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‘Iron fist in a velvet glove’: Detroit public sculpture tracks air quality and cleans the polluted environment

The Art Newspaper

A new regenerative installation by Jordan Weber raises awareness of environmental racism

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Exploring Exquisite Finds: Vintage & Rare Asian Green Jade

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

When you think of Jade, you likely conjure images of intricately carved oriental sculptures in antique emerald green. Its unique qualities, including toughness, strength, and ultimate charm, make it a rare and precious find. In recent years, Jade Jewelry has become famous for its shiny and smooth bangles, earrings, and necklaces.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Scandinavian furniture continues to be popular with its fresh-washed colors, clean lines, and good quality, especially in this era focused on sustainability. Sculptural, curvy furniture inspired by natural shapes and patterns is making a comeback. This design style, known as biomorphism, originally became popular in the 1980s.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Sculptures Chinese sculptures, like paintings, depict many things such as people, animals, mythical creatures, Buddha, and more. Collectors all over the world are particularly interested in the use of jade in sculpture. Prices can vary extensively, with quality jadeite generally carrying more value than nephrite.

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. The fine craftsmanship and artistic qualities of an orrery weren’t lost on Alexander Calder , whose interpretation took form and function into the realms of high art and sold for $2,434,500 at Christie’s in 2010.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?

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ALFayez at Alfies Antiques

Grays Antiques

Spanning two floors and spread over 4,000 square feet, ALFayez boasts an architectural staircase, large sculpture of a Roc bird of Arabian Nights legend and a styled water feature.