UK government bans export of £10m Botticelli painting
The Art Newspaper
MAY 12, 2025
The work was previously held in a private collection for 120 years
Mon.May 12, 2025
311 
Dolley Madison’s Plundered Coffeepot Sells in the U.K.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 12, 2025
On August 24, 1814, following a victory at Bladensburg, Maryland, British forces captured the city of Washington, D.C., and set fire to the White House, the Capitol, the Treasury, and the Library of Congress.
Join 5,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Folk is having a revival—in the art world too
The Art Newspaper
MAY 12, 2025
The Neo Ancients festival in the small Gloucestershire town of Stroud featured artists whose works have a more "pastoral" approach towards art production
Man Sentenced to 96 Months for Theft of Artwork
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 12, 2025
On March 13 Thomas Trotta, 49, of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion to 96 months imprisonment, to be followed by a term of supervised release, for one count of theft of major artwork.
Comment | Why a country should invest in art—even when it’s under attack
The Art Newspaper
MAY 12, 2025
While physically defending their country, Ukrainian artists work provides oxygen for urgent issues that demand attention and dialogue, writes Bjrn Geldhof, the artistic director of the PinchukArtCentre, Kyiv
The History of the Model 1917 Rifle
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 12, 2025
The Model 1917 rifle (M1917), Americas Enfield, was not made by the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) at Enfield, United Kingdom, more commonly known as simply Enfield, but the rifle that the M1917 was originally based on was, indeed, designed, developed, and manufactured at Enfield.
The Waverley rules were designed to protect UK cultural heritage—are they having unintended consequences on the art market?
The Art Newspaper
MAY 12, 2025
The scheme, introduced in the 1950s, is meant to help keep important works of art in Britain
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Personal Property Zone brings together the best content for personal property appraisers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
More Trending
Wes Anderson’s priceless ‘Renaissance portrait’ to go on show in London
The Art Newspaper
MAY 12, 2025
A new exhibition includes the fictional masterpiece Boy With Apple, which appeared in the Anderson classic, the Grand Budapest Hotel
Announcing the 2025 Election Slate of Candidates
American Association for State and Local History
MAY 12, 2025
Each year, the American Association for State and Local History conducts an election to select those who will serve on the AASLH Council, the governing board of the association, and the Leadership Nominating Committee, which nominates candidates for Council and the committee. This year’s election will be held May 28 – June 28. The Leadership Nominating Committee has selected six people for three spots on the Leadership Nominating Committee and four people for four spots on the AASLH
Record-breaking female Surrealists spice up underwhelming Christie’s New York sales
The Art Newspaper
MAY 12, 2025
Last nights low-risk, low energy auctions made $489m in total, including $272m for the collection of Barnes & Noble founder Leonard Riggio, along with new records for Dorothea Tanning and Remedios Varo
Insights on Auction Sales: A Bar, Chinese Screen
WorthPoint
MAY 12, 2025
Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.
Rare Jacobite glasses collection to sell
Antique Collecting
MAY 12, 2025
A rare collection of historic Jacobite ‘traitor’ glasses, worth tens of thousands of pounds and likely to attract worldwide interest, The post Rare Jacobite glasses collection to sell appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Alrosa Unearths 468-Carat Gem-Quality Diamond, the Largest in Russian Histor
Jewelry Judge
MAY 12, 2025
Mining giant Alrosa just announced the discovery of the largest gem-quality diamond ever unearthed in Russia. The remarkable 468.30-carat rough diamond, described as a “fancy amber” crystal, was recovered from the recently reopened Mir mine in Yakutia, a remote region near the Arctic Circle long renowned for its diamond-rich permafrost. Measuring 56 x 54 x 22 millimeters (2.2 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches), the stone has been named “80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War” in
Collection of Victorian Staffordshire figures at auction
Antique Collecting
MAY 12, 2025
A private collection of Victorian Staffordshire figures from the estate of Timothy Manderson will go under the hammer in Hansons The post Collection of Victorian Staffordshire figures at auction appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Exhibitions: Back in Style
The Magazine Antiques
MAY 12, 2025
Where does a darling of the art deco movement go to retire? For Tamara de Lempicka, once a painter of the rich and famous, known for her evocative cubist-inspired style, it was Cuernavaca, Mexico by way of Houston, Texas. The post Exhibitions: Back in Style appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Exhibitions: Back in Style was first posted on May 12, 2025 at 4:16 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Insights on Auction Sales: Rookwood Pottery, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
WorthPoint
MAY 12, 2025
Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.
Rare Mondrian Sells for $47.6 Million at Christie’s, Short of Record
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
'It's a fantastic picture,' one expert said. 'But the market at those very high levels is quite tricky.' The post Rare Mondrian Sells for $47.6 Million at Christie’s, Short of Record appeared first on Artnet News.
Georg Jensen silver collection set to shine
Antique Collecting
MAY 12, 2025
One of the largest single-owner collections of Georg Jensen silver to come on the market in recent years has been The post Georg Jensen silver collection set to shine appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Bob Dylan Rolls Out a Show of Nearly 100 New Paintings in London
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
"Point Blank" presents the musical icon's most intimate series of paintings yet. The post Bob Dylan Rolls Out a Show of Nearly 100 New Paintings in London appeared first on Artnet News.
