Experimental silent films by Man Ray, restored and with new scores, return to the big screen
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
Four short films May Ray made in the 1920s are being re-released with new music by Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan’s band SQÜRL
Sat.May 11, 2024 - Fri.May 17, 2024
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Spring Americana Sale at Doyle
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 13, 2024
Doyle, New York City Photos courtesy Doyle Only at Doyle on Manhattan’s Upper East Side can you buy a sterling silver child’s highchair tray, a silver dog bowl, and a silver terrapin tureen and soup bowls in an Americana sale. The April 10 sale featured paintings, prints, furniture, silver, and decorative art.
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A Man Was Ordered to Build a Fence to Hide His Boat. He Asked an Artist to Paint the Boat on the Fence
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MAY 15, 2024
Hilarity—and virality—ensued. The post A Man Was Ordered to Build a Fence to Hide His Boat. He Asked an Artist to Paint the Boat on the Fence appeared first on Artnet News.
Damascened casket depicting Henry VIII campaigns in northern France presented at Templum May 23
Auction Central News
MAY 16, 2024
BARCELONA, SPAIN — A potentially important 16th-century damascened casket depicting Henry VIII campaigns in northern France will be presented on Thursday, May 23. The iron and gold inlaid dome-lidded casket is attributed by Templum Fine Art Auctions to Diego de Çaias, the celebrated Spanish armorer who served at the Henrician court from 1542 to 1547. […] The post Damascened casket depicting Henry VIII campaigns in northern France presented at Templum May 23 appeared first on Auction Centra
The US sculpture park communicating difficult truths amid a cultural backlash
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
In a time of increased lawsuits over diversity initiatives, a civil rights organisation aims to make the history and legacy of slavery in the US undeniable through art and first-person narratives
Outsider Art Auction
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 16, 2024
Christie’s, New York City Photos courtesy Christie’s Christie’s annual Outsider art auction, held March 1 to coincide with the Outsider Art Fair (OAF), was a rambunctious affair filled with giddy anticipation. The salesroom was almost at capacity as collectors filed in and embraced or nodded hellos to their fellow collectors.
By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction, May 2024
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MAY 14, 2024
Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction, May 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.
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Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart at centre of portrait controversy
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MAY 13, 2024
Canfield, Ohio What makes a great antiques show? Ask ten different people, and you’ll get ten different answers, but Steve Sherhag, who manages the Hudson Antique Show, held at the Canfield Fairgrounds event center in Canfield, Ohio, had a surefire response when asked that question. “Who knows,” Sherhag said with a smile.
Surrealist Fantasy Sets $28.5 Million Record for Leonora Carrington at Sotheby’s
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The winning bidder was beaten out by another collector when the work was offered at the house 30 years ago. That time, it sold for just $475,500. The post Surrealist Fantasy Sets $28.5 Million Record for Leonora Carrington at Sotheby’s appeared first on Artnet News.
Retirees Are Transitioning Away From Work, Not Retiring Cold
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MAY 17, 2024
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New York dealer Annina Nosei donates catalogues to Magazzino Italian Art
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The gallery catalogues range from 1986 to 2005
Strong Sales for Single-Day Show
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A Gathering on the Prairie, Arthur, Illinois The fall edition of A Gathering on the Prairie was held March 2 at the Otto Center in Arthur, Illinois. The show featured 57 dealers.
Free to a Good Home: Artists Launch a New Fair to Clear Unsold Works From Their Studios
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MAY 17, 2024
Collectors must agree to a five-year vesting period in the "sale" contracts. The post Free to a Good Home: Artists Launch a New Fair to Clear Unsold Works From Their Studios appeared first on Artnet News.
