Sat.Nov 09, 2024 - Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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Decoys and Folk Art at Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Guyette & Deeter, Inc., Easton, Maryland Photos courtesy Guyette & Deeter, Inc. Collections often provide the most desirable lots at auction, and Guyette & Deeter, Inc., presented several examples of those at its two-day auction of 530-plus lots held July 26 and 27 in Easton, Maryland.

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Remembering Frank Auerbach, one of the leading artists of his generation, who has died aged 93

The Art Newspaper

The German-born British painter, a leading figure in the School of London, produced some of the most enduring and perceptive observations of what it meant to be alive during his time

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The Oldest Stone Tablet Carved With the Ten Commandments Is Up for Sale

Artnet News

The single-lot sale is estimated to fetch at least $1 million. The post The Oldest Stone Tablet Carved With the Ten Commandments Is Up for Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pay your fare: MBTA dispatches engagement team to encourage riders to pay up

Wbur

The MBTA wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. The transit system has deployed a new crew of workers on the Green Line to encourage riders to pay. The MBTA wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. The transit system has deployed a new crew of workers on the Green Line to encourage riders to pay.

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Treasures of Imperial Russia in sale

Antique Collecting

Treasures of Imperial Russia that belonged to three British sisters who grew up around the Romanov court will go under The post Treasures of Imperial Russia in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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How ‘high street’ art galleries are achieving serious sales success

The Art Newspaper

They might not be hailed by the critics, but the likes of Opera and Halcyon are forging ahead

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Frank Auerbach, Master of Psychological Realism, Dies at Age 93

Artnet News

Considered one of the greatest painters of his age, he was a leading figure among the School of London artists. The post Frank Auerbach, Master of Psychological Realism, Dies at Age 93 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Queen Victoria commemoratives could crown sale

Antique Collecting

A collection of commemoratives relating to Queen Victoria will be offered in Essex auction house Sworders’ Homes and Interiors sale The post Queen Victoria commemoratives could crown sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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‘Like Picasso, everything he touched was wonderful’: the art world pays tribute to Frank Auerbach

The Art Newspaper

Curators, institutions and critics remember a “humble giant of figurative painting” who worked from the same London studio for 70 years and made his home city, its art collections and inhabitants the subject of his unique output

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British Museum Receives Donation Worth $1.2 Billion—the Largest Gift in U.K. Museum History

Artnet News

"It’s a real vote of confidence in our future," said chairman George Osborne. The post British Museum Receives Donation Worth $1.2 Billion—the Largest Gift in U.K. Museum History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Vanguard To Investors: Time To Move Off The Sidelines

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Further rate cuts by the Fed should open up opportunities for investors, the fund giant said.

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A music comedy podcast unfurls tales of two misguided balladeers

Wbur

“Madmen Cross the Water" is a novel vehicle for the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall to introduce their fictional band's music. “Madmen Cross the Water" is a novel vehicle for the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall to introduce their fictional band's music.

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British Museum receives ‘highest value object donation in UK museum history’

The Art Newspaper

A private collection of 1,700 ceramic items was given by the Sir Percival David Foundation

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Who Was Dora Carrington? Pedro Almodóvar’s New Movie Shines Light on the Forgotten Artist

Artnet News

A Bloomsbury artist who defied social norms is getting a fresh look from the art world. The post Who Was Dora Carrington? Pedro Almodóvar’s New Movie Shines Light on the Forgotten Artist appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ballot Set for the 2025 SAA Election

Society of American Archivists

November 12, 2024 — The following candidates are slated for SAA's 2025 election. Information about each candidate will be posted to the SAA website in January.

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Spiky and surreal, Hugh Hayden’s sculptures resist an easy reading

Wbur

A survey at the Rose Art Museum offers a probing look at the 41-year-old artist’s career as he rides a surge of admiring coverage for his large, eye-catching installations. A survey at the Rose Art Museum offers a probing look at the 41-year-old artist’s career as he rides a surge of admiring coverage for his large, eye-catching installations.

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Auction houses expect this month's New York sales to bring in as much as $1.6bn

The Art Newspaper

The most valuable lot of the week is a record-breaking Magritte with a third-party guarantee, but the most talked-about is a conceptual still life by Maurizio Cattelan

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L.L. Bean Heiress Is Selling Her Collection of Artworks by the Wyeth Dynasty

Artnet News

The full lineage of Wyeth artists will hit the block with Bonhams this month. The post L.L. Bean Heiress Is Selling Her Collection of Artworks by the Wyeth Dynasty appeared first on Artnet News.

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Cleaned-Up Nymph Goes Nuts

Maine Antique Digest

Nymph Drinking from a Shell, also known as Girl Drinking from a Shell, a rare large 1915 bronze sculpture by Edward McCartan (1879-1947), sold at the September 5 sale at Cordier Auctions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for $148,000 (includes buyer’s premium), well above the $50,000/100,000 estimate. $148,800.

