Prior to returning to Russia, highlights from the collection, including the fabled nine Imperial Easter Eggs, will be on public exhibition at the gallery in New York February 12-15, 10 am-5 pm.
A gem of a museum has added luster to its collection with the acquisition of 30 Old Master drawings from the collection of the late John and Alice Steiner.
This time around paintings registered the highest bids, with Ralph Fasanella's view of New York City taking honors as the top lot, selling for $366,400.
Unlike other Triple Pier events, the Americana Week version features a single-shot opening. A huge crowd overflowed from the lobby and out into the street awaiting entrance to the Americana Pier.
Midwestern architect Albert McArthur followed Frank Lloyd Wright's design philosophy at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, using Arizona sand for the blocks and including many open spaces.