Deaths of Artists, by former Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum archivist Jim Moske, compiles macabre and often hilarious tales of artist obituaries from 1906 to 1929.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »