2011Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.CIRCLE OF GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM O/C, circa 19th centSee Sold Price
George Caleb Bingham portraits adorn Kan. courthouseINDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) – A renovation project breathed new life into the Jackson County Truman Courthouse in Independence, but it was the acquisition of several paintings by a 19th century Missouri artist that makes the face-lift truly remarkable, Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders said. The portraits of three judges are among 27 works by George […]
Metropolitan Museum hosts summer celebration of American artNEW YORK – The Metropolitan Museum of Art will celebrate American art all summer—from Independence Day weekend through Labor Day weekend—with special exhibitions, events, special summer refreshments, a gallery itinerary, and an entire wing dedicated to the work of American artists.
Portrait in Va. governor’s mansion attributed to BinghamRICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has learned that a painting hanging in his temporary home was done by a famous 19th-century artist. The Virginia Executive Mansion and the Library of Virginia announced Wednesday that the painting was confirmed to have been done by George Caleb Bingham, Missouri’s first artist. The George Caleb […]
Dirk Soulis to sell 1541 copy of Western world’s 1st cookbook Dec. 29LONE JACK, Mo. – De Re Culinaria by Caelius Apicius is believed to be the oldest printed cookbook in the western world. This 1541 Gryphium edition of the culinary classic is just one of the antiquarian rarities that Dirk Soulis Auctions will bring to the block on Dec. 29. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. […]