Maine Antique Digest
MAY 6, 2024
When Matthew Skic, the Museum of the American Revolution’s curator of exhibitions, visited New York collector Judith Hernstadt last summer, he noticed a small ink drawing on the wall over her desk.
Artnet News
MAY 5, 2024
The Doves typeface was thrown into the water a century ago, following a dispute between its creators. Pieces of it are now on show in London.
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Antique Collecting
MAY 7, 2024
The Antique Ring Boutique was founded my Sam Mee when he was 23 years old. With a background in fine The post Antiques Trade Talks – The Antique Ring Boutique appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Auction Central News
MAY 7, 2024
DALLAS — Heritage Auctions has announced Imperial Fabergé & Russian Works of Art, a Wednesday May 17 event dedicated to the country’s cultural history and output. From private collections, highlights include museum-quality works by Carl Fabergé made for the Imperial House of Romanoff, as well as Russian paintings, icons, porcelain, furniture, and Romanoff archival materials […] The post Imperial Russian treasures that survived Bolshevism emerge at Heritage May 17 appeared first on Auct
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 9, 2024
Freeman’s | Hindman, Cincinnati, Ohio Photos courtesy Freeman’s | Hindman The first installment of a two-part sale of the barbershop collection of James Carpenter (1929-2021) was held by Freeman’s | Hindman at the company’s Cincinnati location on January 30.
Artnet News
MAY 9, 2024
For a few more days, a luminous still life by the artist is on view at Sotheby's. On May 15, it will be sold. The post One of Manet’s Final Paintings Makes an Ultra-Rare Appearance in New York appeared first on Artnet News.
Society of American Archivists
MAY 8, 2024
In the lead-up to A RCHIVES*RECORDS 2024 , SAA Education is hosting Email Archiving in-person on August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT.
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Maine Antique Digest
MAY 8, 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.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
Major pieces by Joan Mitchell, Frank Stella, and Julie Mehretu are headed to the block next week. The Art Detective knows who is sending them there. The post Revealed: This Season’s Auction Consignors, from Influential Financiers to a Storied Gallerist appeared first on Artnet News.
Society of American Archivists
MAY 7, 2024
The American Archivist editorial board invites submissions for a special section in American Archivist illuminating the wide-ranging spectrum of archival accessioning practices in the archives field today.
Auction Central News
MAY 10, 2024
NEW YORK – Long before television and movies, magazines provided entertainment and a welcome escape from reality. Appearing on the pages of magazines such as Harper’s Monthly and Collier’s, Howard Pyle’s illustrations of colorful characters transformed adventure stories, making them cinematic decades before movies existed. “The broad appeal of Howard Pyle’s work is undeniable.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 7, 2024
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine Photos courtesy Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ three-day winter sale at its gallery in Thomaston, Maine, February 23 to 25, held some good American historical art treasures, various other artworks ranging from the 16th to the 21st centuries, and a host of attractive
Artnet News
MAY 8, 2024
The works are among 40 supposed counterfeits flagged by Art Recognition software. The post A.I. Flags Renoir and Monet Works As Fakes appeared first on Artnet News.
WorthPoint
MAY 10, 2024
Pair of 1990s clip earrings by Chanel in original box. Once upon a time, plain gold-tone pieces were the ugly stepsisters of the costume jewelry kingdom. I’d witness plain gold jewelry sit in brick-and-mortar shops and online venues for years, waiting to find someone who would love owning it. The good news is that times and tastes change; now, it’s much easier to market certain types and brands of plain gold-tone jewelry.
Auction Central News
MAY 10, 2024
LONDON – Although the original oil on wood panel is now lost, the portrait of Philip the Good (1396-1467), Duke of Burgundy, by the 15th-century Dutch painter Rogier van der Weyden, is known through workshop copies. The circumstances of the commission are uncertain, but, as Philip III is portrayed as middle-aged, it may have been one half of […] The post Portrait of Philip the Good did great at Bonhams, claiming $253K appeared first on Auction Central News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 9, 2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired substantially all of the assets of World Banknote Auctions. Dennis Hengeveld, founder of World Banknote Auctions and a renowned authority in rare paper money and world coins, will join Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ team of specialists.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
A number of exhibitions find new ways to look at this much-studied movement. The post ‘A Plaything for Rich People and Fancy Museums’? Reevaluating Impressionism at 150 appeared first on Artnet News.
Invaluable
MAY 7, 2024
Plenty of people have jewelry they like to look at and to wear, but they might not know how much it’s worth. Maybe you inherited a collection of bracelets from a relative, or you found a few second-hand watches and don’t have the history of what you’ve bought. How much should you insure them for? Can you get a good price if you sell them? If you’re not a jewelry expert yourself, you need to get a professional appraisal to put a dollar figure on your most treasured pieces.
