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The Orlov Diamond: A Tale of Power and Intrigue

Gem Society

Discover the Orlov diamond's journey from Indian temple to Russian Imperial Sceptre. Learn how this 190-carat gem connects to Catherine the Great and Russian royal history.

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Artnet to Go Private With Beowolff Capital in $73.7 Million Deal

Artnet News

The agreement follows the investment groups recent majority acquisition of Artsy, as it builds a portfolio of digital art market leaders. The post Artnet to Go Private With Beowolff Capital in $73.7 Million Deal appeared first on Artnet News.

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Top Secret Hacks to Make Money from Selling Small Ticket Antique Items

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Do you have small ticket antiques that you want to sell and make big money in today’s market? If so, there are several ways to do it. The first step is to learn more about your antique item. The more you know about it, the more you can ask for it. Does it have a story behind it? Where was it made, and when? Learning about your item increases your return and helps you figure out its value.

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Pallets, not plinths: the V&A opens its vast storehouse to the public

The Art Newspaper

The V&A East Storehouse, opening at the 2012 London Olympics site on Saturday 31 May, offers visitors an experience akin to a trip to Ikeaincluding the chance to order an object

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SAA Council Ratifies Standards Recommendations, Approves Increasing the Size of Membership Committee

Society of American Archivists

May 27, 2025 The SAA Council met virtually earlier this month for its spring meeting.

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New York’s Chrysler Building, a Crumbling Art Deco Masterpiece, Is Up For Sale

Artnet News

Abu Dhabi paid $800 million for the storied building in 2008. In 2019, it sold for $150 million. The post New Yorks Chrysler Building, a Crumbling Art Deco Masterpiece, Is Up For Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Exploring Rееd and Barton: Silvеrwarе, Valuation, Idеntification

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Reed and Barton, known for their association with luxury and craftsmanship, are well known in the world of jewelry. If you’re a collector looking to build a collection, a seller looking to figure out the value of one of your pieces, or simply someone interested in the history and appeal of Rееd & Barton silvеrware, a thorough examination is the first step.

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What Can WorthPoint Do for You?

WorthPoint

WorthPoint helps you discover more about what’s hidden around you. WorthPoint helps collectors, sellers, and dealers alike discover, value, and preserve their hidden wealth. We do this by providing the most comprehensive research tools in the industry to discover what an item is, what its worth, and what’s its selling price. Though best known for our Price Guide, WorthPoint gives you access to the most comprehensive information and current auction data for almost anything in the worl

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Artemisia Gentileschi Emerges Anew in Rediscovered Paintings

Artnet News

A Paris exhibition shows there are always new discoveries to be made about the celebrated Italian Baroque painter. The post Artemisia Gentileschi Emerges Anew in Rediscovered Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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See inside new issue of Antique Collecting magazine

Antique Collecting

In this month’s Antique Collecting magazine we celebrate the enduring appeal of Art Deco design, take a thrilling ride through The post See inside new issue of Antique Collecting magazine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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'Everything you will see is the fruit of her work': Venice Biennale 2026 will follow late curator Koyo Kouoh's vision

The Art Newspaper

The exhibition titled "In Minor Keys" will be realised by her core team in strict accordance with the plan she defined", it was announced at a press conference today

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The Best Summer 2025 Antique Shows: From Maine to California

WorthPoint

Antique shows run year-round in the US, especially in summer vacation spots. There is more to summer than beaches, sun, and school vacationsummer is also the best time of year to visit local antique shows from coast to coast. Read on to learn about the best antique and vintage shows to visit this summer. Introduction to Antique Shows (and Markets) In the olden days (i.e., pre-Y2K), antique markets and shows were tightly curated events where graying dealers could finely display their very best au

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From Hot to Not? How Asian Artists Under 35 Are Doing at Auction

Artnet News

There is good news (on gender balance) and bad news (for some previously in-demand figures). The post From Hot to Not? How Asian Artists Under 35 Are Doing at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Enamel box collection heads to sale

Antique Collecting

A collection of enamel boxes owned by the late Kenneth Yeomans is one of the highlights of an upcoming online The post Enamel box collection heads to sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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One of New York City’s oldest houses to open as its neighbourhood’s first museum

The Art Newspaper

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Plastic Coil Handbags: Delightfully Twisted Fashion Accessories

WorthPoint

Though not accurate, plastic coil handbags are commonly referred to as telephone cord bags and purses in the collecting community. Coil handbags in multiple primary colors are among the most valuable and desired. This 1940s drawstring bag , featuring coils in blue, green, red, white, and yellow, sold in March 2025 for $305.65. Vintage handbags are popular with collectors for their craftsmanship, investment potential, and the opportunity to showcase a unique style.

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Someone Just Made a Killing on This Obscure 19th-Century Painting

Artnet News

Sothebys sold a Pointillist portrait by Georges Lemmens for more than 10 times its estimate. The post Someone Just Made a Killing on This Obscure 19th-Century Painting appeared first on Artnet News.

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Apple Boutique underpants fab for Beatles collector

Antique Collecting

An unusual item of Beatles memorabilia, a pair of underpants designed by the legendary Apple Boutique in London, is being The post Apple Boutique underpants fab for Beatles collector appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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More than 100 archaeological structures discovered in the Peruvian Andes

The Art Newspaper

Built by the Chachapoya civilisation, known as the people of the cloud forest, the structures are located within a Unesco Mixed World Heritage site 500km north of Lima

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Insights on Auction Sales: “Cheers” Door, Star Wars Figure

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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Did a Forgotten Klimt Masterpiece Illegally Leave Hungary?

