Michael Conforti, director of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass., recently announced the appointment of Jay A. Clarke as Manton Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. Clarke was previously associate curator of prints and photographs at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she curated several exhibitions, including, most recently, the acclaimed Becoming Edward Munch: Influence, Anxiety, …
Dog days for dogs in art?
Doyle New York reported lackluster results for its 11th annual Dogs in Art sale today, which brought in $168,058 with 61% of lots sold. The sale, which also includes sporting art, featured canine inspired collectibles ranging from cast iron garden furniture and figures to finely detailed portrait paintings. Our pick for “best in show,” was an early Cassius Marcellus Coolidge …
This Week’s Top Lots: March 16 – 20
* Despite having to remove a portrait by Johann Zoffany of Major George Maule, due to questions over its title, the sale of property from the Lake Como villa of Gianni Versace well exceeded expectations. It brought in over £7.4 million ($10,390,769) at Sotheby’s on Wednesday, doubling the presale high estimate. Indicating the market strength of decorative arts, the top …
Design makes a splash at TEFAF
TEFAF devotes an entire section to 20th century (and newer) design
The YSL effect at TEFAF
Some of the good news from TEFAF is all about the YSL effect. Like Christie’s acclaimed sale of the collection of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé, TEFAF is a virtual cabinet of curiosities where superlative antiques, rare objects of vertu, and antiquities have been selling well. Over one hundred dealers specializing in this …
A taste of history from Historic Deerfield
A Carrot Pudding recipe from Historic Deerfield
Tiffany window in Pittsfield church illuminates White House commission
On the Tiffany Allen Memorial Window
The Little Mermaid, cultural ambassador
The Little Mermaid takes Shanghai
Old Masters Rule in Maastricht
Changing tides at the 22nd annual TEFAF
Asia Week Highlight: A conversation with Joan B. Mirviss
A conversation with veteran dealer Joan B. Mirviss