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Rolling Stones Roadie Gear, Lunch with Apple’s CEO, and More Fresh News

Wheeled roadie’s case marked ‘Rolling Stones US Tour 78.’ Estimate: $300-$500. Image courtesy of Palm Beach Modern Auctions

News and updates from around the arts and auction community:

  • The industrial look is the darling of interior decor, and because most industrial art is repurposed hardware, you never know where you might make your next great discovery. We spotted an industrial treasure in an auction coming up on Saturday: a roadie’s case that was used to store equipment during the Rolling Stones’ 1978 US tour. [Read more from LiveAuctioneers]
  • Ever wish you could bypass customer service and take your computer’s unresolved issues straight to the top dog? We know how you can do that, if you’re a Mac user — but lunch with Apple CEO Tim Cook will cost you. [Read more from Apple Insider]
  • Unlike her film and TV star sister Joan, who portrayed rich and powerful women onscreen, the late Jackie Collins preferred to write about glamorous characters. One of the best-selling fiction authors of all time, Jackie Collins was also a passionate collector of art and jewelry. Her estate pieces will be auctioned on May 16-17. [Read more from The Hollywood Reporter]
  • The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 27 to launch a large-scale expansion and upgrade to its building. The project will significantly enhance the home of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, currently celebrating its 60th anniversary year. [Read more from Colonial Williamsburg]

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