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ART REVIEW
Hildesheim’s Religious Treasures Celebrate the Glory of God and Kings
Gospel Lectionary and Collectar, German (Reichenau), ca,. 1010–30, one of the Medieval Treasures from Hildesheim. Tempera and gold on vellum Overall 8–3/4 × 6–1/2 in. (22 × 16.5 cm); 96 Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Jewelry Designer Jar Celebrated for Amazing Jewelry Designs
JAR, Butterfly Brooch 1994 , Sapphires, fire opals, rubies, amethyst, garnets, diamonds, silver and gold jewelry. Private collection . Photo: by Katharina Faerber. Courtesy of JAR, Paris ART REVIEW BY Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Bonhams Sells Egyptian Treasures to Metropolitan Museum of Art
Treasure of Harageh 5 banded Travertine objects are part of the Egyptian treasures sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image: Bonhams ART NEWS ‘Treasure of Harageh’, a collection of 4,000-year-old Full Article »
MUSEUMS
Metropolitan Museum of Art President Set to Retire Next Year
Emily Kernan Rafferty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s first female president, is set to retire after leading the museum through a period of sustained growth.
ART AUCTION
Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria Sale Achieves Delightful Result
A pair of 28 Bore Silesian Long Wheel-Lock Holster Pistols, Cieszynie (TESCHEN), circa 1640-60, is one of the Antique Arms sold at the auction. Estimate: £8,000-12,000 . Sold: £16,800. Image: Thomas Del Full Article »
