When asked how he began a new project, eminent illustrator Howard Pyle replied, ⁆irst, I throw in my heart, then I dive in after it.†That intense involvement in the images he created and commitment to action and accuracy were hallmarks of the compelling art and brilliant teaching of the Father of American Illustration. Although doubtful at times, Pyle (1853-1911) was generally convinced of the importance of his work. ⁁ wider impression can be made upon the world of American art through book illustration,†he said, ⁴han through any other medium.†A national celebrity in his time, Pyle⁳ images of historical figures, knights and pirates in books and mass circulation periodicals were admired by authors and emulated by artists. Marking the centennial of Pyle⁳ death as well as the 100th anniversary of its founding, the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, Del., organized ⁈oward Pyle: American Master Rediscovered,†on view through March 4.

Bonhams’ watches, wristwatches and clocks auction on December 8 saw active and determined bidding from around the globe, possibly in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.

Can anyone imagine antiques dealer Jon Magoun flat on his back in a hospital, punctured by a number of tubes, and taking it all in stride? Well, he is in the hospital (Maine Medical) and the tubes are out and he is on the mend.

American paintings, drawings and sculpture brought $24,557,750 on December 1 at Sotheby⁳.The auction was highlighted by a group of four paintings of Native Americans by Nineteenth Century artist George Catlin.

All the right people were on hand at JMK Shows’ launch of its newest fair, the Antiques & Fine Art Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion, but there were not quite enough of them. The gate was a bit slow at the show’s inaugural edition December 9-11, and management reported that some dealers did quite well. Show promoter Allison Kohler and a handful of dealers surveyed after the event were optimistic and looking forward to next year’s show.

This January, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, the American Folk Art Museum will present ⁊ubilation / Rumination: Life, Real and Imagined. 

The Winsted Police Department has reported the theft of approximately 50 brass plaques and flag holders marking the graves of United States war veterans from cemeteries throughout the town. Many […]

Hill-Stead Museum is offering, for the first time, a comprehensive show of prints in it collection. ⁗onders Revealed: Rarely Seen Original Prints by Degas, Goya and Others from Hill-Stead⁳ Collection†opens to the public on Friday, January 8, and continues through March 31.

One artist’s passion spawned a compelling antiques collection, an arresting blend of exquisite textures and forms. Hidden in plain sight in a seaside Cape Cod village, artist, collector and designer Scott Cook has filled his home and studio with treasures.