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A Sweet Find: Rare Sugar Bowl Bought for $50, Auctioned for $34,800

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This sugar bowl , dating from the early 19 th century, surprised collectors and bidders for its rarity and condition. Every vintage fan, reseller, picker, or thrifter dreams of finding an item at an estate sale or thrift store for a dirt-cheap price and then discovering it’s extremely valuable. That happened recently with a sugar bowl that someone picked up for less than $50 at an estate sale.

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The ‘pearly triangle’: neurological investigation reveals secret of Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring

The Art Newspaper

The study also found that when volunteers looked at five works of art in the Hague’s Mauritshuis museum, their brains responded ten times more positively than when they viewed reproductions

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Talentspotter: 5 Fast-Emerging Painters from Asia to Know Now

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The authors of Artnet's Asia Pivot newsletter profile Japan's Yu Nishimura, South Korea's Hyunsun Jeon, and more. The post Talentspotter: 5 Fast-Emerging Painters from Asia to Know Now appeared first on Artnet News.

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Special program in Boston trains residents to become solar workers

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As Massachusetts needs thousands more solar workers in order to meet climate goals, the SHINE program recruits people from neighborhoods that have high environmental burdens but have been under-represented in the green economy. As Massachusetts needs thousands more solar workers in order to meet climate goals, the SHINE program recruits people from neighborhoods that have high environmental burdens but have been under-represented in the green economy.

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Signed Beatles Help! album star of sale

Antique Collecting

A fully autographed copy of The Beatles’ 1965 album Help! signed by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George The post Signed Beatles Help! album star of sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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New Niki de Saint Phalle documentary chronicles her personal struggles and aesthetic triumphs

The Art Newspaper

Michiko Matsumoto’s film “Viva Nicki”, which recently premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, also attests to the artist’s enduring popularity in Japan

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Restoration of Famed ‘Rainbow Portrait’ of Queen Elizabeth I Uncovers New Discoveries

Artnet News

The painting, which depicts an ageless monarch, has returned to the Queen's childhood residence at Hatfield House. The post Restoration of Famed ‘Rainbow Portrait’ of Queen Elizabeth I Uncovers New Discoveries appeared first on Artnet News.

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Old Guys

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

I ran into Robert Simon at an Appraisers Association reception recently. Bob is one of the preeminent dealers of Old Master art in America, and I took the opportunity to ask him about the current state of the Old Master Market. I was surprised, though I shouldn’t have been, to learn that Old Master collecting is being shaped by many of the same factors that currently affect the collecting of 19 th and 20 th century art by museums.

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How to decode art: UK schools embark on ‘visual literacy’ week

The Art Newspaper

As government aims to put the arts at the heart of the curriculum, an Art UK project is teaching children how to 'cope with today’s image-saturated world'

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Dancer Alvin Ailey Comes Into Full Focus in Stunning, Genre-Blurring Whitney Show

Artnet News

The pioneering choreographer's work being celebrated via performances, music, videos, and a plethora of contemporary art. The post Dancer Alvin Ailey Comes Into Full Focus in Stunning, Genre-Blurring Whitney Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Superman, Captain America headline October 8 debut of Landry Pop Auctions

Auction Central News

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ – Landry Pop Auctions will hold its debut sale on Tuesday, October 8. Its catalog is now open for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Titled Icons & Heroes: Comics, TCG and Video Games, the sale’s lineup features 322 choice lots. The house, launched by Travis Landry, who has appeared on the American version […] The post Superman, Captain America headline October 8 debut of Landry Pop Auctions appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Calls for Small Art Around New England

Michael Rose Fine Art

Fall is a time when small works shows take over galleries across New England. These often annual affairs encourage artists to make pieces in little scales and at modest price points. They can be a challenge for makers who tend to work big, but allow artists to share their work and for collectors to buy great things that fit into their homes and budgets.

