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  • NICK ROUTSON AMERICANA COLLECTION

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc. – June 24-25

  • APOLLO 11 ASTRONAUT’S OMEGA WATCH

    Sold: $765,000 – Heritage Auctions

  • CALIFORNIA LIVING: ART AND ACCESSORIES

    Postsale: John Moran Auctioneers

  • FINE CHINESE PAINTINGS AND ARTWORKS

    Gianguan Auctions – June 25

  • WE HAVE LIFTOFF! NASA SPACE MEMORABILIA

    American Space Museum – June 25

  • PAIR OF ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC PANELS

    Sold: $75,600 – Doyle NY

  • GRACE GARCIA ESTATE - PART II

    Turner Auctions – June 26

  • 1890 KITCHEN DRESSER, PANELS AFTER MUCHA

    Lyon & Turnbull – June 28

  • LEGENDARY 20TH-CENTURY FIRST EDITIONS

    Bonhams – June 28

  • WOMEN ARTISTS WIN TOP LOT HONORS

    Postsale: Freeman’s

  • GORGEOUS DESIGNER JEWELRY

    Jasper52 – July 3

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A 15.5in Regina Corona style 35 music box with an art glass front and an eight-day Seth Thomas clock earned $27,500 plus the buyer’s premium in June 2020. Image courtesy of Dan Morphy Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Music boxes heralded the dawn of mechanical music

June 24, 2022
  NEW YORK — Music boxes, the iPods of centuries…
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A JF and BF Meek #1 brass Kentucky reel made $3,500 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2015. Image courtesy of Dan Morphy Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Antique and vintage fishing reels hook collectors

June 21, 2022
  NEW YORK — Fishing is a quiet pastime that allows…
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Leland Little embraces auction spaces, both digital and physical

June 17, 2022
    HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – Leland Little,…
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The peony and the peacock: classic motifs in Asian art

June 14, 2022
NEW YORK — Asian art and antiques are rich in symbolism.…
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The skull of a Triceratops prosus recovered in Montana brought $306,864 plus the buyer’s premium in January 2021. Image courtesy of Dreweatts Donnington Priory and LiveAuctioneers.

Jurassic Park spurs new generation of fossil collectors

June 10, 2022
NEW YORK — Dinosaurs have not walked the earth in millions…
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Architectural wrought iron: shapely decorative accents

June 7, 2022
NEW YORK – Hand-wrought iron farmyard and kitchen tools,…
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This James Bond 007 Aston Martin DB5 diecast model toy car achieved $1,100 plus the buyer’s premium in January 2021. Image courtesy of Van Eaton Galleries and LiveAuctioneers.

Corgi Toys put film icons in the driver’s seat

June 3, 2022
NEW YORK — Cars have always been the heart and soul of…
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A Qing dynasty-style jade emerald bangle made $700,000 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2018. Image courtesy of Harvard Auction Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.

Jade jewelry: green is keen, and white is a delight

May 31, 2022
NEW YORK — Jade is having a bit of a moment, which is a…
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Almond flower earrings by JAR, est. $4,500-$6,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA
June 24, 2022

Summer Jewels make you feel fine at Rago, June 29

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago/Wright will present Summer Jewels,…
George Stubbs, ‘A black and white spaniel pointing,’ est. £200,000-£300,000. Image courtesy of Bonhams
June 24, 2022

Rediscovered George Stubbs spaniel portrait could fetch $370K

Edward S. Curtis, ‘Geronimo – Apache,’ est. $20,000-$30,000
June 24, 2022

Magic of the American West lauded at PBA Galleries, June 30

Portrait of an aristocratic lady attributed to Jean Marc Nattier, from the Mitzi Gaynor collection, est. $8,000-$12,000
June 23, 2022

De Laurentiis and Mitzi Gaynor collections co-star at Andrew Jones, June 29

Chanel Baroque gold and cultured pearl ring, est. $9,000-$11,000
June 23, 2022

Chanel headlines Designer Jewelry, Watch, and Fashion Auction, July 3

Large pair of 18th-century giltwood angels, est. $1,000-$1,500
June 22, 2022

Grace Garcia Estate Part II offered at Turner, June 26

June 21, 2022

‘Tasteful’ Paul Reeves collection featured at Lyon & Turnbull, June 28

Compact boulle marquetry secretary bookcase, est. $2,000-$4,000
June 21, 2022

Variety of furnishings, Asian art and antiques at Neue Auctions, June 25

Auction Results
Sholes & Glidden Type Writer, No. A974, $24,020. Image courtesy of Auction Team Breker and LiveAuctioneers
June 24, 2022

Antique technology found new appreciation at Auction Team Breker sale

  COLOGNE, Germany – Auction Team Breker’s second…
Circle of Rembrandt, ‘Jacob’s Dream,’ $52,920. Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd. 2022Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd. 2022
June 23, 2022

Christie’s revels in results of no-reserve Old Masters sale

Pueblo buffalo hide shield, $27,500
June 23, 2022

Forrest Fenn’s Native American collection was a crowd-pleaser at Hindman

Emma Fordyce MacRae, ‘Melina in Green,’ $63,000
June 22, 2022

Women artists claimed top-lot honors at Freeman’s June 6 sale

9.22-carat platinum emerald cut diamond ring, CA$70,800
June 22, 2022

Diamond ring shone brightest at Miller & Miller’s watches and jewelry sale

Tiffany Studios Hanging Head Dragonfly chandelier, $1 million. Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd. 2022
June 20, 2022

