Global turmoil and rising taxes tilt art trade towards new era
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Increasingly unsettled elites are making a struggling market even less predictable
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SAA Receives IMLS Grant to Create a Research Agenda for the Profession
Society of American Archivists
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
September 5, 2024 —The Society of American Archivists has received a $150,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant program to establish a prioritized research agenda for the archival profession.
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Roycroft Furniture Caps Americana Sale
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Farrin’s Country Auctions, Randolph, Maine Usually, Farrin’s Country Auctions in Randolph, Maine, caters to a loyal “down home” crowd, using only the traditional methods of in-person, telephone, and absentee bidding. But periodically Rusty Farrin puts forth a collection of upscale lots and calls in the Internet to complete the bidding options.
Researchers Claim Chinese Interference in French Museum Exhibitions
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Respected Tibetologists have raised the alarm over the erasure of non-Han cultures in wall texts. The post Researchers Claim Chinese Interference in French Museum Exhibitions appeared first on Artnet News.
Animal rights protestors stage die-in at London’s Courtauld Gallery
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Members of the activist group Peta occupied the institution‘s LVMH Great Room
2025 SAA Election Candidate Information Session
Society of American Archivists
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
September 3, 2024 —SAA's elected leaders make critical contributions to shaping the Society. Are you interested in learning how to make a difference and hearing more about the current open positions in SAA? Join the Nominating Committee for a panel discussion with past candidates about what each of the positions entails and the opportunity to ask questions about running for the upcoming 2025 election.
Haley Toy Collection Surpasses $2.48 Million
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Bertoia Auctions, Vineland, New Jersey Photos courtesy Bertoia Auctions Back in the late 1960s and early ’70s, purchasing older items was a completely different animal than it is today.
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UK public proud of the arts above all else—even sport—study says
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The British Social Attitudes Survey shows pride in arts and literature falling only 1% over the past decade, a much smaller drop than in other categories
New light: Jane Freedom’s Sampler
The Magazine Antiques
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Girlhood needlework, local tradition, and personal identity. The post New light: Jane Freedom’s Sampler appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. New light: Jane Freedom’s Sampler was first posted on September 4, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
Native American Art Auction
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Bonhams, Los Angeles, California Photos courtesy Bonhams It did fine,” said department director Ingmars Lindbergs about the June 13 Bonhams Native American art auction in Los Angeles. “We had a great selection of material,” he added, which included “a great early jewelry collection.
Artist Gao Zhen Detained in China Over Sculptures Criticizing Mao Zedong
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The artworks, which were created in the early 2000s and critique the Cultural Revolution, are suspected of breaking a 2018 law. The post Artist Gao Zhen Detained in China Over Sculptures Criticizing Mao Zedong appeared first on Artnet News.
Surreal Watteau painting owned by Britain's first prime minister gets export bar
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The Rococo masterpiece is valued at over £6m
Gems & Glamour: Fine Jewelry & Stones Auction scheduled for September 11
Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, September 11, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present Gems & Glamour: Fine Jewelry & Stones Auction, a sale containing almost 550 lots of must-have treasures. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Leading the offerings is a pair of 18K white gold, diamond, and […] The post Gems & Glamour: Fine Jewelry & Stones Auction scheduled for September 11 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Independence Seaport Museum Gifts Portrait to Andalusia Historic House
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Museum deaccessions usually appear at auctions, and museums rarely just give a work of art to another museum. The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia did just that.
Goodbye FOMO and Frenzy: A New Art Season Kicks Off With Cautious Optimism
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Buyers are in no rush to pull the trigger. The post Goodbye FOMO and Frenzy: A New Art Season Kicks Off With Cautious Optimism appeared first on Artnet News.
‘Dalí wanted his mouth to be very realistic’: fabled lip sofa prototype at heart of new Surrealist show in Paris
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
An exhibition of furniture at Galerie Poggi highlights the achievements of the mid-century Spanish design company BD Barcelona Design
Rainbow Apple Computer-logo glasses designed by co-founder Steve Wozniak appear at Clark’s September 14
Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA — Originally commissioned by Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak based on his own design, one of just 30 original ‘Apple logo’ glasses dating to 1979 will sell at Clark’s Auction Company Saturday, September 14 as a featured lot in its California Estates Auction sale. ‘Woz’ wore a pair for the cover image […] The post Rainbow Apple Computer-logo glasses designed by co-founder Steve Wozniak appear at Clark’s September 14 appeared firs
Peggy Bacon Exhibit in Maine
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The Gallery at Trifles, Wiscasset, Maine, is hosting a selling exhibition of 70 drawings by Peggy Bacon (1895-1987) that have never been on public display. This coincides with the exhibition Peggy Bacon: Biting, Never Bitter currently on view at the Portland Museum of Art.
Introducing the Intelligence Report: Mid-Year Review 2024
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Artnet's latest biannual report delves into the art market reset, as the industry rides the waves of change. The post Introducing the Intelligence Report: Mid-Year Review 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.
