Peerless trove of Groucho Marx material headlines Heritage July 16-18 sale

One of five ‘You Bet Your Life’ publicity photos that once belonged to Groucho Marx, collectively estimated at $1,000-$1,000,000
One of five ‘You Bet Your Life’ publicity photos that once belonged to Groucho Marx, collectively estimated at $1,000-$1,000,000
One of five ‘You Bet Your Life’ publicity photos that once belonged to Groucho Marx, estimated at $1,000-$1,000,000

DALLAS – The secret word is Groucho.

This is no joke; no monkey business here. The only punch line here is the bottom line: Some of the most astonishing pieces belonging to the man born Julius Henry Marx can be found in Heritage Auctions’ star-studded Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction taking place July 16-18. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Norway’s new National Museum of Art set to open in June 2022

Exterior of Norway’s National Museum with its Light Hall visible. Photo by Borre Hostland.
Exterior of Norway’s National Museum with its Light Hall visible. Photo by Borre Hostland.
Exterior of Norway’s National Museum with its Light Hall visible. Photo by Borre Hostland.

OSLO – Norway’s Nasjonalmuseet – its National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design – has announced it will open on June 11, 2022. As early as this summer, visitors can enter the building for early access guided tours. The museum is inviting visitors to have a look inside while the art is being mounted and the museum is taking shape, says Karin Hindsbo, Director of the museum.

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Asian folding screens reshape and upgrade a room’s decor

This Edo period Japanese six-panel folding screen realized $46,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2020 at New Orleans Auction Galleries.
This Edo period Japanese six-panel folding screen realized $46,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2020 at New Orleans Auction Galleries.
This Edo period Japanese six-panel folding screen, decorated with 35 fans, realized $46,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2020 at New Orleans Auction Galleries.

NEW YORK — Folding screens are endlessly versatile and can be used to divide a room into spaces with different uses or make a design statement on their own. While they can be made of wood that is carved and painted, those that feature paper panels are especially beautiful, and those that boast multiple layers of paper are most desirable of all.

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Collectors ready to scoop up James Lovera bowls in Heritage July 15 sale

An undated trio of porcelain bowls, estimated at $1,500-$2,500

DALLAS – In the never-ending pursuit of greatness, some try to expand their repertoires to the point that they can not help but be acknowledged for the sheer scope of their accomplishments.

Others, like ceramicist James Lovera, take the alternate approach: find a talent and perfect it – mix in variations, as needed, but continue to execute at an unsurpassed level. The California-born artist developed and perfected what is now considered his signature style of bowl, 19 of which will be featured in Heritage Auctions’ Design Auction July 15. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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