Collections Manager, Herbaria
SPNHC
MAY 12, 2025
Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center [link] The Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center has an opening for a full-time collections manager. This staff member will join the curator and assistant curator in running the TEX and LL herbaria.
Pompeii’s Most Fascinating Finds of the Decade—So Far
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
From children's drawings to ancient fast-food counters, new finds continue to reshape our understanding of daily life in the ill-fated Roman city. The post Pompeiis Most Fascinating Finds of the DecadeSo Far appeared first on Artnet News.
Tempera Painting Through Time
Invaluable
MAY 12, 2025
One of historys oldest painting methods, tempera is also one of the simplest in formulation. Composed primarily of pigment and the yolk of an egg to serve as the fixative, tempera afforded artists from antiquity to the Renaissance with vibrant, saturated color and surprising compositional longevity. Though it was pushed to the periphery with the arrival of oil paints, tempera enjoyed a resurgence in the 20th century for artists to celebrate the tradition and technical advantages of the medium.
The Parthenon Was Once Illuminated by Dazzling Tricks of Light, New Study Finds
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
The Parthenon was deliberately dark, research suggests. The post The Parthenon Was Once Illuminated by Dazzling Tricks of Light, New Study Finds appeared first on Artnet News.
What Are Rare Earth Minerals?
Gem Society
MAY 12, 2025
Discover how rare earth minerals power modern technology, from smartphones to wind turbines. Learn about these 17 critical elements, their global sources, and why they matter geopolitically.
Leonardo da Vinci Was the Ultimate Renaissance Man. Here Are All of His Existing Paintings, Ranked
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
We've analyzed all of the paintings attributed to the polymath. The post Leonardo da Vinci Was the Ultimate Renaissance Man. Here Are All of His Existing Paintings, Ranked appeared first on Artnet News.
The Geopolitical Battleground of Rare Earth Minerals
Gem Society
MAY 12, 2025
Explore how rare earth minerals shape global politics as China dominates supply chains while the US seeks new partnerships with Ukraine, Greenland, and Canada to secure these vital resources.
Despite Lackluster Bidding, Christie’s Totals Solid $489 Million at Riggio, 20th-Century Sales
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
'This is the art market in the real world,' the house's global president, Alex Rotter, said. The post Despite Lackluster Bidding, Christie’s Totals Solid $489 Million at Riggio, 20th-Century Sales appeared first on Artnet News.
La Pelegrina Pearl: No Ordinary Royal Treasure
Gem Society
MAY 12, 2025
Discover the 500-year journey of La Pelegrina, a pear-shaped pearl treasured by royalty that survived revolutions and is often confused with La Peregrina. A gem's remarkable history.
Design Firm Turns Venice Canal Water Into Coffee, Clinches Top Biennale Prize
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
The project was originally conceived for the 2008 biennale. The post Design Firm Turns Venice Canal Water Into Coffee, Clinches Top Biennale Prize appeared first on Artnet News.
The Regent Diamond: Jewel of Empires and Revolutions
Gem Society
MAY 12, 2025
Discover the journey of the Regent Diamond from bloody origins in India to the Louvre Museum. Learn how this remarkable gem survived theft, revolution, and war to become a national treasure.
At Gagosian, Jim Shaw Explores America Line by Line
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
The artist is the subject of a solo show at Gagosian's 75 and Park space, showcasing recent studies and works on paper. The post At Gagosian, Jim Shaw Explores America Line by Line appeared first on Artnet News.
'An immense void in the world of contemporary art': Koyo Kouoh, curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale, has died, aged 57
The Art Newspaper
MAY 12, 2025
The acclaimed curator was due to present her plans for the exhibition next week
This Strange Roman Artifact Continues to Stump Experts
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
Archeologists have long struggled to figure out what Roman dodecahedrons were used for. The post This Strange Roman Artifact Continues to Stump Experts appeared first on Artnet News.
A Third Dimension of Fun: Collecting the Nintendo 3DS
WorthPoint
MAY 12, 2025
A red Nintendo 3DS sold alongside two game cartridges. Like many used 3DS systems in the second-hand market, this one was sold without a charger. The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here, and fans are excited for the new console. However, for some Nintendo collectors, the hottest Nintendo console to buy right now is the last-generation Nintendo 3DS and its XL and 2DS variants.
U.K. Attempts to Save $13.5 Million Botticelli for the Nation
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
The Virgin and Child painting, which has been in a private British collection for 120 years, has been slapped with a temporary export bar. The post U.K. Attempts to Save $13.5 Million Botticelli for the Nation appeared first on Artnet News.
5,000-year-old woman uncovered in Peru with hair and nails still intact
The Art Newspaper
MAY 12, 2025
The exceptional find at spero reveals womens high status in the ancient Caral civilisation
U.K. Government Eyes Scrapping Culture Department—and More Art Industry News
Artnet News
MAY 12, 2025
Plus, Justin Sun's legal battle with David Geffen escalates and the art world mourns the loss of curator Koyo Kouoh. The post U.K. Government Eyes Scrapping Culture Departmentand More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.
Let's personalize your content