Landmark Modernist house’s archive goes digital

J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller in the living room, no date, Miller House and Garden Collection (M003), IMA Archives
J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller in the living room, no date, Miller House and Garden Collection (M003), IMA Archives

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Museum of Art has unveiled a new online archival collection for Miller House and Garden, one of the nation’s most highly regarded mid-century Modernist residences. Located in Columbus, Ind., and open for scheduled tours, the site is one of two National Historic Landmarks owned by the IMA.Continue reading

Natural history category adds color to I.M. Chait sale Aug. 2

Superb specimen of the precious gem ammolite, the fossilized shell of an ammonite, 20 inches wide (est. $55,000-$65,000). I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers
Superb specimen of the precious gem ammolite, the fossilized shell of an ammonite, 20 inches wide (est. $55,000-$65,000). I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers will conduct an Asian arts, antiques and natural history auction on Sunday, Aug. 2, beginning at 11 a.m. Pacific Time. Absentee and Internet live bidding during the sale will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.Continue reading

Clars to auction author’s beach house art July 25-26

Titled ‘Red Wave,’ this sculpture by Kati Casida (American/Norwegian, 20th century) measures 47in high and graced the grounds of the Danielle Steel’s Stinson Beach home. Clars Auction Gallery image
Titled ‘Red Wave,’ this sculpture by Kati Casida (American/Norwegian, 20th century) measures 47in high and graced the grounds of the Stinson Beach home. Clars Auction Gallery image

OAKLAND, Calif. – A best-selling author is dispersing an art collection following the recent sale of her longtime beachfront retreat in Stinson Beach, California. These works will be offered by Clars Auction Gallery during the fine art, decorative arts, furnishings, jewelry and Asian art and antiques auction July 25-26.

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Univ. of Texas’ Ransom Center offers free access to images in its collections

The Robert Louis Stevenson collection at the Ransom Center includes manuscripts and letters written by the Scottish novelist, as well as letters and manuscripts about him by others. Image courtesy of the Ransom Center, Project REVEAL
The Robert Louis Stevenson collection at the Ransom Center includes manuscripts and letters written by the Scottish novelist, as well as letters and manuscripts about him by others. Image courtesy of the Ransom Center, Project REVEAL

AUSTIN, Texas – To lower barriers to use of its collections, the Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin has adopted an open access policy, removing the requirement for permission and use fees for a significant portion of its online collections believed to be in the public domain.Continue reading