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Porphyry birdstones: Apex of ancient Native American sculpture
NEW YORK — Thousands of years ago, after the last glacial period ended, the Native Americans of North America carved stones for tools, weapons and also as artful objects. Chief among the Archaic period (circa 4000-1000 BCE) objects whose original function has been lost to history are porphyry birdstones. Highly polished and sculptural, they gained the […]
Roland readies mid-summer Estates Sale for June 30-July 1
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions will present its June-July Estates Sale on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Frick Collection flaunts curious luxury objects from the Gregory Gift
NEW YORK – The celebrated holdings of decorative arts objects amassed by Henry Clay Frick have been significantly enriched in recent decades by gifts from other collectors. A remarkable bequest in 2020 from the collection of Alexis Gregory builds on this tradition by enhancing the museum’s existing holdings and introducing to the museum new types of […]
Cowan’s to offer Native American art April 16
CINCINNATI – Cowan’s will present its Native American Art auction on April 16 beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern. Absentee and live online bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.
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