Texas Mans Collection Of Cow Art Set For Auction Oct 14, 2009
DALLAS (October 13, 2009)--From paintings of cattle roaming wide-open spaces to small toy cows to ceramic figures of the animals, Derrill Osborn collected them all, and after about half a century of collecting cows, the 70-year-old former Neiman Marcus fashion executive has decided to part with his herd at an auction Wednesday evening. The auction featuring about 350 items will also include a few non-bovine items, but the cows are the stars. (KWTX.com, TX)
Henderson Offers Hong Kong Apartment at Asian Record Price of $46 Million Oct 14, 2009
Most luxury apartments are just like antiques and paintings, Knight Franks Wong said today by phone. Theres an asset bubble forming; at such a phase in the property market, anything can happen. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Trashmans treasure Oct 13, 2009
Faded paintings, scarred with water damage ... Many paintings and a prized old Gibson guitar have disappeared that way. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Chinese art market falters, foiling grand plans Oct 13, 2009
But more traditional categories of Chinese paintings and antiques have fared better, particularly for exceptional objects. . (MSNBC -- Business)
Saint Vincent's Crystal Ball raises $110,000 Oct 11, 2009
Also included are several acrylic and oil paintings from this period. Anuszkiewicz is showing five serigraphs and Sundberg is showing his ceramic tiles. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Stunning sepia snapshots Oct 10, 2009
His vast collection of objets dart includes priceless keris, textiles, antique jewellery, maps, furniture, sculptures by Orang Asli, ceramics, weaponry, books, vintage vehicles, manuscripts, prints and paintings. A section of Beach Street in Penang which housed Chinese wholesalers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rebirth of an icon (3) Oct 5, 2009
Rounding boards, including the one original Silver Beach Carousel rounding board that will be displayed in the adjoining museum, have historically been landscape paintings. For the first time ever on a carousel, the Silver Beach Carousel's rounding boards will use computerized photo montages of local history. (The Herald-Palladium)
Charge filed for stolen van Gogh art Oct 2, 2009
They made the trip to Raton after an Amarillo, Texas, woman who had purchased at the Raton shop some paintings by the Santa Fe artist whose home was the target of the May burglary had called the artist to inquire about the paintings' value. The artist informed the woman that the paintings were stolen from him and the woman told him she recalled seeing a black-and-white drawing at the shop that may have been the van Gogh drawing that was stolen ... A worker at the shop - which had the van Gogh... (Raton Range, AL)
City's fall festival is Saturday Oct 1, 2009
Make and take scarecrows and face paintings are also planned. The band Pickin' Up Speed will play authentic bluegrass music at noon. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
* Fire strikes at Chiang residence Sep 30, 2009
Decorations in the houses ballroom include furniture from the Qing and Ming Dynasties, western sofas with silk covers and the familys collection of antiques and valuables, including framed family photos, crystal ash trays, vases, antique lanterns, Soongs hand-drawn paintings and the delicately carved wooden screens that were part of her dowry. In April 2007, a fire partially destroyed Grass Mountain Chateau, a summer retreat used by Chiang, with arson suspected in the blaze. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Selma Koss Holtz; collector with a contagious love of art, people Sep 24, 2009
Behind the wheel of her 1972 Mercury station wagon filled with art reference books, auction reports, sales catalogues, and notes on paintings and dealers, Selma Koss Holtz traveled across New England, stopping at barn and estate sales and antique shops, looking for her next undiscovered treasure ... The Selma Koss Holtz collection included paintings by John Joseph Enneking, John Marin, N.C. Wyeth, William Bradford, Dennis Bunker, Lilla Cabot Perry, and Charles Woodbury, according to her son,... (Boston Globe)
World Tourism Day activities start with exhibition Sep 23, 2009
The spectacular exhibition showcased Ghana's culture and tourism attractions from various regions amidst drumming and dancing, with colourful wall paintings and crafts including beads, Ghanaian clothing, sandals, Ghanaian dishes, hotels, restaurants and airlines. Mrs. Azumah-Mensah called on visitors to the exhibition to make time to visit the various stands to observe the diverse aspects of Ghanaian culture and purchase artefacts, souvenirs and collectibles that would hold the memory of the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Comfort Fall Art Walk this weekend (38) Sep 22, 2009
A variety of media will be featured from woodcarvings and oil paintings to fiber art and metal work. Art Walk hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a listing of artists and their locations will be available at participating merchants. (Boerne Star, TX)
Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe. Sep 18, 2009
