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Spoon, 1900-05, by Archibald Knox (1864-1933), sterling silver with enamel details. Collection of Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art.

Liberty of London and Archibald Knox
Release Date: 09 August 2011
In May of 1899, Liberty & Co. in London launched their new line of silver and jewelry with a catalog and exhibition at the store. Founded in 1875 and still in business today, Liberty was an emporium for imported fabrics, metalware, and home furnishings, as well as work by local Arts & ...

Cover of Talking With Tebe: Clementine Hunter, Memory Artist by Mary E. Lyons (1998).

Guilty plea for defendant in fake folk art case
ArtfixDaily Staff - August 10th, 2011 00:23

The U.S. Attorney's office announced that Robert E. Lucky, Jr, 64, of New Orleans, pled guilty on Aug. 8 to mail fraud in connection with selling paintings falsely attributed to celebrated Southern folk artist Clementine Hunter (1886-1988).

Thomas Hill. Muir Glacier, Alaska. Oakland Museum of California, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Hanna..

"A Walk in the Wild: Continuing John Muir's Journey" opens at Oakland Museum of California
Release Date: 10 August 2011
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) presents A Walk in the Wild: Continuing John Muir's Journey, on view August 6, 2011, through January 22, 2012, in the Museum's Great Hall. John Muir's experience in the Golden State led to his becoming a founding figure of the environmentalist movement. In ...

Lot 374: FABERGE 14K YELLOW GOLD AND SAPPHIRE CIGARETTE CASE. With Russian gold mark for 14k, designed as a rectangular fluted case with cabochon sapphire push-piece, with a signed wooden fitted case. 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 by 1/2 inches, 187 gms.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTING THE COLORFUL LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD STAR TONY CURTIS TO BE OFFERED BY JULIEN’S AUCTIONS
Release Date: 09 August 2011
Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier entertainment and celebrity auction house will offer a rare glimpse into the life of Hollywood’s most colorful stars, Tony Curtis. The rare Hollywood star whose off-screen character was often more sensational than his on-screen one, lived a life ...

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	Bethany College deaccession-items to be sold in auction in Santa Fe, Aug 13-14 Release Date: 10 August 2011 Manitou Galleries is pleased to announce their 2011 “Auction In Santa Fe.” This much-anticipated sale will feature items from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. The fine art portion will premiere 11 artworks by Birger Sandzen (1871-1954), the “American Van Gogh,” who taught at ... Read more

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