End of investment art? Why the bottom of the market is flourishing
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 30, 2025
Sales analyses show a clear reversal in growth trajectory as the top end continues to cool
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Over $3 Million at Copley Winter Sale
Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 29, 2025
Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC, Pembroke, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC Copley Fine Art Auctions two-day online-only auction February 21 and 22 brought in over $3 million, was over 95% sold by lot, and achieved new record prices.
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Record-Setting $32 Million Sale of Klimt Portrait Falls Through
Artnet News
APRIL 30, 2025
Controversy around the painting's Nazi-era provenance could not ultimately be resolved. The post Record-Setting $32 Million Sale of Klimt Portrait Falls Through appeared first on Artnet News.
Will bids pour in for silver wine funnel
Antique Collecting
APRIL 30, 2025
An early 19th-century silver wine funnel is estimate to fetch 200-300 in an upcoming Derbyshire sale, after being identified by The post Will bids pour in for silver wine funnel appeared first on Antique Collecting.
National Gallery buys mysterious altarpiece for $20m
The Art Newspaper
MAY 1, 2025
The London museum has acquired a 16th-century work by an unknown artist from a family collection
2025 Outsider Art Fair
Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 28, 2025
New York City The 33rd iteration of the Outsider Art Fair said farewell to a couple of icons in the field while welcoming a few new players. The original owner of the fair, Sanford L.
A Rare 15th-Century Black Book of Hours Is Getting a Long-Awaited Restoration
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MAY 1, 2025
The recipient of this year's TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund, the manuscript will be taken apart and photographed for posterity. The post A Rare 15th-Century Black Book of Hours Is Getting a Long-Awaited Restoration appeared first on Artnet News.
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British artist Thomas J. Price brings a contemplative colossus to Times Square
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APRIL 29, 2025
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National Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows
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APRIL 30, 2025
Asheville, North Carolina Devotees of the annual National Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows in Asheville, North Carolina, didnt waste any time once the doors to the show of antiques and contemporary crafts opened on February 21.
Napoleon’s Fancy 19th-Century Sword Could Sell for More Than $1 Million
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MAY 1, 2025
Napoleon commissioned the sword after being elected as consul for life in 1802. The post Napoleon’s Fancy 19th-Century Sword Could Sell for More Than $1 Million appeared first on Artnet News.
First Edition ‘The Waste Land’ in Cotswolds sale
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APRIL 30, 2025
A 1923 first edition of TS Eliot’s epic classic The Waste Land is one of the leading lots in The The post First Edition ‘The Waste Land’ in Cotswolds sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Older women artists go it alone as new report reveals how the traditional art world is failing them
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APRIL 28, 2025
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If in Doubt, Don’t Throw It Out: A Paean to Paper, Specifically Diaries and Journals
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 1, 2025
Its a little like admitting to being a heretic, but while working for 17 years as a reporter for M.A.D., my favorite items to write about werent pieces of furniture. They were pieces of paper. I loved to write about things like rare books and ephemera.
Hikers Make Stunning Discovery of $340,000 Gold Hoard in Czech Mountains
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MAY 1, 2025
The massive hoard, weighing 15 pounds, has been turned over to the Museum of Eastern Bohemia. The post Hikers Make Stunning Discovery of $340,000 Gold Hoard in Czech Mountains appeared first on Artnet News.
Antiques dealer Paul Atkinson sale at Sworders
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APRIL 28, 2025
A single-owner retirement sale of art and antiques from the collection of celebrated dealer Paul Atkinson will take place at The post Antiques dealer Paul Atkinson sale at Sworders appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Head to head: medieval experts clash over exact number of penises in Bayeux Tapestry
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 28, 2025
In a new blog post, a scholar in Anglo-Saxon nudity doubles down on his belief that the mystery appendage is a phallus, not a scabbard
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Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 28, 2025
For 68 years, the annual show produced by the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association (NHADA) has upheld the tradition of bringing fine quality antiques to New England. Two new exhibitors will join the show this year bringing the total to 59 exhibitors.
Just What Happens to the Sistine Chapel During a Papal Conclave?
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APRIL 29, 2025
The treasured art historical site has closed to the public amid preparations. The post Just What Happens to the Sistine Chapel During a Papal Conclave? appeared first on Artnet News.
