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Masters of the Universe toys: fueled by ’80s nostalgia

May 26, 2023

NEW YORK — He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was one…

A Mira Nakashima single-board Conoid dining table and six single-board Conoid dining chairs achieved $30,000 plus the buyer’s premium in April 2023. Image courtesy of Freeman’s and LiveAuctioneers.

Mira Nakashima: worthy successor to father George

May 23, 2023

NEW YORK — When renowned architect, furniture-maker and woodworker…

This Carlos Cortes faux bois garden bench achieved $7,500 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2021. Image courtesy of Vogt Auction Texas and LiveAuctioneers.

Sitting pretty: garden furniture with vintage charm

May 19, 2023

NEW YORK — Outdoor spaces have long been a key feature of…

A first edition woodblock print of Chiura Obata’s ‘Lake Basin in High Sierra’ achieved $25,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2021. Image courtesy of Ukiyoe Gallery Japanese Woodblock Prints and LiveAuctioneers.

Chiura Obata’s art deftly bridges Japan and California

May 16, 2023

NEW YORK — Japanese-born painter Chiura Obata (1885–1975)…

This Eileen Gray Transat chair achieved $4,250 plus the buyer’s premium in January 2020. Image courtesy of Wright and LiveAuctioneers.

Eileen Gray’s sleek modernist designs retain their power

May 12, 2023

NEW YORK — Furniture design underwent a radical shift between…

A circa-1880 ormolu-mounted Sevres box, signed by Alphonse Giroux, achieved $3,000 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2021. Image courtesy of Louvre Antique Auction and LiveAuctioneers.

Decorative Sevres boxes open a world of possibilities

May 9, 2023

NEW YORK — One can never have too many boxes, especially…

Detail from the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation set by Britains, #2081, showing the young monarch riding in a royal carriage. The set to which it belongs achieved $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in April 2021. Image courtesy of Old Toy Soldier Auctions USA and LiveAuctioneers.

Collectors pay royal premium for coronation souvenirs

May 5, 2023

NEW YORK — If there’s one thing people love to celebrate,…

A circa-1984 footed bowl by British studio ceramicist Lucie Rie achieved $37,500 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2022. Image courtesy of Freeman’s and LiveAuctioneers

These British studio ceramicists reshaped the medium

May 2, 2023

NEW YORK — The story of studio ceramics is inextricably linked…

Upcoming Auctions

Alice Baber, ‘Untitled,’ estimated at $800-$1,200. Image courtesy of Swann Auction Galleries and LiveAuctioneers

May 27, 2023

Ladies first: Swann auction focuses on women authors, artists and leaders, June 1

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries’ Focus on Women auction is…

Detail of unusual 1930s Wedding Ring Stars pattern quilt, estimated at $700-$1,000

May 27, 2023

1930s quilt stars in Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art sale, June 1

Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro mask, estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com

May 26, 2023

Strong ethnographic art lineup at Heritage, June 2

Circa-1960s Hermes 3000 typewriter used by Larry McMurtry in his Archer City, Texas home writing studio, estimated at $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Vogt Auction Galleries

May 26, 2023

Author Larry McMurtry’s typewriter, cowboy boots and more at Vogt, May 29

Seaman Schepps 14K gold and Bakelite seashell pin, estimated at $5,500-$7,000

May 26, 2023

Jasper52 brings the bling with Estate & Designer Jewelry Auction, May 30

May 25, 2023

Morphy’s June 7-8 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction includes 18 Tiffany lamps, rare Ulysse Nardin watch

Emile Fabry, ‘Apocalypse,’ estimated at €60,000-€80,000. Image courtesy of Bonhams

May 25, 2023

The Male Form showcased at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, June 1

Henry Roth, ‘Call it Sleep,’ estimated at $3,000-$5,000

May 24, 2023

Books from author Larry McMurtry’s collection offered at Potter & Potter, June 1

Auction Results

Gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, £806,700. Image courtesy of Bonhams

May 27, 2023

Bonhams’ London Asia Week sales impress with $11.5M total

LONDON – The combined total of Bonhams London Asia Week…

Gilt-bronze Tibetan Buddha, $200,000

May 26, 2023

Tibetan Buddha trounces $200-$300 estimate to sell for $200K at Briggs

May 25, 2023

Bertoia’s Spring Signature Sale of American and European antique toys tops $1.8M

Detail of Bedchamber Sword of Tipu Sultan, £14 million ($17.4 million). Image courtesy of Bonhams

May 24, 2023

Tipu Sultan’s bedchamber sword sells for record $17.4M at Bonhams

David Hockney, ‘Paper Pools,’ $44,100. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

