Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 26, 2024

I'm overjoyed to share a new exhibition of midcentury modern design featuring 35 significant objects curated by my dear friends and colleagues Alexander and Vanessa Wendl of Toad Atelier from their extensive and important collection of midcentury modern design. The exhibition is presented by Larissa Wild Fine Art , the art gallery of my fabulous dear friend and collaborator Larissa Wild and can be viewed online worldwide for maximum educational impact.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 24, 2024

At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, sculptures by Anna Tsouhlarakis and Shane Perley-Dutcher are part of a push to advocate for environmental and social justice

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Artnet News

JULY 22, 2024

Billionaire Len Blavatnik was knighted in 2017 for his philanthropic contributions to the arts in London. The post Protesters Take to Tate Modern to Denounce Major Donor appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wbur

JULY 26, 2024

Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales process. The bankrupt company said it will shutter the hospitals by the end of August. Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales

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Maine Antique Digest

JULY 24, 2024

Marion Antique Auctions, Marion, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Marion Antique Auctions Marion Antique Auctions held its “Spring Extravaganza” sale May 4 in the Marion, Massachusetts, gallery. The sale was live, with about 60 bidders in the room at various times. Staff were on the phones and executing left and online bids.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 26, 2024

An archaeologist’s claim this week that illicit actions have led the painting to be in France mirrors that made by the man who stole it more than a century ago—and it is entirely false

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

Even the Mona Lisa escaped the Louvre to watch it unfold. The post The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Mid-West Museum Association

JULY 21, 2024

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 AMM Awards ! We look forward to celebrating their tremendous accomplishments during the conference in Indianapolis next week and virtual events to take place this fall. Best Practices Award Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA In 2022, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (CMP) and Hosanna House , a nonprofit with a mission to end a life cycle of poverty while helping individuals reach maximum potential, launched the Center for Av

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 25, 2024

Four decades after refusing to sanitise her depiction of the city’s history, the artist will see her giant mural, and all its 51 vignettes of scenes and people, installed in the LA Natural History Museum’s new entrance pavilion

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The work was found about 14 miles from where it was originally hung in the 1500s. The post Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wbur

JULY 26, 2024

The small whorled pogonia is a rare orchid found only in the Northeastern U.S. There are just about 3,000 in the entire world, most in New England, and conservationists are weighing how to best protect them. The small whorled pogonia is a rare orchid found only in the Northeastern U.S. There are just about 3,000 in the entire world, most in New England, and conservationists are weighing how to best protect them.

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Society of American Archivists

JULY 24, 2024

July 23, 2024 —The Society of American Archivists (SAA) Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of the SAA Foundation 2024 Annual Meeting Award. Nineteen exceptional individuals have been selected to receive travel funds to attend the upcoming ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference in Chicago, IL.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 22, 2024

Anastasia Dyudyaeva is the second artist in less than a year to be jailed for allegedly disseminating anti-government messages in such a setting

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The work was in the collection of a man who had purchased it without knowledge of its provenance. The post Manhattan DA Returns 11th Nazi-Looted Egon Schiele Artwork to Grünbaum Heirs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wbur

JULY 25, 2024

The families moved into the church a few months after they fled Afghanistan in 2021. They and their supporters realized how difficult it would be to find large, affordable permanent housing in the area. The church's rector is leading an effort to develop a system of housing for the families and others who've been forcibly displaced from their homelands.

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Auction Central News

JULY 24, 2024

LAS VEGAS — King’s Auctions has been appointed by the Superior Court of California to auction a collection of original artworks signed by Michael Jackson (1958-2009). The 78 drawings are believed to have been created during the time of the Jackson-Strong Alliance, the artistic company established by Michael Jackson and the Australian-born artist Brett Livingstone […] The post Michael Jackson signed art comes to market by court order at King’s August 3 appeared first on Auction Centra

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 23, 2024

The former antiquities minister is also demanding that three Egyptian treasures, including the Rosetta Stone, be sent to his home country

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Artnet News

JULY 25, 2024

Israeli museums are taking new precautions to protect their collections from being vandalized at foreign museums. The post Israeli Museums Are Removing Their Names From Loaned Artworks appeared first on Artnet News.

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WorthPoint

JULY 23, 2024

Lots of celebrities have bobbleheads, and fans of Bob Newhart might want to scoop one up. This one sold for $39.99 recently. However, that price could rise with news of the actor’s death. Actors and celebrities have fans who set up clubs and other groups to share information about their favorite performers. However, some of the truly great celebrity icons have near-universal appeal, and Bob Newhart was one of them.

