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

WorthPoint

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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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Sculptures and mixed-media pieces should be placed on stable surfaces. For outdoor sculptures, additional measures are necessary. For outdoor sculptures, additional measures are necessary. Ensure sculptures are anchored securely to their bases to withstand high winds or seismic activity.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Sculptural, curvy furniture inspired by natural shapes and patterns is making a comeback. Some refer to it as "rustic decor," which uses vintage furniture, salvaged materials, and outdoor elements indoors. This design style, known as biomorphism, originally became popular in the 1980s.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Van Cleef & Arpel Jewels, Karl Springer Tables

WorthPoint

These sculptural pieces featured amorphic, seamless brass bases topped with thick 0.75″ reverse-painted black glass, giving off that unmistakable Springer blend of glamour and bold design. His signature use of luxurious materials and curvilinear forms continues to command attention in the collector’s market.

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Artistic Mediums of 2025: Where Touch and Technique Meet

Invaluable

Both collectors and curators are sharpening their eye for the material and physical aspects of both emerging and established talents. The Triumph of Texture and Material: Textiles, Encaustic, and Ceramics Sheila Hicks – Macro Broderie Tapestry. Meanwhile, Pace Gallery put some of Linda Benglis’ sculptural works on display.

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Introducing Julia Day, the Frick’s new chief conservator

The Art Newspaper

Critics and visitors alike oohed and aahed at the restored 1914 mansion, still the centrepiece of its celebrated holdings of Old Master paintings, Italian and French sculpture, fine decorative objects and furniture. She admits to a special fondness for materials like metal, stone and glass.) That will not change.

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A quartet of key art market players join forces to form ‘super group’ consultancy

The Art Newspaper

It’s a different world, one that just needs careful and sensitive navigation, both in terms of the material you bring [to market] and the platforms that are really working.” “Clients no longer receive catalogues, so people are missing key objects or key moments in the in the calendar,” Gorvy says.