WorthPoint
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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
Artnet News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Wbur
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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.
Antique Collecting
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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'
Artnet News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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.
Michael Rose Fine Art
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Bank Pekao and the Aleph Zero platform collaborate to keep secure data by tokenising the digitised records of important works of art
Artnet News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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.
WorthPoint
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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
Artnet News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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.
Invaluable
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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
Artnet News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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
Artnet News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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.
Invaluable
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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
Artnet News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
"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.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Wbur
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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
Artnet News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Society of American Archivists
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The American Archivist Editorial Board invites proposal submissions for a special section in American Archivist , illuminating the wide-ranging spectrum of user experience topics and initiatives in the archives field today.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The so-called “Hall of the Moche Imaginary” is one of two elaborately decorated spaces archaeologists recently uncovered at Pañamarca
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