Bruneau & Co. to launch 2020 with fine art, antiques sale Jan. 4

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit car with just 35,000 original miles on the odometer, perfectly maintained, with an ivory colored interior with the finest burl wood inlays. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000. Bruneau & Co. image

CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers will kick off the New Year in style with a 444-lot Estate Fine Art, Antiques & Collectibles Auction on Saturday, Jan. 4. The auction will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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American Swedish History Museum awarded grant

Olaf Althin’s wagon with furniture in front of his shop in 1906. Image courtesy the Winterthur Library: Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera

MEDIA, Pa. – The Decorative Arts Trust has announced that the recipient of the 2020 Failey Grant is the American Swedish History Museum  in Philadelphia.

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New Plein Air Festival adds to Morro Bay’s thriving art scene

Plein-air still life and landscape by Guido Frick, who will conduct a workshop on April 14-15, 2020 in Morro Bay. Image courtesy of Art Center Morro Bay

MORRO BAY, Calif. – It’s impossible to mistake Morro Bay for any other California surf town. Not just for the incredible active outdoor environment with working harbor and miles of pristine beaches. Not just for the natural estuary filled with infinite watchable wildlife, not to mention the massive, ancient volcanic plug known as Morro Rock that rises 576 feet from the ocean. Nope. But because it’s also filled with incredibly talented artists showcasing artworks in every art medium imaginable from the fabulous Morro Bay Art Center to funky and fine galleries found all over town. Just wander the charming downtown village or stroll the active Embarcadero located right on the waterfront and you’ll see it all for yourself.

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