Garden Museum’s famed Tiffany collection achieves $6.6M at Christie’s

Diamond and platinum brooch by Garrard & Co., given by Queen Elizabeth II to Lavina, Duchess of Norfolk, for her help prior to the Queen’s 1953 Coronation, £180,000. Image courtesy of Noonans and LiveAuctioneers
June 20, 2022

Royal presentation brooch from Queen Elizabeth II sells for $216K at Noonans

Simon Combes, ‘Tension at Dawn,’ $100,000
June 18, 2022

Hindman’s June 3 Wildlife Experience benefit sale a roaring success

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Chippendale Table (aka the negotiation table), New York, 1780, mahogany, 2021.01.001, Photo ©John Bigelow Taylor
June 22, 2022

NYC’s 18th century Fraunces Tavern Museum unveils permanent exhibit, June 22

  NEW YORK — On Wednesday, June 22, the Fraunces…
Marilyn Monroe shown wearing what would be dubbed the Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress in a photo taken by Cecil W. Stoughton on May 19, 1962 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Robert Kennedy is at the far left, and President John F. Kennedy has his back to the camera. The current owner of the dress, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, is facing criticism for allowing Kim Kardashian to briefly wear it at the 2022 Met Gala, which some say caused damage to the famous garment. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, which advises that it is in the public domain.Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, which advises that it is in the public domain.
June 22, 2022

Ripley’s denies claim Kardashian damaged iconic Monroe dress

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, which he consigned to raise money for UNICEF’s Ukrainian relief efforts. It sold at auction in New York on June 20 for the jaw-dropping sum of $103.5 million. The winning bidder wishes to remain anonymous. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
June 21, 2022

Nobel Peace Prize raises $103.5M for UNICEF Ukraine

Richard Serra, ‘Four Rounds: Equal Weight, Unequal Measure,’ 2017. Copyright 2022 Richard Serra / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo by Cristiano Mascaro. Courtesy David Zwirner, New York / London
June 20, 2022

Glenstone unveils monumental Richard Serra sculpture, June 23

Joan Mitchell. ‘No Rain,’ 1976. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of the estate of Joan Mitchell, 1994 © Estate of Joan Mitchell
June 16, 2022

Baltimore Museum of Art presents must-see Joan Mitchell retrospective

Johan Danckerts’s circa-1682 work, ‘The Wreck of the ‘Gloucester’ off Yarmouth, 6 May 1682.’ About 130 people died in the catastrophe, but the Duke of York survived and later ascended to the English and Irish throne as King James II and the Scottish throne as James VII. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, from the collection of the Royal Museums Greenwich. The Wikimedia Foundation regards the work as being in the public domain in the United States because it was published or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office before January 1, 1927.
June 14, 2022

Wreck of 17th-century royal warship found off UK coast

June 13, 2022

Chrysler Museum of Art receives $34M gift from Joan Brock

Johnny Depp once owned five of the penthouses in the Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles. One of them has just listed for $1.7 million. Photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman and TopTenRealEstateDeals.com
June 13, 2022

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s former LA love nest on market for $1.7M

Columns & International
June 1, 2022

Gallery Report: Ed Clark abstract sells for record $740K at Hindman

ATLANTA – At the beginning of every month, ACN columnist Ken…
May 1, 2022

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

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

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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

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

Tiffany glass continues to make lighting magical

September 24, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

Piero Fornasetti: Inspired jester of the decorative arts

September 8, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

Gio Ponti: Grand thinker of Italian design

August 12, 2015/by 8178pwpadmin
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June 24, 2022

In Memoriam: Philadelphia artist, fine art specialist Helene Stephenson, 95

PHILADELPHIA – Noted Philadelphia artist and fine art specialist…
Heritage Auctions has chosen Mark Grol as its next managing director in London, where he will help the Dallas-based house expand its reach throughout Europe. Image courtesy of Heritage AuctionsImage courtesy of Heritage Auctions
June 22, 2022

Heritage selects Mark Grol for London managing director

Portrait of Paula Rego, taken in her studio in 2021. The Portuguese-British artist died June 1 at the age of 87. © Nick Willing. Image courtesy of the Victoria Miro Gallery
June 18, 2022

In Memoriam: renowned Portuguese-British artist Paula Rego, 87

The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) has elected Sasha Suda its next director and CEO. She will assume her new role on September 21. Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
June 12, 2022

Sasha Suda appointed director and CEO at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Freeman’s has appointed Lisa De Simone to head its Modern and Contemporary Art department, effective immediately. Image courtesy of Freeman’s
June 3, 2022

Freeman’s taps Lisa De Simone to head Modern and Contemporary art

Newfields has chosen Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette as its next president and CEO, effective August 1. Image courtesy of Newfields
June 1, 2022

Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette appointed president and CEO at Newfields

May 27, 2022

In Memoriam: ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star Ray Liotta, 67

May 8, 2022

Martha Stewart’s upscale tag sale leads to June auction with Benefit Shop Foundation

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Charles M. Schulz, Self-caricature. © Schulz Family Intellectual Property Trust. Mark J. Cohen and Rose Marie McDaniel Collection, The Ohio State University, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum
June 8, 2022

Exhibits honor Peanuts creator Charles Schulz’s centenary

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – In a series of Peanuts comic strips…
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

April 10, 2022

Colonial Williamsburg exhibition to reveal secrets of restoration

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

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