Free and cheap in Los Angeles Feb 18, 2009
The Universal Experience, a recent addition to the theme park, houses dozens of movie artifacts, from the silky dresses in Atonement to Gregory Peck s glasses in To Kill a Mockingbird, the 1962 film that nabbed him a best actor Oscar. The exhibit displays the gleaming best picture Oscar statuette for 1973 s The Sting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Disputed treasures Feb 18, 2009
After more than three years of diplomacy, the Bush administration reached an agreement with China last month to ban the import of a wide range of Chinese antiquities into the United States, in an effort to discourage illegal trade in artifacts. The bronzes at issue at Christie's are part of a much larger collection of artworks and antiques being put up for sale this month by the estate of Yves Saint Laurent, the French designer, who died last year at 71, and his former companion and longtime... (International Herald Tribune)
Crusader out to protect the past against those plundering it for profits Feb 13, 2009
When it comes to making his point about the damage done to the Majapahit sites, Anis lets the pictures do the talking, showing 16 video recordings and hundreds of photos taken since 2005, which all show people damaging the area and artifacts ... At first, community members and leaders and government officials were not interested in hearing from these three outsiders, but they persisted in their campaign, making people aware of the laws forbidding the sale of historical artifacts ... They made... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Tribal chic moving in Feb 13, 2009
Among collectors of global antiques and artifacts, African pieces "faded to the background for 10 or 15 years, as Asian antiques came in," said Ian Grant, owner of Bjorling & Grant, an imported furniture and accessories showroom in St. Louis Park, Minn. "Now, slowly, at the upper end of the market, African pieces are coming back in.". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Drumsticks And Drum Rolls Feb 8, 2009
Over 70 tables of pre-historic American artifacts like these 100-to-12,000-year-old relics shown by local exhibitor Marc Land were viewed by a record-breaking crowd. Standard-Radio Post Photo by Jeff Benzing. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
The Franklin Mint Announces Plans to Commemorate the Upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama Feb 7, 2009
The Franklin Mint has scoured their vaults for artifacts that recognize the historical significance of this event. Products being released by the company incorporate several rare mint condition United States postage stamps up to 70 years old featuring political icons such as John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and George Washington; treasures in their own right. (Internet News Bureau)
National treasure: Memorabilia on display for bicentennial of ... Feb 7, 2009
Photo by John Wilcox LOST AND FOUND: Archivist Joe Keefe found artifacts from Abraham Lincoln;s administration hidden in the stacks of the National Archives in Waltham. Related Articles. (Boston Herald)
Shanghai: Where old China converges with the new Mar 28, 2008
After wandering through the Chang Huang Temple district behind the Yu Garden a fascinating neighborhood where tourists can have their watches repaired, their pants ironed and their teeth cleaned at roadside stalls I hailed another taxi and headed for the Shanghai Museum, one of China's best collections of traditional arts and artifacts. I began in a hall showcasing bronze tools and containers and was impressed by the craftsmanship achieved as early as the 18th century B.C. The museum's... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
How much do I hear for a genuine Moon scoop? Mar 26, 2008
Heritage Auction Galleries is auctioning off historic air and space artifacts on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Get your $300,000 lunar scoop at out-of-this-world prices. (iTWire)
Holding on to the past Mar 21, 2008
Gathering and collecting artifacts is a critical mission for any museum, large or small ... But as the collection grows, McDermott s concerns about the cleaning and preserving the various artifacts grow with it ... Regulars might eventually notice changes in the appearance of various artifacts, but with the exception of new exhibits or new acquisitions, the curator has no plans for major changes in the museum itself. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Rowing Hall of Fame dedicated at Mystic Seaport Mar 21, 2008
The foundation has amassed archives related to members and includes artifacts, photographs, videos and audio recordings of championship events and related historical moments. Hall of Fame membership is reserved for rowers who have won a World Championship, an Olympic gold medal as a member of a U. S. National Team or individuals who have made a unique and lasting contribution to the sport of rowing. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Restaurant news Mar 20, 2008
The makeover replaced the artifacts and memorabilia, the black-and-white tablecloths and the dark-stained wood in favor of a clean, more contemporary look, with soft earth-tone colors, upholstered seats, specially commissioned artwork and photographs, and colorful light fixtures. The makeover included new booths, chairs, tables, wall coverings, glasses and plates. (The Daily Reflector)
