July 26, 2011 - Antiques And The Arts Weekly

  • Sackler Gallery Receives Tibetan Buddhist Art From Alice Kandell
    July 26, 2011

    An important collection of Tibetan Buddhist art in the United States has been given to the Smithsonian⁳ Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Julian Raby, director of the Freer and Sackler Galleries, announced the gift in the presence of the Dalai Lama and the donor, Alice S. Kandell of New York City, on July 16.

  • 13 Million For Andy Warhol At Artnet Fine Art Auction
    July 26, 2011

    On Wednesday, July 20, artnet Auctions achieved a world record for the sale of an Andy Warhol painting from 1978 titled ⁆lowers,†which sold to a private American collector for $1,322,500, including buyer⁳ premium.

  • The Phillips Collection Celebrates 0 Years Of New
    July 26, 2011

    In 1921, Duncan Phillips opened his home to the public at the corner of 21st and Q Streets near what is known today as Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. The museum began life as the Phillips Memorial Gallery, and its mission was ⁡n intimate museum combined with an experiment station.†Simply known as the Phillips Collection today, the museum still embraces that directive as it celebrates its 90th anniversary. Offering a year-round celebration culminating in a series of special exhibitions and programming under the aegis of a ‹0 Years of New†theme, the museum has much to see and experience for both longtime and new visitors.

  • Goosefare Wells Antiques Show Sees Larger Gate, Good Sales
    July 26, 2011

    The 11th annual Wells Antiques Show opened on June 26 on the grounds of the historic Laudholm Farm. Show managers Elizabeth and John DiSimone reported that this year⁳ event went ⁶ery well, with about a ten percent increase in attendance†over last year, and the show experienced its best crowd ever.

  • Antique Cash Registers Stolen From Westchester, NY, Home
    July 26, 2011

    Two antique National cash registers were stolen from a garage at a private residence here in July.

  • Ralph Esmerian Sentence Six Years In Prison For Fraud &amp Embezzlement
    July 26, 2011

    Ralph Esmerian, 71, was sentenced on July 22 in Manhattan federal court to six years in prison for wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud and concealment of assets. He is the former owner and chairman of Fred Leighton Holdings Inc, the Manhattan-based luxury jewelry retailer, and former president of the American Folk Art Museum in New York City,

  • Wayne Bruce Ayers, Folk Artist, 58
    July 26, 2011

    Wayne Bruce Ayers, 58, of Chappell Hill, Texas (formerly of Abington, Conn.) died unexpectedly in early July at his home. Wayne was an accomplished folk art artist and owner of Wayne Ayers Folk Art.

  • Crowell Curlew Captures Record At Copley Auction
    July 26, 2011

    Copley Fine Art Auctions added to its list of record prices for decoys and sporting art at its July 21′2 sale, led by a decorative A. Elmer Crowell running curlew carved around 1912 that at $257,250 beat Copley⁳ own former world record of $189,000 for a decorative Crowell carving.

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