among those pieces are a bevy of mosaics. Now, before you start thinking, “Oh, yeah, I know all about those,” stop for a moment. Because how much do you really know about the different types of mosaic jewelry and when these pieces were made?
Auction Central News
JULY 16, 2024
KIZERS, PA — Five authenticated Marilyn Monroe-worn or -used items come to market as star lots in the Pieces of History sale scheduled for July 25 at Embassy Auctions International. All the star lots are framed with some are signed by the late actress and performer. Estimated at $40,000-$60,000 is Monroe’s (1926-1962) bathing suit purchased […] The post Authentic Marilyn Monroe bathing suit and more head to market at Embassy July 25 appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 19, 2024
A scheme by the non-profit Create London will convert the Newham building into a culture and learning centre
Artnet News
JULY 18, 2024
These structures acted as shelters that could be easily disassembled. The post Hundreds of 7,000-Year-Old Standing Stone Circles Discovered in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
JULY 19, 2024
On Saturday, a regional legend will get his due by the national pastime. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will honor Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Joe Castiglione with the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award, which celebrates the elite broadcasters of the game. On Saturday, a regional legend will get his due by the national pastime. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will honor Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Joe Castiglione with the 2024 Ford C.
Auction Central News
JULY 18, 2024
CEDAR FALLS, IA — The lifetime collection of Wayne Wright (1938-2015) comes to Jackson’s International Auctioneers as a 700-plus lot two-day Summer World Treasures sale July 30 and July 31. Wright was a passionate collector who focused on early 20th century leaded glass lamps, with more than 100 starring in the sale. Coming to market […] The post Wayne Wright collection powers the two-day Summer World Treasures sale at Jackson’s July 30-31 appeared first on Auction Central News
The Art Newspaper
JULY 15, 2024
A UK selling show—curated by Carrington's cousin—taps into a growing interest in the Mexico-based Surrealist artist
Artnet News
JULY 17, 2024
The objects date back to the days of the Ottoman empire. The post Archaeologists Find a Cache of Ancient Murano Glass Off Bulgarian Coast appeared first on Artnet News.
Invaluable
JULY 15, 2024
Shaker Pine Tall Case Timepiece, Isaac Newton Youngs, New Lebanon, New York, 1834. Sold for $20,000 USD via Skinner (June 2016). Strikingly simple yet timelessly elegant, Shaker design has become one of the most universally compelling styles of American design. That emphasis on simplicity stems from the premise of Shaker beliefs that associate such clean functionality with a peaceful existence.
Auction Central News
JULY 16, 2024
LONDON, UK – A landlord and tenancy agreement signed by Freddie Mercury in 1986 was among the highlights of Autographs and Memorabilia at Chiswick Auctions. The typed document, signed by both the Queen frontman and his former girlfriend Mary Austin received bids up to £5,500 (£6,930 or $8,851 with buyer’s premium) during the online sale […] The post Freddie Mercury’s 1986 landlord-tenant agreement sold for $8,851 at Chiswick appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 17, 2024
Public art display in Birmingham commemorates city’s cultural icon
Artnet News
JULY 17, 2024
The sale price was 643.3 percent more than the high estimate. The post Stegosaurus Skeleton Sells for a Whopping $44 Million, a Dinosaur Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News.
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