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Auction Central News

JULY 26, 2024

PHILADELPHIA — During her life, the author, illustrator and naturalist Sarah Bowdich Lee (1791-1856) published nearly 40 books and short stories, many of which remained standard textbooks well into the nineteenth century. However, her magnum opus was the groundbreaking work on ichthyology The Fresh-Water Fishes of Great Britain. Drawn and Described by Mrs.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 26, 2024

The 1918 drawing had been in the possession of another Austrian Jewish family, which recently became suspicious of the work's provenance and contacted Grünbaum’s heirs directly in order to “do the right thing”

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Artnet News

JULY 20, 2024

The 1958 blaze turned the painting into a "burned marshmallow." The post Art Bites: The Fire That Destroyed MoMA’s First Monet Acquisition appeared first on Artnet News.

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WorthPoint

JULY 26, 2024

Do you ever go to the shoe department of a thrift store? Maybe you should. When gathering content for This Week in Thrifting , I often find myself in the housewares section of a local thrift store. I’m so delighted by stoneware and plates, glassware and mugs, furniture, and home décor, and I sometimes forget to check in with one of the biggest categories in online resale: fashion.

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Auction Central News

JULY 26, 2024

NEW YORK — A hundred years ago, the summer Olympic games in Paris brought together about 40 nations and more than 3,000 athletes. As Paris kicks off its third stint hosting the international contest, with more than 10,000 athletes competing in 32 sports, demand for vintage Olympics posters has risen. Sports posters have long been […] The post Summer Olympics posters triumph with collectors appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 24, 2024

The work on paper, purchased at Christie’s New York in 2014, was allegedly paid for with money embezzled from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign investment fund

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Artnet News

JULY 21, 2024

The artifacts, including paintings and miniatures, were uncovered south of Aswan. The post Divers Discover Carvings of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs in the Nile appeared first on Artnet News.

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Maine Antique Digest

JULY 24, 2024

Fleischer’s Auctions, Columbus, Ohio Photos courtesy Fleischer’s Auctions Fleischer’s Auctions held its Civil War and African American history auction May 14 and 15 in Columbus, Ohio. This spring premier sale featured more than 500 historical items that generated a total of over $2 million in prices realized, far exceeding initial expectations.

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Auction Central News

JULY 25, 2024

NEW YORK — Jasper52 presents another collection of fine Ukrainian art with Nature’s Palette — Fine Art Still Life on Tuesday, July 30, at 3 pm Eastern time. The 156-lot sale is presented exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The first highlight is Desktop, an oil on canvas by Babkova Alexandra Andreevna, who graduated from both Saratov Art […] The post Jasper52 Nature’s Palette sale features fine Ukrainian still lifes July 30 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 24, 2024

What can museums and heritage institutions do about disinformation powered by artificial intelligence?

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The monuments to Ramses II have weathered centuries—and a major relocation. The post Huge! The Colossal Temples Built for Ancient Egypt’s God-King appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wbur

JULY 23, 2024

The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade. Gov. Maura Healey said the state envisions an "economic development project" that would transform the MCI-Concord site, at least partially, into housing. The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade.

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Auction Central News

JULY 24, 2024

DAVENPORT, WA — The library of Birmingham-Southern College, featuring early works on the history of North America and classics of science and literature, will be sold at Grant Zahajko Auctions during two days: Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1. Founded in 1856, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) operated for 168 years as a private arts college […] The post Birmingham-Southern College library collection to sell at Grant Zahajko July 31-August 1 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 23, 2024

The State of the Arts research document also shows arts education in England to be in “significant decline”

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Artnet News

JULY 26, 2024

The artifact was stolen from the Museum of the American Revolution in 1968. The post FBI Recovers Stolen Revolutionary War Musket After 50 Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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Maine Antique Digest

JULY 26, 2024

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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Auction Central News

JULY 25, 2024

DUXBURY, MA — Nearly 200 lots of vintage Shaker handmade goods came to market June 22 at Willis Henry Auctions. Described by the house as from “an early collection” — presumably before the late run-up in values seen at auction today — the group consisted of boxes, case pieces, tables, stands, community chairs and rockers, […] The post Shaker handmade goods from the 19th century sold well over estimates at Willis Henry appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 22, 2024

Charles Gaines, Refik Anadol, Glenn Kaino and four other renowned artists with local connections were chosen to create some monumental works in Inglewood

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