High ceilings and big windows add a dash of drama to the paintings, sculptures, photographs and hand-dyed silks. The best time to catch the studios open is during Jerome Art Walk, from 5-8 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
Paintings in oils, watercolors, acrylics and mixed mediums are featured ... And while you re in the gallery, sit and relax in one of the antique chairs and enjoy unique, original paintings ... Includes paintings, drawings, and prints influenced by Bisbee s landscape as well as wind and water driven kinetic sculpture. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009
A panel of four appraisers were on hand: Granby resident Kimball, who mostly appraises paintings; Burda, also from Granby, who specializes in precious stones in addition to weapons but considers himself a generalist; Tami Zawistowki from East Granby, an expert in rare books and documents; and Lamont McEvitt from Farmington, an expert in furniture, and brass and iron ware ... Kimball, who is not just an art appraiser, but an art conservator too, is an expert in restoring damaged paintings ... At... (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Over 70,000 Hollywood Authentic Movie Props, Antiques, Collectibles To Sell Over 5 Days Sep 12, 2009
In addition to furniture, there is lighting, jewelry, neon, paintings, photography, posters, wall art, vintage fabrics and linens, game room equipment, science fiction panels, castings, rubber molds, and even pallet racks. "There is something for everyone in this gigantic treasure hunt," said Storment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Local Industry News & Notes Sep 10, 2009
Items offered in the store include vintage dolls, commemorative plates, Chinese art, handcrafted art dolls and art pieces, original watercolor and oil paintings, black-and-white art photography, hostess serving trays, wine glasses, crystal and Oriental porcelain. Every month, Chez Jean a will feature a local artist s work. (Santa Maria Times)
Art, rare architecture mingle in Old Louisville Sep 4, 2009
Bird, 82, gathered a few local artists who hung their paintings from a clothesline in St. James Court in an attempt to raise funds for some much-needed improvements in the neighborhood he loved. Wesley K.H. Teo Shoppers crowd into the St. James Court Art Show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Souvenir Shopping in Peru, Machu Pi... Sep 4, 2009
Look for wool and alpaca clothing, weavings, pottery, silver jewelry, and watercolor paintings featuring local landmarks and people ... There are also a number of shops and galleries featuring local crafts, paintings, and ceramics; the work here has a more original, less tourist-trinket feel ... Paintings: Simple market-stall watercolors depicting cobblestoned streets, local people, and Peru Inca ruins and landscapes are available for a few dollars. (Suite101.com)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Also part of First Friday are paintings by John Pitts at Galeria Pequena, 132 Main Ave. S., and paintings by Ginny Blakeslee Breen and glasswork by Sandy Wapinski at Full Moon Gallery of Art and Contemporary Craft, 132 Main Ave. S. At Jensen Ringmakers, 109 Main Ave. E., there will be a continued exhibit of work by Colleen Robison, Chuck Manning and Marcus Washburn ... A show of fine art and original crafts including paintings and craft making for children and adults ... The event includes... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Artist is coming from far away for class reunion Sep 3, 2009
His paintings are in major art collections. THE MORRIS MUSEUM of Art will be welcoming back one of its favorite artists when William Christenberry opens an exhibit of his photography on Saturday, Sept. 12. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Display kids' creations to add color and whimsy to a room and to boost their self-esteem Aug 29, 2009
Children's first finger paintings and their more elaborate elementary-school drawings once were restricted to refrigerator doors. But interior designers, some of whom are serious art collectors, are changing that old-school practice. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Saving Europe's Art from the Nazis Aug 25, 2009
Frames consume a lot of space, so paintings were literally pulled out of their frames ... There are all sorts of cases of Monuments Men finding paintings with moss literally growing through the weave of the canvas like an old Chia Pet ... Other paintings were loaded on to straw on open trucks and rattled back and forth over rickety roads. (Time.com)
New owner Thomas makes Glendale's Iron Horse her own Aug 19, 2009
The $150,000 renovation certainly was a big job, all those hand-selected paintings and custom-made chairs from Vietnam. And the kitchen staff was tricky, with the occasional stealing and loud music. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Seminoles Close Out Trip With Commanding Win Aug 18, 2009
