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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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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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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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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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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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David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker and Artist Who Mined the Sublime, Has Died

Artnet News

He was 78. The post David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker and Artist Who Mined the Sublime, Has Died 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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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Deadly wildfires destroy Los Angeles art spaces as museums and galleries close

The Art Newspaper

Even art spaces far from the raging wildfires have closed and cancelled events amid a citywide state of emergency, dangerous smoke and high winds

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Was Cimabue the true father of the Italian Renaissance? New restoration reveals pivotal innovations

The Art Newspaper

The Louvres conservation of La Maest sheds new light on the painters techniques and influences

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Frida Kahlo works enter the public domain (look out for the fridge magnets)

The Art Newspaper

Works by authors and creators who died in 1954 are publicly accessibledepending on your jurisdiction

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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

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Lingering market slump prompts the question: is art is no longer a 'must have' for the wealthy?

The Art Newspaper

At last November's evening auctions in New York, eyes were on a $6.

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Ancient petroglyph irreparably damaged in Mexico

The Art Newspaper

Someone attempted to dislodge a drawing of a hand from a rock with more than 150 motifs dating back thousands of years

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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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Watercolour submitted online to Christie's found to be by Turner

The Art Newspaper

The Venetian lagoon paintingsubmitted by a member of the public to Christie's digital appraisal servicecomes to auction in New York with an estimate of $300,000 to $500,000

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Ancient house at Herculaneum, known for its beautiful floor mosaics, reopens to the public

The Art Newspaper

The Casa della Gemma is one of several buildings in the archaeological park in Campania, Italy, that are being made accessible for a limited period each year

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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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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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Who will save South America’s vast, ancient earthworks from destruction?

The Art Newspaper

Industrial farming in Brazil and off-road racing in Chile continue to threaten geoglyphs that are so big, they can only be properly appreciated from the air

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As restitutions slow across Europe, UK may be poised for progress

The Art Newspaper

Political turmoil across the continent is hampering plans for national structures to return colonial-era heritage.

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David Lynch, artist and film-maker who portrayed America’s dark side with surreal humour and violence, has died, aged 78

The Art Newspaper

Lynch trained as a painter before becoming a successful film-maker and ultimately returning to visual art in recent decades

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Out of this world: the Moon features on World Monuments Fund’s list of threatened sites

The Art Newspaper

For the first time, the list of threatened heritage sites raises awareness beyond Earths atmosphere

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New Alexander Calder institution in Philadelphia sets opening date

The Art Newspaper

Calder Gardens, which will be housed in a Herzog & de Meuron-designed building on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, has also appointed a senior director of programmes

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