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Japanese landscapes and society captured in woodblock prints offered Aug. 28

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Milestone launches new gallery with July 27 antique advertising auction

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KAWS nails 6 of top 10 prices realized at Heritage Urban Art Auction

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16th century suit of armor charges to $31K at Moran’s

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Davis Museum exhibition celebrates art and life of Kanishka Raja

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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
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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
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In Memoriam: Billionaire industrialist, arts philanthropist David Koch, 79

WASHINGTON (AP) - Billionaire industrialist and arts philanthropist…

6ft. 9in. Hall of Famer Larry Bird was a towering presence as he moved through the crowd, just as he was on the court as one of the all-time great Boston Celtics. Photo copyright Catherine Saunders-Watson.

August 21, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Not a ‘tattooed guy’: basketball icon Larry Bird wants mural changed

August 14, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Sci-fi author raising funds for series about Black female superhero

July 29, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

In Memoriam: Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, 95

July 24, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Kentucky auctioneer Trey Morris wins NAA championship

July 24, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

In Memoriam: architect César Pelli, 92

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Texan Morgan Hopson named NAA champion auctioneer

July 11, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Sports memorabilia expert Jonathan Castner joins Alderfer Auction

July 22, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Huge postcard collection serves as illustrated historical record

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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

January 30, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Professor treasures his vintage computer collection

December 18, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Pennsylvania man pushes to make Slinky official state toy

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