The water was breathtaking and the mountains were like paintings ... "Seeing the joy in their faces and hearing them do the Warchant during the game gave me goose bumps. It was great to see the willingness of my players to give the kids their practice gear. It was just special for me as a coach. Diary #5 - Courtney Ward Today was our first full day in Cape Town. We woke up, ate breakfast, and then headed out to see the countryside. We stopped at a Cheetah Reserve just outside of Stellenbosch.... (Seminoles.com)
Recession? What recession? Aug 16, 2009
Their new store, which features all handmade work ranging from pottery to paintings and jewelry as well as a framing shop, opened in late July. We hope to bring a little something to the town, Loughlin said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
First Thursday wants people in 'midtown' Aug 16, 2009
Artist Cleo Douglas, the mother of Tommie Rae Brown and mother-in-law of the late James Brown, has sold paintings at First Thursday. Laura Moody, who owns L & Co., a full-service hair and nail salon at Midtown Market, has gained a few clients. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Antiques Roadshow' taping in Phoenix Aug 14, 2009
They carted paintings and vases, violins and bracelets, chests and blankets and everything in between in a steady stream of an estimated 5,800 people eager to hear whether the family heirloom or the thrift-store buy was a treasure worth thousands. It was the Phoenix stop for "Antiques Roadshow," the popular PBS show that's part history lesson, part treasure hunt and part reality TV watched by more than 10 million people weekly. (AZCentral -- Home)
Off Road Antique Show' coming Aug. 15 Aug 12, 2009
D, is certified with the International Society of Appraisers and he specializes in porcelain, Oriental carpets, furniture and paintings ... Bob Norman is most knowledgeable in paintings, art restoration and antiques, Bob Keller in gold and silver coins, tokens and some paper currency and Bill Taylor in paper money, hard time tokens and gold and silver coins. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Subdivision of the week: Waverly Aug 9, 2009
Other family memorabilia include paintings in the living room of Mr. Marks and his mother that were commissioned in New Orleans when Mr. Marks was a child. NEIGHBORHOOD: Waverly. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Barbra Streisand to auction items for charity Aug 7, 2009
By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Barbra Streisand is parting with performance costumes, paintings, furniture and vintage collectibles to benefit her charity. The 67-year-old entertainer plans to auction her personal items on Oct. 17 and 18 in Beverly Hills and donate the proceeds to the Streisand Foundation, which supports women's, children's, environmental and political causes. (USA Today -- Life)
Lulu is just across the street from Stella's Aug 3, 2009
Lulu Cameron stands in front of one of her paintings at her studio on North Main in downtown Ste ... Her art is complex with paintings and prints. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Antiques Road Show alum at Arts Center Aug. 24 & 25 for appraisals Aug 1, 2009
His auction house specializes in furnishings, crystal, paintings and jewelry. For more information and to set up an appointment call GACA at 732-3242. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Cool meets quirky in stylist's home Jul 27, 2009
At Berkeley's Urban Ore, he picked up a set of seven paintings by a single artist, priced at around $100. Two of the paintings hang in the guest bedroom. (San Francisco Chronicle)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Jul 20, 2009
CLEAR LAKE Clear Lake Arts Center is featuring paintings, prints, signs and art trays by Brian Jensen in the Hansen Gallery. Jensen explores the beauty of the lakes and landscapes through the seasons and changing light, then creates iconic paintings reminiscent of days-gone-by. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Treasure Hunters to dig in Montrose Jul 16, 2009
Jen wrote on Jul 14, 2009 12:46 PM:" Oh and the guy actually told us to just sell our 1800's paintings on Ebay, never even looked at them. ". Jen wrote on Jul 14, 2009 12:45 PM:" This place was less than helpful. No appraisals on art work, glasswares, indian blankets and some other stuff. It says they do dolls but they just really want old Barbie from what he told us. Antique's Road Show in Denver this weekend here we come! ". (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Buying art a learning experience Jul 12, 2009
The Kuhns knew that local antiques dealer Jerry Johnson had some Highwaymen paintings and they decided to purchase one ... They also acquired several paintings by the late Sanford artist E.B. Stowe, and Ormond Beach's Ahmed Eltemtamy ... More recently, the Kuhns purchased a few of Dale Miller's boldly colorful, nearly abstract "New Orleans Jazz" paintings, a bit of stylistic departure for them. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
10 North Shore sights to target this summer Jul 12, 2009
Today The Sargent House Museum, a well-preserved example of Georgian architecture, its front door looming on a low hill above the main street, hosts exhibits of the city s history, as well as paintings by John Singer Sargent, a descendant of Murray. 49 Middle St., Gloucester, 978-281-2432. (Boston Globe)
