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November 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Alcoholics Anonymous firsts lead off PBA Galleries sale Nov. 21

BERKELY, Calif. – On Thursday, Nov. 21, PBA Galleries will…

November 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Andrew Jones Auctions promises fun holiday buying Nov. 24

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Turner Auctions + Appraisals to sell furniture, decorative arts Nov. 24

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Capsule Auctions features Kohlmeyer, Natkin artworks Nov. 19

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Hermann Historica auction series boasts nearly 9,000 lots

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Pax Romana presents Royal Sale, a Nov. 24 no-reserve auction

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Millea Bros. prepares cornucopia of Thanksgiving auctions Nov. 21-23

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European masters have center stage at Clars auction Nov. 16-17

Auction Results

November 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Granville Redmond landscape climbs to $200K at Moran’s

MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s California & American…

November 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Trio of alabaster angels heralds $2M J. Garrett auction

November 12, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Sworders auctions £1 Chinese vase from charity shop for £484K

November 10, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Star Wars action figure sets world auction record at $185,850

November 7, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

South Pacific mask tops Jeffrey Evans’ Oct. 18-19 auction

November 5, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Freeman’s Modern, Contemporary Art auction tops $2.8M

November 4, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Morphy’s Extraordinary Firearms Auctions exceeds $10M

November 4, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Olivia Newton-John ‘Grease’ costume tops $405K at Julien’s

November 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Remington bronze soars to $615K at Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Five records were set to help drive…

November 13, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Venice ‘on its knees’ after worst flooding in 50+ years

November 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Italian insurer Generali seeks art market leadership

November 8, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Weaving and fiber arts get the new MoMA treatment

November 8, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Caller leads LA police to $800K in stolen artwork

November 8, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Blade of glory: The mystery around a late president’s sword

November 7, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Costume Institute to show fashion history timeline in 2020

November 6, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Julien’s to auction property from Estate of Doris Day, April 4-5

Columns & International

October 30, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Coors cow sign comes home at $43,520

ATLANTA – At the start of each month, ACN columnist Ken Hall…

October 19, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

The Hot Bid: Miles Davis’ blue trumpet could hit $100K high note

October 9, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

The Hot Bid: Frank Lloyd Wright chair from Price Tower sells for $13,750

October 1, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: 35-star US flag table marches to $18K

September 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

The Hot Bid: Lino Tagliapietra ‘Dinosaur’ could sell for $15,000 at Rago

September 4, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Early Pewabic Pottery vase tops $37K

August 29, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

The Hot Bid: Why this toy robot sold for $86,100

August 22, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

The Hot Bid: Magician automaton from 1972 film ‘Sleuth’

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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
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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

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November 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

HBO documentary peers into Ralph Lauren’s rose-tinted American Dream

NEW YORK (AP) – Of all the editors, fashion notables, filmmakers…

November 6, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Actor John Malkovich stars in Sandro photo exhibition

November 5, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Spanx founder revealed as buyer of Newton-John’s iconic ‘Grease’ outfit

November 5, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Kentucky painter Helen LaFrance turns 100 years old

October 28, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Sotheby’s names Charles F. Stewart CEO

October 21, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Polly Staple to direct Tate’s British art collection

October 9, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

David Breslin, Adrienne Edwards to curate 2021 Whitney Biennial

October 9, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Judith Dolkart appointed deputy director at Detroit Institute of Arts

November 1, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Architectural salvage offers sustainable decor with a story

NEW YORK (AP) – Two of the hottest trends in home decor…

October 21, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Former Army Ranger new owner of Lake Superior lighthouse

August 27, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Passion for the past fuels interest in classic cars

July 22, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Huge postcard collection serves as illustrated historical record

June 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Fore! Hickory clubs turn golf into a blast from the past

June 6, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Judging a book by more than its cover

March 19, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Michigan man is ‘alive’ with KISS collectibles

March 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Barbie’s rich resume built over 60 years