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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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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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‘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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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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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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Battered and Broken: The Nirvana Guitar

WorthPoint

Kurt Cobain stage-used and smashed guitar, Jan. 18, 1991, Olympia, WA. Photo credit: Hake’s Auctions Usually, if an instrument or any other piece of equipment is damaged beyond repair, it winds up in a landfill, never to be seen again. That’s not the case for a guitar once owned and destroyed by rock and roll legend Kurt Cobain. In January 1991 , a small concert at the library on the campus of Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, was the scene of a rock and roll moment that produced a v

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Comment | Popping the hood: what’s driving sales of luxury cars at auction houses

The Art Newspaper

Christie's acquisition of Gooding & Company has renewed focus on collectible automobiles

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Take a peek behind the doors of acclaimed Tokyo houses

The Art Newspaper

A programme of architecture tours at this year's Art Week Tokyo unlocks a series of historic private buildings

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Collectors Christian and Karen Boros on the Thrill—and Urgency—of Supporting Emerging Artists

Artnet News

The couple has been awarded the annual prize from Art Cologne, which opens to VIPs and the public this week. The post Collectors Christian and Karen Boros on the Thrill—and Urgency—of Supporting Emerging Artists appeared first on Artnet News.

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Tabaimo has video installations in the palm of her hand

The Art Newspaper

The Japanese artist's new show at Tokyo's Gallery Koyanagi marks a departure in her approach to animation and installation

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Museum Raises $6 Million to Keep Rare Renaissance Painting in the U.K.

Artnet News

The rare gem exemplifies the ways in which Fra Angelico introduced Renaissance techniques to medieval art. The post Museum Raises $6 Million to Keep Rare Renaissance Painting in the U.K. appeared first on Artnet News.

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From ‘bleeding’ sculptures to pirate utopias: how women, queer and non-binary artists are reshaping the Korean art scene

The Art Newspaper

As works at major fairs and biennials have made clear, the K-art landscape is rich with artists confronting gender hierarchies and pushing other conversations in new directions

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Astonishing Trove of Rare Roman Pottery Uncovered Beneath Sicilian Waters

Artnet News

The vessels could help elucidate ancient trade routes. The post Astonishing Trove of Rare Roman Pottery Uncovered Beneath Sicilian Waters appeared first on Artnet News.

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Folk art butcher’s shop makes the cut

Antique Collecting

A rare and sought-after Victorian display model of a butcher’s shop, marked with a maker’s label ‘FERNLEY, MAKER, LIMEHOUSE’, is The post Folk art butcher’s shop makes the cut appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Sotheby’s Plans Its First-Ever Auction in Saudi Arabia

Artnet News

Following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, many international firms spurned the nation. No longer. The post Sotheby’s Plans Its First-Ever Auction in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Artnet News.

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First Edition ‘Look Back in Anger’ one to watch

Antique Collecting

A special copy of playwright John Osborne’s seminal play Look Back in Anger comes up for sale in London next The post First Edition ‘Look Back in Anger’ one to watch appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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‘Constraint and Control’: Artist Patricia Ayres’s Kinetic Sculptures Are Meant to Be Uneasy

Artnet News

The American artist's works are on view now at Tank Shanghai. The post ‘Constraint and Control’: Artist Patricia Ayres’s Kinetic Sculptures Are Meant to Be Uneasy appeared first on Artnet News.

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Female British artists headline sale

Antique Collecting

Four of the twentieth century’s leading female British artists will headline the Modern Art and Design sale at Cotswold-based Chorley’s The post Female British artists headline sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Luxury Jeweler Pomellato Pairs Gems and Art in Its First Retrospective

Artnet News

The Shanghai retrospective traces six decades of the luxury jeweler's genre-defying legacy. The post Luxury Jeweler Pomellato Pairs Gems and Art in Its First Retrospective appeared first on Artnet News.

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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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Where Can I Sell My Chinese & Asian Antique items?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Chinese antiques are intriguing. Through the years, many have become interested, and even obsessed, with collecting them. They are addicting! But, there may come a time when you are ready to sell your Asian antiques. If so, there are some things you should know, especially if you live in the state of Connecticut. Have you inherited Chinese antiques youd like to sell?

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What not to miss on your next visit to The Met

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

With holiday breaks coming up, there’s no better time to visit a museum, many decked out for the winter season. According to a figure released in 2024 by the Institute [.] The post What not to miss on your next visit to The Met appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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NewEdge Wealth Expands To New Hampshire

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

NewEdge Wealth a Stamford, Conn.-based registered investment adviser specializing in servicing ultra-wealthy families, family offices and institutional clients, today announced that it has established its first location in New Hampshire with the hiring of industry veteran Christopher Ayer.

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Bonhams in New York City to Move

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams will relocate its New York City headquarters from 580 Madison Avenue to Steinway Hall at 111 West 57th Street by late 2025. Steinway Hall was designed in 1925 by New York City architects Warren & Wetmore. The new U.S.

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Wealth Enhancement Acquires M&R Capital With $536M In Assets

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

This is the Wealth Enhancement Group's sixth New Jersey location.

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What Price History?

Maine Antique Digest

The ink and wash sketch The Destruction of the Bastille on a sheet of laid paper, 13 1/8" x 20¾", inscribed at the top “From the M.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in November

WorthPoint

In November, WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors a variety of unique items in their auctions. Highlights include concert tickets for a country music star participating in a charity auction for hurricane victims, a Christmas tree that serves as a Space Age icon, a bracelet crafted by an influential Native American jeweler, the coveted Holy Grail of Star Wars action figures, and an extremely rare horse-drawn toy sleigh.

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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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Birthstone Feature: Utah Is Home to One of the Greatest Places to Find Imperial Topaz

Jewelry Judge

The golden-orange Imperial Topaz — the most highly prized variety of November’s birthstone — was originally mined exclusively in Russia’s Ural Mountains during the 19th century. It was named Imperial Topaz to honor the Russian czar, and was considered so special that only royals were allowed to own it. Today, Brazil is the largest producer of gem-quality topaz, but the mineral is also mined in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Nigeria, Germany, Mexico and the

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Salon Art + Design 2024 Highlights

The Magazine Antiques

Antique and contemporary design come together at this five-day event. The post Salon Art + Design 2024 Highlights appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Salon Art + Design 2024 Highlights was first posted on November 7, 2024 at 5:33 pm. ©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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In Massachusetts, Trump fans celebrate while Harris supporters wonder what's next

Wbur

WBUR reporters Deborah Becker and Amelia Mason speak to voters on both sides to get a sense of how the commonwealth feels about the results of Tuesday's election. WBUR reporters Deborah Becker and Amelia Mason speak to voters on both sides to get a sense of how the commonwealth feels about the results of Tuesday's election.

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Job Posting: Editorial and Digital Media Assistant

The Magazine Antiques

The Magazine ANTIQUES seeks an Editorial and Digital Media Assistant. The post Job Posting: Editorial and Digital Media Assistant appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Job Posting: Editorial and Digital Media Assistant was first posted on November 7, 2024 at 2:21 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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