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Appraisers Association Annual Conference 2024

Artifactual History Appraisal

I'm still pinching myself to believe that my wonderful experience at the Appraisers Association of America annual conference in New York City last week actually happened! I'm incredibly grateful to have received the Regional Award and join my distinguished fellow awardees Jay Grimm, Alasdair Nichol (I'm reposting this photo kindly originally shared by Alasdair), Jessica Eisenthal, and Mary Pontillo.

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CT Scans Unlock Secrets of Mummified Individuals at Field Museum

Artnet News

The museum is praising the new approach as a more respectful method for engaging with the deceased. The post CT Scans Unlock Secrets of Mummified Individuals at Field Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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The First Work by A.I. Robot to Sell at Auction Nets a Whopping $1 Million

Artnet News

"A.I. God" was previously staged at a United Nations Global Summit. The post The First Work by A.I. Robot to Sell at Auction Nets a Whopping $1 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Unesco calls for emergency session to protect Lebanese heritage sites

The Art Newspaper

Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon have damaged and threatened several important monuments, while Baalbek remains in peril

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What is Pop Art? The Famous Artists, Techniques and History that Shaped the Movement

Invaluable

Perhaps the most well-known artistic development of the 20th century, pop art emerged in reaction to consumerism, mass media and popular culture. It drew upon everyday objects and media, like newspapers, comic books and magazines, to produce vibrant compositions, establishing the movement as a cornerstone of contemporary art. This introduction of identifiable imagery was a major shift from the direction of modernism , which pop artists considered empty and elitist.

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Clean, Luminous, and Merciless

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

Leaving aside the World War II years, which were more than just an “era,” there have been two periods in the past hundred years that have caught the popular imagination. The more recent was the Sixties in America, particularly the Summer of Love in 1968. Psychedelics, shaggy hair, and tie-dye shirts with bell-bottom pants all found their way into mainstream aesthetics and became a world-wide influence.

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Alfies Antique Market hits the right notes

Antique Collecting

The musical heritage of one of London’s most iconic antiques destinations is being revived by the next generations of its The post Alfies Antique Market hits the right notes appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Prague to get new museum dedicated to Alphonse Mucha

The Art Newspaper

The move comes as the foundation established by members of the artist’s family terminates its relationship with the operator of the city’s pre-existing Mucha Museum

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“Gunsmoke” and TV Western Auction Ropes in Fans

WorthPoint

James Arness played everyone’s favorite Western sheriff, Marshal Matt Dillon, for 20 seasons on Gunsmoke. An upcoming auction of items from the James Arness estate and Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills is handling the sale. Photo credit: Julien’s Auctions Westerns dominated entertainment during the 1950s and 1960s in movie theaters and on television.

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With MCAS exit exam scrapped, supporters say more 'authentic learning' comes next

Wbur

A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography

Maine Antique Digest

Freeman’s|Hindman, Cincinnati, Ohio Photos courtesy Freeman’s | Hindman A whole-plate daguerreotype of San Francisco, California, was the top lot during the auction of American historical ephemera and photography held by Freeman’s | Hindman May 31 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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‘Almost everything was washed away’: leading Spanish photographer’s studio wrecked by floods

The Art Newspaper

Ricardo Cases says he lost 90% of his work and equipment after more than a year’s worth of rain fell on his town, near Valencia, in just eight hours

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Ex-Osaic Duo With $410M AUM Joins LPL Platform In Calif.

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

LPL Financial today announced that a former Osaic duo who managed $410 in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets, has joined its broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms in Westlake Village, Calif.

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Kinberg Will Produce Star Wars Trilogy

WorthPoint

A movie poster that includes the autographs of writers Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn sold for $80.00 Star Wars fans, many of whom are also avid collectors of franchise merchandise, have been abuzz recently with the news that Simon Kinberg has agreed to write and produce a trilogy of the Star Wars story arc. Kinberg will work with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy on the new installments of the franchise, but first, he has to finish with his current role as producer on a new movie that will be th

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Summer Antiques and Art Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Meander Auctions, Whipple, Ohio Photos courtesy Meander Auctions Meander Auctions held its summer antiques and art sale at its gallery in Whipple, Ohio, July 20. “Overall, we were quite pleased,” said auctioneer Andrew Richmond.

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New DNA Testing of Pompeii Victims Just Shattered Long-Held Beliefs

Artnet News

The shocking new revelations pave the way for Pompeii's real stories to emerge. The post New DNA Testing of Pompeii Victims Just Shattered Long-Held Beliefs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sotheby’s to hold first ever commercial auction in Saudi Arabia in February

The Art Newspaper

The auction house will hold the sale in the historic town of Diriyah, offering Modern and contemporary art as well as handbags, cars and sports memorabilia

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Leonard Baskin collection heads sale

Antique Collecting

A sale of one of the most comprehensive collections of American artist Leonard Baskin’s work to come to the market The post Leonard Baskin collection heads sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Up at the Villa

The Magazine Antiques

A weather-worn Tiepolo-style ceiling at Vizcaya has been brilliantly restored and sheds light on a long-forgotten gay artist and his world. The post Up at the Villa appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Up at the Villa was first posted on November 11, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Pay your fare: MBTA dispatches engagement team to encourage riders to pay up

Wbur

The MBTA wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. The transit system has deployed a new crew of workers on the Green Line to encourage riders to pay. The MBTA wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. The transit system has deployed a new crew of workers on the Green Line to encourage riders to pay.