Save candy for Halloween Jul 9, 2009
But why not have some arts and crafts, pottery, paintings and so on, just to appeal to the minority, like myself, so we could feel as though we wanted to do more that a swift walk by. Is that too much to ask. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Big Bear kicks into the holiday mode Jul 9, 2009
But maybe you don t want any new paintings or frontier-style accouterments. Maybe you just want to cast your line and vie for your vittles the old fashioned way. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Barter Web site is a luxury market Jul 4, 2009
a barter Web site based in Fountain Hills, has evolved into a place for the well-heeled to trade their paintings, antiques - even their homes - in a bad economy. Launched by Fountain Hills couple Vladimir and Sarka Hulpach, the online platform unites high-rolling buyers and sellers in a free-for-all exchange. (AZCentral -- News)
Charleston: Most polite, for a pittance Jul 3, 2009
From the park, it s just a short walk to the popular open air City Market, where you can see, and if budget permits, buy, everything from Charleston refrigerator magnets to paintings by local artists and jewelry (former President Bill Clinton was seen buying turquoise jewelry from a stand after a campaign stop two Christmases ago). Here you also see black artisans weaving sweetgrass baskets, the same baskets their ancestors crafted for centuries on South Carolina s sea island. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Store owners create a custom lifestyle Jul 2, 2009
They characterize the Curiosity Shoppe as "a carefully curated collection of fun, unique, odd, interesting and beautiful things - from handmade home decor and gift items to art books and jewelry." The gallery has showcased a range of art forms, from the conventional (prints and paintings) to the unusual (sugar sculptures and colorful felt guns). Raised in creative households - "My dad would build bookcases and wine racks," Fagerstrom said - they have parlayed their passion for the handmade into... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Paint for freedom Jun 28, 2009
ORMOND BEACH -- A group of local artists is asking anyone interested to join them in creating freedom-inspired paintings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today under the tree line at the Daytona Flea Market. Local artists Margaret Hodge, Kathy O'Meara and Jean Banaf said they created the event in hopes of bringing the community together through art. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Art Festival to celebrate 40th birthday Jun 27, 2009
A live auction includes paintings from Rockport poster artists, a big board auction offers fishing trips and unique luncheon packages, and a silent auction offers items from dozens of respected coastal artists, including painted deck chairs. Lisa Baer, renowned local painter with a vibrant contemporary style, created this years collectible festival poster and the original will be auctioned off as the last item in the live auction. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Jacko's wealth Jun 27, 2009
"Millions of dollars were spent annually on plane charters, purchases of antiques and paintings," he said in an interview with the New York Times in 2006. "If you want to take a trip to London, that's one thing. If you want to continue that trip and have your entourage of 15 or 20 people go with you, it gets expensive.". (BBC News -- Business)
Federal, Junior Duck Stamps debut June 26 Jun 26, 2009
The 2009-2010 Federal Duck Stamp features a long-tail duck and decoy painted by wildlife artist Joshua Spies of Watertown, S.D. Last fall, a panel of five judges chose Spies' art to grace the new Duck Stamp from among 270 paintings at the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest in Bloomington, Minnesota. The new Junior Duck Stamp, featuring a single wood duck, was created by Lily Spang, a 16-year-old from Toledo, Ohio. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Waterloo Antiques Mall expands Jun 25, 2009
The art gallery is also seeking more paintings, watercolors and more textile art, Rehm said. We are looking for creative artists with items that are useful in today's living, she added. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Fourth Friday Art Walk Jun 24, 2009
Cleary is known for his graphite paintings of wildlife and figures ... At the Ste Genevieve Welcome Center (formerly known as the Interpretive Center) you can see paintings produced by Ste Genevieve Art Colony members and noted Sparta, Illinois artist, Roscoe Misselhorn ... These paintings were completed at the Annual 'Youth Summer School of Art' which was held June 8-11 under the direction of Iris Vincent and Nicole Sikes. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
In the Smokies’ bear country, an artistic retreat Jun 21, 2009
Each room is distinctive and named for one of Hippensteal s paintings. Into the Woods was a fall scene, thus our room was decorated in fall colors. (Boston Globe)
Appraisal event set for Saturday in Marlborough Jun 20, 2009
