Morisot, Van Gogh, Degas to lead Freeman’s auction Feb. 18

Berthe Morisot (French, 1841–1895), ‘Apollon Révélant sa Divinité à la Bergère Issé’ (after François Boucher), oil on canvas, 25 1/8 x 31¼in. Estimate: $150,000-$250,000. Freeman’s image

PHILADELPHIA – On Feb. 18, Freeman’s will hold its inaugural auction of European Art and Old Masters at its new 2400 Market St. location. The tightly curated 50-lot sale will showcase Continental and British works spanning from the 16th to the early 20th century. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Nebraska rock hound says ‘always a treasure to be found’

Niobrara jasper clovis, 3 11/16in long, found in Keith County, Nebraska. Image courtesy of Bennett’s Artifact Auctions

GERING, Neb. (AP) – Like many hobbies, rock hounding might be slowly fading away. But there’s still something magical about keeping your head down, scouring the earth for that odd-looking rock that could be a precious gemstone in disguise.

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