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New Niki de Saint Phalle documentary chronicles her personal struggles and aesthetic triumphs

The Art Newspaper

Michiko Matsumoto’s film “Viva Nicki”, which recently premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, also attests to the artist’s enduring popularity in Japan

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Meet the Manet of McDonald’s: This Florida Artist’s Junk Food Paintings Are Currying Favor High and Low

Artnet News

Noah Verrier paints lowly subjects, but his inspiration comes from on high. The post Meet the Manet of McDonald’s: This Florida Artist’s Junk Food Paintings Are Currying Favor High and Low appeared first on Artnet News.

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Crocker Farm Holds 20th-Anniversary Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Crocker Farm, Inc., Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm, Inc. “We were really happy with the sale, the quality throughout, and the diversity. I think it bore out in the total,” remarked Mark Zipp of Crocker Farm, Inc., following the family operation’s summer 2024 sale marking the 20th anniversary of the company.

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Hester Bateman silver commands attention at Lewis & Grant October 11

Auction Central News

NEWPORT, KY — Five lots of Hester Bateman silver made their way to the United States during the last 250 years and will cross the auction block at Lewis & Grant on Friday, October 11 as featured lots in its Fine and Decorative Arts sale. Early bidding is now open at LiveAuctioneers. Often considered the […] The post Hester Bateman silver commands attention at Lewis & Grant October 11 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Old Guys

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

I ran into Robert Simon at an Appraisers Association reception recently. Bob is one of the preeminent dealers of Old Master art in America, and I took the opportunity to ask him about the current state of the Old Master Market. I was surprised, though I shouldn’t have been, to learn that Old Master collecting is being shaped by many of the same factors that currently affect the collecting of 19 th and 20 th century art by museums.

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Podcast | Episode 100: A brush with… Marlene Dumas

The Art Newspaper

An in-depth interview with the endlessly daring Dumas, discussing her admiration for Nicole Eisenman and Diane Arbus, and the impact of Francisco Goya on her practice

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Restoration of Famed ‘Rainbow Portrait’ of Queen Elizabeth I Uncovers New Discoveries

Artnet News

The painting, which depicts an ageless monarch, has returned to the Queen's childhood residence at Hatfield House. The post Restoration of Famed ‘Rainbow Portrait’ of Queen Elizabeth I Uncovers New Discoveries appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Sweet Find: Rare Sugar Bowl Bought for $50, Auctioned for $34,800

WorthPoint

This sugar bowl , dating from the early 19 th century, surprised collectors and bidders for its rarity and condition. Every vintage fan, reseller, picker, or thrifter dreams of finding an item at an estate sale or thrift store for a dirt-cheap price and then discovering it’s extremely valuable. That happened recently with a sugar bowl that someone picked up for less than $50 at an estate sale.

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19 Mass. cities and towns offer multilingual ballots, but some voters still need assistance

Wbur

In the state’s 2022 midterm election, federal data show, the eligible voter turnout rates for Asian and Hispanic voters was just about half that of white voters. Advocates say the low turnout rate was partly due to language barriers. In the state’s 2022 midterm election, federal data show, the eligible voter turnout rates for Asian and Hispanic voters was just about half that of white voters.

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Protestors who poured soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers sentenced to prison

The Art Newspaper

The incident, which took place at the National Gallery in 2022, will see Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland serve two years and 20 months respectively

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Artificial Intelligence Detects New Archaeological Sites in the Arabian Desert

Artnet News

Success in the Rub' al-Khali could set the stage for A.I.-driven discoveries across the world's most elusive archaeological sites. The post Artificial Intelligence Detects New Archaeological Sites in the Arabian Desert appeared first on Artnet News.

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Accounting-themed pinball machine, Yiddish Corona typewriter, Webb’s seeds ‘strip’ sign make our Results Roundup for October 14

Auction Central News

D. Gottlieb & Co Sweet Add-A-Line Wood Rail Pinball Machine, $12,995 FREDERICK, MD — For pinball machine collectors, the pinnacle is D. Gottlieb & Co. The Chicago-based manufacturer created some of the most innovative and creative designs in the industry, making those that have survived often the best performers at auction today. Jaybird Auctions brought […] The post Accounting-themed pinball machine, Yiddish Corona typewriter, Webb’s seeds ‘strip’ sign make our Results Roundup for

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WorthPoint to Partner with Caring Transitions

WorthPoint

In any home, some of the most important items aren’t the big-screen TV or the computers, cell phones, and appliances, but rather the small items: that unique vase that belonged to a grandparent, artwork, souvenirs of vacations and events, and other vintage or antique items that are priceless to those who treasure them. If the time comes that a homeowner moves, downsizes, or passes away, the task of dealing with a houseful of memories can be overwhelming.