Auction Central News
MAY 10, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC — Named ‘Sweetheart’ for its undeniable reliability in saving his life numerous times, this Colt 1911 Government.45 ACP semi-automatic pistol belonging to legendary gangster Al Capone comes to market for the first time Saturday, May 18 at Richmond Auctions in an exclusive single-lot sale. The Colt dates to 1912, and is the […] The post Al Capone’s ‘Sweetheart’ Colt 1911.45 heads to the block for the first time at Richmond May 18 appeared first on Auct
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 8, 2024
Earl Marshawn Washington, 61, previously a resident of Honolulu, Key West, Las Vegas, and other places, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud. According to United States Attorney Gerard M.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
In the second and final part of his 'Busted Disc Diaries,' our columnist dishes on behind-the-scenes deals, a $20 million car, and Inigo Philbrick's comeback tour. The post Kenny Schachter Reveals a $200 Million Basquiat Sale, the Best Work at Auction Next Week, and a Whole Lot More appeared first on Artnet News.
Antique Collecting
MAY 7, 2024
A work of art seen by thousands of people every year in a historic house in Norfolk has been found The post Colour printing inventor’s artwork in National Trust house appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Auction Central News
MAY 9, 2024
NEW YORK — Julien’s Auctions‘ dispersal of the late Tony Bennett’s personal collection made four-times its presale estimate in an enduring testimony of the music legend’s popularity more than a year after his passing. Complete results for the sale, which was held on April 18-19, are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale realized more than $2.1 […] The post Tony Bennett charts yet another hit with a 4X estimate sale at Julien’s appeared first on Auction Centra
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 7, 2024
On February 20 the Chico (California) Police Department was contacted regarding a burglary that occurred at the Stansbury Home, a historical landmark in Chico that contains artifacts and historical items. It was reported that thousands of dollars worth of antique items were stolen and the property was vandalized.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
One archaeologist promises that her remains will be definitively identified this year. The post The Hunt: Where in the World Did Nefertiti Go? appeared first on Artnet News.
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
MAY 7, 2024
Explore the realm of vintage elegance with us as we examine the enduring charm of old designer bags. Fashion fans and collectors have adored these legendary accessories for many years, representing sophistication and history that surpasses trends and seasons. Join us to examine the appeal of vintage designer bags and understand their value as an investment.
Auction Central News
MAY 8, 2024
VINELAND, NJ — John and Adrienne Haley are English antique toy collectors who have spent more than 50 years networking with their American counterparts to find and sell the finest European toys. On Saturday, May 18, highlights from their top-tier collection will come to market at Bertoia Auctions. The 340-lot catalog is now available for […] The post Peerless antique toy and bank collection showcased at Bertoia May 18 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 6, 2024
The Maine Antiques Dealers Association (MADA) was recently informed that it could not hold its August Coastal Antiques Show at the usual location at the elementary school in Damariscotta because of upcoming building renovations.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
The theory was a reaction to the devastation wrought on Japan during World War II. The post Art Bites: Salvador Dalí’s Nuclear Mysticism Phase appeared first on Artnet News.
The Magazine Antiques
MAY 8, 2024
Elena Kanagy-Loux, co-founder of the Brooklyn Lace Guild, talks Renaissance lace and all its wonders. The post <em>Curious Objects:</em> A Precious 17th-Century Kleenex appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects: A Precious 17th-Century Kleenex was first posted on May 8, 2024 at 3:37 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Auction Central News
MAY 8, 2024
DUSSELDORF, Germany – The sale at Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen on April 18 included an outstanding Russian icon and okled by Orest Kurlyukov. Made less than two decades before the Revolution forced the Moscow jewelers to close, it was in the 1890s that the firm founded by Kurlyukov Orest Fedorovich (1845-1916) in 1884 was at its peak, often […] The post Two Russian icons sell for a combined sum of almost $1M at Hargesheimer appeared first on Auction Central News.
WorthPoint
MAY 4, 2024
A snake pin owned by a secretary of state, notable snuff bottles, Meissen ewers with celebrity provenance, vintage cameras, and elegant silver flatware are among the choice lots WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering in several May auctions. Freeman’s | Hindman , estimate: $200–$300. After Madeleine Albright (1937–2022) criticized Saddam Hussein when she was the US Ambassador to the United Nations, his poet-in-residence called her an “unparalleled serpent.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
The art fair has alighted once again at the Park Avenue Armory, and we've rounded up a few not-to-be-missed art moments. The post Rediscovered Gems and Famous Showstoppers Shine at TEFAF New York appeared first on Artnet News.
Artnet Auctions
MAY 10, 2024
Our specialists unveil personal highlights from our leading Post-War and Contemporary Art auction of the season, live now for bidding. The post The Expert Edit: Artnet’s Specialists Select Their Top Picks from the Post-War and Contemporary Sale, Live Now appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
MAY 7, 2024
DETROIT, MI – Not just a trick of the eye, DuMouchelles’ sale on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 does include a private collection of a dozen American trompe-l’oeil paintings. The 12 oils come for sale from ‘a prominent Grosse Pointe Park collector of American art.’ Leading the lineup at $25,000-$35,000 is His Master’s […] The post American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
MAY 7, 2024
High-yield is playing a bigger part in investors' portfolios, says a firm report.
Artnet News
MAY 10, 2024
Nearly $1 billion worth of art is set to go under the hammer next week during New York’s May evening auctions. Yet the mood around so-called “gigaweek” is somewhat subdued, the result of an ongoing market slump that has left sellers cautious—and auction houses nervous. The art market remains uncertain heading into this auction season […] The post New York’s Evening Auctions Will Be a Litmus Test for the Art Market.
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