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Insights on Auction Sales: A William Edmondson, a Concho Belt, a Gas Pump

WorthPoint

Case Auctions of Knoxville, Tennessee, has continued to cement its reputation as a premier full-service auction house, particularly recognized for its expertise in fine art. Case stands out in the growing Eastern Tennessee corridor with a team of full-time art specialists and a focus on high-quality consignments.

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The Return of Craft: How Hand-Built Objects are Once Again Gaining Prestige

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From woodwork to textiles and pottery, each revived craft adds a distinct vision to the movement, bringing together a range of artisans united by a commitment to quality and redefining what it means to create by hand in the 21st century. And this celebration of the past will in turn likely provide a platform for new, modern art.

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An Illuminating Introduction to Ingo Maurer

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As a result, Bulb was equal parts humorous irony – its larger-than-life size pointed to its functional impossibility – and reverential contemplation, as it elevated an otherwise everyday object into its own aesthetic celebration. Ingo Maurer – Design M, Pendant Lamp Model Hana I from the Uchiwa Series.

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Modern Furniture – What is it and who wants it?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

The late 19th-century contemporary art movement influences this type of furniture, blending abstract expression with functionality, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators. The concept of minimalism, characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a focus on functionality, emerged as a defining style during the modern art movement.

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“Focus on What’s Essential to You” - Franklin Parrasch on Making Your Own Way in the Art World

Art Dealers Association of America

What inspired you to pursue a career in visual art? I was five years old, in kindergarten in New Jersey, and my friend’s mother, who was an artist, took us to the Museum of Modern Art one day. I also consider perception and find it to be the crux of art and evolution, which is a thread that weaves through each of our shows.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in October

WorthPoint

Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. In 1971, the Museum of Modern Art held a retrospective of Hunt’s work, the first for an African-American sculptor.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Some of the most celebrated of the American folk artists include: Shaker Furniture: Simplicity and Functionality Rare Shaker Red-Painted Pine and Figured Maple Two-Drawer Work Table, Probably New Hampshire, c. Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Set of six ladderback dining chairs, mid 18th century.