Israeli experts announce discovery of more Dead Sea scrolls

Psalms section of a Dead Sea scroll.
Psalms section of the Dead Sea Scroll. This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer. Courtesy Wikipedia
Psalms section of a Dead Sea scroll. This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author’s life plus 70 years or fewer. Courtesy Wikipedia

JERUSALEM — Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday announced the discovery of dozens of Dead Sea scroll fragments found in a desert cave and believed hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome nearly 1,900 years ago. Continue reading

Gianguan celebrates Asian Art Week with March 27 auction

A rare group of gilt bronze figures (Guandi, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang)
A rare group of gilt bronze figures (Guandi, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang), Qing Dynasty, $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy Gianguan Auctions
A rare group of gilt bronze figures (Guandi, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang), Qing Dynasty, $40,000-$60,000

NEW YORK — Gianguan Auctions will celebrate the 20th annual Asian Art Week with an auction to be held on Saturday, March 27, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. The sale will feature a fine selection of classical paintings, splendid Sino-Tibetan gilt bronzes, beautiful jades from neolithic to contemporary, Ming and Qing porcelains and Buddhist sculptures from private collections. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com. Continue reading

Cowan’s and Hindman boost Arms & Armor department with new team

Closeup image of vintage firearm
Tim Carey, Tim Prince and Ashley Hlebinsky of the Arms & Armor department. Image courtesy Cowan's
Tim Carey, Tim Prince and Ashley Hlebinsky of the Arms & Armor department. Image courtesy Cowan’s

CINCINNATI – Cowan’s and Hindman Auctions have announced a new era in Arms and Armor with the addition of three new arms historians. Tim Carey has been appointed as the new Director and Specialist of the department, while long-time Cowan’s consultant Tim Prince will formally join the team, along with Ashley Hlebinsky, as Senior Specialists. Continue reading