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Polish bank works with blockchain company and an Arctic vault to safeguard country's artistic heritage

The Art Newspaper

Bank Pekao and the Aleph Zero platform collaborate to keep secure data by tokenising the digitised records of important works of art

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Museum Elevator Technician Accidentally Throws Out Alexandre Lavet Artwork

Artnet News

Oops, those were Alexandre Lavet's hand-painted beer cans. The post Museum Elevator Technician Accidentally Throws Out Alexandre Lavet Artwork appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Art of Luxury: Designer Jewelry & Watches sale presented in New York October 12

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Saturday, October 12, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its next sale titled The Art of Luxury: Designer Jewelry & Watches, containing almost 425 lots. Absentee and Internet bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Elite name brands dominate the highlights. Among them are a pair of Verdura 18K […] The post The Art of Luxury: Designer Jewelry & Watches sale presented in New York October 12 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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WorthPoint to Partner with Caring Transitions

WorthPoint

In any home, some of the most important items aren’t the big-screen TV or the computers, cell phones, and appliances, but rather the small items: that unique vase that belonged to a grandparent, artwork, souvenirs of vacations and events, and other vintage or antique items that are priceless to those who treasure them. If the time comes that a homeowner moves, downsizes, or passes away, the task of dealing with a houseful of memories can be overwhelming.

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Curatorial risks worth taking to foster a sense of belonging in museums

The Art Newspaper

Stephanie Sparling Williams, curator of American art at the Brooklyn Museum, on how Black feminist practices informed the rehang of the museum’s American art collection

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An Expansive New Surrealism Show Celebrates 100 Years Of Artistic Revolution

Artnet News

Featuring more than 500 objects, the Centre Pompidou's "Surrealism" show explores the global reach and diversity of the artistic movement. The post An Expansive New Surrealism Show Celebrates 100 Years Of Artistic Revolution appeared first on Artnet News.

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Salem, Massachusetts Ter-Centenary Poster from 1926 leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Salem, Massachusetts Ter-Centenary Poster from 1926 DAVENPORT, WA — Salem, Massachusetts was founded in 1626 and would enter history for the infamous witch trials that took place there some 70 years later. By the time 1926 rolled around, city leaders were excited to mark the town’s ‘ter-centenary’, or 300th anniversary, and this poster was one […] The post Salem, Massachusetts Ter-Centenary Poster from 1926 leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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12 Symbols of Love: Unveiling Their Deep Meaning and Historical Significance

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From Greek mythology to Hindu motifs, cultures around the world have used a range of symbols to represent love in Eastern and Western art. Beyond the traditional hearts and roses, there are many lesser-known emblems that have come to symbolize love. Today, symbols of love are used in a variety of industries and disciplines including the visual and performing arts, antiques—even greeting cards.

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US government provides more funds and imposes new restrictions to safeguard Ukrainian art

The Art Newspaper

An additional $1m in funding for preservation and conservation efforts follows new import restrictions to help curb Russia’s looting and trafficking of Ukraine’s heritage

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A $50 Painting Bought at a Barn Sale in the Hamptons Could Fetch $150,000 at Auction

Artnet News

The masterpiece by prominent Canadian artist Emily Carr has been rediscovered after nearly a century. The post A $50 Painting Bought at a Barn Sale in the Hamptons Could Fetch $150,000 at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Autograph book from disinherited daughter of a three-time British Prime Minister signs off at $27K at Chiswick

Auction Central News

LONDON — A descendent of Edward Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, who was Prime Minister three times in the 1850s and 1860s, consigned an extraordinary autograph album to Chiswick Auctions. As part of a specialist online sale of Autographs and Memorabilia that closed on September 15, it was expected to bring £5,000-£7,000 ($6,600-$9,300), but hammered […] The post Autograph book from disinherited daughter of a three-time British Prime Minister signs off at $27K at Chiswick appeared first on Auc

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19 Mass. cities and towns offer multilingual ballots, but some voters still need assistance

Wbur

In the state’s 2022 midterm election, federal data show, the eligible voter turnout rates for Asian and Hispanic voters was just about half that of white voters. Advocates say the low turnout rate was partly due to language barriers. In the state’s 2022 midterm election, federal data show, the eligible voter turnout rates for Asian and Hispanic voters was just about half that of white voters.

