EUGENE, Ore. – Two days after the December 31 passing of beloved TV star Betty White at age 99, artist Kayla Carlile posted a time-lapse video to TikTok and YouTube of herself painting a portrait of the actress. It attracted millions of views – a testament to White’s universal appeal.
LOS ANGELES – Fans and admirers of the legendary stand-up comic Don Rickles may bid on personal belongings from his beautifully appointed Los Angeles estate, which he shared with his wife Barbara, at Abell Auction on Thursday, January 13 and Friday, January 14. The live online sale will feature assorted Toy Story film memorabilia, performance tuxedos, annotated scripts, signed sports collectibles, celebrity photographs and fine furniture. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
LONDON – Faberge in London: Romance to Revolution is the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith, Carl Faberge, and the importance of his little-known London branch. With a focus on Faberge’s Edwardian high society clientele, the exhibition shines a light on his triumphs in Britain as well as a global fascination with the joyful opulence of his creations. The largest collection of the legendary Imperial Easter Eggs in a generation are on display together as part of the exhibition’s dramatic finale, several of which are being shown in the UK for the first time. The show is on through May 8, 2022.
NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace kicks off 2022 with an exciting lineup of 280 lots from New York City Metropolitan area estates on January 9. The sale includes a collection of fine French and Continental art and antiques along with paintings, silver, fine watches and jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions‘ December 11 magic sale, featuring the Bob Rossi collection of materials related to Joseph Dunninger, delivered fine results from start to finish. When the hammer finally fell silent after a long day of energized bidding, 54 lots made $1,000-$2,499; 34 lots realized $2,500-$9,999; three lots sold for $10,000-$20,000; and one lot broke the six-figure mark.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Does photography accurately reflect the things we see? Or does it merely present illusions? Those are the central questions explored in an exhibition at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. Art of Illusion: Photography and Perceptual Play, curated by April Watson, is comprised of more than 50 photographs from the museum’s permanent collection, many of them recent acquisitions and never before on view. The exhibition opened October 22 and continues through April 25, 2022.