Michael Jackson Evicted; Thriller Flops Feb 28, 2008
If the property is auctioned "as is," the new owner may find himself with a treasure trove of highly collectible artifacts. Daniel Day-Lewis went through his last Oscar campaign, for "Gangs of New York," grimly. (Fox News)
10 things to do this weekend Feb 22, 2008
The store's 19th century Chinese antique furniture and artifacts will be discounted up to 70. Feb. 23 and 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1201 W. Washington St., 773-235-1188. (Crain's Chicago Business)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
Albany Regional Museum and Rodney and Marty Tripp Research Room, 136 Lyon St. S. The museum preserves and exhibits the Albany area s historical artifacts and archives ... Heritage Museum, 112 S. Third St. The museum is an historic church that houses artifacts, medical instruments, blacksmith tools, covered wagon replica and items relating to the history of Independence ... Jensen Arctic Museum, Western Oregon University, 590 Church St. Thousands of artifacts revealing the life and culture of... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Rare book draws pretty penny at local auction Feb 12, 2008
He has a small collection of books and other Native American artifacts. "Auctions are fun because you watch your own psychology as well as everybody else's," Van Norman said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Western Auction Features Civil War Arms and Major Pre-Columbian Artifacts Collection Feb 2, 2008
A major collection of pre-Columbian artifacts containing Mayan and Aztec pottery and figurines from a life-long collection of a prominent Texas collector will be auctioned near San Antonio, Texas, on February 9 and 10 ... New Braunfels, TX (PRWEB) February 2, 2008 -- A major collection of pre-Columbian artifacts containing Mayan and Aztec pottery and figurines from a life-long collection of a prominent Texas collector will be auctioned near San Antonio, Texas, on February 9 and 10 ... Of the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Background: 'The Antiques Rogue Show' Jan 29, 2008
From antiquity there were purported Roman silver and gold artifacts with original metals, probably from coins, Assyrian stone reliefs and Anglo-Saxon jewellery. The institutions approached included the British Museum, Tates Modern and Liverpool, the Henry Moore Museum in Leeds, museums in Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Ireland and Dresden, and the auction houses of Sotheby's, Christie's, Philllips and Bonhams. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
As Suharto clings to life, Indonesians draw mystical connections Jan 26, 2008
He is said to have collected hundreds of sacred artifacts in order to absorb their magical power. Among them, according to local press reports, is a red stone with strong powers called a mirah delima, which psychics say can protect its owner from swords and bullets and guard against illness. (International Herald Tribune)
Visiting South Africa: 36 hours in Cape Town Jan 26, 2008
It graphically documents apartheid's ravages in photographs and artifacts from the vanished neighborhood. 1 p.m. 5) THE HISTORY OF CHAINS. (International Herald Tribune)
Museum hit in smuggling probe Jan 25, 2008
Federal agents raid Mingei museum in hunt for smuggled artifacts ... The investigation is focused on an alleged smuggling pipeline that authorities say funneled looted artifacts to museums and enabled donors to receive inflated appraisals for the pieces in order to file false tax returns, federal documents say ... Agents didn't leave until after 6 p.m. Items were fingerprinted, tagged and piles of documents were seized, but no artifacts were removed from the museum. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Expo to feature fantastic food, antiques and exhibits Jan 23, 2008
Siebert will be at the Expo both days to evaluate U.S. coins and currency, along with Indian artifacts ... will evaluate Civil War artifacts and old maps, along with world coins and currency. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
State Archaeologist Shares Tales of Looting Jan 18, 2008
In that case, which happened around 2000, the artifact dealer was cooking methamphetamine and selling the drug for looted artifacts. The dealer then sold some of the artifacts at the Farmington flea market. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
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Lelooska Cultural Center: More than 600 native artifacts from North America including dolls, moccasins and an entire fur trade store furnished to the period. Open by appointment. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Appraisers will evaluate antiques at home show Jan 5, 2008
Last year, I found some exceptional Indian artifacts among the items brought in for me to see, said Siebert ... Siebert will be at the Expo both days to evaluate U.S. coins and currency, along with Indian artifacts ... will evaluate Civil War artifacts and old maps, along with world coins and currency. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Prizant's next move unclear after closure Jan 4, 2008
