Maine Antique Digest

JUNE 24, 2024

Cordier Auctions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, achieved a new world auction record for New Mexico landscape painter Louisa McElwain (1953-2013). During Cordier’s May 16 auction, McElwain’s Song of the High Desert sold for $48,360 (includes buyer’s premium). The previous record for a McElwain

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Artnet News

JUNE 26, 2024

After decades of quiet work, her evocative paintings breaking auction records and surpassing high estimates mark a sensational turn in the artist’s career. The post Who is Takako Yamaguchi, the Under-Sung Painter Causing a Frenzy at Auction? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Records Paintings 141

Artnet News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The painting could set an auction record for portrait of a male sitter by the Polish artist. The post ‘Seductive’ Tamara de Lempicka Portrait Resurfaces on the Market After 40 Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Records Paintings Maker/Artist 134

Auction Central News

MARCH 28, 2024

Just months after achieving a massive new auction record for Purvis Young (1943-2010), Akiba Galleries is offering another large-scale work by the African American Outsider artist. The monumental mixed media on plywood painting from the 1990s is estimated at $10,000-$30,000 on Tuesday, April 2.

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Auction Records Paintings Maker/Artist 98

WorthPoint

AUGUST 21, 2024

Image Source: Goldin Auctions Just months after its latest record-breaking auction, Kenner’s 1979 Boba Fett rocket-firing prototype has achieved a new world auction record. million—more than double its previous record—making it the most expensive toy ever.

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Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

Instantly alluring with its quirky, hand-painted style, Wemyss Ware put Scotland firmly on the map as masters of naturalistic pottery. Trained in hand painting by his father, Joseph Karel continued the tradition of craftsmanship on a smaller scale at Bovey Pottery in Devon, who had bought the rights to the trade name.

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Prime Appraisals

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They can look at an old painting or a piece of jewelry and tell you how much it's worth. Appraisers dig into history books, auction records, and other sources. Dusting off that old painting or polishing a piece of silver can make a big difference in how it's appraised. Appraisers really know their stuff.

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Invaluable

JULY 10, 2024

This venture spawned a revolutionary style of abstractionism that would come to be known as Color Field Painting. “We What is Color Field Painting? Color field painting represents a style of abstract painting that emerged during the 1950s and ‘60s in New York City. Sold for $84,165,000 via Christie’s (May 2014).

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Paintings Maker/Artist Age Auction Records 98

The Art Newspaper

MAY 5, 2025

'Miss January' comes to market from the holdings of the influential collectors Mera and Don Rubell

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Auction Records Paintings Maker/Artist 312

The Art Newspaper

MAY 2, 2025

The 18th-century view of Venice is likely to break the artist's auction record

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Auction Records Paintings Maker/Artist 311

The Art Newspaper

MAY 14, 2025

Her towering, semi-nude painting from 1997, "Miss January", made $13.2m at Christie's 21st century evening sale in New York

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Artnet News

MAY 13, 2025

The 18th-century painting once hung in the offices of the U.K.'s The post Canaletto Masterpiece With Storied Provenance Poised to Break His Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News. s first prime minister.

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Syl-Lee Antiques

JUNE 3, 2025

Heres what were looking for: Original paintings, drawings, or prints by listed artists Art with gallery labels, provenance, or a history of exhibitions Mid-century modern, and traditional styles And yes, antique art too, as long as the artist is known Whats a Listed Artist, Anyway? Think of them as “the real deal.”

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