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With the help of conservators, one of Van Gogh’s finest Arles landscapes will be heading to Japan

The Art Newspaper

Martin Bailey Conservator Margje Leeuwestein examining Bridge at Arles at the Kröller-Müller Museum Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo Van Gogh’s Bridge at Arles (Pont de Langlois) has just been examined in the Kröller-Müller Museum’s conservation studio, to confirm that it is in good enough condition to travel to an exhibition in Japan.

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How Gretchen Andrew’s AI art is revealing the societal scars of ‘facetuning’

The Art Newspaper

I wanted to create a single portrait where our authentic selves and the ‘ideal’ self messily coexist,” Andrew says. “I The resulting works are unsettling, with the robotic scribbles cutting lines through the women’s bodies and making their smiling faces unrecognisable—but that discomfort is the point.

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Say Hey, Willie Mays—Rare Baseball Card Scores Record Prices

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This Willie Mays card , graded PSA 8, was sold in March 2021 for nearly $339,000. The key considerations when looking at sports cards are condition and authenticity. The better the condition, the more the card will appreciate in value, especially if it’s protected. Additionally, according to REA , the PSA 8.5

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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

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Farmyard purple six-ruffled bowl , $11,000, 2021. Orange Tree ice green plate , $10,000, 2021. The company usually didn’t mark its glass, so collectors rely on pattern identification and quality to authenticate pieces. Good Luck prototype plate , $17,500, 2021. Stippled Peacocks on Fence bowl , $15,000, 2021.

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“Dune: Part Two” Collectibles: Popcorn Bucket, Anyone?

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David Lynch had a crack at making the film version of the book in 1984, but it was a bust at the time compared to Denis Villeneuve’s interpretation, released in 2021. Believe it or not, the 2021 version was even nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.

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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

Invaluable

Collecting Victorian Taxidermy The art of taxidermy has enjoyed a revival in recent years, so identifying authentic Victorian taxidermy amid a crowded marketplace can be daunting. Synthetic materials likely indicate a modern or less authentic piece. Sold for £1,100 GBP via Chiswick Auctions (October 2021).

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WorthPoint Indices: Morgan Dollars

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Due to its size, attractive design, and general availability in mint or near-mint condition, the Morgan Dollar has long been considered the king of U.S. Generally, common dates in circulated conditions can start around $30–$40, while rarer dates or those in uncirculated conditions can fetch hundreds or thousands of dollars.