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Insights on Auction Sales: A Terracotta Sculpture, a Hobby Race Car Model

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Whimsical Yet Refined This terracotta sculpture by Salesio Lugli sold for $184,500 at Morphy’s. Morphy’s recent Decorative Arts Auction was full of surprises, with the standout lot being a terracotta sculpture by Salesio Lugli that dramatically exceeded expectations. averaging $78.80 WorthPoint—Discover.

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Artistic Mediums of 2025: Where Touch and Technique Meet

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Touch and technique are inextricably intertwined in textile and the mixed media works, encaustic painting and ceramic forms gaining in popularity. The Triumph of Texture and Material: Textiles, Encaustic, and Ceramics Sheila Hicks – Macro Broderie Tapestry. Sold for $75,000 USD via Ahlers & Ogletree Inc. February 2025).

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Introducing Julia Day, the Frick’s new chief conservator

The Art Newspaper

Critics and visitors alike oohed and aahed at the restored 1914 mansion, still the centrepiece of its celebrated holdings of Old Master paintings, Italian and French sculpture, fine decorative objects and furniture. That will not change. Frick Collection Renewed Frick Collection balances tradition and transformation J.

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Amid geopolitical tensions, Pakistani and Indian art worlds unite in London exhibitions

The Art Newspaper

While Giacometti's ragged, attenuated sculptures reflect the horrors of the Second World War, Bhabha's totemic hybrid figures address the permanence of global warfare in the modern age. "Works by both artists powerfully summon the repercussions of ongoing conflicts on everyday life," Jhaveri says.

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Knots, Spirals, and the Symbolic Power of Celtic Art

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Key Motifs For centuries, fans of art, sculpture and fashion have been forming an enthused circle around Celtic-inspired craft, drawn to the spiritually resonant and aesthetically attractive motifs that sit at the heart of Celtic artistic expression. Iron Age Celtic Ring with Wave Whorl. Sold for R5,000 ZAR via Strauss & Co.

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Where Can I Sell My Chinese & Asian Antique items?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Furniture, jewelry, snuff bottles, sculptures, textiles, and paintings can be classified as Asian antiques. The origin, age, condition, and nature of the item will make a big difference in the selling price you will get for it. Best Place to Sell Asian Antiques Chinese antiques come in all shapes and sizes.

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Comparing Dynasties: Tang vs. Song Dynasty Art 

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Tang Dynasty Innovations Considered one of Chinas golden ages, the Tang Dynasty was a period of military strength and economic prosperity for a newly unified culture. Sculpture With images of the Buddha populating from the 3rd century onward, sculpture was a thriving field of Tang dynasty art.