May 23, 2023

Rare books, autographs and maps sale crests $1M at Doyle

May 23, 2023

London dealer Michael Goedhuis’ Chinese art collection brings $2.5M at Bonhams

Circa-1760 Joseph Martineau gold and ruby-set key wind triple case pocket watch (front shown), £48,180. Image courtesy of Bonhams

May 22, 2023

Spectacular pocket watches enjoyed their time at Bonhams

Detail from Ernie Barnes’s ‘Quintet,’ $645,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com

May 19, 2023

Play on: Heritage’s 68-lot American Art sale streaks past $6M

Dutch silver-gilt mounted nautilus cup, estimated in the region of $125,000. Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd. 2023

May 27, 2023

Christie’s announces October auction series: Rothschild Masterpieces

NEW YORK – Christie’s will present a series of auctions…

William Downey, ‘Sarah Bernhardt close-up,’ photography, BNF, Department of Performing Arts. © BnF. Photo credit Paris Musees / Petit Palais / Gautier Deblonde

May 27, 2023

Paris exhibit celebrates ‘first celebrity’ Sarah Bernhardt

Barc, a kennel design submitted by Foster + Partners, won the 2023 Goodwoof Barkitecture competition and was subsequently auctioned for charity by Bonhams for £3,200 (about $3,900). Image courtesy of Bonhams

May 27, 2023

Pets As Therapy benefited from 2023 Goodwoof Barkitecture auction

Photo credit National WWI Museum and Memorial

May 26, 2023

National World War I Museum plans full slate of Memorial Day events

Tina Turner, photographed onstage in April 2009 during her 50th Anniversary Tour. The famed singer died on May 24 at the age of 83. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Philip Spittle. Shared under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

May 25, 2023

At Tennessee museum, fans remember Tina Turner’s talent, strength, influence

A three-story Manhattan apartment that serves as the home of the Kendall Roy character on the hit HBO show ‘Succession’ has listed for $29 million. Photo credit: Sean Hemmerle. Courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

May 25, 2023

‘Succession’ character Kendall Roy’s Manhattan penthouse lists for $29M

May 24, 2023

V&A displays Kehinde Wiley portrait of young East Londoner

Henri Toulouse-Lautrec’s 1892 poster ‘Rene de Joie’ is among the Belle Epoque works that might be discussed at the June 4 lecture. Image courtesy of La Belle Epoque Auction House

May 24, 2023

La Belle Epoque to co-host lecture on vintage advertising posters, June 4

Columns & International

May 2, 2023

Gallery Report: Maud Lewis work was a showstopper at Miller & Miller

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

April 1, 2023

Gallery Report: Lynn Chadwick’s Winged Figures hit lofty heights at Doyle

March 3, 2023

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

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

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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 26, 2023

Scottsdale museum appoints Todd Bankofier CEO and executive director

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum…

Hindman has appointed Elizabeth Marshman its new director of trusts, estates and private clients in its Palm Beach, Fla. sale room. Image courtesy of Hindman

May 12, 2023

Hindman strengthens Palm Beach team with appointment of Elizabeth Marshman

May 5, 2023

Sarah Stoltzfus appointed director of sales at Morphy Auctions

Hindman has hired Aaron Cator as senior specialist of Post War & Contemporary art in its New York office. Courtesy Hindman

April 27, 2023

Hindman hires Aaron Cator as senior specialist, post-war & contemporary art

April 14, 2023

In Memoriam: British antiques expert and author Judith Miller

Signed photograph of British fashion designer Mary Quant, which sold for €360 (about $400) plus the buyer’s premium in April 2022. Quant died April 13 at the age of 93. Image courtesy of International Autograph Auctions Europe S.L. and LiveAuctioneers

April 13, 2023

In Memoriam: Mary Quant, 93, designer who epitomized Swinging 60s

April 11, 2023

Keith Collins artworks on display at Mullin Automotive Museum

March 31, 2023

Jack Reacher author Lee Child to receive honorary doctorate in UK

Chuck Close’s ‘Georgia Fingerprint I’ will be auctioned at Myers Fine Art on April 30. Image provided by Myers Fine Art

April 26, 2023

How Tampa’s Graphicstudio became the printmaking matrix for 20th-century art legends

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Paris, London, New York City,…

The rarer the stamp, the more attention it wins at auction. This encased merchant key 5 cent postage stamp featuring Thomas Jefferson was issued by B.F. Miles in Peoria, Illinois circa 1862. It brought $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2022. Image courtesy of Early American History Auctions and LiveAuctioneers

April 7, 2023

How to start a stamp collection knowledgeably

January 9, 2023

Velvet: an interior design favorite that never went away

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