More than 25 appraisers, some of whom appear on PBS's Antiques Roadshow, will be available to evaluate anything from American furniture to European paintings, said Sarah Murray, of Skinner, Inc. The event is held in partnership with Murphy Insurance Agency of Hudson. The appraisers will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Skinner's Marlborough Gallery, 274 Cedar Hill St. The only items not considered for appraisal are coins and stamps, Murray said. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
ESCONDIDO: Exhibit to highlight unseen work of prolific artist Richard Chase Jun 20, 2009
Pacific Beach resident George Penman, whose grandmother married Chase in 1975, discovered hundreds of paintings stored in the cellar and on the walls of his step-grandfather's Hidden Meadows house, which the family has been trying to sell since the artist's death ... The Copley family commissioned Chase for many paintings, including one for the James S. Copley Library in La Jolla ... Chase worked in several media, and his subjects ranged from brightly colored nature paintings, such as the egret... (North County Times)
Jasper: Art, music and scenery Jun 20, 2009
The 90 items on display include quilts, pottery, blacksmith items, paintings and other pieces from artists with the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C., ranging from less than $100 to $3,000. In the finished basement, sit on homemade furniture to watch a showing of the Emmy-nominated documentary Sing Behind the Plow about the school, which was founded in 1925. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Baer named 40th annual art festival poster artist Jun 20, 2009
Her colorful collages and paintings show a fresh, contemporary style with her roots firmly set in the very beginnings of the Rockport Art Association. This year s collectible poster features one of Rockport s many special residents. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Plains Indian powwow pageantry this weekend Jun 18, 2009
In addition to viewing the dancing, powwow attendees have the opportunity to visit 43 arts vendors and purchase jewelry, beadwork, basketry, rugs, paintings, hidework, and collectibles. Food concessions include traditional frybread and Indian tacos along with burgers, brats and buffalo burgers. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Woodbury Flea Market Offers Many Treasures Jun 16, 2009
Paintings of provincial scenes contrasted with shiny candelabras ... Other paintings by Mr. Urban featured provincial scenes, farm animals and flowers. (Voices, CT)
Hudson woman pleads guilty to defrauding employer of $724K Jun 4, 2009
Authorities said Shea controlled multiple accounts in the names of relatives, which she used to acquire auction items, including paintings, antique vases and jewelry. A Worcester Superior Court grand jury indicted Shea on the charges last December. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here May 27, 2009
Those items can and do range from sports and concert tickets through jewelry, paintings, gift certificates, electronic items, toys, collectibles and even furniture, he says. Thanks to community support, the auction works. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Art Sale Beats Price Estimate as Hong Kong Collectors Bet Slump Has Ended May 25, 2009
Yesterdays sale starts Christies four-day auction of 1,600 paintings, gems and antiques that it expects to sell for HK$750 million ... Christies auction continues today with the day sale of Asia contemporary art and Chinese modern paintings. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Perking up Old Town May 21, 2009
Dozens of original watercolors and acrylic paintings line the room, including a number of works depicting North Carolina's famous lighthouses. "(Lori) is really the star," Jay said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Beacon Street condo displays Moroccan flair May 21, 2009
An eclectic mix of paintings and photographs adorn the room, lending the space the additional air of an English sitting room. A seaside boat scene from Provincetown keeps company with portraits picked up in Paris, abstract pieces given to Lazarus by a client who couldn't pay his legal bills, and a striking oil portrait by South African artist Velaphi Mzimba done on a "canvas" of wood and tin. (Boston Globe)
Investors look to art for profit May 20, 2009
People look at paintings and other pieces of art for their intrinsic value, but as the stock market has done its best impersonation of a roller coaster, some investors are looking at art for its investment value ... Today, Oakes buys and sells a number of pieces each year, ranging from paintings to sculptures and just about everything in between ... The art market has seen many paintings bought for relatively low prices and later sold for a fortune. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
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Some of the paintings on the wall from the later days of the Derby still exist. One entire corner of the ballroom has been lost because of enforcement of fire code that required the couple to install a second stairway in the building. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Velvet Assassin May 13, 2009
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