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A Diane Arbus photograph of a couple sitting on a bench earned €13,000 (about $14,094) plus the buyer’s premium in June 2022. Image courtesy of OstLicht Photo Auction and LiveAuctioneers.

Diane Arbus: a master in the art of street photography

March 31, 2023

NEW YORK — Eager to escape the constraints and self-perceived…

This Frank Finney sculpture of a pair of Northern cardinals earned $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2022. Image courtesy of New England Auctions - Fred Giampietro and LiveAuctioneers.

Catch Frank Finney’s carvings before prices fly out of reach

March 28, 2023

NEW YORK — Growing up on Virginia’s coastal Eastern shore,…

A Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard earned $40,000 plus the buyer’s premium against an estimate of $6,500-$8,000 in September 2022. Image courtesy of Roland NY and LiveAuctioneers.

Mid-century designers elevated the sideboard to fine art

March 24, 2023

NEW YORK — A sideboard is a piece of furniture that has a…

A highly detailed German cat-form skittles set achieved $13,500 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2021. Image courtesy of Milestone Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Skittles sets strike joy in the hearts of collectors

March 21, 2023

NEW YORK — A popular bowling game in Europe during the Middle…

Sir John Lavery’s ‘Chiswick Baths’ achieved $118,114 plus the buyer’s premium in June 2022. Image courtesy of Adam’s Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.

Sir John Lavery: Capturing visions of his travels on canvas

March 17, 2023

NEW YORK — While Ireland is a fairly small country, about…

The only known H.C. Evans Man in the Moon shooting gallery target achieved $15,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2020. Image courtesy of Soulis Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Shooting gallery target collectors aim for perfect patinas

March 14, 2023

NEW YORK — With antiques, condition is everything, but…

This Kingsbury J.C. Penney delivery truck achieved $5,500 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2018. Image courtesy of Bertoia Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Kingsbury toys: They don’t make ‘em like that anymore

March 10, 2023

NEW YORK — The story of Kingsbury’s toys is very much the…

Betty Woodman: Queen of American postwar ceramics

March 7, 2023

NEW YORK — Renowned postwar ceramicist Betty Woodman described…

Upcoming Auctions

Platinum engagement ring centered on a 4.57-carat GIA-certified white diamond, estimated at $47,000-$56,000

March 31, 2023

Jasper52 presents Iconic Designs: A Fine Jewelry Auction, April 7

NEW YORK – A platinum engagement ring with a 4.57-carat…

2016 Louis Vuitton Sac Capucine Mini, estimated at €4,500-€6,500. Image courtesy of Bonhams

March 30, 2023

Luxe array of handbags and fashion at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, Apr. 5

Detail from a collection of more than 300 original designs for wallpaper and fabric patterns by the Lizzie Derriey studio in Paris, estimated at €2,500-€3,500

March 30, 2023

Jeschke Jadi Auctions fills your shelves and walls artfully, Mar. 31

March 30, 2023

Houdini set to mystify in dedicated sale at Potter & Potter, April 8

Mintons majolica Hare and Duck Head game pie dish and cover, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

March 29, 2023

Doyle delivers more majolica treasures from Joan Graham collection, April 4

Danny Robinette, ‘Summer Garden,’ estimated at $50-$25,000

March 29, 2023

Leland Little to auction estate of esteemed NC newspaper owner, Mar. 31

Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000

March 28, 2023

Mexican art and objects celebrated at John Moran, April 4

Circa-1870s carte de visite of Buffalo Bill Cody, estimated at $20,000-$50,000

March 28, 2023

Buffalo Bill Cody CDV leads parade of delights at Holabird, March 30-April 2

Auction Results

NWA 12691, the lunar necklace, $201,600. Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd. 2023

March 31, 2023

Christie’s Deep Impact meteorites auction streaks to $906K total

NEW YORK — Christie’s annual online-only sale of important…

March 31, 2023

Dealer’s collection of tapestries dominated at Bonhams Collections sale

Canadian 1940s White Rose Gasoline double-sided porcelain sign, CA$44,250

March 30, 2023

White Rose Gasoline signs bloom at Miller & Miller petroliana sale

18th-century Chinese Imperial porcelain ewer, $441,000.

