Artnet News
JULY 30, 2024
The revelation comes via an ongoing restoration and analysis project. The post Scientists Discover the Secret Ingredient in Rembrandt’s Luminous ‘The Night Watch’ appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 1, 2024
Sasha Skochilenko, who was arrested in 2022 for an art intervention opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was freed along with Wall Street Journal writer Evan Gershkovich and 14 others
Conservation - American Association for State and
AUGUST 2, 2024
AASLH Announces Dr. Rex M. Ellis as 2024 Award of Distinction Winner The American Association for State and Local History is pleased to announce that Dr. Rex M. Ellis has been honored with the association’s Award of Distinction. This personal award is given infrequently and only in recognition of long and very distinguished individual service. Recipients are noted for their contributions to the field of state and local history and are recognized nationally as leaders in the profession.
WorthPoint
JULY 31, 2024
Lucille Ball, famous for her portrayal of zany redhead Lucy Ricardo, is still celebrated in her hometown of Jamestown, New York. Collectors can’t get enough of the memorabilia and collectibles from her storied life and career. Jamestown, New York, in the western part of the state, was once known as “The Furniture Capital of the World.” However, as that industry has largely dwindled, the city now has a different claim to fame: the birthplace of Lucille Ball.
Artnet News
AUGUST 2, 2024
The sale includes a Warhol-signed diskette containing 10 images the Pop artist created on an Amiga computer. The post Andy Warhol’s Computer Portrait of Debbie Harry Goes on Sale for a Cool $26 Million appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 30, 2024
Conservative critics were angered by ‘Last Supper parody’, but art historians say the performance looks instead to a 17th-century Dutch work
WCG
JULY 31, 2024
G Street entrance to National Portrait Gallery / Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery (NPG) and Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is seeking to award a contract for services for Conservation (Artworks) Services performing technical, professional, non-personal services. Price quotes may be submitted by email, preferably in PDF format, to DWRCLunder@si.edu with the subject line “PC Storage RFQ.
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Artnet News
JULY 29, 2024
It’s a crucial relationship, so it’s vital to understand the terms before signing on the dotted line. The post 8 Questions Artists Should Ask Before Signing With a Gallery appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 31, 2024
The institution intensified its repatriation efforts after revised federal rules governing Native American remains and funerary objects went into effect earlier this year
Wbur
JULY 29, 2024
“Now the question, of course, is where are people going to go?" said Lyndia Downie, head of the Pine Street Inn. "And I don't wholly know the answer to that.” “Now the question, of course, is where are people going to go?" said Lyndia Downie, head of the Pine Street Inn. "And I don't wholly know the answer to that.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 1, 2024
ATLANTA — Three key lots of the unique furniture designs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne came to market June 26 at Ahlers & Ogletree as part of their Modern and Contemporary Art and Design sale. Despite sturdy estimates, all three beat their top numbers handily. Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. In all, the […] The post Furniture by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne easily beat estimates at Ahlers & Olgletree appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
JULY 31, 2024
The museum anticipates up to 175,000 visitors per year. The post Kansas Is Getting an Immersive Museum, Complete With a Digital Art Wing appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 30, 2024
Labour government cancels redevelopment in spending squeeze—but heritage bodies say conservation solutions are still needed
Wbur
AUGUST 2, 2024
The Sumner Tunnel is slated to reopen Monday, after a July closure for repairs that often led to heavy traffic jams. Weekend tunnel closures are expected to continue through at least October. The Sumner Tunnel is slated to reopen Monday, after a July closure for repairs that often led to heavy traffic jams. Weekend tunnel closures are expected to continue through at least October.
