DEARBORN, Mich. – Bronco is the product of legendary talent, from the teams who won the Baja 1000 to the collectors who restore them today. But there’s one legend in the story of the Bronco who not only helped create the first Ford 4×4 sports-utility vehicle design, he made history, becoming one of the first African American designers in the industry.
LONDON – New portraits of David Hockney’s close friends – textile designer Celia Birtwell; his business manager and curator Gregory Evans, and master printer Maurice Payne – have gone on public display for the first time in a major new exhibition titled “David Hockney: Drawing from Life,” opening at the National Portrait Gallery, London on Thursday, Feb. 27.
PHILADELPHIA – Kamelot Auctions had an exciting day on Saturday, Feb. 22, with its highly anticipated Modern Design Sale. The auction featured nearly 500 lots of French, Italian and American designer furniture, lighting and decorative items. The ultra-stylish selection piqued the interest of buyers from all over the world, from seasoned dealers and designers to first-time bidders. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
BIRMINGHAM, UK – A black Hermès Birkin HAC handbag has sold for £24,244 ($31,434) and has broken a house record for the sale of a Birkin bag at Fellows Auctioneers. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers. Prices quoted include the buyer’s premium and fees.
MIAMI – One Thousand Museum is a 62-story residential tower opposite Museum Park in Miami. With views across Biscayne Bay, this popular 30-acre park was redeveloped in 2013 as one of downtown Miami’s primary public spaces and includes the city’s new art and science museums. The tower’s design continues Zaha Hadid Architects’ research into high-rise construction that defines a fluid architectural expression consistent with the engineering for the entire height of a structure.
SALEM, Mass. (AP) – Massachusetts museum has received a gift of more than 1,600 photographic works it says will enhance what is already one of the leading collections of Asian photography in the U.S. and Europe.Continue reading
MONROVIA, Calif. – Lovers of Western art and American Indian jewelry, craft and textiles will find several important selections in Moran’s Art of the American West auction on March 15. Rare early silver Navajo jewelry, including squash blossom necklaces and cuff bracelets, from the Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh are some of the most highly anticipated items in the sale. Stunning textiles, basketry and pottery are sure to pique the interest of avid collectors and a well-rounded selection of fine art both contemporary and classic fill the sale. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.