March 30, 2023

Chinese Imperial porcelain ewer poured it on at Doyle, selling for $441K

March 29, 2023

MVPs in multiple pop culture categories drove in $2.57M total at Hake’s

Mid-century Modern Charles Eames-style reclining lounge chair and ottoman for Herman Miller, $832

March 28, 2023

La Belle Epoque returns in fine form with first auction following renovations

Circa-1482 or later map of the Persian and Red Seas, after Claudius Ptolemy, $110,700

March 27, 2023

Two antique maps sell for combined $147K at Neue Auctions

18K gold jewelry suite, $7,995

March 25, 2023

Who needs leprechauns? Michaan’s March 17 sale was as good as gold

March 31, 2023

USPS Forever stamps showcase the art of the skateboard

PHOENIX — The U. S. Postal Service unveiled its latest…

For the first time, Major League Baseball (MLB) players who are making their debuts will wear a special patch on their jerseys. Image courtesy of Fanatics Collectibles

March 30, 2023

MLB debut players to wear special patches on jerseys

A Magic: The Gathering Artist Proof Black Lotus card, signed by its artist, Christopher Rush, set a new world auction record March 24 when it earned $615,000 at Heritage Auctions. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com

March 30, 2023

Magic: The Gathering card sells for record-setting $615K at Heritage

Left, Rolex Zenith Daytona, ref. 16520; Right, Rolex Daytona ref. 116519, both previously owned by Paul Newman and both individually estimated at $500,000-$1 million. Image courtesy of Sotheby’s.

Image courtesy of Sotheby’s.

March 29, 2023

Stratospheric prices predicted for ‘Newman’s own’ Rolexes at June 9 auction

The 90-carat Briolette of India diamond necklace by Harry Winston, originally sold by Cartier in 1909, estimate on request. Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd. 2023

March 28, 2023

Christie’s May sale could set new record for jewelry collection at auction

March 28, 2023

Active Interest Media acquires assets of antiques publishing brand Kovels

Michelangelo’s ‘David,’ photographed in August 2021. The principal of a Florida charter school has resigned after a parent complained that sixth-grade students were exposed to what was described as pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included the nude sculpture. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Commonists. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

March 28, 2023

Principal resigns after complaints on ‘David’ statue nudity

March 25, 2023

Herman Miller re-releases 1970s Alexander Girard graphics as posters

Columns & International

March 3, 2023

Gallery Report: Alphonse Mucha’s ‘Seasons’ suite triumphs at Everard

ATLANTA – At the dawn of every month, ACN columnist Ken Hall…

February 1, 2023

Gallery Report: 1921 Martiros Saryan mountain landscape climbs to $40K

January 3, 2023

Gallery Report: Auction sector wraps 2022 with exceptional results

December 1, 2022

Gallery Report: Vibrant untitled Lynne Drexler painting wins $450K

November 1, 2022

Gallery Report: Le Pho painting blooms at Hindman

October 4, 2022

Gallery Report: Alice Baber painting sets record at John Moran

September 1, 2022

Gallery Report: Green Goblin action figure scampers off with $76K at Hake’s

August 3, 2022

Gallery Report: Tiffany Poppy lamp flourishes at Morphy’s

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'Gianni Colombo: The Body and the Space 1959-1980,' exhibition view at Robilant+Voena, London, Oct. 2 – Nov. 20, 2015. Courtesy Robilant+Voena — Art Market Italy: Gianni Colombo
January 14, 2016/by 8178pwpadmin

Nelson Atkins 68-1_Chinese-FoldingArmchaire — Chinese huanghuali furniture: precious wood, elegant design
December 30, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

Alberto Giacometti, "Place", 1948-1949, Bronze, 21 × 63.5 × 44 cm, Emanuel Hoffmann-Stiftung, Depositum in der Öffentlichen Kunstsammlung Basel, © Succession Alberto Giacometti / 2015, ProLitteris, Zurich, Foto: Martin P. Bühler, Öffentliche Kunstsammlung Basel On show at "Future Present", from Jun.13, 2015 to Jan.31, 2016 — Alberto Giacometti: Redefining the human figure
December 18, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

