January, 2025

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How to help artists and art workers devastated by Los Angeles wildfires

The Art Newspaper

A range of art-world relief funds are trying to provide immediate aid

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Who Are the Resnicks, the Art Collectors Accused of Hoarding California’s Water?

Artnet News

Water experts in California view the criticism as misguided. The post Who Are the Resnicks, the Art Collectors Accused of Hoarding California’s Water? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Massachusetts Silver Threepence from 1652 Brings $2.52 Million

Maine Antique Digest

A small silver coin about the size of a nickel, struck in Boston in 1652, set a world record price on November 18 in an auction conducted by Stacks Bowers Galleries, Costa Mesa, California.

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In New England, climate change is moving fast. The fishing industry is not

Wbur

The $20 billion industry is struggling to keep up as new fish move into the region, and old reliables, like cod and lobster, flee for colder waters. The $20 billion industry is struggling to keep up as new fish move into the region, and old reliables, like cod and lobster, flee for colder waters.

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Wedgwood abolitionist medallion in Somerset sale

Antique Collecting

A rare Wedgwood Jasperware medallion is set to attract a lot of attention when it comes up for sale in The post Wedgwood abolitionist medallion in Somerset sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

An elderly man, after a lifetime of collecting, realizes it may be time to downsize a bit. He has more in his collection than he can possibly give to his children, so he has to think of other options. But he isn't sure how to start. Part of the issue is that he isn't really clear about the value of what he has. This is one instance where a profesional appraiser can help.

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Framing Van Gogh: why the artist preferred not to surround his works with gold

The Art Newspaper

The National Gallerys blockbuster exhibition, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers, provides an unusual opportunity to see how the artists works have been framed by their owners

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Prudential Offers 'Generation Beta' A Head Start On Savings

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Prudential is offering $150 to parents in the U.S. who had a child born on Jan. 1.

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Mass. officials to meet with nurses alleging safety violations at Tenet hospitals

Wbur

The union has claimed, in several complaints filed with the state, that staffing and equipment shortages are jeopardizing patient care at the company's three Massachusetts facilities. The union has claimed, in several complaints filed with the state, that staffing and equipment shortages are jeopardizing patient care at the company's three Massachusetts facilities.

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Elizabeth Taylor jewellery set to sparkle

Antique Collecting

A diamond line bracelet given to Elizabeth Taylor by Michael Jackson will be offered in a Wiltshire saleroom this month. The post Elizabeth Taylor jewellery set to sparkle appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Van Cleef Resale Value: Unlock the Potential of Your Luxury Jewelry

Diamond Buyers

Looking to sell your Van Cleef jewelry? Learn how to maximize its resale value with expert tips on preparing, presenting, and selling your luxury pieces confidently.

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‘The market is still the domain of famous male artists’: The Guerrilla Girls open their first commercial gallery show in New York

The Art Newspaper

The feminist art collectives commercial debut in their hometown, at Hannah Traore Gallery, is intended to introduce their activist work to a new generation

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Google Is Boosting Trash A.I. ‘Cubism’ Over the Real Thing

Artnet News

This is not a Picasso, obviously. The post Google Is Boosting Trash A.I. ‘Cubism’ Over the Real Thing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rago Art Pottery

Maine Antique Digest

Rago, Lambertville, New Jersey Photos courtesy Rago Collectors of art pottery collect it as art. Prices are often much higher than most Arts and Crafts furniture.

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Pulitzer-winning jazz artist Wynton Marsalis on how Massachusetts shaped his career

Wbur

Wynton Marsalis joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead of a performance at Symphony Hall. Wynton Marsalis joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead of a performance at Symphony Hall.

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HMS Bounty fragment set for sale

Antique Collecting

A centuries-old fragment from a ship involved in one of the most notorious events in maritime history – the mutiny The post HMS Bounty fragment set for sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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How Valuable Are Costume Jewelry Cameos?

WorthPoint

When I wrote about identifying extraordinary cameo jewelry recently, I couldnt help but think about the many lower-quality copies these treasures inspired. During the Victorian era, desirable cameos were crafted from materials such as shell, lava, and gemstones, making these exquisite pieces accessible primarily to the wealthy. On the other hand, examples with less skilled carving were sold at more affordable prices to the general public.

