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Insights on Auction Sales: Caitlin Clark, French and German Bayonets

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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Prosecution of gallerist under UK’s Terrorism Act should serve as ‘warning to all art dealers’, says Metropolitan Police

The Art Newspaper

The first-of-its-kind case saw Oghenochuko Ojiri, an expert on the BBC's ‘Bargain Hunt’, sentenced to two and a half years in prison earlier this month

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SAA Foundation Board of Director May Meeting Highlights

Society of American Archivists

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4 Reasons to Get an Estate Appraisal – Ray from ValuePros

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Hi, I’m Ray Nugent with ValuePros Appraisers , and I recently spent some time in beautiful Portland, Oregon, handling an estate appraisal. It got me thinking about the most common reasons people call us when there’s an estate involved. Whether it’s a modest household or a high-value estate with art, jewelry, and antiques, these are the four main reasons families choose to get an estate appraisal. 1.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

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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Expert and restorer in fake Versailles furniture scandal found guilty

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 Art market news Expert and restorer in fake Versailles furniture scandal found guilty Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues have been convicted of forging historic chairs and selling them for large amounts Vincent N

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The Society of American Archivists Calls on Our Members to Support Tribal Communities

Society of American Archivists

June 9, 2025 —Cuts to federal grant programs that support archives are causing harm to programs and operations at cultural institutions across the United States. Practitioners and institutions in the museum and history fields are reporting their stories of federal funding impacts. SAA remains concerned about these impacts, particularly due to reports SAA has received regarding threats to programs that support Tribal communities.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard

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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With the help of conservators, one of Van Gogh’s finest Arles landscapes will be heading to Japan

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 Adventures with Van Gogh blog With the help of conservators, one of Van Gogh’s finest Arles landscapes will be heading to Japan A rare 1929 photograph captures the scene: Vincent’s much-loved Langlois Bridge,

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Apply Now: PAID ISA AF&DA Instructor Internship Opportunity

International Society of Appraisers

6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Are you an ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) with a strong foundation in conducting USPAP-compliant Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts (AF&DA) Appraisals? Do you have a passion for teaching and a desire to support incoming appraisers? If you are ready to share your expertise and help shape the future of ISA education, we invite you to apply for the paid AF&DA Instructor Internship—a first step toward joining ISA’s instructional

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A Bold New Museum Enters the New York Landscape, Promising ‘Good Art, Good Food, and Good Drinks’

Artnet News

Opening in 2026 in New York, Canyon will be purpose-built to showcase video, sound, performance, and other time-based art. The post A Bold New Museum Enters the New York Landscape, Promising ‘Good Art, Good Food, and Good Drinks’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Joan Rivers Jewelry: Buy It or Leave It?

WorthPoint

Joan Rivers Luxe Edition limited-edition rose brooch. Have you seen *Hacks* on MAX yet? I just finished the fourth season and was once again struck by the similarities between the lead character, Deborah Vance, played by the incredible Jean Smart, and the late comedian Joan Rivers. Long before Rivers put her name on jewelry, she was already competing in the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy and late-night television.

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Peggy Guggenheim's influential—and short-lived—London gallery to be celebrated in new show in Venice and at London's Royal Academy

The Art Newspaper

Among the highlights in the exhibition opening at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice next year will be a painting created by a teenage Lucian Freud

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Louis Vuitton trunk steams to thousands

Antique Collecting

An exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton wardrobe steamer trunk dating from the 1920s or earlier sold for £130,000 hammer at John The post Louis Vuitton trunk steams to thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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New E.U. Import Regulations Are Causing ‘Procedural Paranoia’ for the Art Trade

Artnet News

EU Regulation 2019/880 aims to curb illicit trafficking but raises alarm among art dealers and collectors. The post New E.U. Import Regulations Are Causing ‘Procedural Paranoia’ for the Art Trade appeared first on Artnet News.

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Carson Acquires $570M AUM RIA In Colorado

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Carson Group Buys $570M Wambolt & Associates, Expanding in Rocky Mountain Region

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Unesco raises ‘grave concerns’ for Kyiv's Saint Sophia Cathedral after Russian drone strike

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 Unesco raises ‘grave concerns’ for Kyiv's Saint Sophia Cathedral after Russian drone strike The 11th-century World Heritage Site was damaged by a strike on Tuesday Sophia Kish

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Reseller Special: Top 10 Tips for Summer Markets

WorthPoint

Summer is the high season for outdoor vintage and antique markets. Are you a vintage or antique dealer gearing up for a packed schedule of summer markets and shows? Read on to learn my Top 10 Tips for Summer Markets and how to get the most bang for your buck out of these spectacular summer shows. Summer Markets for Vintage & Antique Dealers Summer markets and shows are great opportunities for vintage and antique dealers to boost earnings, as long as you have the wherewithal to manage the she

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A Rare Rodin Sculpture, Lost for Over a Century, Fetches $1.2 Million at Auction

Artnet News

The piece long sat atop the owner’s piano in their home, its value unknown. The post A Rare Rodin Sculpture, Lost for Over a Century, Fetches $1.2 Million at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Antique silver collection shines in Cotswolds

