Mexican art and objects celebrated at John Moran, April 4

Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000
Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000
Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, April 4 at noon Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers invites you to travel south of the border and experience the wide array of artisanal wonders in its Made in Mexico auction. This spring sale has more than 330 lots and will offer everything from fine art to folk art furniture, drink sets to saddles, and more than 150 lots of jewelry, including an impressive collection of Mexican silver designs. Featured artists and designers include Emilio Rodriguez Larrain, Arnold Belkin, William Spratling, Rene Contreraso Osio, Antonio Pineda and Matilde Poulat. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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La Belle Epoque returns in fine form with first auction following renovations

Mid-century Modern Charles Eames-style reclining lounge chair and ottoman for Herman Miller, $832
Mid-century Modern Charles Eames-style reclining lounge chair and ottoman for Herman Miller, $832
Mid-century Modern Charles Eames-style reclining lounge chair and ottoman for Herman Miller, $832

NEW YORK – The grand reopening of La Belle Epoque Auction House kicked off with a Multi-Estates Auction on March 18, marking the house’s first auction since shutting down for 10 months of renovations due to severe water damage in their 7,000 square-foot space.

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Buffalo Bill Cody CDV leads parade of delights at Holabird, March 30-April 2

Circa-1870s carte de visite of Buffalo Bill Cody, estimated at $20,000-$50,000
Circa-1870s carte de visite of Buffalo Bill Cody, estimated at $20,000-$50,000
Circa-1870s carte de visite of Buffalo Bill Cody, estimated at $20,000-$50,000

RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections will hold a four-day Big Bonanza Auction online from Thursday, March 30, through Sunday, April 2, with more than 2,000 lots in categories that include mining, philatelic, numismatic, railroad and Native Americana. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Active Interest Media acquires assets of antiques publishing brand Kovels

Terry Kovel, antiques expert and co-founder of the Kovels publications empire. Image courtesy of Kovels

DES MOINES, Iowa – Active Interest Media (AIM) announces the acquisition of Kovels Inc’s assets. AIM’s Antique Trader, coupled with Kovels, positions the newly combined brand as one of the longest-standing authorities in antiques and collectibles media.

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Principal resigns after complaints on ‘David’ statue nudity

Michelangelo’s ‘David,’ photographed in August 2021. The principal of a Florida charter school has resigned after a parent complained that sixth-grade students were exposed to what was described as pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included the nude sculpture. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Commonists. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
Michelangelo’s ‘David,’ photographed in August 2021. The principal of a Florida charter school has resigned after a parent complained that sixth-grade students were exposed to what was described as pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included the nude sculpture. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Commonists. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
Michelangelo’s ‘David,’ photographed in August 2021. The principal of a Florida charter school has resigned after a parent complained that sixth-grade students were exposed to what was described as pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included the nude sculpture. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Commonists. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s David sculpture.

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Catch Frank Finney’s carvings before prices fly out of reach

This Frank Finney sculpture of a pair of Northern cardinals earned $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2022. Image courtesy of New England Auctions - Fred Giampietro and LiveAuctioneers.
This Frank Finney sculpture of a pair of Northern cardinals earned $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2022. Image courtesy of New England Auctions - Fred Giampietro and LiveAuctioneers.
This Frank Finney sculpture of a pair of Northern cardinals earned $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2022. Image courtesy of New England Auctions – Fred Giampietro and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Growing up on Virginia’s coastal Eastern shore, surrounded by wildlife in and around the Chesapeake Bay, it’s only natural that Frank S. Finney (b. 1947-) grew up fishing, hunting and carving decoys.

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