CHARLESTON — Charleston Estate Auctions has announced highlights of their March 28 Southern Estates sale, which features American and European fine art, silver, porcelain, furniture and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding is provided by LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
Lightner Museum presents ‘Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions’
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The inaugural Lightner Local exhibition at the Lightner Museum in St Augustine will present Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions. In his work, Ramar brings a contemporary vision to landscape painting while embracing historic traditions and techniques. Presenting his plein air studies alongside larger studio works, Ramar’s exhibition at the Lightner explores his process of art making from field study to final painting.
Greek police recover ancient statue of ‘exceptional artwork’
ATHENS — A man has been arrested on suspicion of antiquities smuggling for trying to sell an ancient marble statue of “exceptional artwork” that once likely adorned a temple on Athens’ famed Acropolis or the slopes around it, Greek authorities said Friday. Continue reading
Doyle New York presents three major jewelry collections, March 25
NEW YORK, NY — Doyle‘s “Important Jewelry” auction slated for Thursday, March 25 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern will showcase luxurious jewelry spanning a century of design by the world’s most prestigious makers, including Cartier, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, JAR, Seaman Schepps, Harry Winston and Tiffany & Co. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
Julien’s to auction guitars from Gretsch family archive, March 26-27
LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions will present “Property from the Gretsch Family Archives Benefiting the Gretsch Foundation,” a two-day tribute to one of the most celebrated names in music instrument history, on Friday March 26 and Saturday, March 27, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
Knoll’s designs revolutionized modern seating
NEW YORK — After years of deprivation and rationing in the 1940s, postwar America was a heady time, marked by a booming economy that saw an explosive demand for consumer goods. The mood was optimistic as people returned to the workforce in droves and by the end of the 1950s, most families had at least one television, owned a car and more than half owned their own home.
Indiana abstract art exhibit inspired by Rorschach inkblots
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — What might this be?
That’s a basic question asked of people taking a Rorschach inkblot test. Continue reading
Israeli experts announce discovery of more Dead Sea scrolls
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
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
March 25 NHADA auction rolls out classic Americana
NEW YORK — Items drawn exclusively from the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association are the stars of the upcoming Jasper52 auction, being held exclusively online via LiveAuctioneers.com. Bidding begins 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, March 25. Continue reading