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Why Has Raymond Pettibon Been Depicting the Ocean for Decades?

Artnet Auctions

Two of Pettibon's ocean-inspired works appear in Artnet Auctions' Contemporary Editions sale—now live for bidding. The post Why Has Raymond Pettibon Been Depicting the Ocean for Decades? appeared first on Artnet News.

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US authorities return antiquities valued at $10m to India

The Art Newspaper

The repatriated artefacts—1,440 in all—included pieces that had passed through the New York galleries of Subhash Kapoor and Nancy Wiener

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Landmark Restoration of Rembrandt’s Famed ‘The Night Watch’ Commences

Artnet News

Since 2019, the Rijksmuseum's scientists have uncovered all there is to know about the vast 17th-century painting. The post Landmark Restoration of Rembrandt’s Famed ‘The Night Watch’ Commences appeared first on Artnet News.

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Edward Seago paintings in Guernsey sale

Antique Collecting

Important oil paintings, including examples by Edward Seago, from the Guernsey home of philanthropist John ‘CJ’ Burley are tipped to excel The post Edward Seago paintings in Guernsey sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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JPMorgan Sees 6% Annual 60/40 Portfolio Growth Over Long Term

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Government spending, AI and a healthier global economy will spur equity growth, firm strategists said.

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The arts should be recognised as a key part of what it means to be human, argues a new publication

The Art Newspaper

An urgent treatise on the decommodification of culture by the professor of cultural economy Justin O’Connor

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This Storied Rothko Painting Sold for $32.5 Million—30 Percent Less Than a Decade Ago

Artnet News

The painting has passed through the hands of many high-profile collectors. The post This Storied Rothko Painting Sold for $32.5 Million—30 Percent Less Than a Decade Ago appeared first on Artnet News.

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La Jolla Jewelry Appraiser Earns Prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® Designation

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

La Jolla Jewelry Appraiser Earns Prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® Designation November 15th, 2024 Home Trang Pham, Master Gemologist Appraiser® San Diego, CA – November 15, 2024 – Trang Pham, Founder of La Jolla Gem Appraisal, has achieved the prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® (MGA®) designation, the highest and most respected credential in the gems and jewelry appraisal industry.

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Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds: What You Need to Know for Resale and Investment

Diamond Buyers

Curious about the resale value of natural vs. lab-grown diamonds? Learn which type holds its value better and why it matters when selling your fine jewelry.

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Painting by Ernst Klimt—completed by his brother Gustav—to be offered at Sotheby’s

The Art Newspaper

After Ernst Klimt’s sudden death at 29, Gustav completed "Hans Wurst Delivering an Impromptu Performance in Rothenburg" and signed it in his brother’s name

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A Rare Collab by Gustav Klimt and His Brother Ernst Goes to Auction

Artnet News

The renowned Vienna Secessionist dealt with the loss of his brother by adding a few choice details to this painting. The post A Rare Collab by Gustav Klimt and His Brother Ernst Goes to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise Buys $3.7B Ethereum Staking Provider

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Attestant, based in London, will boost Bitwise's crypto assets to more than $10 billion.

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December 2024: Holiday Traditions

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Holidays not only celebrate our culture and religion but bring generations of family and friends to the table. For these occasions, we take out our special china, prepare traditional meals, [.] The post December 2024: Holiday Traditions appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Roman knife handle discovered in the UK is testament to gladiators’ celebrity status

The Art Newspaper

As gladiators return to the big screen, English Heritage announces plans to show the artefact at Hadrian’s Wall

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Manhattan DA Returns $10 Million Worth of Stolen Artifacts to India

Artnet News

The looted objects have been linked to antiquities dealers Subhash Kapoor and Nancy Wiener. The post Manhattan DA Returns $10 Million Worth of Stolen Artifacts to India appeared first on Artnet News.

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Women Rely On Each Other's Advice When Picking Advisors, Edward Jones Says

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Surveyed advisors told the company that many of their female clients were referred by other women.

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How to watch two meteor showers this weekend

Wbur

Watch for the Taurid and Leonid meteor showers this weekend. Sky & Telescope reporter Kelly Beatty says we should also keep an eye out for Venus and Mercury in the night sky. Watch for the Taurid and Leonid meteor showers this weekend. Sky & Telescope reporter Kelly Beatty says we should also keep an eye out for Venus and Mercury in the night sky.

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Sotheby's pays over $6m to settle tax evasion case

The Art Newspaper

The terms of the settlement in New York allowed Sotheby's to resolve the issue without admitting any wrongdoing

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