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To help preserve her works, Cindy Sherman is offering to destroy and reprint old photographs

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 Photography news To help preserve her works, Cindy Sherman is offering to destroy and reprint old photographs The new initiative aims to stabilise fragile media and could serve as a model for other artists To

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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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SAA Statement on FY2026 NHPRC Funding

Society of American Archivists

June 18, 2025 —The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) FY2026 budget justification eliminates funding for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). NHPRC administers grants to state and local organizations to preserve documents and records that inform our understanding of US history. Over the last four years, NHPRC has been funded at an average of $9.75 million each year.

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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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The BTS Army Takes Center Stage in a Loving Fan Art Showcase

Artnet News

"Presence in Absence" opens on the eve of the K-pop band's homecoming. The post The BTS Army Takes Center Stage in a Loving Fan Art Showcase appeared first on Artnet News.

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The $74 million dollar question

International Society of Appraisers

6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM The Wall Street Journal article regarding a $74 million dollar charitable donation showcases the need for highly trained experts when it comes to personal property. Not only do appraisers in this area need to know their subject matter backwards and forwards, the IRS also has st ringent requirements for determining who is an acceptable appraiser.

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Louvre forced to close after staff walk out protesting overcrowding

The Art Newspaper

Workers at the world's most popular museum launched a strike over “worsening visiting conditions”

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SAA Foundation Board of Director May Meeting Highlights

Society of American Archivists

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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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The Art Market Has Lost Its Grip on Pricing. Now What?

Artnet News

Heading into Art Basel, it's not just art prices that are under scrutiny but the logic that once held them up. The post The Art Market Has Lost Its Grip on Pricing. Now What? appeared first on Artnet News.

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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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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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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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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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French Government Pulls A.I. Video After Backlash Over Historical Inaccuracy

Artnet News

The A.I.-generated video was an attempt to hop on the POV trend. It backfired. The post French Government Pulls A.I. Video After Backlash Over Historical Inaccuracy 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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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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Presentation of the Carolyn L. Rose Award to Suzanne Boyer McLaren

SPNHC

Russell D. “Tim” WhiteYale Peabody Museum (retired)Tim White Museum Consulting LLC At the 2025 annual meeting of the Society, the Carolyn L. Rose Award was presented to Suzanne Boyer McLaren from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Sue is the tenth recipient of the award. The Carolyn L.

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SAA's Spring Cleaning Book Sale

Society of American Archivists

Help SAA do some spring cleaning with our Spring Cleaning book sale! Get unbeatable prices on select SAA titles. Explore titles on archives and the public interest, women's archives, union records, and more!

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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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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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Dalai Lama portrait highlight of Sir Basil Gould collection

Antique Collecting

The Collection and Archive of Sir Basil Gould achieved some impressive results in the recent sale at Bonhams in London, The post Dalai Lama portrait highlight of Sir Basil Gould collection appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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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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How to Sell a Diamond Ring Like a Collector, Not a Consumer

Diamond Buyers

Looking to sell your Van Cleef jewelry? Learn how to maximize its resale value with expert tips on preparing, presenting, and selling your luxury pieces confidently.

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Giving Back with CITYarts

Art Peritus

What an inspiring and joyfully messy day we had working with CITYarts, Inc. at General Grant National Memorial in New York City! Art Peritus was there to help conserve a true community treasure: the Mosaic Rolling Bench, a 400-foot-long stretch of dazzling mosaic tiles that wraps around Grant’s Tomb—originally created between 1972–1974 by artist Pedro Silva with the help of thousands of volunteers.

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Great Discoveries: Metal Detectorist Unearths 1,000-Year-Old Gold Arm Ring

WorthPoint

Arm ring found by metal detectorist Ronald Clucas. Image Source: Manx National Heritage/Simon Park via BBC. Ronald Clucas has been metal-detecting for 50 years. Clucas told the BBC that he has discovered some “wonderful things” during this time. However, Clucas’ recent Viking Age discovery represents “really something else,” he said.

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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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Jewellery and watches sparkle at Olympia

Antique Collecting

Olympia Auctions said that their recent biggest ever sale of jewellery and watches saw results reflecting a strong, international revival of The post Jewellery and watches sparkle at Olympia appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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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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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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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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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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7 Defining Images That Reveal How One Camera Revolutionized Photojournalism

Artnet News

The arrival of the Leica I, 100 years ago, reshaped photo reportage and documentary. The post 7 Defining Images That Reveal How One Camera Revolutionized Photojournalism appeared first on Artnet News.

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Alan Turing papers sell for thousands

Antique Collecting

A remarkable cache of scientific papers by Alan Turing, discovered in a plastic carrier bag and nearly shredded, has achieved The post Alan Turing papers sell for thousands 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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Understanding the Resizing Process for Wedding Bands for Men

John Thomas Jewelers

Finding a wedding band that fits perfectly is more than just a comfort issue—it's about ensuring the longevity and style of a piece that symbolizes lifelong commitment. A snug fit guarantees your wedding band not only stays securely in place throughout daily activities but also feels as comfortable as any other well-suited garment, allowing you to go about your day without worry.