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Upcoming Auctions

November 15, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Palm Beach Modern Auctions presents superb Modern Art & Design, Nov. 24

PALM BEACH, Fla. – Two days after America celebrates Thanksgiving…

November 15, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Jewelry, fine art stand out in 888 Auctions’ Nov. 22 sale

November 15, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Top 20th-century photographers lead gravure auction Nov. 21

November 14, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Asian decorative art to star at Turner Auctions + Appraisals Nov. 20

November 14, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Rare artworks grace Clars Auction Gallery event Nov. 17-18

November 13, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Fine estate items in Auctions at Showplace sale Nov. 18

November 13, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Kodner Galleries features Amphora Teplitz collection Nov. 28

November 13, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Kamelot Auction House hosting sales large sales Nov. 13-14

Auction Results

November 14, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

John F. Kennedy’s Harvard sweater tops $34K at RR Auction

BOSTON – John F. Kennedy's Harvard sweater sold for $34,140…

November 6, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Artemis Gallery sets house record with $1.2M+ antiquities auction

November 5, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Armstrong Family Collection soars to $5.2M at Heritage

October 31, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Walking Batman commands $16,800 at Milestone Premier Toys Auction

October 29, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Moran’s first Women in Art Auction finds firm foothold

October 26, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Heritage Auctions posts solid results for fine silver items

October 25, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Fishing lures reel in bidders at Miller & Miller auction

October 19, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Lunar meteorite sells for $612,500 at RR Auction

November 15, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Here’s how $20 can get you a stake in a $1.8M Warhol

NEW YORK – Owning an original Warhol or Monet might seem…

November 15, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

‘Pink Legacy’ diamond sells for more than $50M, setting world record

November 15, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Trove of war posters discovered in library basement

November 15, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Greek authorities say lost ancient city of Tenea is located

November 15, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Banksy’s ‘Slave Labour’ purchased at auction by artist Ron English for $730K

November 14, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Stan Lee-signed items to be sold at Julien’s Auctions Nov. 16-17

November 13, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

René Magritte Surrealist painting sells for record $27M

November 13, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Ancient artifacts stolen 40 years ago in Alabama recovered

Columns & International

November 2, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Joan Mitchell drawing tops $1.2M at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

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

September 28, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Ming porcelain bowl sells for $1.5M

September 10, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Grandma Moses’ ‘Halloween’ scares up $100K

July 31, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: July 2018

July 2, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

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June 5, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: May 2018

April 30, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: April 2018

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Gallery Report: March 2018

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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

November 14, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Frost Art Museum honors Michael Spring with major award for cultural contributions

MIAMI - The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University…

Stan Lee in his supporting role as postman Willie Lumpkin in the 2005 movie 'Fantastic Four,' 20th Century Fox. Fair use of low-resolution image. All Marvel characters and the distinctive likeness(es) thereof are Trademarks & Copyright © 2005 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved.

November 13, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

In Memoriam: Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, 95

October 29, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Catherine Deneuve’s Yves Saint Laurent wardrobe to star in January auction

October 23, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Family, fans, of Tom Petty gather to name park in his honor

October 22, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Indiana museum to tell story of basketball great Larry Bird

October 19, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

In Memoriam: pop artist Mel Ramos, 83

October 16, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

In Memoriam: Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist

October 11, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Museum of American Revolution honors filmmaker Ken Burns

November 7, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Fond memories of childhood sparked radio premium collection

HAZLETON, Pa. (AP) – Anthony “Tony” Evangelista remembered…

September 24, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Cold case: death of African American artist Ellis Ruley

August 10, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

What do you do with 1,500 washing machines? ‘You tell me’

August 2, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Deep origin of rare blue diamonds revealed in their flaws

July 11, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Zsa Zsa and Elvis lived here and so can you, for $23.45M

April 27, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

All-star recalls glory days in women’s pro baseball

March 26, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Texas bluebonnet season means great time for painting

February 28, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Nebraskan Aaron Gunn Pyle paintings hang in hometown library