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This Late Classic Period Moki pattern serape earned $16,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2021. Image courtesy of Hindman and LiveAuctioneers.

Navajo serapes: centuries of Native tradition

May 3, 2022

NEW YORK — The centuries-long weaving tradition practiced…

Gray’s Auctioneers founders Serena Harragin and Deba Gray fully expected the pandemic to hurt their business, but the opposite happened – their audience grew. Their auction house reaches between six to eight million people worldwide. Image courtesy of Gray’s Auctioneers.

Meet Deba Gray and Serena Harragin of Gray’s Auctioneers

April 29, 2022

CLEVELAND – Friends warned Deba Gray and Serena Harragin…

This historic Bunker Hill-engraved powder horn attained $170,000 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2019. Image courtesy of Dan Morphy Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Powder horns: artful witnesses to early American history

April 26, 2022

NEW YORK — Powder horns dominated a relatively short era…

A mid-18th-century Belgian silver chocolate pot by Jacobus van de Vyvere brought $5,204 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2017. Image courtesy of Dreweatts Donnington Priory and LiveAuctioneers.

Chocolate pots hit the sweet spot with collectors

April 22, 2022

NEW YORK — Chocolate has been a delicacy for centuries,…

Sundials combine science and art to beautify your garden

April 19, 2022

NEW YORK — Centuries before watches and cell phones took…

Vintage Fisher-Price toys demonstrate the power of play

April 15, 2022

NEW YORK — Colorful and educational Fisher-Price toys have…

This Marie Rogers devil face jug, featuring a Bible verse, realized $900 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2013. Image courtesy of Slotin Folk Art and LiveAuctioneers.

Marie Rogers put her own spin on Southern folk pottery

April 12, 2022

NEW YORK – Southern folk pottery was largely a patriarchal…

Linda Tarasuk, a former early childhood teacher, loves sharing her passion for art and antiques at her new auction gallery in Manhattan. Image courtesy of La Belle Epoque Auction Gallery.

Belle of the auction ball: Linda Tarasuk on her 2022 ‘debut’

April 8, 2022

NEW YORK – Elie Saporta and Linda Tarasuk, co-owners of…

Upcoming Auctions

Portrait of the future Lady Flora Mule-Campbell at the age of five, est. £2,500-£3,500

May 3, 2022

Grand English estate’s collection offered at Dreweatts, May 10

LONDON – Dreweatts will sell the contents of…

William Shakespeare, ‘Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies,’ the Second Folio, London, 1632, from the collection of Ken Rapoport, est. $100,000-$150,000.

May 3, 2022

Shakespeare’s Second Folio in lead role at Swann, May 5

Paul Jenkins, ‘Phenomena North West Spinner,’ est. $30,000-$40,000

May 3, 2022

Something for everyone at Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery, May 7

What are believed to be the saddle, three race-worn saddle cloths, jockey’s helmet and trainer’s hat from Sir Barton – horse racing’s first Triple Crown winner – will be auctioned May 5, with an estimate of $10,000-$1 million.

May 2, 2022

Triple Crown winner’s archive could race to $1M at Weiss, May 5

Detail of Herend limited-edition signed Barred Owl, est. $3,500-$6,000

May 2, 2022

Herend birds and beasts poised to charm bidders at SJ Auctioneers, May 8

Gaston La Touche, ‘La Promenade,’ est. $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy of Bonhams

May 1, 2022

Bonhams pays tribute to European Fine Living with elegant May 5 auction

Dale Chihuly, ‘Clear and Gold Chandelier,’ 2000 (detail), est. $100,000-$150,000. © 2022 Chihuly Studio / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

May 1, 2022

Monumental Chihuly chandelier lights up Heritage’s May 4 Design sale

Ladies’ Rolex Datejust wristwatch, est. $21,000-$25,000

May 1, 2022

Jasper52 tempts with designer jewelry, watches and fashion, May 8

Auction Results

May 3, 2022

‘Luxe Living: The Bostonians’ drew worldwide bidding at Skinner

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – Skinner Auctioneers presented…

Ansel Adams, ‘The Teton Range & The Snake River,’ $68,750

May 2, 2022

Ansel Adams images dominated PBA Galleries April 7 photography sale

A pair of 20th-century Chinese porcelain plaques, estimated at $400-$600, sold for $137,500 at Clements on April 2.

May 1, 2022

Chinese plaques crush their three-figure estimate, sell for $137K

April 29, 2022

Dollars and scents: Lalique perfume bottle sells for nearly 58 times high estimate

Syd Solomon, ‘Untitled Abstract,’ $20,000

April 29, 2022

Syd Solomon abstract among winners at Ahlers & Ogletree sale

Sioux fully beaded buffalo hide moccasins, $40,625

April 27, 2022

Hindman’s $1.1M Native American art sale sets record for moccasins

Patek Philippe Ref. 3800 yellow gold Nautilus with white dial, $68,750

April 26, 2022

Patek Philippe Nautilus sets record at Hindman

Milestone Auctions

April 24, 2022

Popeye And Olive Oyl Tank rolls to world-record $105K at Milestone toy auction

May 3, 2022

National Corvette Museum to add 2,000 sq ft education gallery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) – The National Corvette Museum…

The Raptor, the most complete skeleton of the Deinonychus species of dinosaur yet found, will be offered at auction May 12 with an estimate of $4 million-$6 million. Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd. 2022

May 2, 2022

Iconic dinosaur ‘The Raptor’ now on view at Christie’s NY

Camille Pissarro’s 1897 work, ‘Rue Saint-Honore, dans l’apres-midi (Rue Saint-Honore in the Afternoon, Effect of Rain),’ is the subject of a case recently heard in the Supreme Court of the United States. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. The work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office before January 1, 1927

April 28, 2022

Madrid museum confident it can keep painting stolen by Nazis

Christie's Images Ltd. 2022

April 28, 2022

Christie’s launches art relief initiatives to benefit Ukraine

Thomas Moran (England, 1837–1926), ‘Hot Springs of Gardiner's River, Yellowstone Park,’ 1871. Watercolor and graphite on paper. 9 7/8 by 13in. On loan from the Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center.