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At 96, duckling sculptor Nancy Schön gets political with new North End work

Wbur

"The Noble Journey," outside St. Leonard's church in the North End highlights the legacy of immigrants who came to the United States. "The Noble Journey," outside St. Leonard's church in the North End highlights the legacy of immigrants who came to the United States.

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Pucker up: Mae West Lips Sofa goes on display at Surrealist hub in West Sussex

The Art Newspaper

Monthly public tours will reveal one of the UK’s most prestigious collections of Surrealist art, featuring works by Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Leonora Carrington

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Researchers Grow an Extinct Plant From a 1,000-Year-Old Seed

Artnet News

The seed is called Sheba and is believed to have medicinal qualities. The post Researchers Grow an Extinct Plant From a 1,000-Year-Old Seed appeared first on Artnet News.

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Miller & Miller saw big results for tough-to-find vintage Canadian-market advertising

Auction Central News

NEW HAMBURG, Canada — Miller & Miller‘s September 7 Petroliana and Advertising sale brought several elite Canadian collections of vintage signage and related artifacts to market with strong results. The completed catalog is archived at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top earner was a Red Indian Motor Oil sign dating to the 1920s. Miller & Miller notes […] The post Miller & Miller saw big results for tough-to-find vintage Canadian-market advertising appeared first on Au

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“American Pickers” Host, Vintage Motorcycle Expert Passes Away at 60

WorthPoint

Frank Fritz, an avid collector of antique motorcycles, was an author as well as a television host and had a vast knowledge of vintage bikes. Image: USA Today Fans of the show American Pickers will be sad to learn of the recent death of co-star Frank Fritz. Fritz, along with picking partner Mike Wolfe, starred on the show for over a decade, driving hundreds of miles across the country, searching barns and attics for collectible finds.

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Advocates say Souza prison was deteriorating before violence

Wbur

Advocates say they're not surprised that violence erupted at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center last week because they've been monitoring complaints about conditions inside the maximum security prison for months. Advocates say they're not surprised that violence erupted at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center last week because they've been monitoring complaints about conditions inside the maximum security prison for months.

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Beeple unveils generative work with an urgent environmental message

The Art Newspaper

The sale of the work, unveiled at Italian Tech Week, supports non-profit initiatives like food justice and the protection of millions of acres of land and sea

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Stalwart Chicago Gallery Corbett vs. Dempsey Celebrates 20 Years with Art, Music, and a New Partner

Artnet News

'They’re deeply smart, deeply committed, and deeply connected,' says one art fair director. The post Stalwart Chicago Gallery Corbett vs. Dempsey Celebrates 20 Years with Art, Music, and a New Partner appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pair of 18th-century English console tables commands $195K at Litchfield

Auction Central News

LITCHFIELD, CT – An exceptional pair of mid-18th-century English tables hammered for $150,000 and sold for $195,000 with 30% buyer’s premium at Litchfield Auctions on September 25. The pair of George II period carved pine consoles were part of a consignment from ‘a renowned fashion executive from Washington, CT’ and had an estimate of $20,000-$30,000. […] The post Pair of 18th-century English console tables commands $195K at Litchfield appeared first on Auction Central News.

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American Archivist Calls for Proposals on User Experience

Society of American Archivists

The American Archivist Editorial Board invites proposal submissions for a special section in American Archivist , illuminating the wide-ranging spectrum of user experience topics and initiatives in the archives field today.

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A Boston civil liberties attorney breaks down new campus protest rules

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WBUR's Morning Edition asked Harvey Silverglate, longtime civil liberties attorney and co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to break down changes to campus protest rules. WBUR's Morning Edition asked Harvey Silverglate, longtime civil liberties attorney and co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to break down changes to campus protest rules.

