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The Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation, Philanthropy In All Its Forms
The Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation’s distinctions are among the most generous and prestigious in the world, yet it keeps a low profile. Read more about a philanthropic organization driven by the desire to have an impact in the real world. The courtyard façade of the Hôtel Péreire, which…
Auction Industry, Press Release
18th C. Gobelins tapestry of Marriage of Cupid and Psyche scheduled for March 20 sale in UK
A Louis XV Gobelins mythological tapestry of the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche STANSTED MOUNTFICHET, U.K. – An important tapestry made at the French royal factory in Gobelins is the featured highlight of Sworders' Fine Interiors auction on March 19-20. The monumental weaving depicting the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche,…
Exhibitions
The Braquenié Fabric Workshop Celebrates its 200th Anniversary
Created in 1824, Braquenié was acquired by Maison Pierre Frey in 1991. Known for its Indian prints and elaborate patterns, it is still seducing and reinventing itself. The queen's private apartment at Versailles with the pineapple toile de Jouy pattern based on an original model by Braquenié. © Photo Constance…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Exceptional Collection Of Historic Rugs And Textiles To Be Offered At Bonhams New York
A 17th century Indo-Portuguese Summer Carpet, India, estimated at $30,000 – 50,000. New York – Bonhams will present The Donald Gant Collection, a highly curated selection of important antique and historical carpets and textiles, in New York on January 18. Featuring rare classical carpets from as early as the 16th century as well as some of the finest antique…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Apollo Art Auctions’ December 17 online-only event features expertly authenticated ancient art, artifacts and jewelry for every discerning collector
Stellar provenance and in-house curation support a confident and pleasurable bidding experience for all who appreciate fine treasures of the past LONDON – Acquiring precious antiquities and cultural art is a year-round pursuit, not only for those who collect such objects, but also for interior designers who recognize the way…
Auction Result
Success: The Common Thread in the Chevalier Tapestry Collection Sale
Specialists eagerly awaited the partial dispersal of the tapestries in the family dynasty’s collection. A work inspired by America took top honors. Brussels, early 18th century, L’Amérique (America), model by Lodewijk Van Schoor (1666-1726), tapestry, 289 x 354 cm/113.77 x 139.37 in (detail).Result: €332,060 With 94% of the lots sold—three for more…
Auction Industry
The Art of Dom Robert in Four Tapestries
A group of tapestries with amazingly fresh colors opens the door to the wonderful world of the cartoon artist, then at the peak of his powers. Guy de Chaunac-Lanzac, known as Dom Robert (1907–1997), cartoon, and Suzanne Goubely’s workshop at Aubusson, Plein Champ (Full Field), 1970, low-warp wool tapestry, justified weave, artist’s proof, early…
Auction Result, Press Release
Lark Mason Associates Triple-header of Asian Art Sales Nears $2.8 on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: Chinese and Other Asian Works of Art, the last in a trio of sales hosted by Lark Mason Associates on iGavelAuctions.com during Asia Week New York, rang up $1,349,458 bringing the total amount of online sales to $2,797,079 including buyer’s premium. Says Lark Mason: “This season’s series of…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Lark Mason Associates Sale of Exceptional Chinese Textiles and Luxury Goods Ignited Competitive Bidding from International Buyers on iGavelAuctions
New Braunfels TX: The first part of the Lark Mason Associates auction of an extraordinary collection of Chinese textiles and luxury goods–from a private American collector–sparked competitive bidding on iGavelAuctions, achieving $279,616 including buyer’s premium, with a 91% sell-through. Lark Mason Associates Sale of Exceptional Chinese Textiles and Luxury Goods…
Auction Industry
A Masterpiece of 16th-Century European Tapestry Production