April 27, 2022

‘Thomas Moran’s Yellowstone’ opens soon at National Museum of Wildlife Art

‘Femme nue couchee,’ an exuberant Pablo Picasso nude portrait of his lover Marie-Therese Walter, painted in April 1932, will make its auction debut in May. It could sell for in excess of $60 million. Image courtesy of Sotheby’s

April 27, 2022

1932 Picasso nude to debut at auction in May with $60M+ estimate

On February 23, Phaidon releases ‘Faith Ringgold: American People,’ a companion book to the Ringgold retrospective opening at the New Museum in New York.

Image courtesy of Phaidon Press

April 27, 2022

Phaidon releases companion book for Faith Ringgold retrospective

One of two surviving versions of Emanuel Leutze’s immortal painting ‘Washington Crossing the Delaware’ will be offered at auction in May, estimated at $15 million-$20 million. This particular example was displayed in the White House for decades. Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd. 2022

April 26, 2022

Washington Crossing the Delaware painting could command $20M at May auction

Columns & International

May 1, 2022

Gallery Report: Loie Hollowell painting crests $1M at Clars

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

April 1, 2022

Gallery Report: Clementine Hunter’s ‘Fish Fry’ sizzles at Crescent City

March 2, 2022

Gallery Report: Vietnamese art prevails at Doyle New York

February 2, 2022

Gallery Report: Hale Woodruff abstract sells for record $665K at Swann

January 3, 2022

Gallery Report: Newly discovered Mucha study achieves record $965K

December 2, 2021

Gallery Report: 1867 Winslow Homer painting tops $900K

November 2, 2021

Gallery Report: Lawton Parker’s ‘Silver Lake’ shimmers at auction

September 29, 2021

Gallery Report: Magical mechanical bank conjures $288K winning bid

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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

May 2, 2022

Freeman’s appoints Winnick, Mazloom to jewelry and watches department

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s announced two new appointments…

Skinner Auctioneers has chosen Benjamin Mini as the new director of the company's Rugs & Carpets department. Image courtesy of Skinner

April 18, 2022

Skinner names Benjamin Mini director of rugs & carpets department

Bonhams has appointed Kate Stamm (left) regional representative for the Southeast and Florida and chosen Brandon Kennedy (right) as its regional representative for the state of Texas. Images courtesy of Bonhams

April 12, 2022

Bonhams names new regional reps for Southeast and Texas

April 7, 2022

In Memoriam: Bobby Rydell, ’60s teen idol and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ star, 79

Freeman’s has appointed fine arts specialist Adam Bitzer its regional representative in New England. Image courtesy of Freeman’s

March 29, 2022

Freeman’s appoints Adam Bitzer regional rep for New England

March 23, 2022

Stephen Silvia appointed director of jewelry department at Quinn’s Auction Galleries

Chris Barber has joined Doyle as a vice president and director of American furniture and decorative arts. Image courtesy of Doyle

March 13, 2022

Doyle names Chris Barber VP/director of Amer. furniture & decorative arts

March 4, 2022

James Pickup appointed to Sworders’ board of directors

April 10, 2022

Colonial Williamsburg exhibition to reveal secrets of restoration

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Decades ago a simple wooden board in…

A circa-1820s original Kill Devil fishing lure, the only known surviving example, will be auctioned on March 25 in England. Described as the most important antique fishing lure to come to auction, it is estimated at £4,000-£6,000. Image courtesy of Mullock’s Specialist Auctioneers & Valuers

March 17, 2022

What makes the ‘Kill Devil’ the world’s most important fishing lure?

An Ettore Sottsass UFO lamp, designed for Arredoluce, realized $3,250 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2020. Image courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers

March 8, 2022

Home lighting trends: designers get creative, clever, cozy

A late 19th-century quilt featuring a Windmill Blades pattern sold for $11,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2020. Image courtesy of Freeman’s and LiveAuctioneers.

February 18, 2022

Quilt artists create textiles to display or cozy up with

On January 27, selections from the collection of the late film critic Joel Siegel will be offered at Leland Little Auctions. Siegel is shown here with a Navajo rug that he acquired.

January 21, 2022

Profile: Joel Siegel – film critic, TV personality, author and collector

A scarce set of 1908 Rose Company postcards, one featuring E.J. Coleman, president of the Scranton Miners baseball club, sold for $660 at Robert Edward Auctions’ spring 2018 sale. Image courtesy of Robert Edward Auctions.

September 5, 2021

Collector seeks rare Scranton baseball cards to complete collection

August 29, 2021

Interior designers freshen decor by mixing styles

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March 15, 2021

‘Dying art’ of stained glass provides a living for one artist