Artnet News
MAY 1, 2024
Delacroix’s revolutionary masterpiece has been returned to its full color, after eight layers of varnish were removed. The post The Louvre Unveils Its Iconic Delacroix After a Stunning Restoration appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 29, 2024
Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association Antiques Show & Sale, Waukesha, Wisconsin When the Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association (WADA) has a show, it’s an Event, with a capital E.
WorthPoint
MAY 2, 2024
A pair of antique glass bottles were found in the cellar at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Image Source: Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Last month, archaeologists found two intact European-manufactured green glass bottles in the cellar of the Mount Vernon mansion, according to a prepared statement. The bottles were discovered beneath a brick floor put down in the 1770s.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 1, 2024
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In the past, I wrote about collector personalities and their relationship to specific art preferences. For example, what can we tell about the traits of [.] The post Personality Traits of Collectors: Who are you? appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Artnet News
MAY 2, 2024
The Impressionist artist spent time in London, she pointed out, and she has always found his art a bit creepy. The post Was Edgar Degas Actually Jack the Ripper? This Dogged TikToker Has a Theory appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 30, 2024
When Dan Morean of Morean Auctions, Brimfield, Massachusetts, closed his online auction February 25, a Perone Beer cone-top quart can had sold for $58,710 (includes buyer’s premium) after 51 bids. According to Morean, that’s an auction record for a beer can.
Wbur
MAY 2, 2024
People who’ve struggled with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and other conditions are joining the mental health workforce to provide support for patients experiencing some of the same difficulties they have worked to overcome. In Massachusetts, mental health care leaders call them game-changers. People who’ve struggled with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and other conditions are joining the mental health workforce to provide support for patients experiencing some of the same difficu
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Artnet News
APRIL 29, 2024
"The world needs artists," the Pope declared, drawing attention to the contributions of women like Frida Kahlo and Louise Bourgeois. The post Pope Makes First-Ever Visit to the Venice Biennale appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 3, 2024
Norman C. Heckler & Company, Woodstock Valley, Connecticut Photos courtesy Norman C. Heckler & Company Not all auctions need to be marathons of merchandise. Ask Norman Heckler Jr. of Norman C. Heckler & Company.
The Magazine Antiques
MAY 1, 2024
The Romanov dynasty was wiped out in 1918. but what happened to all their stuff? We have the details on Heritage Auction's sale of Romanov treasures. The post <em>Curious Objects:</em> Rescued by the Romanovs, a Fabergé Treasure Comes to Market appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects: Rescued by the Romanovs, a Fabergé Treasure Comes to Market was first posted on May 1, 2024 at 5:38 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal
Antique Collecting
APRIL 29, 2024
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ Annual Exhibition from May 9-18, now celebrating its 133rd year, will take place at The post The Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ Annual Exhibition in May appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Artnet News
APRIL 29, 2024
Francis Austen wrote a memoir that could shed light on his sister's famed novels. The only problem is his penmanship. The post Jane Austen Museum Seeks Help Deciphering Her Brother’s Hard-to-Read Manuscript appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 2, 2024
Freeman’s | Hindman, Philadelphia Photos courtesy Freeman’s | Hindman “Collect: Americana” at Freeman’s | Hindman, Philadelphia, March 20, was pitched to those who can afford to spend a few hundred or a few thousand dollars on furniture and decorative arts.
Wbur
MAY 3, 2024
Looking for a present for Mother's Day, Father's Day or an upcoming wedding or graduation? These eclectic Boston-area shops will make your search easier — and maybe more enjoyable, too. Looking for a present for Mother's Day, Father's Day or an upcoming wedding or graduation? These eclectic Boston-area shops will make your search easier — and maybe more enjoyable, too.
Antique Collecting
MAY 3, 2024
A private collection of Vivienne Westwood costumes, featuring designs from her iconic 1995 ‘Vive La Cocotte’ Collection and 1994 Café The post Vivienne Westwood costume collecting to sell appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Artnet News
MAY 2, 2024
The inaugural issue of Action Comics introduced the superhero in 1938. The post This Superman Comic Book Is Now the World’s Most Valuable appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 1, 2024
Casco Bay Auctions, Freeport, Maine Photos courtesy Casco Bay Auctions The Maine auction scene has changed in the last few years. A York, Maine, auctioneer has stepped away from the business. A Newcastle, Maine, auctioneer has been virtually silent.