15th-century astrolabe charts an astounding $638K at Bonhams
Auction Central News
MAY 17, 2024
LONDON – A 15th-century astrolabe hammered for £400,000 ($638,645 with buyer’s premium), more than twice its estimate at Bonhams’ Important Instruments of Science and Technology Sale on April 24. The 69-lot sale made £1 million ($1.2 million) against a collective estimate of £250,000-£350,000 ($314,380-$440,110), with 90% sold by lot. Jon Baddeley, Bonhams specialist, said “This is […] The post 15th-century astrolabe charts an astounding $638K at Bonhams appeared first on Auction Cen
Sotheby's makes $198.1m in consistently strong Modern evening sale in New York
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
The results were led by Monet's 'Meules à Giverny' and Leonora Carrington's record-breaking 'Les Distractions de Dagobert'
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Maine Antique Digest
MAY 16, 2024
Louise Nevelson, Royal Tide I, 1960, painted wood, 7'2" x 40" x 8". Gift of Peter and Beverly Lipman. Photo courtesy Storm King Art Center by Jerry L. Thompson, © 2022 Estate of Louise Nevelson / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality
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MAY 17, 2024
We spoke with the Ugandan artist about his blue-hued, metaphysical paintings. The post Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality appeared first on Artnet News.
Buffalo Bill Cody and Robert Eden Handy military firearms bring history to life at Lewis & Grant May 24
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MAY 17, 2024
NEWPORT, KY — Two 19th-century firearms related to the Texas independence war with Mexico and the War Between the States come to market at Lewis & Grant Auctions Friday, May 24 as star lots in its Historic Arms and Armor sale. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the sale’s […] The post Buffalo Bill Cody and Robert Eden Handy military firearms bring history to life at Lewis & Grant May 24 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Smoke, fire and livid sunsets: exhibition to show how Turner traced beginnings of climate breakdown
The Art Newspaper
MAY 16, 2024
Works on view at the artist’s house in London will reveal the way he captured the early impact of the industrial revolution on the British landscape
This Week in Thrifting: An Irresistible Victorian Couch
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MAY 15, 2024
Take a look at this gorgeous Victorian couch I found on a recent thrifting excursion. These days, so many decorators, DIY designers, home flippers, and homeowners seem to be enthralled with just two magic words: mid-century modern. And who can blame them? This design movement’s sleek lines, industrial spirit, and refreshing minimalism make it an easy option to love.
French Collective Obvious Has Created an A.I. Art Generator That Can Read Your Mind
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MAY 14, 2024
The trio's new project explores how A.I., coupled with MRI, can visually reconstruct what's in the mind's eye. The post French Collective Obvious Has Created an A.I. Art Generator That Can Read Your Mind appeared first on Artnet News.
Lionel Messi ‘napkin contract’ tops $972K at Bonhams
Auction Central News
MAY 17, 2024
LONDON — The napkin contract signed by 13-year-old Lionel Messi for FC Barcelona sold for £600,000 ($759,685, or $972,400 with buyer’s premium) at Bonhams on May 17 (estimated at £300,000-£500,000, or $380,000-$633,450) in a timed online auction. There was a flurry of bidding in the final five scheduled minutes of the sale, taking it from […] The post Lionel Messi ‘napkin contract’ tops $972K at Bonhams appeared first on Auction Central News.
America as you've never seen it before: the Dutch settlement of New York from the Native American perspective
The Art Newspaper
MAY 16, 2024
An exhibition at the Amsterdam Museum in the Netherlands marks 400 years since the colonisation of the city at the mouth of the Hudson River
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MAY 15, 2024
Just in time for summer, vintage 1960s styles from the Apple TV+ drama Palm Royale are back, beckoning decorators and fashionistas alike with their bold and deliciously maximalist vibes. One of the most recognizable names in 1960s fashions is the Lilly Pulitzer line, which remains a solid staple. This vintage halter and bell bottom pants outfit sold for $787 in 2024.
A U.K. Show Reflects On the Resilience of the Hong Kong Diaspora
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MAY 14, 2024
The exhibition at Leeds City Museum charts the histories behind Hong Kongers' mass migration to the U.K. in recent years. The post A U.K. Show Reflects On the Resilience of the Hong Kong Diaspora appeared first on Artnet News.
