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Etruscan vases, frescoes among looted artifacts US returns to ItalyROME (AP) – The United States on Tuesday officially returned 25 artifacts that had been looted over the decades from Italy, including Etruscan vases, first-century frescoes and precious books that ended up in U.S. museums, universities and private collections.
Tomaso Buzzi Venini glass vase leads our five auction highlightsVenini Glass Vase From a Design by Tomaso Buzzi, $71,725 MILAN, Italy – This curious-looking Murano glass vase, executed by the Venini glassware company in 1932-33 from a design by Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981), powered to a strong result. Estimated at €18,000-€25,000, it hammered for €50,000 and sold for €65,500 ($71,725) with buyer’s premium at Il […]
Centuries of fine artistry showcased at Toomey’s May 31 saleCHICAGO – Toomey & Co.‘s Jewelry, Silver & Objects of Vertu auction on Wednesday, May 31 will feature more than 300 lots showcasing the skilled artistry of various periods: Antique, Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Jugendstil, Art Deco, Modernist, Mid-Century and Contemporary. This sale also boasts an array of watches, cufflinks and jewelry from […]
Clarke to auction six coveted Botello artworks, May 15LARCHMONT, N.Y. — Clarke Auction Gallery will hold its next monthly auction on Monday, May 15, starting at noon Eastern time. The sale will comprise art, sculptures, bronzes, marble, Asian antiquities, estate jewelry, sterling, Japanese samurai armor, Persian rugs and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.