Lightner Museum presents ‘Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions’

Antwan Ramar, "Rainbow Harbor." Image courtesy Lightner Museum
Antwan Ramar, "Rainbow Harbor." Image courtesy Lightner Museum
Antwan Ramar, “Rainbow Harbor.” Image courtesy Lightner Museum

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.

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Doyle New York presents three major jewelry collections, March 25

Cartier platinum and diamond necklace, $60,000-$80,000. Image courtesy Doyle New York
Cartier platinum and diamond necklace, $60,000-$80,000. Image courtesy Doyle New York

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

Silvertone Danelectro guitar owned by Tom Petty who gifted it to George Harrison, $20,000-$40,000. Image courtesy Julien’s Auctions

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

An iconic form in modern furniture was Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair for Knoll that was designed to be an oasis of calm and comfort. This circa 1970 example sold for $4,750 + the buyer’s premium in September 2017 at Wright. Photo courtesy of Wright and LiveAuctioneers
An iconic form in modern furniture, Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair for Knoll was designed to be an oasis of calm and comfort. This circa-1970 example sold for $4,750 + the buyer’s premium in September 2017 at Wright. Photo courtesy of Wright and LiveAuctioneers

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.

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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