Aerial-photo artist Brad Walls releases new series ‘Detached, in Harmony’

Brad Walls, ‘Dissonance,’ aerial photograph from the series ‘Detached, in Harmony.’ Copyright Brad Walls, https://www.bradscanvas.com/, Instagram @bradscanvas

SYDNEY – Award-winning aerial photographer Brad Walls has released a new series titled “Detached, in Harmony,” drawing inspiration from the pandemic, as well as from a renowned 1940s fashion photographer. Audiences are invited to experience the first-of-its-kind conceptual art series from above.

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Western art finds favor at John Moran’s Aug. 31 specialty sale

John William Hilton, ‘Desert Hideaway,’ $7,500
John William Hilton, ‘Desert Hideaway,’ $7,500

MONROVIA, Calif. – On August 31, John Moran Auctioneers presented a curated selection of Western-themed fine art and bronzes along with a treasure-trove of American Indian jewelry, baskets, textiles and pottery. The second Art of the American West auction of the year was a clear success with a 95% sell-through rate with more than 70 lots selling well above their high estimates.

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American Girl dolls, classic board games among 2021 Toy Hall of Fame finalists

American Girl doll ‘Ivy,’ Julie’s best friend. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers and Raia Auctioneers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) – Cabbage Patch Kids, the rosy-cheeked dolls that left store shelves picked clean during the first big holiday toy craze, are up for a spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame, part of a finalist group announced Wednesday that also includes garden-variety sand and the toy fire engine. Also among finalists being considered for a November induction are five competitive games: Battleship, Risk, The Settlers of Catan, Mahjong and billiards, as well as the pinata, American Girl Dolls, Masters of the Universe and the Fisher-Price Corn Popper.

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Furniture and Southern finery abound in Stevens Sept. 25 auction

Rosewood triple-back sofa attributed to Alexander Roux, est. $1,000-$2,000
Rosewood triple-back sofa attributed to Alexander Roux, est. $1,000-$2,000
Rosewood triple-back sofa attributed to Alexander Roux, est. $1,000-$2,000

ABERDEEN, Miss. – Hundreds of beautiful antiques and Southern finery from four Mississippi estates – two in Columbus, one in Tupelo and one in Southaven – will come up for bid at a Mid-Summer Antique Auction planned for Saturday, September 2  at 10 am Central time, by Stevens Auction Company. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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