Large-scale model trains and antique toys to delight bidders in New York May 22
Auction Central News
MAY 16, 2024
NEW YORK — An impressive collection of large-scale model trains and antique toys come to market at Jasper52 starting at 1 pm Eastern time on Wednesday, May 22 as part of the Vintage Toys: Cars, Trains and More sale held exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. A massive Gauge 1 live-steam model of the legendary Norfolk & Western […] The post Large-scale model trains and antique toys to delight bidders in New York May 22 appeared first on Auction Central News.
A royal in red—King Charles III portrait unveiled
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
The work by Jonathan Yeo shows Charles wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards
SELLING YOUR GOLD AND SILVER
BHR Appraisal Services
MAY 15, 2024
Precious metals prices have been on a tear for a while and as a result, plenty of places seem to be buying and selling. Even Costco is offering gold bars online and according to no less than the Wall Street Journal, they are flying off their digital shelves. Whether or not to buy physical gold is up to you but if you are thinking about selling some gold (or silver), here are some things to consider in order to get the best price possible.
Famed Glass Chapel Designed by Lloyd Wright Will Be Disassembled
Artnet News
MAY 16, 2024
The historic building is at threat of "accelerating destruction" due to land movement. The post Famed Glass Chapel Designed by Lloyd Wright Will Be Disassembled appeared first on Artnet News.
Indulge yourself: live life elegantly like a Bridgerton, updated for season three
Auction Central News
MAY 16, 2024
Warning: This article contains mild spoilers for the first two seasons of Bridgerton. NEW YORK – Today, May 16, Part One of the third season of the Netflix series Bridgerton appears, with episodes from Part Two scheduled to go live on Thursday, June 13. Produced by Shonda Rhimes and based on Julia Quinn’s book series on the […] The post Indulge yourself: live life elegantly like a Bridgerton, updated for season three appeared first on Auction Central News.
Theft of Bronze Age gold artefacts from UK museum sparks fresh concerns about lack of government investment in sector
The Art Newspaper
MAY 14, 2024
A bracelet and torc dating back thousands of years were taken from Cambridgeshire’s Ely Museum last week, shining a light on underfunding and its potential impact on security
A Brief Introduction to Art Deco Furniture: Design Icons and Influences
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Rising to prominence between the 1920-30s, the Art Deco aesthetic celebrated the changing modern landscape. As industrialization transformed skylines and technologies transcended people’s expectations for daily conveniences, architects and designers similarly updated their styles to brilliantly emulate the clean lines and sleek sophistication of the machine age.
See the Precious Artifacts Unearthed at a Giant Roman Necropolis in France
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MAY 16, 2024
The relics include ceramics, jewelry, ossuary chests, and marble altars. The post See the Precious Artifacts Unearthed at a Giant Roman Necropolis in France appeared first on Artnet News.
Mark Catesby’s Heath Hen and Eastern Shooting Star Hand-colored Engraving leads our five auction highlights
Auction Central News
MAY 13, 2024
Mark Catesby, Heath Hen and Eastern Shooting Star Hand-colored Engraving, $5,555 FRANKLIN, TN – Mark Catesby (1683-1749) was born in England, but after traveling to South Carolina, he became America’s first naturalist and illustrator. A century before Audubon, he published the seminal Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of […] The post Mark Catesby’s Heath Hen and Eastern Shooting Star Hand-colored Engraving leads our five auction highl
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Time to Talk 250th
American Association for State and Local History
MAY 16, 2024
Time to Talk 250th This column originally appeared in volume 78 number 3 of AASLH’s member magazine, History News. Members always have free digital access in the Resource Center in addition to their mailed copy. By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO In about two years, the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026 will be here. That’s close enough to start coming into focus and far enough away to let it slip off your priority list this week.
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