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Collectors and Dealers Turned Out in Force for Art Cologne, Never Mind the Political Climate: ‘I Am Done Worrying’

Artnet News

The 57th edition of the oldest art fair in the world opened in the Rhineland. The mood was hesitant, yet optimistic, and many deals were being done. The post Collectors and Dealers Turned Out in Force for Art Cologne, Never Mind the Political Climate: ‘I Am Done Worrying’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frick Collection to reopen in April with Vermeer exhibition in the works

The Art Newspaper

Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is returning the favour and lending one of its works after showing the Frick’s Vermeers in its blockbuster exhibition last year

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The Resurgence of Oasis: A New Era for Music Memorabilia Collectors

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Laurence Carpenter In recent months, the music world has been abuzz with news of an Oasis reunion. This long-anticipated event not only rekindles the flame of nostalgia for [.] The post The Resurgence of Oasis: A New Era for Music Memorabilia Collectors appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Ballroom Blitz

The Magazine Antiques

Reimagining the art of the chandelier at CUNY. The post Ballroom Blitz appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Ballroom Blitz was first posted on November 7, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Cleaned-Up Nymph Goes Nuts

Maine Antique Digest

Nymph Drinking from a Shell, also known as Girl Drinking from a Shell, a rare large 1915 bronze sculpture by Edward McCartan (1879-1947), sold at the September 5 sale at Cordier Auctions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for $148,000 (includes buyer’s premium), well above the $50,000/100,000 estimate. $148,800.

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900-Year-Old Guardian Statues Emerge at Cambodian Temple Complex

Artnet News

It's the third major discovery at the Angkor Archaeological Park this year. The post 900-Year-Old Guardian Statues Emerge at Cambodian Temple Complex appeared first on Artnet News.

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Just a year after opening, Serge Gainsbourg’s house museum hits financial trouble

The Art Newspaper

The Graffiti-strewn building became a pilgrimage for devotees of the singer when it opened 32 years after his death—but despite healthy ticket sales, the institution has racked up huge debts, with its backers accused of mismanagement

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Mass. voters express anxiety ahead of Election Day

Wbur

WBUR’S Simón Rios went to Dedham on Monday to see how supporters of presidential hopefuls are feeling ahead of the election. WBUR’S Simón Rios went to Dedham on Monday to see how supporters of presidential hopefuls are feeling ahead of the election.

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Yankton Dakota Artist Mary Sully Receives Due Recognition at the Met

The Magazine Antiques

Over one hundred triptychs are on display in this debut exhibition. The post Yankton Dakota Artist Mary Sully Receives Due Recognition at the Met appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Yankton Dakota Artist Mary Sully Receives Due Recognition at the Met was first posted on November 5, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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3 Earmarks of “High-End” Costume Jewelry

WorthPoint

High-end authentic poured glass brooch attributed to Dior. After spending many years buying, selling, and collecting costume jewelry, I’ve picked up a few pet peeves. One is avoiding misleading statements that make ordinary jewelry sound extraordinary when it really isn’t. Drilling down further, I’ll hone in on a specific descriptor that often falls into that category: high-end.

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A Royal Tiara That Vanished 60 Years Ago Makes a Stunning Comeback

Artnet News

Commissioned by Queen Mary, the tiara channels Art Deco stylings and may be worth $5 million. The post A Royal Tiara That Vanished 60 Years Ago Makes a Stunning Comeback appeared first on Artnet News.

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Billionaire collector Ken Griffin gives $10m to Pérez Art Museum Miami

The Art Newspaper

The gift was announced in tandem with the museum’s annual Art of the Party gala, where Griffin and the Colombian artist Delcy Morelos were honoured

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SEC Bars Advisor Who Allegedly Lied To Clients About His Firing

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A Pennsylvania advisor who along with his father was charged with lying about their terminations and impersonating clients to continue effecting transactions in their accounts, has been barred by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

International Society of Appraisers

11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM State and national elections, conflicts in the Middle East, and global unrest have constantly been on our minds and in our daily conversations. We are bombarded with things over which we have little to no control. Our homes provide us a sanctuary by surrounding ourselves with possessions that feed our souls, keep our memories alive, tell stories, or showcase our interests.

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Jewelry: Romancing the Stone

The Magazine Antiques

Queen Victoria and other nineteenth-century ladies were smitten by the subtle bling of agate, an eye-catching hardstone where color and history intersect. The post Jewelry: Romancing the Stone appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Jewelry: Romancing the Stone was first posted on November 8, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The Only Surviving Painting From the New York World’s Fair Is Up for Grabs

Artnet News

The 1939 World Fair's theme was "The World of Tomorrow." The long-lost Rockwell Kent oil painting will be at the Salon Art + Design fair in New York. The post The Only Surviving Painting From the New York World’s Fair Is Up for Grabs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Anishinaabe artist Nico Williams wins Canada’s top art prize

The Art Newspaper

The Montréal-based artist, known for his intricate sculptural beadwork, received the C$100,000 Sobey Art Award for 2024