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Historical society musters Garnet Jex Civil War watercolorsHAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) – The late Garnet W. Jex, artist and illustrator, was a man of impeccable detail. Of his 50 watercolors in possession by the Sharpsburg Historical Society, Jex’s detail goes beyond his brushstrokes. Vernell Doyle, society president, points out the notes in the margins of each of his paintings including such information as […]
Verdura jewelry: The designs of a dukeNEW YORK – Little girls are encouraged to dream of the day their prince will come, bearing lavish gifts of jewelry. The only gift that could top such a thing would be jewelry that is actually made by a prince. The great and the good of 20th-century Europe and America enjoyed something very close to […]
George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlightsGeorge III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
Full range of ancient art, antiquities and militaria presented at Apollo Sept. 24LONDON – Collectors of antiquities, ancient art and material culture know the Apollo Art Auctions name stands for quality and authenticity. The firm’s next event, an Ancient Art, Antiquities and Militaria Auction scheduled for Sunday, September 24, features a wealth of works spanning most of recorded history. Bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers. A top prize […]