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Horst Auctioneers, Ephrata, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Horst Auctioneers Horst Auctioneers in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, has been in business since around 1900. According to the history the company posts on its website, which calls the firm “The Voices of Experience,” A. A.
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.
CRN Auctions, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts Photos courtesy CRN Auctions, Inc. CRN Auctions’ April 21 sale in the Cambridge, Massachusetts, gallery drew on several area collections, including that of Alan A. Varteresian (1934-2023) of Boston, who seldom missed a CRN sale.
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.
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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.
Rago, Lambertville, New Jersey Photos courtesy Rago Auctions reflect the taste of the minute. The Rago sale of modern design May 16 in Lambertville, New Jersey, and the contemporary glass sale that followed on May 17 are good examples. The two sales covered a broad range of 20th-century design.
Contemporary French artists were tapped to participate in a competition that would replace the historic 19th-century windows. The post Macron’s Divisive Plan to Install Contemporary Stained Glass in Notre-Dame Thwarted appeared first on Artnet News.
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
Laetitia Guillotin recently joined the Artnet Auctions Prints and Multiples team as their London-based specialist. The post Artnet Auctions Specialist Laetitia Guillotin on the Booming Market for Artists Prints (And What Makes Them So Special) appeared first on Artnet News.
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.
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.
Hanover, Virginia Hanover Tavern Foundation presented its annual antiques show at the historic tavern in Hanover, Virginia, May 3-5. Dubbed Antiques At The Tavern, the event has quickly grown into one of the mid-Atlantic’s destination events.
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.
Greater Rochester Spring Antique Show, Henrietta, New York After a few inches of white stuff on the ground the night before and after a earthquake hit another part of the state about 200 miles away but before the big total eclipse (which was covered by clouds), the Greater Rochester Spring Antique
Galleria Continue presents "Neither Nor," tracing the evolution of the acclaimed artist's practice from 1995 to today. The post Spotlight: A Career-Spanning Ai Weiwei Exhibition Takes Over Galleria Continua’s San Gimignano Outpost appeared first on Artnet News.
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 Decorative Arts Trust has awarded research grants to 14 graduate students. The recipient of the Marie Zimmermann Grant, generously sponsored by the Marie and John Zimmermann Fund, is Lauren Lovings-Gomez from Rice University.
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.
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.
Concord Museum, Concord, Massachusetts, has received a $5 million grant from an anonymous donor. This grant will provide critical support to the museum as it continues to preserve and share Concord’s story for generations to come.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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