Over the years, Mr. Hvizdak has counted among his holdings a hotel, the Old Stonewall Golf Club, a Shakespearean pub and restaurant, an aviation company, a title search company called National Real Estate Information Services, and most recently an antique and oriental rug warehouse in Pittsburgh's West End, called "Artifacts.". Mr. Hvizdak became an investor at floundering Prizant's in the late spring or early summer, recruited by owners Rob Lang and Mark Scioscia, principals of Sweetwater... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Viva color in a South End loft chock-full of finds from markets in South America Jan 4, 2008
There are South American artifacts in every direction. Displayed most prominently in the room are three colorful 6-foot-tall abstract oil paintings of men and women lying down in positions of anguish. (Boston Globe)
Pay a visit to Prescott Dec 28, 2007
Lost in Sports/Antiques Off the Square: This shop contains sports memorabilia, military and railroad artifacts and glassware. Steve Stazenski, a third-generation Prescott native, oversees the store. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Bangladesh adviser quits over artifact theft Dec 27, 2007
DHAKA (Reuters) - The adviser to Bangladesh's army-backed interim government for education and cultural affairs, Ayub Quadri, resigned on Wednesday amid an inquiry into the theft of two rare archaeological artifacts, his family and friends said ... Quadri later told reporters he would share responsibility for the loss of the artifacts and might consider quitting his government post ... The first consignment of artifacts was already flown to Paris by a French aircraft before authorities stopped... (Reuters)
Pearl Lam: A champion of China's art, old and new Dec 25, 2007
It's quite bonkers," Pearl Lam said of her 22nd-floor, 900-square-meter loft in the French Concession district here. The apartment, a mix of ancient Chinese artifacts and Western and Chinese contemporary art and design, may be the wildest interior in the city. Decorated over the course of the last four years, it is also one of the most impressive - not to say overwhelming - showcases of the work Lam champions through her Contrasts gallery, which now has four branches in China. Lam, a daughter of... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Police name antiques dealer suspect in Surakarta museum theft case Dec 15, 2007
Those involved in the theft of the artifacts are believed to be Heru Suryanto, a middleman; KRH Darmodiouro, alias Mbah Hadi, 69, the museum curator; Suparjo, alias Gatot, 38, a watchman; and Jawardi, 37, a museum maintenance staffer ... They are also believed to have been involved in the theft and forgery of six other items as a recent inventory of the museum has shown that many artifacts have gone missing ... Central Java Archeological Remains Preservation Center (BPPP) head Tri Hatmadji,... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Newsweek: Battle for Rome's treasures Dec 14, 2007
The trial, which began during Berlusconi's term and is still ongoing, has directly led to the return of more than 100 artifacts from other American museums that purchased items of questionable provenance, including 40 from the Getty ... And ongoing work to build Rome's third subway line through the city's historical center has unearthed thousands of ancient artifacts, which will be showcased in the subway stations. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Pro Football's Interactive Theme Park: The NFL Experience Built By The Home Depot Returns to Arizona; Jan. 26-27, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1-2, 2008 Dec 12, 2007
Explorers in this area will stroll through a variety of authentic artifacts, including photographs and one-of-a-kind items on loan from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in Canton, Ohio, that capture the last 88 years of the NFL.. A football fan will enjoy the ultimate shopping delight at the NFL Experience Super Bowl Store. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Venice has got a brand-new bag: Shopping Dec 10, 2007
let's build everything we need so we never have to leave (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pumped For Shopping Dec 10, 2007
Venice has got a brand-new bag: Shopping / Boulevard's eclectic boutiques add chic to funky beach town. let's build everything we need so we never have to leave. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Vintage childhood amusements entertaining new generations Dec 9, 2007
Everyone remembers the toys and playthings from their youth with a special fondness - objects and artifacts that accompanied, entertained and spanned the gap between youthful fantasy and reality. At some point - measured in minutes or years - most toys would ultimately lose their appeal. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Behind Enemy Lines Dec 8, 2007
Within the main store, Castinetti s extensive collection of famed artifacts seemingly covers every nook of the basement-level room ... Within the main store, Castinetti s extensive collection of famed artifacts seemingly covers every nook of the basement-level room. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Olde Stonewall owner joins West End's new design zone Dec 6, 2007
