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ART NEWS
Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts: The MET Returns Stolen Bronze Griffin Head to Greece
The repatriation of cultural artifacts continues as the Metropolitan Museum of Art returns a 7th BCE Griffin Bronze Head to Greece
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Museum Archivist Reveals Bittersweet Obituaries of Artists in New Book
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.
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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 »
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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 »
