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.
Western art finds favor at John Moran’s Aug. 31 specialty sale
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.
American Girl dolls, classic board games among 2021 Toy Hall of Fame finalists
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.
Furniture and Southern finery abound in Stevens Sept. 25 auction
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.
Early American antiques take center stage at Briggs Sept. 24
GARNET VALLEY, Pa. – Briggs Auction is pleased to offer the Dr. Mead Shaffer collection of early American antiques on September 24. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.