This Special Order Horseshoe 35cm Shiny Electric Blue Birkin in Porosus Crocodile, the most desirable material, brought $81,250 at a 2015 Heritage New York Valentine Signature Auction. Courtesy Heritage Auctions — Hermes: Handbags with a distinguished history
October 14, 2015/by 8178pwpadmin

Neustadt Poinsettia Detail — Tiffany glass continues to make lighting magical
September 24, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

Uniques 6-15 Lot 24 — Piero Fornasetti: Inspired jester of the decorative arts
September 8, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

ponti-105088.001-v4 — Gio Ponti: Grand thinker of Italian design
August 12, 2015/by 8178pwpadmin

March 31, 2023

Jack Reacher author Lee Child to receive honorary doctorate in UK

COVENTRY, England – World-famous author Lee Child will return…

Bonhams has elevated Andre Bodson from chief transformation officer to the newly created post of managing director, Europe. Several Bonhams executives, including the leaders of recently acquired European auction houses Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris, Bukowskis in Stockholm and Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen will report to Bodson. Image courtesy of Bonhams

March 28, 2023

Andre Bodson named managing director, Europe, at Bonhams

March 27, 2023

MAD appoints Alexandra Schwartz to important curatorial role

Italian glass master Lino Tagliapietra creates a work live in the Museum of Glass’s Hot Shop as an audience looks on. Tagliapietra has chosen the Tacoma, Wash. museum as the repository of his work and his artistic legacy. Image courtesy of the Museum of Glass. Photo by Kristin Elliot.

March 22, 2023

Lino Tagliapietra picks Museum of Glass for permanent legacy gallery

March 18, 2023

J.C. Vaughn named president of comic book publishing giant Gemstone

British marine painter John Stobart in an undated photo. He died March 2 at the age of 93. Image courtesy of Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc.

March 15, 2023

In Memoriam: British maritime painter John Stobart, 93

The National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA) in Jackson, Wyo., has hired Kennis Forte as its new associate curator of art. Image courtesy of NMWA

February 22, 2023

Kennis Forte, Ph.D., named associate curator at Nat’l Museum of Wildlife Art

Burt Bacharach, photographed in December 2002 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The legendary composer died February 8 at the age of 94. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit John Mathew Smith and www.celebrity-photos.com. Shared under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

February 9, 2023

In Memoriam: Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, 94

January 9, 2023

Velvet: an interior design favorite that never went away

NEW YORK – (AP) It was all over the fashion runways. Women’s…

January 6, 2023

Pictorial trays helped Coca-Cola build a powerful soda brand

Detail of a 19th-century Continental macro-mosaic of a prominently haloed St. John Bosco, which realized $1,600 plus the buyer’s premium in April 2021. Image courtesy of Akiba Antiques and LiveAuctioneers

December 23, 2022

Ring of reverence: a history of the halo in art

This set of German-made American Revolutionary War toy soldiers, hand-painted and having engraved features, sold for $375 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2020. Image courtesy of Old Toy Soldier Auctions USA and LiveAuctioneers

December 20, 2022

For centuries, toy soldiers have carried on the fight

In this December 2022 photo, collector Dwight Cleveland holds a lobby card from his extensive collection. He has entered an agreement with Dartmouth College to digitize his silent movie-era lobby cards for preservation and publication. Image courtesy of Dwight Cleveland.

December 17, 2022

Silent films to encore in Dartmouth-backed lobby card project

A Mughal Empire gold pendant inlaid with kundan-set green glass, white topaz and rubies sold for $2,500 plus the buyer’s premium in December 2021. Image courtesy of Artemis Gallery and LiveAuctioneers

November 30, 2022

Mughal Empire artisans raised arts of Asia to new heights

June 8, 2022

Exhibits honor Peanuts creator Charles Schulz’s centenary

Phil and Joan Castle made the discovery of their lives in October 2018, when they swept their metal detectors over what proved to be a so-called “purse hoard” of 14th-century British gold coins. Image courtesy of Noonans

May 19, 2022

British metal detectorists make the find of their lives: medieval gold coins