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Insights on Auction Sales: Rare Chinese Royal Food Vessel, Civil War Swords

WorthPoint

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.

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Layer by Layer: Artistic Techniques for Building Depth, Realism, and Texture

Invaluable

Painting is much more than a simple coat of colour on a panel or canvas. Rather, it is a series of layers built one on top of the next that allows tones and values to tantalize and depth to dazzle the viewer. From the Renaissance era to the present day, artists have established layering as crucial to compositional success as it is the core means by which a painting’s flattened surface can come to life in visually enticing ways.

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Captivating Rubies in Fine and Faux Jewelry

WorthPoint

Burmese ruby and diamond ring. From Queen Elizabeth’s stunning Burmese Ruby Tiara to the 25.59 carat Sunrise Ruby—also from Burma—set in a Cartier ring that sold for more than $30 million at auction, there are some truly incredible examples of ruby adornment worthy of ogle and admiration. However, one of your first questions about these magnificent stones might be what makes a Burmese ruby so special?

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A new art foundation in Uruguay highlights Latin American artists and curators

The Art Newspaper

The Fundación Cervieri Monsuárez, located in the ritzy village of José Ignacio, organises exhibitions year round in an effort to transform the area into a hub for Latin America art

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Great Discoveries: Gas Station Worker Finds Kennedy Half Dollar Valued at $3.2 Million

WorthPoint

A gas station worker found a 1964 Kennedy half-dollar similar to this one that could be worth $3.2 million due to the current price of silver. Keep a close eye on the coins you get back as change when you buy fuel or groceries from a gas station. Otherwise, you could miss out on discovering rare coins worth millions of dollars. Consider the story of Steve Whitmore, a gas station worker who recently discovered a Kennedy half-dollar worth far more than 50 cents.

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US states step up to fund the arts in the wake of federal cuts

The Art Newspaper

Search Digital Editions Newsletters Subscribe Digital Editions Newsletters Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Search Arts funding news US states step up to fund the arts in the wake of federal cuts Trump’s defunding of the NEA and NEH is changing how state arts commissions get their money Daniel Grant 21 July 2025 Share The

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Beaded Bags: Gotta Catch ‘Em All

WorthPoint

What’s hot? The viral Lobster beaded bag! Do you have one? In fashion, it’s all about trends. What’s hot, what’s not. Are hemlines up or down? Are pants loose and flowy or fitted? What is more popular, flats or heels? Fashion magazines keep us informed, but a recent trend in purses on social media is “coming in clutch” (see what I did there?

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Police Rescue Thousands of Artworks From Haitian Museum Amid Violence

Artnet News

The city of Port-au-Prince has been roiled by gang violence. The post Police Rescue Thousands of Artworks From Haitian Museum Amid Violence appeared first on Artnet News.

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Nathaniel Hodges clock strikes in sale

Antique Collecting

Fine clocks struck with buyers in the Summer Fine Sale at Tennants Auctioneers, with exceptional results achieved for two examples The post Nathaniel Hodges clock strikes in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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A Stolen Renaissance Painting Returns to Italy After 52 Years

Artnet News

The work by Antonio Solario was part of a major heist at a museum in 1973. The post A Stolen Renaissance Painting Returns to Italy After 52 Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bill Viola’s complete moving-image works and a William Dobson self-portrait: the latest museum acquisitions

The Art Newspaper

Search Digital Editions Newsletters Subscribe Digital Editions Newsletters Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Search Acquisitions news Bill Viola’s complete moving-image works and a William Dobson self-portrait: the latest museum acquisitions Our pick of the latest gifts and purchases to enter institutional collections worl

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Sam Gilliam Foundation Sued Over Disputed ‘Drape’ Painting—and More Art Industry News

Artnet News

Plus, dealer Felix Rödder will open a new space in Manhattan this September. The post Sam Gilliam Foundation Sued Over Disputed ‘Drape’ Painting—and More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dublin museum pushes back on Derek Jarman film censorship claims

The Art Newspaper

Search Digital Editions Newsletters Subscribe Digital Editions Newsletters Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Search Museums & Heritage news Dublin museum pushes back on Derek Jarman film censorship claims The Irish Museum of Modern Art says it halted a screening of “The Angelic Conversation” to check legislation but wi

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New Eric Ravilious space at Towner Eastbourne

Antique Collecting

The much-loved British artist Eric Ravilious (1903-19420) is the subject of a dedicated, bespoke space at Towner Eastbourne this autumn. The post New Eric Ravilious space at Towner Eastbourne appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Yvette Mayorga Is Unleashing a Candy-Coated Fantasy in Times Square

Artnet News

Yvette Mayorga is rolling a 30-foot carriage into the heart of New York—with a deeper message in tow. The post Yvette Mayorga Is Unleashing a Candy-Coated Fantasy in Times Square appeared first on Artnet News.

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Time for Tea Caddies

Antique Collecting

The decorative appeal of tea caddies is vast and, with a large number of survivors, they exist in sufficient quantities The post Time for Tea Caddies appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Valley Culture

The Magazine Antiques

Organized to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Historic Trappe’s Center for Pennsylvania German Studies, Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road explores the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west. [Sponsored] The post Valley Culture appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Valley Culture was first posted on July 21, 2025 at 2:54 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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August 2025: National Parks

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

National Parks This issue of The Journal of Antiques, includes articles examining the history of the American National Parks and the collectibles and souvenirs associated with them, including vintage water [.] The post August 2025: National Parks appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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EXHIBIT 4

The Journal of Wealth Management

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A Parade of 100 Massive Elephant Sculptures Barrels Into Beverly Hills

Artnet News

The beloved art installation has completed its 5,000-mile journey across America. The post A Parade of 100 Massive Elephant Sculptures Barrels Into Beverly Hills appeared first on Artnet News.

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EXHIBIT 3

The Journal of Wealth Management

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Day in Review (July 21–July 24)

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on July 21, 2025, 4:21 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Tuesday, July 22 | Wednesday, July 23 | Thursday, July 24 Monday, July 21 Top o’ the Review Academic Security and Counter Exploitation (ASCE) 2026: Call for Proposals by August 31 (Research and Innovation Security and Competitiveness Institute, The Texas A&M University System) An Updated NIH and Publisher Guidance: What Authors Need to Know About NIH’s Public Access Policy (Authors Alliance) Ann

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Announcing the 2025 AMM Awards honorees!

The Mid-West Museum Association

We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 AMM Awards! We look forward to celebrating these outstanding individuals and institutions during the annual conference in Quad Cities next week and virtual events taking place this fall. Best Practices Award Naper Settlement Naperville, IL How do you get visitors to understand a century-old piece of technology that you can’t turn on?

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EXHIBIT 2

The Journal of Wealth Management

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Philadelphia Eagles Unveil Super Bowl LIX Rings With First-Ever Pop-Out Wings

Jewelry Judge

The Philadelphia Eagles capped off their historic 2024 season in grand fashion on Friday night, as players, coaches and staff received their Super Bowl LIX Championship Rings during a private ceremony in Philadelphia. Designed by Jason of Beverly Hills, the rings are a dazzling tribute to the Eagles’ 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and the remarkable season that led them there.

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EXHIBIT 1

The Journal of Wealth Management

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Summer 2025

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on July 21, 2025, 9:28 am ET Subscribe to the email version of the ARL Monitor. ARL Monitor: Public Edition (Summer 2025) From the Government Affairs section of this issue, the Gold Standard Science executive order and updates to the NIH’s Public Access Policy loom large in the US policy context, even as restrictions on international student enrollment take effect across North America.

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EXHIBIT 5

The Journal of Wealth Management

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