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Ancient Roman statue of Athena goes on public view for first time in more than 200 years

The Art Newspaper

The Halsted A&A Foundation is displaying its recent acquisition at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago starting 25 January

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Why Is This Obscure 19th-Century Painting of Sheep Back in the Spotlight?

Artnet News

Created by August Friedrich Schenck, the previously little-known painting titled 'Anguish' has garnered renewed interest thanks to social media. The post Why Is This Obscure 19th-Century Painting of Sheep Back in the Spotlight? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Prices Realized, January 2025

Maine Antique Digest

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyers premium when charged. Were always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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Hearing Jimmy Carter’s voice, as a student in Hyannis, elevated her own

Wbur

In 1929, a Cape Cod eighth grader invited President Carter to visit her school. Instead, they had a chat on live radio. In 1929, a Cape Cod eighth grader invited President Carter to visit her school. Instead, they had a chat on live radio.

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Get collecting desktop antiques in 2025

Antique Collecting

Iain Brunt, founder of www.antiques.co.uk, shares his expert thoughts on whats going to be collectable in 2025 and why The post Get collecting desktop antiques in 2025 appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Sam Maloof 1988 rocker, $20,570, Ahlers & Ogletree

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A walnut and mixed wood His rocking chair by Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009), [.] The post Sam Maloof 1988 rocker,$20,570, Ahlers & Ogletree appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Turkish farmer discovers rare mosaic of ancient hunt

The Art Newspaper

Dating to the late Roman period, a stunning, figurative mosaic, found buried under just 50cm of soil and featuring the rare Anatolian leopard, may be the first of its kind in Turkey

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Sally Mann Photos Reportedly Seized From Texas Museum Exhibition

Artnet News

A conservative Dallas publication has been leading the charge against the museum. The post Sally Mann Photos Reportedly Seized From Texas Museum Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Massachusetts Sale Lights Up to $6.5 Million Total

Maine Antique Digest

The September 28 and 29 auction at Fontaines Auction Gallery totaled just over $6.5 million from 1000 lots, according to the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, auction house. Tiffany Studios lighting and decorative arts objects dominated the sale, but there were other high-profile objects, called unusual and exceptional by the auction house.

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How Healey plans to fund her $8 billion transportation upgrade plan

Wbur

Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down where the money will come from for Healey's new $8 billion transportation plan. Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down where the money will come from for Healey's new $8 billion transportation plan.

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Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions

Antique Collecting

Sponsored Post Royal Relics and Timeless Elegance: Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions Apollo Art Auctions is The post Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The United States Postal Service Turns 250

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher During the Revolutionary War, instantaneous communication was non-existent, especially over great distances. News and personal correspondence were either delivered by land on foot or horseback, or [.] The post The United States Postal Service Turns 250 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Medieval wall paintings hidden in a French cathedral revealed in digital imagery

The Art Newspaper

UK conservators knit together thousands of pictures taken at Angers cathedral of Saint Maurille paintngs

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Germany Greenlights Controversial Plan for Restituting Nazi-Looted Art

Artnet News

The changes would purportedly allow claimants to seek arbitration for the recovery of looted art without the consent of the current owners. The post Germany Greenlights Controversial Plan for Restituting Nazi-Looted Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Eclectic, Esoteric, and Entrancing Offerings

Maine Antique Digest

Bray & Co., Portsmouth, New Hampshire Photos courtesy Bray & Co. Bray & Co., held its September 21 auction in the gallery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where myriad objects reflective of auctioneer Derin Brays esoteric interests came to market from various New England collections.

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Abba investment tips – Money, Money, Money!

Antique Collecting

Since they first hit the headlines 50 years ago with a win at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, Swedish The post Abba investment tips – Money, Money, Money! appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Los Angeles wildfire reaches Getty Villa grounds, but ‘staff and the collection remain safe’

The Art Newspaper

Cultural organisations around the Los Angeles have been forced to close and some "expect the worst"

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The devil’s in the detail of Vatican's Jubilee 2025 mascot

The Art Newspaper

'Luce' will welcome visitors to special events in the Holy See and Rome this year

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Inside Tate St Ives' plans for Barbara Hepworth's former dance hall

The Art Newspaper

Semi-derelict for almost 50 years, the Palais de Dansewhere the sculptor created some of her most famous monumental workswill aim to engage the local community in the Cornish town as well as housing an exhibition about the artist