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September 18, 2020

Jeffrey Evans to host fall EAPG auction Sept. 25-26

MOUNT CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates…

September 18, 2020

Renovations at Showplace nearly complete for Sept. 27 sale

September 18, 2020

Jasper52 auction shimmers with fine jewelry Sept. 30

September 16, 2020

#1 issues showcased in no-reserve comics auction Sept. 20

September 16, 2020

Over & Above to sell library devoted to WWII Sept. 17

September 16, 2020

Sen. Bentsen collection to be sold in New Orleans Sept. 26-27

September 16, 2020

Hindman sales Sept. 30-Oct. 2 feature Calder, Warhol, Moore

September 16, 2020

Nazmiyal auction to cover the carpet spectrum Oct. 15

Auction Results

September 18, 2020

Moran Auctioneers finds eager bidders for fine jewelry

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneer’s Jewels, Luxury…

September 18, 2020

Lock of Lincoln’s hair raises $81,250 at RR Auction

September 18, 2020

Guinness heir’s portrait the toast of Ahlers & Ogletree auction

September 14, 2020

Frazetta masterpiece achieves $1.2M at Heritage Auctions

September 9, 2020

Eager bidders drive Milestone’s sale of Maiher collection

September 2, 2020

Impressionist work a Dutch treat at Bruneau auction

August 31, 2020

‘Moby Dick,’ baseball stars pace Jeffrey Evans auction

August 28, 2020

George Sotter painting sells for $60K at Alderfer Auction

September 18, 2020

London gallery observes anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’s death

LONDON – Masterpiece Art presents “Bold as Love – Celebrating…

September 17, 2020

Picasso portrait of his young muse headed to Christie’s NY auction

September 16, 2020

Detroit museum’s exhibition honors Día de los Muertos

September 16, 2020

VIDEO: T. rex comes to NYC for exhibition, auction

September 15, 2020

Nelson-Atkins showcases printmaker Robert Blackburn

September 11, 2020

Sealed Pokémon box set sells for world-record $198K

September 9, 2020

Exhibit explores women’s fashion during the Great War

September 8, 2020

Colonial Williamsburg to exhibit maps used as early American propaganda tools

Columns & International

September 8, 2020

The Hot Bid: Wedgwood First Day’s Vase sold for record price

NEW YORK – On occasion, The Hot Bid revisits remarkable…

September 1, 2020

Gallery Report: Clars sells Zhang Daquan painting for $172K

August 26, 2020

The Hot Bid: Stack’s Bowers owns coin auction record

August 18, 2020

The Hot Bid: Beatles concert poster sets world record

August 11, 2020

The Hot Bid: When Pelé struck gold off the football pitch

July 31, 2020

Gallery Report: Rungius painting scales heights at Abell Auction

July 14, 2020

The Hot Bid: Shepard Fairey’s record-setting artwork

July 2, 2020

Gallery Report: Bob Thompson painting skyrockets at Hindman

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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

September 17, 2020

Dr. Joshua Tauber named antique lighting consultant at Morphy Auctions

DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, president and founder of Morphy…

September 13, 2020

In Memoriam: ‘Avengers’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ star Diana Rigg, 82

September 13, 2020

In Memoriam: Toots Hibbert, beloved reggae star, 77

September 8, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber warns arts ‘at point of no return’

September 3, 2020

Kimberly Miller to direct Freeman’s Trust & Estates, Collections

August 31, 2020

In Memoriam: actor Chadwick Boseman, 43

August 25, 2020

Newfields names Frederick Wallace Director of Conservation

August 25, 2020

Screenwriter John Ridley to write new Batman comic series

August 28, 2020

Meet Space Lace: San Francisco’s exciting new auction house for vintage fashion

SAN FRANCISCO – At the intersection of 1930s glamour and…

August 14, 2020

Indiana retiree has a sweet tooth for M&M collectibles

May 29, 2020

Tractor returns to Indiana family after 7 decades of use

May 4, 2020

How museums move and ship fragile artworks

April 28, 2020

Hi-tech scans get under skin of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’

April 20, 2020

Old magazine sheds light on Texas Trail

April 14, 2020

Nan Goldin photo featured at Lyon & Turnbull sale April 16

April 3, 2020

Green Bay’s title of ‘toilet paper capital’ has long history