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Podcast | Episode 100: A brush with… Marlene Dumas

The Art Newspaper

An in-depth interview with the endlessly daring Dumas, discussing her admiration for Nicole Eisenman and Diane Arbus, and the impact of Francisco Goya on her practice

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British Museum Shows Off Its Peerless Collection of Picasso Prints

Artnet News

The London museum boasts the largest U.K.-based collection of the prolific artist's prints. The post British Museum Shows Off Its Peerless Collection of Picasso Prints appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rich impasto, bold color paint Henrietta Berk’s legacy

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Some artists stain and coat the canvas with paint or let it drip down to create striking works of art. When it comes to the color-saturated landscapes and figural paintings of Henrietta Berk (1919-1990), however, the viewer is immediately captivated by the rich texture on display. Wielding a brush as well as […] The post Rich impasto, bold color paint Henrietta Berk’s legacy appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

WorthPoint

Once known as the “poor man’s Tiffany,” carnival glass captivates collectors with its rainbow of shimmering colors and variety of forms, from bowls and hatpins to punch sets and whimsies. Though its “classic” period ended around 1925, carnival glass now holds a prominent place in the market for historic and investment-worthy glassware, and collectors are paying tens of thousands of dollars for some of the best examples.

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The Brutalist asks who owns the memory of the Holocaust and who defines an artist’s legacy

The Art Newspaper

Brady Corbet’s new film, feted at the Venice International Film Festival and now playing at the New York Film Festival, follows a Jewish, Bauhaus-trained architect adjusting to life and work in the US after the Second World War

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Marc Chagall Conjures a World of Dreams and Displacement at the Albertina’s Major Retrospective

Artnet News

"Chagall" is on view through February 9, 2025. The post Marc Chagall Conjures a World of Dreams and Displacement at the Albertina’s Major Retrospective appeared first on Artnet News.

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Hester Bateman silver commands attention at Lewis & Grant October 11

Auction Central News

NEWPORT, KY — Five lots of Hester Bateman silver made their way to the United States during the last 250 years and will cross the auction block at Lewis & Grant on Friday, October 11 as featured lots in its Fine and Decorative Arts sale. Early bidding is now open at LiveAuctioneers. Often considered the […] The post Hester Bateman silver commands attention at Lewis & Grant October 11 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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A Boston civil liberties attorney breaks down new campus protest rules

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WBUR's Morning Edition asked Harvey Silverglate, longtime civil liberties attorney and co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to break down changes to campus protest rules. WBUR's Morning Edition asked Harvey Silverglate, longtime civil liberties attorney and co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to break down changes to campus protest rules.

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Pucker up: Mae West Lips Sofa goes on display at Surrealist hub in West Sussex

The Art Newspaper

Monthly public tours will reveal one of the UK’s most prestigious collections of Surrealist art, featuring works by Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Leonora Carrington

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Activists Who Glued Themselves to a JMW Turner Painting Spared Prison Time

Artnet News

The judge ruled that the pair's protest action was proportionate in the face of the climate crisis. The post Activists Who Glued Themselves to a JMW Turner Painting Spared Prison Time appeared first on Artnet News.

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French 18th-century terracotta bust of a young woman shattered modest estimates at Neue

Auction Central News

BEECHWOOD, OH — An enigmatic French aristocrat commanded plenty of attention at Neue Auctions on September 7. The focus of multiple bidders — and a winning bid of $16,000 ($19,680 with buyer’s premium) tendered through LiveAuctioneers — was a terracotta portrait bust of a young lady dating to the third quarter of the 18th century. The […] The post French 18th-century terracotta bust of a young woman shattered modest estimates at Neue appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World

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Botanical illustrations offer a unique combination of scientific study and artistic allure. Featuring careful investigation and meticulous renderings of all the frills and folds of various flora, botanical illustration has served as a practical guide, a source of education, and a means of visual delight for centuries. Here we explore the rich history of botanical illustration as we chart its history from its earliest origins through its most meaningful landmarks.

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Ancient throne room of a powerful Moche woman discovered in Peru

The Art Newspaper

The so-called “Hall of the Moche Imaginary” is one of two elaborately decorated spaces archaeologists recently uncovered at Pañamarca

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