NEW YORK – From April 21 to July 5, an exhibition of new works by artist Anicka Yi, winner of the 2016 Hugo Boss Prize, will be on view at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Hugo Boss Prize exhibition opens at the Guggenheim April 21
Heritage Auctions’ 2016 online sales topped $348M, 40% of gross
DALLAS – Heritage Auctions has announced in a press release that its 2016 online auction sales totaled $348,107,079, “far outpacing all other auction houses in online sales.”
Alberto Giacometti sculptures: core exercises
Alberto Giacometti became one of the most important artists of the 20th century due in large part to the undisputedly unique qualities of his sculptures, which have assured an enduring legacy.
Pennsylvania man’s collection of Bibles dates to 1551
SYBERTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) – Some of the pages in the books are yellowed and brittle from age, while others remain unblemished. But they’re all gently turned by the hands of a Sugarloaf Township man, their safe keeper, offering a quiet swoosh or crinkle each time he turns them.
Feb. 18 toy, train & doll show to benefit Binghamton, N.Y., humane society
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Do you yearn for an old-fashioned toy show brimming with great toys, trains and dolls, and friendly dealers who love to chat and share their knowledge? Just such an event will take place this Saturday, Feb. 18, in Binghamton, New York. The Vintage Toys, Trains & Collectible Show, a fundraiser for the local humane society, has grown into a full and very popular event featuring vintage toys, trains, dolls, plastic models, die-cast automotive toys and much more. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1645 Hall, 177 Robinson Street in Binghamton.
This show has all the elements toy collectors remember from the regional shows of the early 1990s. There’s free parking, lots of delicious food, a bake sale, and a low, low admission price of only $3. Children under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult.
Not only has this show developed the reputation of being a great place to discover very desirable toys pulled from the attics and closets of multi-generational homes in New York’s southernmost tier, but also from residences in nearby Pennsylvania and western Massachusetts. Best of all, the show’s profits will help homeless animals who are cared for by The Humane Society of Binghamton.
The full address for the American Legion hall is 177 Robinson St., Binghamton, NY 13905. Want more information? Contact Rick Barron at 607-343-2302, or Kim Broderick at kbroderick@bchumanesoc.com.
Visit The Humane Society of Binghamton, New York online at www.bchumanesoc.com.
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First printed laws of California highlight PBA Galleries sale Feb. 23
SAN FRANCISCO – On Feb. 23, PBA Galleries will offer a first edition of the first printed laws governing Upper California, Reglamento para el Gobierno de la Provincia de Californias. These series of regulations dealt with reform within California presidios and issues of defense as well as local governments, agricultural regulation, land titles, anti-corruption measures and the reduction of missionaries from the late 18th century until California became a state in 1850. The rare book is estimated at $200,000-$300,000. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Brady’s Missing Jersey — Priceless or Worthless?, Boston Art Theft, and More Fresh News
News and updates from around the arts and auction community:
- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s Super Bowl LI jersey is still missing. If it’s in the hands of a thief, is Brady’s jersey priceless or is it impossible to sell and therefore worthless? Expert appraiser and Antiques Roadshow regular Leila Dunbar knows the answer. [Read more from LeilaDunbar.com]
- While on the subject of the Super Bowl, as Bostonians were celebrating the Patriots’ victory, police say a 29-year-old man was helping himself to valuable artworks inside one of the city’s top galleries. The suspect, who is now under arrest, allegedly smashed his way into the Galerie d’Orsay and made off with works by Picasso and Rembrandt. [Read more from the Daily Mail]
- A 1962 Corvette still covered in dirt and debris after its 2014 fall into a sinkhole beneath the National Corvette Museum is finally going to undergo restoration. The work will be done onsite at the museum, where visitors will be able to watch the progress. [Read more from Associated Press]
- Fans of the one and only Prince can bid now on the beaded jacket he wore in the 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon. RR Auction is handling the sale of the jacket as well as other items linked to the late rock superstar. [Read more from Page Six]
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Tool marks on antique furniture: where to find them and why
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – When field cut lumber, recently converted from timber, finally reached the 18th century cabinetmaker’s shop, his main tasks were to cut and shape the wood to his own design and to smooth the surface. He and his journeymen and apprentices accomplished these tasks with an amazingly small array of hand tools, some of which would be familiar to us today and some that many of us would have no idea how to employ.
Jasper52 antiquarian book auction Feb. 19 spans 500 years
NEW YORK – Great books from the early era of movable type up to the 20th century are featured in a Jasper52 online-only auction Sunday, Feb. 19. Topics range from the history of Queen Elizabeth’s England to mid-century modern furniture. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
French Superstar’s $300K Harley, Books Worth $2.5M Stolen in London Heist, and More Fresh News
News and updates from around the arts and auction community:
- While his name may not be familiar to everyone, French superstar Johnny Hallyday is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. When he first hit the charts in 1959, he was dubbed the “French Elvis.” Over the weekend Johnny Hallyday’s Harley-Davidson was auctioned for charity and raised nearly $300,000. [Read more from New Atlas]
- Police confirm that antiquarian books and manuscripts valued at more than $2.5 million were stolen from a London warehouse in a Mission Impossible-style heist. A gang made off with 160 rare publications after abseiling into the building located near Heathrow Airport. [Read more from GetWestLondon]
- On March 23, Christie’s will host an auction dedicated to Edgar Degas. Comprising 55 works on paper, the collection comes from the heirs of Degas’ brother, René de Gas. The drawings are early works, dated between 1855 and 1865. [Read more from Christie’s]
- A rare black and white photo of the Titanic taken shortly before the vessel sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 will be auctioned on Wednesday. The last time a comparable photo was seen at auction was in 1998. [Read more from the Belfast Telegraph]
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