ATLANTA (AP) – A new museum focusing on international fashion has opened in Atlanta.
The first exhibition at SCAD FASH features more than 80 Oscar de la Renta designs and opened to the public this month on the Atlanta campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design. The pieces come from the school’s permanent collection and donations from collectors and celebrities who worked with de la Renta before his death in 2014.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Cash-strapped Greece is planning steep increases in ticket prices for ancient sites and museums, which travel agents say could hit the country’s key tourism industry.
LONDON – Paul Storr is one of England’s most famous, yet perhaps also most elusive, 19th century silversmiths. Some would say he was the greatest. Certainly, his magnificent creations set new standards during the Regency era of extravagance.
DENVER, Pa. – Collectors of antique lures and tackle will soon be congregating at a new favorite fishing hole: Morphy Auctions’ gallery. The Pennsylvania company known for its sales spanning dozens of popular collecting categories will launch its latest specialty department on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a 500+ lot auction of antique fishing lures, reels and related tackle; plus other fishing-related accessories and advertising. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
GENESEO, N.Y. – A large and vibrant painting by Alexander Calder titled Bosbies & Uniforms sold for $109,250 at a fine art and antiques auction held Sept. 25-26 by Cottone Auctions. LiveAuctioneers.com provided absentee and Internet live bidding.
SINGAPORE – CK-II, a privately owned auction house based in Singapore, will conduct their Autumn Auction on Oct 30. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide absentee and Internet live bidding.
NEW YORK – Daylight Savings Time is right around the corner – a reminder that no one should ever be caught without a functional yet stylish timepiece on their wrist. Whether the preference is for a handsome men’s wristwatch by Rolex, Cartier or Jaeger-LeCoultre; or a dressy ladies’ watch by Tiffany or Omega, the perfect choice is waiting to be discovered in the October 31st Exceptional Vintage Timepiece Auction presented by Last Chance by LiveAuctioneers.