PARIS (AP) – A new exhibit of artifacts from the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun is opening in Paris more than 50 years after a similar exhibit set a visitor attendance record that still stands in the French capital.
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Public Library has opened an archive dedicated to pioneering alternative rock musician Lou Reed.Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Carstens Galleries’ auction March 30 has a splendid selection of classic and contemporary paintings, European and Oriental antiques and an outstanding selection of pietra dura Florentine objects. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
What you see: A porphyry popeye fantail birdstone, created by the people of the Glacial Kame Culture sometime between 3,000 and 500 B.C. what is now DeKalb County, Indiana. Cowan’s Auctions estimates it at $250,000 to $350,000.
NEW YORK – Transforming outdoor spaces into stylish living environments, Robert Brown and Hubert Jordan epitomized the SoCal culture when they launched their company, Brown Jordan, in 1946, and began making iconic outdoor furniture, noted for their timeless and enduring designs.
NEW YORK (AP) – The U.S. government says it wants to return a painting to its true owner that was looted from a museum in Nazi-controlled Ukraine during World War II.
NEW YORK – On March 30, Jasper52 will present an auction loaded with choice items exclusively from the prestigious Miami Beach Antique Show. From iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry to an exquisite museum-quality clock and garniture set, this special online auction features only the best in jewelry, watches, decorative art and fine art. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
DANIA BEACH, Fla. – Whitley’s Auctioneers, located in the Fort Lauderdale area, will hold their highly anticipated spring Asian, Fine Art and Antiques auction on Sunday, March 31, at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Included in the sale are three major estates from Europe and the United States. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
LONDON – Bringing together the largest group of Van Gogh paintings shown in the UK for nearly a decade, The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain, opening March 27 at Tate Britain, will reveal how Van Gogh was inspired by British art, literature and culture throughout his career, from John Constable and John Everett Millais to William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.
YORK, Pa. – Fresh-to-market original comic book art spurred a fan frenzy at Hake’s March 13-14 auction and produced a $1.26 million result, with new auction records set by several prize entries. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.