This marvel of refinement was woven in the workshops of Tournai in the early 16th century for Maximilian I. The appearance of this historic monument on the market will be a red-letter day. Flanders, Tournai workshops, early 16th century, Imperial hunt and hawking party of Maximilian I in the Sonian Forest,…
People
Sam Singer: A Wide-Angle View of Oceanian, Indonesian and Himalayan Art
Sam Singer is this year’s honorary president of Parcours des mondes, the must-see Paris exhibition of traditional non-European arts. He and his wife Sharon are major collectors of Oceanian, Indonesian and Himalayan art. Sam and Sharon Singer in front of a rare Faiwolmin shield (Papua New Guinea) at their San…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Apollo Art Auctions presents connoisseur’s selection of expertly vetted ancient and Islamic art, August 28
Featured: Stellar circa 500-300 BC Chalcidian tin bronze helmet with nearly 100% of original tin plating intact LONDON – An extraordinary selection of ancient and oriental art, including early Islamic treasures, will be offered by Apollo Art Auctions on Sunday, August 28, starting at 12 noon BST (7 a.m. US…
Auction Industry
T for Tapestry: The 19th Century, Volume 3
The 19th century certainly witnessed a notable dichotomy in the sphere of tapestries. After a period devoid of genius, which confined the woven creations to academic cartoons, the second half of the century saw new interest by artists in an art disregarded for far too long. 19th century, tapestry depicting The Coronation…
Art Fairs
PAD: The French Art of Living is Back in Paris
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Pavillon des Arts et du Design is back in the Tuileries Gardens in the heart of Paris. Despite the international context, the event seems eagerly awaited. Wahgi Valley, Papuasia-New Guinea, second half of the 20th century. Large Phantom warrior’s shield, carved wood, pigments…
Auction Industry
T is for Tapestry: Volume 2
The creation of the royal tapestry workshops under Louis XIV broke with the mural approach specific to medieval and Renaissance tapestries. In these spaces dedicated to the service of power, the loom established roots as an art of the multiple, which was also dependent on painting. Royal Factory of Beauvais, after…
Auction Industry
T is for Tapestry
In the late Middle Ages, tapestry production, whose origins lay in the East and classical antiquity, was one of the most prominent crafts in Western Europe. Numerous widely-scattered workshops in France already foreshadowed the royal factories of the future. Flanders, c. 1600. Attributed to the workshop of Jan Raes in…
Artists, Auction Industry
Artist to Know: Ramona Sakiestewa
Hindman Offers Two Weavings by Leading Contemporary Artist Hopi weaver and artist Ramona Sakiestewa knew her career path by the age of seven. At the time, she didn’t know that she would one day evolve ancient Pueblo weaving techniques, launch a homeware brand, and help design the Smithsonian’s National Museum…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Fine Art, Silver, Art Pottery & Art Glass Go Up For Bid On Saturday, April 24
Turner Auctions + Appraisals Offers 260 Lots of Fine and Decorative Art Decorated with a band of flower heads. Incised mark on bottom with date mark XXI and incised mark for Lorinda Epply. Estimate $300 - $500. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 12, 2021 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Converse Auctions’ Online-only Armchair Adventurer Auction On April 24th Features Wild & Wonderful Items From Around The World
There’s something for just about everybody in the 470-lot auction, starting at 12 noon EDT. PAOLI, Pa. – Converse Auctions is inviting everyone to chill out, pull up a seat and bid on something wild and wonderful in its upcoming Armchair Adventurer Auction scheduled for Saturday, April 24th, beginning promptly…
Auction Result, Press Release
Gorgeous Chinese Qing Dynasty Or Earlier Embroidered Tapestry In A Frame Knocks Down For $12,500 In A Bruneau & Co. Auction Held Jan. 28th
The Estate Fine Art & Antiques auction was online-only. No live gallery bidding due to COVID. Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier embroidered tapestry depicting three Buddha figures seated on lotus thrones, nicely housed in a 37 ¾ inch by 25 ½ inch frame ($12,500). CRANSTON, R.I. – A beautiful…