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The Brutalist asks who owns the memory of the Holocaust and who defines an artist’s legacy

The Art Newspaper

Brady Corbet’s new film, feted at the Venice International Film Festival and now playing at the New York Film Festival, follows a Jewish, Bauhaus-trained architect adjusting to life and work in the US after the Second World War

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Activists Who Glued Themselves to a JMW Turner Painting Spared Prison Time

Artnet News

The judge ruled that the pair's protest action was proportionate in the face of the climate crisis. The post Activists Who Glued Themselves to a JMW Turner Painting Spared Prison Time appeared first on Artnet News.

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French 18th-century terracotta bust of a young woman shattered modest estimates at Neue

Auction Central News

BEECHWOOD, OH — An enigmatic French aristocrat commanded plenty of attention at Neue Auctions on September 7. The focus of multiple bidders — and a winning bid of $16,000 ($19,680 with buyer’s premium) tendered through LiveAuctioneers — was a terracotta portrait bust of a young lady dating to the third quarter of the 18th century. The […] The post French 18th-century terracotta bust of a young woman shattered modest estimates at Neue appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Heartland Antique Show

Maine Antique Digest

Richmond, Indiana Six days before the Heartland Antique Show opened under new management, seasoned promoter Steve Sherhag had nearly had enough. Sherhag acquired Heartland and the Ohio Country Antiques Show in October 2023 from Jennifer Sabin.

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Mass. colleges move to curtail protests, pivot to school-led 'civil discourse' events

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Reactions to the policies were mixed, even as some colleges looked to offer other ways — like guest lectures or group exercises — for students to express their opinions. Some students said they understand and appreciate tighter guidelines, while others expressed fury and frustration. Reactions to the policies were mixed, even as some colleges looked to offer other ways — like guest lectures or group exercises — for students to express their opinions.

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US government provides more funds and imposes new restrictions to safeguard Ukrainian art

The Art Newspaper

An additional $1m in funding for preservation and conservation efforts follows new import restrictions to help curb Russia’s looting and trafficking of Ukraine’s heritage

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A Rare Poussin Comes to Market for the First Time in Seven Decades

Artnet News

Partly due to its racy subject matter, its attribution was previously in doubt—but no more. The post A Rare Poussin Comes to Market for the First Time in Seven Decades appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rare surviving work by Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage featured at Sterling October 2

Auction Central News

NORWOOD, NJ — A rare surviving work by Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage will appear as a top-estimated lot at Sterling Associates Wednesday, October 2 in its October Fine Estates sale. The 202-lot catalog is now open for early bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Until earlier this year, many art collectors might not have known the name […] The post Rare surviving work by Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage featured at Sterling October 2 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Here’s Why Andy Warhol’s ‘Endangered Species’ Series Was So Pivotal

Artnet Auctions

Two of the works from the "Endangered Species" portfolio are star lots in Artnet Auctions' Premier Prints and Multiples Sale. The post Here’s Why Andy Warhol’s ‘Endangered Species’ Series Was So Pivotal appeared first on Artnet News.

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Karp Garden Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Main Auction Galleries, Cincinnati, Ohio Photos courtesy Main Auction Galleries The garden collection of Beth and J. Louis Karp, put together over more than three decades at their home in Indian Hill, Ohio, was sold June 15 in Cincinnati by Main Auction Galleries, which is owned by the Karp family.

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New sculptures by Indigenous artists unveiled at site of historic Canadian battlefield

The Art Newspaper

The permanent sculptures by Chief 7IDANsuu James Hart and Wendat Nation artist Ludovic Boney were unveiled in Québec City’s Cap Diamant on Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Dürer Destined for Dumpster Demolishes Estimate at Auction

Artnet News

An 11-year-old boy saved the piece from oblivion. Only years later did he learn its value. The post Dürer Destined for Dumpster Demolishes Estimate at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gertrude Abercrombie’s ‘The Magician’ commands almost $470K, sets new auction record at Freeman’s Hindman

Auction Central News

CHICAGO – A new world auction record for a work by Gertrude Abercrombie was set at Freeman’s Hindman in its September 25 Post War and Contemporary Art sale. Titled The Magician and dating to 1956, the oil on Masonite featured the mysterious Surrealist imagery for which Abercrombie (1909-1977) is known. It achieved $469,900 with buyer’s […] The post Gertrude Abercrombie’s ‘The Magician’ commands almost $470K, sets new auction record at Freeman’s Hindman appeare