Joe Wojcik Rick Hvizdak s new antique store Artifacts features $40 million to $50 million in inventory, including fine furniture, 19th-century Italian mirrors and etchings by Rembrandt ... "No one in Pittsburgh has the quality of the merchandise we have here," Hvizdak said of his new retail venture, called Artifacts ... After years of collecting rare items from around the world, Hvizdak's Artifacts opened earlier this month with an estimated wholesale inventory valued between $40 million to $50... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
‘Total collapse’ Dec 6, 2007
The company salvages antique and architectural artifacts from many turn-of-the century and pre-war buildings slated for demolition, according to its Web site. Olde Good Things also has locations in Manhattan and Los Angeles. (Scranton Times, PA)
Antique stores offer vintage gifts, a glimpse into the past Dec 3, 2007
They find, buy and appreciate artifacts from the past. Then they sell them. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Santa Anna's Spurs Are Among 21 Artifacts Missing From Museum in Dallas Dec 2, 2007
Santa Anna's Spurs, Other Texas Artifacts, Taken (Update1) ... Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- A pair of brass dress spurs taken from the tent of Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna after Texas won its independence in 1836 is among the 21 artifacts missing from the Dallas Historical Society ... Two small communities of collectors would be interested in the artifacts, Duty said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
'GMA' Lights Up Branson Dec 2, 2007
Miller also helped fill the resort with $7 million of antiques and artifacts, including an 18th century altar screen covered in gold leaf and a chapel with elaborate Tiffany stained glass windows. The Inn's current owner, Duane Roberts, is the man who actually invented the frozen burrito. (ABC News)
Nativity on Gaither Mountain Nov 22, 2007
For more than two decades, so far, Nativity artifacts of all kinds have been assembled, embellished, catalogued, displayed and loved by Rose Acton. What began with a casual purchase has blossomed into a museum-quality collection, woven into the fabric of Rose's faith and life. (Newton County Times, AR)
Duck callers invade county this weekend Nov 22, 2007
For the sportsman, the Sporting Collectibles Show features a wide array of sportsman-related artifacts for swap or sell. . (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Get advice from the experts at Art & Antiques show Nov 18, 2007
When they moved into the exhibit of artifacts from the mansions covered by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, you could imagine the power plays that had been discussed under those frescoes. Moonlight Martinis, the popular benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, was hosted by the PGA at the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse. (Florida Times-Union)
* World News Quick Take Nov 15, 2007
Italy on Tuesday agreed to return 41 artifacts to Iran that were discovered at an ethnic antiques market near Milan two years ago, officials said ... A Pakistani and an Italian have been charged with dealing in illegal artifacts in connection with the seizure, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Italy returns 41 objects to Iran discovered in an antiques market near Milan Nov 13, 2007
Italy on Tuesday agreed to return 41 artifacts to Iran that were discovered at an ethnic antiques market near Milan two years ago, officials said ... Two people a Pakistani and an Italian have been charged with dealing in illegal artifacts in connection with the seizure, Nistri said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Exhibit salutes America's veterans Nov 10, 2007
The depot has been moved 400 yards from its original site and now houses historical artifacts. Collections include items from Oceano School, railroad tools, Dunite art and artifacts, photos and maps, among others. (Santa Maria Times)
More of this story Oct 25, 2007
Despite the loss, Lawrence had words of praise for fast-acting firefighters who managed to save several artifacts. "Captain Dennis Cross, without any request from me, had his men go into the Presidential Library and they managed to salvage a good 80 percent of the treasures from that room.". (Malibu Times, CA)
One Million Dollar Auction of Original Glamour Photographs of Hollywood's Sexy Stars of the 1920s & 1930s Oct 25, 2007
On November 7 and 8, Profiles in History, the world's leading dealer of authentic Hollywood artifacts presents over 1,000 fine art photographs featuring history's most legendary actresses including Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Jean Harlow, Carole Lombard, Clara Bow, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Louise Brooks, Norma Shearer and Thelma Todd and actors including Clark Gable, Lon Chaney, Sr., Gary Cooper, John Barrymore and William Powell, to name a few. These classic photographs -- the greatest... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pioneer Days draws big crowds Oct 14, 2007
There were a lot of interesting artifacts there. Pike Pioneer Museum director Jerry Peak said he was pleased with the way Pioneer Days ended up. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Top of the Ozarks Antique Fair coming to Crocker Oct 13, 2007
