Beginning in the late 1630s and increasingly through the 1640s, Rembrandt shifted away from the dynamic movement of his earlier work towards imagery characterized by stillness and calm. These are…
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Deriving from the Latin amulētum; the phrase amulet was first used in Pliny’s Natural History and translates ‘an object that protects a person from trouble.’ Differing from…
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.— Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house founded in the United States, has hired Brent Lewis, an art and design specialist based in Los…
This remarkable Roman Marble Head Portrait of Emperor Trajan (c. 98-117 A.D.) depicts the thirteenth emperor of the Roman Empire with pursed lips, a stern expression, furrowed brow and his iconic…
The highlight of the auction is a garden picture by August Macke from 1912 which has never been shown in public, and has been in private ownership for many years (400/500,000). Further highlights…
Exhibition Features Recently Acquired Contemporary Works
Pushing the boundaries of materials, making and form, 43 new objects recently acquired by Cooper Hewitt,…
On May 12-14, Brunk Auctions held a three day sale consisting of over a thousand lots of fine art, furniture, and decorative arts. The successful auction drew interest from across the globe…
A landmark $11.75 million gift to the Cincinnati Art Museum to establish the Alice Bimel Endowment for Asian Art was announced at the museum’s 137th Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the…