Sasha Skochilenko: I just happened to be the winner of the ‘Hunger Games’
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Russian artist, who was freed in a prison swap, on life under President Putin and spending more than two years in prison for an art intervention opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Art by Ralph Eugene Cahoon, Jr. and Thomas Chambers smashed high estimates at Stair
Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
HUDSON, NY — Works by Ralph Eugene Cahoon, Jr. and Thomas Chambers blew past their high estimates at Stair August 1. Many of the items in the sale came from two prominent estates: financier and philanthropist Richard P. Mellon and insurance executive Henry B. Holt. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Cahoon (1910-1982) was an American […] The post Art by Ralph Eugene Cahoon, Jr. and Thomas Chambers smashed high estimates at Stair appeared first on Auction Central News.
Strawbery Banke Museum Becomes First Smithsonian Affiliate in New Hampshire
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has announced its new designation as a Smithsonian Affiliate. This prestigious recognition makes Strawbery Banke the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the state of New Hampshire, joining a network of more than 200 affiliates in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Panama.
The Surprising History of the Duck Stamp Takes Wing in a Museum Show
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
It's the only art contest run by the U.S. government. The post The Surprising History of the Duck Stamp Takes Wing in a Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.
18-year-old artist Veronika Kozhushko killed in Russian airstrike on Kharkiv
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The prominent Ukrainian poet Serhiy Zhadan described her as “very young, sincere and gifted," adding: "There is no explanation for this.
Bridging Eras brings 20th-century decorative arts to Jasper52 September 10
Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
NEW YORK — Jasper52 has announced its next decorative arts sale focused on fine 20th-century items for any home, Bridging Eras, which will be held on Tuesday, September 10, starting at 6 pm Eastern time. The 255-lot catalog is now open for bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The first highlight is a stick reed rattan double-strand […] The post Bridging Eras brings 20th-century decorative arts to Jasper52 September 10 appeared first on Auction Central News.
The Randolph Street Market Festival
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Chicago, Illinois About the first Randolph Street Market Festival (RSM) of 2024, we have this to say: we have good news, and then there’s even better news.
Scrappy as Ever, Spring Break Art Fair Remains True to Its Wild Roots
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The only fair where you can go camping, visit Coney Island, and buy original works of art for $100. The post Scrappy as Ever, Spring Break Art Fair Remains True to Its Wild Roots appeared first on Artnet News.
Constantine Arch and Colosseum hit by 'incredible water bomb'
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Lightning strike breaks fragments off ancient military monument in Rome
The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
How much would you be willing to pay for a watch? What if it was once owned by a celebrity, had a fascinating story, or was a limited edition? When it comes to the world’s most expensive watches, the sky’s the limit when it comes to auction prices. Step into the exclusive world of high-end horology as we reveal the 10 most expensive watches ever auctioned.
Divorcing Our Collections
Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
I am standing in line at an antiques show, and the conversation fascinates me. As is typical, the average age of those in the queue is probably 65 or higher, and the talk turns to divesting collections.
NFT Marketplace OpenSea Prepares for Legal Battle Following SEC Notice
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The regulation of NFTs has been hotly debated. The post NFT Marketplace OpenSea Prepares for Legal Battle Following SEC Notice appeared first on Artnet News.
Myths and monsters abound at the New York's Spring Break fair
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
As ever, the emerging artist showcase delivers on all things weird, wild and wonderful
Consolation Prizes
The Magazine Antiques
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
An exhibition at Frederic Church’s Olana highlights the nineteenth-century culture of memory and memorial. The post Consolation Prizes appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Consolation Prizes was first posted on September 4, 2024 at 10:30 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
Mt. Washington Burmese Uranium Glass Vase leads our five lots to watch
Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Mt. Washington Burmese Uranium Glass Vase FLOWER MOUND, TX — Mt. Washington Glass Company was founded in 1837, but its heyday arrived in 1880 and lasted through the early 1900s. Its products from this era are regarded as eminently stylish. A Mt. Washington piece would set a home off and let the visitor know the […] The post Mt. Washington Burmese Uranium Glass Vase leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.
At the Armory Show, Fantasy-Coded Paintings Offer Escapism in Soft Focus
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Each year in New York, the Armory Show represents a return to the art fair calendar after the industry takes its standard summer break in August. VIPs are descending on the Javits Center, which is due West of Hudson Yards and overlooking the Hudson River There, over 235 exhibitors will converge tomorrow for the VIP […] The post At the Armory Show, Fantasy-Coded Paintings Offer Escapism in Soft Focus appeared first on Artnet News.
Japanese art museum—home to one of world's only four Rothko rooms—faces closure and collection selloff
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum Art, operated by the chemical manufacturer DIC, may have to downsize or close for good
This Week in Thrifting: Is Mystery Crystal Worth a Flip?
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
How much is this crystal decanter worth? There are so many mysteries waiting for you at your local thrift store, and thrifted glass is one of the biggies. From shot glasses and vases to functional tableware and art glass, there’s almost always too much to choose from. But, on this latest thrifting trip, I found a nifty decanter that caught my eye for one very simple reason: an intact stopper.
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