Also participating in TOAF is the Old World Trader, from Rolla, dealers in ancient artifacts, rare manuscripts and imported gifts. The Old World Trader deals in ethnographic basketry and tribal artifacts, Near-Eastern nomadic rugs and bags, and 5,000 Years of Greek, Roman, Indus Valley, and other artifacts, ancient and medieval coinage, antique arms, armor, and archery (including a signed Japanese sword), and 600 years of rare maps and manuscripts. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Want small town charm? Try Brunswick Oct 11, 2007
Now it's a city court, business offices and event space; during business hours you can peek inside and check out the top-floor views and display cases with city artifacts. Try to catch a play or concert, or just an old movie, at the historic Ritz Theater (912-262-6934, 1530 Newcastle St.), which has a film series every summer and during special seasons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Grants hosts ‘Archey Fair’ Oct 9, 2007
Organizers of the event define archaeology as the study of people through artifacts and other material remains they left behind. New Mexico is rich in archaeological treasures because of the pueblo peoples who have lived here for centuries. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
40th Annual Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive: SOME PAST HIGHTLIGHTS Oct 7, 2007
Indian artifacts and archeological digs of prehistoric Indian villages are on display. Progress on the construction of a new 1. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Regional calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Celebrate Massachusetts Archaeology Month and see replicas of artifacts uncovered at the Pine Hawk site. Archaeologist Craig Chartier will demonstrate the art and science of stone knapping as he creates tools and arrowheads. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
* Former MOJIB detective repatriated from Malaysia Oct 5, 2007
Ou Tsung-jung (v), formerly an investigator with the MOJIB Taipei Office, was indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office on charges of corruption, embezzlement and theft in late 2001 on suspicion of having stolen 34 antiques or artifacts owned by former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Wu Tse-yuan (A) ... In November 1996, the investigators searched Wu's residence and removed 77 antiques, bronzes, ivory carvings and other artifacts as evidence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sergeant Bluff museum plans fundraiser Oct 5, 2007
Volunteers are remodeling the building for the museum s displays and artifacts. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'Hero banker' Oct 1, 2007
Mr. Murray and a friend bought them at an auction and split the artifacts. "I'm glad that things like this are able to be preserved," Mr. Murray said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Berlin hotels offer inexpensive option for travelers on budget Sep 30, 2007
Walk off your hangover and find fascinating artifacts at the Mauerpark flea market on Saturday and Sunday. Then get your history fix at Checkpoint Charlie, the point of crossing between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, or take in the imposing communist architectural statements of Karl Marx Allee. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Exploring Reno's Specialty Museums Sep 29, 2007
Six galleries (Europa, Oceania, Far East, South Asia, Africa and America) contain artifacts as well as dioramas featuring indigenous stuffed animals. Since May rarely collected just one of anything, cases are crammed with T ang Dynasty animals and African masks; hundreds of Oriental miniatures, dozens of pistols and rifles. (Suite101.com)
9th Annual Appraisal show Sep 26, 2007
The categories are: books and publications, Civil War artifacts and firearms, clocks and timepieces, coins and currency, dolls, furniture, jewelry, linens, quilts and coverlets, paintings, prints, primitives and folk art, needleworks, porcelain and glass, silver, and toys and games. People are welcome to bring a variety of other items, too, such as sports memorabilia, peanut memorabilia and Indian artifacts. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Say goodbye to summer with drives to small-town wonders Sep 25, 2007
It also has depth and history as a repository for Norwegian immigrant artifacts and remnants of a significant archaeological find. Getting here from Fort Worth takes a couple of hours, but once you're off Interstate 35 you can start to breathe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ghosts of Flatbush still kicking 50 years after Dodgers' exit Sep 24, 2007
Adler has contributed many Dodger artifacts. The most historic are the spikes from Erskine's 1956 no-hitter and the catcher's mitt from Mickey Owen's legendary passed ball in the 1941 World Series. (USA Today -- Sports)
SONORA DEEP IN MYSTERY Sep 22, 2007
Others find support in a yellowing news article or a few excavated artifacts ... Local historians also say they've seen no artifacts or documentation to support the popular tale, though they have all heard it told. (The Union Democrat)
