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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Thursday, June 2, 2011
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Asher B.  Durand, Landscape, 1850 American Masters of Art and Architecture in Exhibitions that Reveal Expansive Sweep of National Academy Museum Collections
Release Date: 01 June 2011
  Reopening Exhibitions Highlight Well-Known Masterpieces and Infrequently Seen Gems of American Art.   Distinguished portraits of the early 19th century, masterpieces of the early 20th century, and contemporary works by some of today’s most compelling artists and architects will go on ...

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Fine Points of Furniture Early American by Albert M.  Sack-2007 Edition Antiques dealer Albert M. Sack remembered
New York Times - June 2nd, 2011 02:39
Albert M. Sack, the legendary dealer of American antiques who penned the influential collecting guide, "Fine Points of American Furniture: Good, Better, Best,” died on Sunday in Durham, N.C. He was 96.  

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GEORGE CONDO (b.  1957) UNTITLED #8, MORE SKETCHES OF SPAIN--FOR MILES DAVIS, 1991.  Etching and Aquatint .46 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches.  Sheet Size: 51 1/2 x 38 inches GEORGE CONDO: a collection of etchings & SUMMER GROUP EXHIBITION: paintings, prints, drawings, & sculpture
Release Date: 02 June 2011
Works by the influential and provocative contemporary American artist George Condo are the highlight of Jack Rutberg Fine Arts’ summer exhibition, with an opening reception Saturday, June 18, 5:00-8:00 p.m., and continuing through September 3, 2011.  “George Condo: a collection of ...

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Lucie Rie Bowl with White Stripes Dorothy Miner Ceramics Collection is Focal Point of Cowans+Clark+DelVecchio Auction
Release Date: 01 June 2011
Cowans + Clark + DelVecchio is pleased to announce our second Modern and Contemporary Ceramics Auction will feature fresh-to-the-market ceramics from the collection of Dorothy Miner (1936-2008) of New York City.  The auction is divided into three sections, including Ceramic Masterworks, teh ...

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Featured Event
Sculpture by Xu Dong Rong at the National Art Museum of China Track of Time —— Sculptures of Xu Dong Rong
June 14-20, 2011
National Art Museum of China
Beijing, China
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Qi Baishi Autumn Lotus Hanging Scroll, Ink & Color on Paper Qi Baishi Paintings Among the Chinese Art and Decorations at Hong Kong Auctions New York June 12 Sale
Release Date: 01 June 2011
New York City summer specialty auctions often carry a broader variety of collections than at other times of year. Proof of this are the Qi Baishi paintings to be found among the antique and vintage Chinese collectibles in Hong Kong Auctions New York June 12 sale. A Qi Baishi inkwash recently set ...

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