MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s May 19 Jewels & Luxury auction is filled with 198 lots of glittering jewels and luxurious accessories sure to appeal to every taste. The colorful array of gems is sure to catch the eye of collectors, who can bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Vandalism at one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America appears to be on the rise as the area experiences a jump in visitors, officials said.
ALAMEDA, Calif. – No matter where you are during this unforgettable season, spring 2020, the fabulous finds at Michaan’s Auctions are within reach. Michaan’s May 15 Gallery Auction, offered for online and absentee bidding only, features a collection of earthly delights curated with care by Michaan’s specialists. Glamorous Art Deco etchings, fine Chinese porcelains, diamonds and rare books are among the highlights. View the catalog and bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
TROY, N.Y. — In the cold winter months of early 2019, Nathan Meltz found himself deep in a creative block. An established screenprinting artist, having exhibited in galleries around the world, Meltz is known for his use of mechanical imagery as visual metaphors for various types of destructive technologies, from war machines to fossil fuel extraction devices. But he was struggling to find inspiration.
NEW YORK — The beauty of Black Forest carvings lies not only within the artists’ skill in which they yield their chiseling tools but also within the wood and the tree itself. Carvers have long known certain trees grown in the shade and harvested in winter would provide denser wood that would be better for carving and this knowledge has been passed down from generation to generation.