Auction Central News
APRIL 27, 2024
DALLAS — Heritage Auctions‘ first jewelry sale for 2024 is scheduled for Monday, May 6. Slightly more than 400 lots of brooches, bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings are all on offer, with the catalog now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top-estimated lot is a diamond and gold ring with GIA Type […] The post Heritage adds sparkle to its Spring Fine Jewelry auction May 6 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Antique Collecting
APRIL 29, 2024
The grand piano of the great Ukranian-born American film composer and conductor Dimitri Tiomkin (1894-1979) is to be offered for The post Dimitri Tiomkin grand piano to hit right notes appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Artnet News
APRIL 30, 2024
In part one of his 'Busted-Disc Diaries,' he recounts blowing out his back moving his art. He's recovering, and just as indefatigable as ever. Thank his art-loving doctors! The post Kenny Schachter Emerges From Surgery With Dirt on Damien Hirst, Ed Sheeran, and a Lot More appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 3, 2024
IFPDA Print Fair, New York City The International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) Print Fair returned to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City February 15-18. It was a welcomed change in venue.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 2, 2024
Don't miss our upcoming auctions in WNY for fine arts & antiques. Review our catalog now before it is too late!
Antique Collecting
APRIL 29, 2024
A set of striking bronze figures, Walking Men (2018-2022) by the British sculptor Laurence Edwards has taken up residence in The post Laurence Edwards’ sculpture at Blenheim Palace appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Artnet News
APRIL 30, 2024
Heritage is offering the epoch-making artwork on May 14. The post An Original ‘Hope’ Poster by Shepard Fairey Could Fetch Over $300,000 at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 30, 2024
If there were a congeniality award for folk-art and antiques dealers, Francis Crespo of Francis Crespo Folk Art & Antiques, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, would certainly be in the running. “Those who are passionate do well,” stated the affable dealer, who travels to and exhibits at between 18 and 22 shows a year.
John Thomas Jewelers
MAY 3, 2024
Gone are the days when men’s wedding bands were limited to a simple, unadorned gold metal ring. While this timeless option is still available, men now have access to a wealth of choices that represent their personal styles and preferences. More than mere symbols of marriage, men’s wedding bands reflect the person wearing them. Grooms-to-be can gravitate toward a bold, thick band lined with diamonds or other precious gemstones, or opt for a thin band of mixed metals.
Private Wealth
MAY 2, 2024
Rockefeller Capital Management has added a Morgan Stanley team that manages more than a $1 billion in assets to its global family office in North Carolina, according to a news release.
Artnet News
MAY 1, 2024
The artist invented a new technique to paint the 1498 commission, but it didn't really work. The post Art Bites: What Happened to Jesus’s Feet in Leonardo’s ‘Last Supper’? appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 29, 2024
Morphy Auctions/Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction, Las Vegas, Nevada Photos courtesy Morphy Auctions/Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction Noted scholar and historian James Nottage, who has written a book about Edward H. Bohlin, described this ensemble by Bohlin as “the most artistic and richly embellished Western-styled gun belt and holster set ever made.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 3, 2024
Shopping at flea markets, garage sales, and thrift shops can be fun and exciting, but it can also be overwhelming when you are confronted with “stuff” everywhere the eye can [.] The post What NOT to pass up when thrifting appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Auction Central News
MAY 3, 2024
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 8, starting at 11 am Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its next Exquisite Fine Art Paintings and Prints sale. The auction, consisting of exactly 200 lots, is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. First among the highlights is a circa-2000 Pointillist oil on canvas by Belgian-born French artist Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011), who had an […] The post Exquisite Fine Art Paintings and Prints presented in New York May 8 appeared first on Auction Cen
Artnet News
APRIL 29, 2024
The pseudonymous Squirrekkywrath bought the sign, which was flashed on television during a 2017 hearing. The post A Legal Pad Scrawled With the Words ‘Buy Bitcoin’ Just Sold for $1 Million appeared first on Artnet News.
Conservation - Association of Research Libraries
MAY 2, 2024
Last Updated on May 2, 2024, 1:28 pm ET ARL Public Policy Briefing (April 2024) This issue includes: Accessibility ARL Influences US Department of Justice (DOJ) Disability Regulations Canadian Federal Budget Canada’s 2024 Federal Budget Reflects CARL’s Priorities for Higher Education and Research Libraries Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) and Partners Make Case for Off-Premises Access to Research Data in US Copyright Office Hearings ARL to Congress: No One Can
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 3, 2024
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1910 Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit stuffed doll made by the [.] The post Steiff Peter Rabbit doll, $11,875, Cottone Auctions appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Auction Central News
MAY 3, 2024
NEW YORK – Leather seating in punchy colors such as red, green, blue, and black, paired with burled wood, Western motifs, large brass tacks, and Chimayo weavings characterize some of the furnishings by Thomas C. Molesworth (1890-1977) that defined the American Western aesthetic. Dubbed ‘cowboy furniture’, his designs enlivened rustic camp lodges as well as […] The post Thomas Molesworth’s furniture is the best of the West appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
MAY 3, 2024
Italian authorities tried and failed to claim the statue before the museum acquired it in 1977. The post A Court Rules the Getty Museum’s Prized Ancient Greek Statue Belongs to Italy appeared first on Artnet News.
Private Wealth
MAY 2, 2024
Surage Roshan Perera, who was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to the securities fraud charges in October, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Gary R. Brown. He was also ordered to pay $6.3 million in restitution.
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