Auction Central News
JULY 30, 2024
SARASOTA, FL — Founded in 1939, the Circus Historical Society is the largest preservation group of its kind. During its annual convention, it offers an auction for its members, but for the 2024 event, held August 4-7 in Atlanta, the sale will be open to the public through Freedom Auction Company and LiveAuctioneers on Wednesday, […] The post Circus Historical Society’s annual auction opens to the public for the first time at Freedom August 7 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
AUGUST 2, 2024
The rapper and Olympic torchbearer is having the most fun at the Paris games. The post Snoop Dogg Paid an After-Hours Visit to the Louvre. Zaniness Ensued appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 31, 2024
The terminations follow a general trend among galleries that are moving away from visitor engagement to visitor management, the workers were told
Wbur
JULY 29, 2024
WBUR's Morning Edition hears from Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy and management at Boston University, to understand what's next for the company and the state of the health care industry in Massachusetts. WBUR's Morning Edition hears from Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy and management at Boston University, to understand what's next for the company and the state of the health care industry in Massachusetts.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 2, 2024
NEW YORK — The allure of antique coin-operated machines, especially fortune tellers, begins with a visit to a carnival or a seaside arcade. Kids of all ages would drop in a penny or nickel, turn the handle, and watch a figure dispense a card with a fortune on it … or in some cases, speak […] The post Antique coin-op fortune-telling machines have a future appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
JULY 28, 2024
The ancient scrawl is one of more than 2000 that have been found in the hills around Athens. The post Ancient Greek Graffiti Appears to Show Lost Temple Predating Parthenon appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
JULY 29, 2024
The Australian government pays the major expenses of repatriation, making it easier for cash-strapped museums to do the right thing
Wbur
AUGUST 2, 2024
Audiences at Tanglewood in Lenox will have the chance to commune with lost aliens, dinosaurs and Darth Vader as the Boston Pops Orchestra performs conductor laureate John Williams’ iconic music during two Film Night programs on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3. Audiences at Tanglewood in Lenox will have the chance to commune with lost aliens, dinosaurs and Darth Vader as the Boston Pops Orchestra performs conductor laureate John Williams’ iconic music during two Film Night programs on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 2, 2024
REPAUPO, NJ — The Thursday, August 15 Summer Extravaganza at S&S Auction will be led by a monumental bronze master clock built for the Singer Sewing Machine Company building in Manhattan. The clock, once situated on the central landing of the rear stairs of the lobby, controlled the hundreds of other clocks in the building, […] The post Singer Sewing Machine headquarters monumental bronze master clock stars at S&S August 15 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
AUGUST 2, 2024
"I’m trying to imagine how my ancestors must feel after all these years," says campaigner Chief Glenna Wallace. The post Golf Course to Be Removed From Native American Earthworks Site appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 2, 2024
Visitors on foot to Dedham Vale, in Suffolk, can view the remarkably well preserved locations of John Constable's paintings of the countryside in which he was nurtured
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 30, 2024
Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers, Milford, Connecticut Photos courtesy Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers Three lots sold at $100,000 (including buyer’s premium) and over, and many other lots brought multiples of their estimates at Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers’ May 2 auction in the Milford, Connecticut, gallery, making for a $2.5 million sale.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 2, 2024
NEW YORK – On Friday, August 9, commencing at 3 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Funky Estate and Classic Jewelry, featuring precisely 462 lots that fit that description. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Nothing sparkles quite like white diamonds, as the highlights for this sale demonstrate. […] The post Funky Estate and Classic Jewelry presented in New York August 9 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
AUGUST 2, 2024
There's a long and storied history associated with the famous sculpture. The post Think You Know ‘David’? Here Are 3 Surprising Facts About Michelangelo’s Masterpiece appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 2, 2024
“Some of the works that we’re selling here, I’m very confident that in three years they will double in price,” says Mriya gallery founder Artem Yalanskiy
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show offers a one-of-a-kind collector’s experience with renowned experts in antiques, gardening, design and art. Showcasing more than 30 exhibitor booths representing both international and domestic dealers.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 1, 2024
NEW YORK — Jasper52 brings 241 lots of fine European artwork to market in Classical Reverie: European Arts on Tuesday, August 6 at 11 am Eastern time. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The first highlight is By Market, an oil on canvas by revered Dutch artist Evert […] The post Jasper52 brings fine European artwork to market August 6 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
AUGUST 1, 2024
The tomb is named for the mythical three headed dog who guarded the underworld of ancient Greece. The post 2,000-Year-Sarcophagus Emerges From Famed Tomb of Cerberus appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 1, 2024
The artist's 1970s concept, brought to life in the Olympic Park, invites the public to perform as a floating sculpture moving with the wind and water
Antique Collecting
JULY 31, 2024
A painting by one of the leading female artists of the 20th century has recently sold for a record £74,000 The post Auction house record for Dame Laura Knight painting appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Auction Central News
JULY 29, 2024
LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — Rago Wright announced its aquisition of Poster Auctions International of New York, an auction house specializing in vintage poster sales and regarded as one of the world’s foremost authorities on rare and unique vintage posters. The move significantly enhances Rago’s influence in the collectible art market. This acquisition marks Rago Wright’s fifth […] The post Rago Wright acquires Poster Auctions International, expanding its reach into the collectible
Artnet News
JULY 29, 2024
The artwork is meant to link Paris and Saar's hometown of Los Angeles, which is hosting the 2028 games. The post Alison Saar’s Paris Olympics Sculpture Offers a Peaceful ‘Gathering Space.’ See It Here appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 2, 2024
‘If an artwork is located in the US, its fate cannot be decided in any other state, and any wrong decisions cannot be corrected elsewhere’
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