Antique Collecting

The Peter Cameron Collection of antique silver sparkled in a recent sale at Cotswold auctioneers, Kinghams. The sale, which totalled The post Antique silver collection shines in Cotswolds appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Former director claims Frida Kahlo works went missing from Mexico City museum

The Art Newspaper

Hilda Trujillo Soto, a leader at the museums for nearly 20 years, claims six pages from Kahlo’s diary and more than a dozen works went missing and some were reportedly sold by auction houses and a gallery in the US

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Costume Jewelry Collecting: Mistakes That Drive Collectors Crazy

WorthPoint

Chanel cuff bracelet with Gripoix glass stones. Remember when I told you about “runway” and “high-end” being a couple of my pet peeve terms that are way overused? There are a few more things I’m going to fill you in on in this feature that make avid collectors a little nutty. That’s right. I’m not the only one taking notice of these lapses in judgment, and I promise I’m not saying that just to seem less grumpy.

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Scientists Have Recreated the Long-Lost Formula for Ancient Egyptian Blue Pigment

Artnet News

It started out as a “fun” museum project, but it could have high-tech applications. The post Scientists Have Recreated the Long-Lost Formula for Ancient Egyptian Blue Pigment appeared first on Artnet News.

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Jack Abraham's $10MM 'Royal Ruby Collection' Dazzles at JCK Las Vegas

Jewelry Judge

Jewelry insiders at the JCK Luxury Show in Las Vegas this past weekend were treated to a rare and radiant experience: an in-person viewing of Jack Abraham’s "Royal Ruby Collection," a $10 million suite of five natural, unheated rubies, each sourced from a different exotic location. Representing over 40 years of passionate collecting, this one-of-a-kind ensemble is the masterwork of Abraham — known across the industry as the “Ruby Baron” of New York.

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Donald Judd campus in Marfa, Texas added to US's National Register of Historic Places

The Art Newspaper

The Minimalist bought and modified more than a dozen buildings in Texas in the 1970s, using them as studios and galleries for his sculptures and transforming a small city into the art-world pilgrimage site it is today

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Announcing the AASLH 2025 History in Progress Award Winners

American Association for State and Local History

For eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. Today, AASLH announces the winners of the History in Progress awards.

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Caravaggio’s Earliest Painting Has Been Found, Expert Claims

Artnet News

An x-ray analysis suggests Caravaggio recycled a canvas originally used for a painting of a dog. The post Caravaggio’s Earliest Painting Has Been Found, Expert Claims appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ada Lovelace photographs at Bonhams

Antique Collecting

The only known photographs of mathematician, computing pioneer, and the only legitimate child of Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) will The post Ada Lovelace photographs at Bonhams appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Newly attributed Turner painting, last sold for £500, goes under the hammer at Sotheby's with £300,000 estimate

The Art Newspaper

The work was previously attributed to a follower of the 18th-century artist Julius Caesar Ibbetson, but experts agree it was infact painted by a teenaged Turner

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A Royal Flush: Items from Diana and other Royals

WorthPoint

This dress worn by Diana will be auctioned later this month at Julien’s. Image source: Julien’s Later this month, Julien’s will auction another epic collection of clothes and accessories from Diana, the late Princess of Wales. Collectors have already started bidding to acquire some of the items in this collection. While Diana’s items are a huge draw, the auction includes items from other royal family members, making it extra special for collectors and royal family enthusi

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Who Will Art Basel Draw to Doha?

Artnet News

The new fair may have broad appeal in Asia, but the art world's calendar is tight these days. The post Who Will Art Basel Draw to Doha? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Arthur Swallow Fairs celebrates 30 years

Antique Collecting

One of the leading organisers of antique fairs, Sheffield-based Arthur Swallow Fairs, is celebrating 30 years in the business since The post Arthur Swallow Fairs celebrates 30 years appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Location, location, location: behind the Art Basel floor plan beef

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 The Insiders blog Location, location, location: behind the Art Basel floor plan beef A longtime exhibitor has pulled out of the Swiss fair in a row over the location of its stand—so how are fair layouts decid

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Researchers Say Precious Metals From Earth's Core Are 'Leaking' to the Surface

Jewelry Judge

A groundbreaking study from researchers at Germany's University of Göttingen has uncovered tantalizing evidence that the Earth's molten metallic core — long thought to be geochemically sealed off — may, in fact, be slowly "leaking" gold and other precious metals into the rocky mantle and up to the planet’s surface via volcanic activity.

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How Art Busan Became Asia’s Most Promising Art Fair

Artnet News

Art Busan celebrated another edition last month, and its shone a light on the future of the fair within the greater regional art scene. The post How Art Busan Became Asia’s Most Promising Art Fair appeared first on Artnet News.

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Fabergé Cigarette Case lights up sale

Antique Collecting

Well-known antiques expert and consultant Eric Knowles is blown away by a silver-gilt enamel cigarette case by one of Fabergé’s The post Fabergé Cigarette Case lights up sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Security guards at three major London museums secure pay rise after months-long dispute

The Art Newspaper

Guards at the Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums—all of whom are employed by an external contractor—will now earn a base salary in line with the London Living Wage

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