How Does Amethyst Form?
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MAY 1, 2025
Discover the fascinating geological journey that transforms ordinary quartz into vibrant purple amethyst through volcanic processes, iron, and natural radiation.
The Photography Show fair in New York sets new attendance record
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APRIL 28, 2025
Nearly 15,000 visitors attended the fair last week, organisers said
Hanging with Heather Karlie Vieira
Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 28, 2025
Earning her chops as an antiques dealer took spunk, luck, and cocktail waitress experience. After 20-plus years, Heather Karlie Vieira, who with her two teenage daughters now calls Georgia home, has her foot in many doors.
Wes Anderson Unboxes His Wonderfully Weird Archives for His First London Show
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MAY 1, 2025
Outfits worn by Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, and Gwyneth Paltrow will be among the 600 objects on view. The post Wes Anderson Unboxes His Wonderfully Weird Archives for His First London Show appeared first on Artnet News.
The Hidden Meaning of Gemstones: Pearls
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APRIL 30, 2025
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As Kazakhstan cautiously strengthens ties with western Europe, new art venues herald a change of direction
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APRIL 30, 2025
Due to open in May and September, the Tselinny Center and the Almaty Museum of the Arts are both financed by Kazakh entrepreneurs
“Boston Collects” at Doyle
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 1, 2025
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers, Boston, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers February 7 Boston Collects auction in Boston, Massachusetts, sold fine art and decorations with connections to the Boston area by origin, creator, and collection.
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Olette-Pelletier found seven crypto-hieroglyphs on the monument that could only be read by elites. The post Egyptologist Uncovers Hidden Messages on Paris’s Iconic Obelisk appeared first on Artnet News.
Cardiff auction house supports local hospice
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APRIL 28, 2025
Cardiff auction house Roger Jones Auctioneers is supporting their local City Hospice by sponsoring the Forever Flowers campaign for 2025. The post Cardiff auction house supports local hospice appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Left at the altar: Luc Tuymans' paintings to replace Tintoretto works at Venetian church
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APRIL 30, 2025
The Belgian artists works will hang in place of The Last SupperandThe People of Israel in the Desert while the masterpieces undergo restoration
2024 Ceramics in America
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APRIL 30, 2025
A Book Review It is hard to believe that Ceramics in America has been around since 2001 and that the current edition is the 23rd volume. (There was an interruption in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Canvases by the Abstract Expressionist routinely fetch more than $50 million at auction. The post Dutch Museum’s Multimillion-Dollar Rothko Scratched by a Child appeared first on Artnet News.
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MAY 1, 2025
I am fascinated by artists whose main form of expression is through painting, but are drawn to try other art forms, like printmaking. Many artists who explore printmaking on their own, and who come from a background in painting, are often not concerned with the same conventions that apply to most printmakers. They approach creating prints in the same way they do their paintings.
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APRIL 29, 2025
Commentators have criticised the choice of Wolfram Weimer to succeed the Green party minister Claudia Roth because he lacks a background in the arts
Rhinebeck Show to Return
Maine Antique Digest
APRIL 30, 2025
Barn Star Productions Spring Antiques at Rhinebeck Show is returning. The show will take place Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 and 25, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York, and will feature 125 indoor exhibitors.
Texas Police Went on $7,000 New York Museum Spree to Chase ‘Critical Leads’ in Sally Mann Probe
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APRIL 29, 2025
Its not clear whether the officers were ultimately able to see the Mann photographs in question. The post Texas Police Went on $7,000 New York Museum Spree to Chase Critical Leads in Sally Mann Probe appeared first on Artnet News.
How To Select a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
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APRIL 28, 2025
I f youre looking for a round diamond, the round brilliant cut is one of the most popular styles for engagement rings. Its flattering on the finger, it captivates with its sparkle, and its a contemporary classic. Heres what you need to know when choosing a round brilliant or round cut diamond for your engagement ring. Navigate to: What is a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond?
‘Exhausted’ life models at Florence art academy threaten nude protest
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 29, 2025
Workers at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze complain of long hours with too few breaks and little employment protection
Auction Prices Realized
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 2, 2025
Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyers premium when charged. Were always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.
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