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Adam Lindemann opens exhibition of 19th-century African sculpture and contemporary Black abstraction

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The dealer brings together five Urhobo sculptures for the first time in the US in an exhibition at his private residence on Manhattan's Upper East Side

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Terracotta Sculpture, a Hobby Race Car Model

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Whimsical Yet Refined This terracotta sculpture by Salesio Lugli sold for $184,500 at Morphy’s. Morphy’s recent Decorative Arts Auction was full of surprises, with the standout lot being a terracotta sculpture by Salesio Lugli that dramatically exceeded expectations. averaging $78.80 WorthPoint—Discover.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Levi’s 501 Jeans, Native American Sculpture

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A Potentially Overlooked Treasure This Native American alabaster sculpture by Texas Wounded Face sold for $12,342 at Bradford’s. Lastly, among potentially overlooked items, a Native American alabaster sculpture by Texas Wounded Face sold for $12,342 at Bradford’s. inches and a listed net weight of forty-seven pounds.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Howard Pyle Painting, Pokémon Cards

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One of Only Twelve Made This striking Baccarat seated silverback gorilla sculpture sold for $10,312.50 The day also roared with strong results for animal and figural pieces, with a standout lot coming from Lion and Unicorn : a striking Baccarat seated silverback gorilla sculpture that commanded $10,312.50. at Lion and Unicorn.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Tobacco Can, a Russian Painting

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Conversation Starter A vibrant toucan by renowned glass artist Licio Zanett sold for $3,250 at Lion and Unicorn. In the delightful oddity department, Lion and Unicorn Auctions featured a flock of Murano glass sculptures, the most whimsical being a vibrant toucan by renowned glass artist Licio Zanetti.

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Sotheby’s Giacometti Bust

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About the Giacometti Bust Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) was a modern Swiss artist who blended influences from the surrealist and cubist movements of the early 20th century. He worked in two and three dimensions, with sculptures, paintings, and prints all part of his work.

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Cleveland Museum of Art acquires rare Giambologna marble sculpture

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Photo courtesy of Gary Kirchenbauer In 1989, an unpromising-sounding but alluring marble sculpture of a female nude came up for sale at a Christie’s auction held at an English country house in Hertfordshire. “It The other marble sculpture by Giambologna in the US, another nude dated to 1571-73, was bought by the Getty in 1982.

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