Artnet News

The painting was offered for $16.4 million at TEFAF Maastricht in March. The post Did a Forgotten Klimt Masterpiece Illegally Leave Hungary? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Partnering Across the Research Enterprise in These Times

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 30, 2025, 9:39 am ET Photo by Lawrence Macaron on Unsplash More than 30 senior library leaders gathered on April 28 at the ARL Spring Meeting in Minneapolis to discuss partnerships with research offices and other units supporting the institutional research enterprise. The conversation was sponsored by ARLs Scholars and Scholarship Committee , which is focusing this year on strengthening these partnerships as they relate to issues like public access and societal impact.

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An exhibition in a most extraordinary building explores Japan’s love for Van Gogh

The Art Newspaper

The Pola Museum sheds fresh light on the veneration of Japanese artists for Vincents paintings

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Carson Sees 'Explosive' S&P 500 Correction Fueling Double-Digit Gains In 2025

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

History Signals Double-Digit Gains For S&P Despite Tariff, Valuation Concerns, Carson Says

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Venice Biennale Will Realize Late Curator Koyo Kouoh’s Vision for 61st Edition

Artnet News

The theme of the 2026 exhibition will be "In Minor Keys." The post Venice Biennale Will Realize Late Curator Koyo Kouoh’s Vision for 61st Edition appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Best Ring Material For Everyday Wear

GIA 4Cs

When it comes to the best ring material for everyday wear, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The metal you choose for your ring should depend on your needs and preferences, balancing durability, maintenance and style. Wearing a ring daily makes it a part of your story. From the first sip of your morning coffee to the clink of glasses at dinner, your ring is with you through every moment.

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Stanford University acquires Filipina American artist Pacita Abad’s archive

The Art Newspaper

This is how art history gets written, from these primary-source materials, says Stanfords art and architecture librarian

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New to AAS: John Cameron. Longfellow. Hand-colored lithograph. Currier & Ives, 1871.

Past is Present

The thoroughbred racehorse Longfellow was known as the king of the turf and won nearly every contest he ran in the 1870s. The horse was born in 1867 in Kentucky and began racing as a four-year-old. His jockey was the young John Samples (d. 1912) who was born to enslaved parents in Midway, Kentucky, around … Continue reading New to AAS: John Cameron.

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Will This Ultra-Rare Painting by Famed Filipina Painter Anita Magsaysay-Ho Break Records?

Artnet News

At Len Gallery Fine Art and Antiques, the Spectacular Mid Year Auction 2025 promises a journey through 20th- and 21st-century Filipino art. The post Will This Ultra-Rare Painting by Famed Filipina Painter Anita Magsaysay-Ho Break Records? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dylan demo recording, $39,325, RR Auction

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall The earliest known demo recording of legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, captured at New [.] The post Dylan demo recording, $39,325, RR Auction appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Augmented reality enjoys growing appeal as a tool for the art trade

The Art Newspaper

Artists, auction houses and galleries are warming to the idea of virtual visits, attendance and sales

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Seven Takeaways from the Spring 2025 Meeting of the Association of Research Libraries

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 29, 2025, 4:29 pm ET LA Public Library Central Library rotunda, photo CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 by Bill Badzo on Flickr The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) convened in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the end of April. Attended by the member representatives of its 125 member libraries and invited guests and speakers, Association Meetings are twice-yearly opportunities for research library leaders to meet in person to advance the strategic priorities of ARL, to interact with experts f

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Art Basel Is Betting Big on Qatar. Should the Rest of the Art World?

Artnet News

The Swiss fair group's new Doha event could reshape the global art map and boost Qatars cultural clout. The post Art Basel Is Betting Big on Qatar. Should the Rest of the Art World? appeared first on Artnet News.

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What is Runway Jewelry?

WorthPoint

Coppola e Toppo necklace similar in style to one made for Valentino c. 1960. If youve been reading my features here for a while, you know I have a few pet peeves when it comes to costume jewelry terminology. Its not just a matter of being a stickler as a seller; I also appreciate the attention to detail as a buyer. I touched on one often misused phrase in 3 Earmarks of High-end Costume Jewelry.

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Three tombs dating back more than 3,000 years uncovered close to Egypt's Valley of the Kings

The Art Newspaper

Painted scenes and a number of objects were found inside the structures, which were built for Ancient Egyptian officials

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Annual Conference Call for Proposals Deadline Extended

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

We are happy to share that the deadline to submit proposals for the 2025 MAAM Annual Meeting has been extended to June 9, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET. This extension gives you more time to collaborate with colleagues, shape your ideas, and craft a strong proposal. Were excited to see your innovative sessions and thoughtful conversations come to life in Pittsburgh this fall!

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Adrien Brody Has Two Oscars, Is Still Hunting for Art Accolades—and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, who was the buyer of Jeff Koons's Hulk sculpture from Gagosian's Frieze New York booth? And what's the status of the Hamptons rental market? The post Adrien Brody Has Two Oscars, Is Still Hunting for Art Accoladesand More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.