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Christie?s Launches Redesigned Christies.com That Delivers Further Depth An
2008-04-07 20:56:00
CHRISTIE’S LAUNCHES REDESIGNED CHRISTIES.COM THAT DELIVERS FURTHER DEPTH AND EASE FOR CLIENTS ACROSS THE GLOBE New York - Today, Christie s, the world’s leading art business, is launching a redesign of www.christies.com. The new site is a virtual showroom where novices and connoisseurs may discover and buy objects and art from any of Christie’s worldwide ...
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The Ultimate U2 Experience at IMAX!
2008-04-07 16:00:00
  The Ultimate U2 Experience at IMAX! U23D is coming to the giant screen at IMAX Melbourne on April 10, when U2’s electrifying Vertigo concert comes to life in an amazing display of IMAX 3D visuals and 15,000 Watts of digital surround sound - you will feel like you are there. Tickets are now on sale at ...
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Christie?s Fine Musical Instruments New York April 4, 2008
2008-04-05 00:11:00
Today's sale of Fine Musical Instruments totaled $3,663,125/£1,831,563/? 2,333,201. The top lot was led by a violin made by Antonio Stradivari, known as The Penny, that achieved $1,273,000. Also, new world auction records were made for a Matteo Groffriller violin, a Ferdinando Gagliano violin, a José Contreras violin, and a C.F. Martin guitar.
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National Portrait Gallery Announces the Call for Entries to the Outwin Booc
2008-04-05 00:07:00
National Portrait Gallery Announces the Call for Entries to the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2009 Submissions will be accepted online June 2 through July 31 Washington, DC- The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery announces the call for entries to the “Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2009.” The second installation of the triennial competition is open ...
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Philip Weiss Auctions’ April 26 Sale to Feature Nearly 1,000 Lots of
2008-04-04 23:10:00
PHILIP WEISS AUCTIONS’ APRIL 26 SALE TO FEATURE NEARLY 1,000 LOTS OF COMICS, COMIC ART AND HUNDREDS OF POP CULTURE COLLECTIBLES IN MANY CATEGORIES (Oceanside, N.Y.) - What was supposed to have been a quaint little single-owner collection sale of vintage comic books and comic art for Philip Weiss Auctions on Long Island has mushroomed into ...
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Timely Summer Workshops at NAWCC’s School of Horology
2008-04-04 22:07:00
TIMELY SUMMER WORKSHOPS COLUMBIA, PA: What do your summer vacation plans include? Perhaps the beach, mountains or sky-diving? How about traveling to the center of time where you can learn something new or brush up on skills you haven’t used for a while? The School is located in Lancaster County with lots of ...
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Russo and Steele Florida Reports Strong Inaugural Sales
2008-04-03 18:38:00
Russo and Steele Florida Reports Strong Inaugural Sales Hollywood, CA - Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles, one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions, specializing in European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs reports a strong first event sales total of $5.2 million dollars. With strong Post Sale ...
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Jewish Museum Exhibition and Program Listings for April, May and June 2008
2008-04-03 18:24:00
EXHIBITION AND PROGRAM LISTINGS April , May, June 2008 This release contains information covering the three month period of April through June 2008.  Free Saturdays at The Jewish Museum will continue for the foreseeable future.  Saturday hours are from 11 am to 5:45 pm.  The Jewish Museum’s galleries, shops and café will be ...
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Museum Victoria 2008: Exhibitions currently on view and coming to Museum Vi
2008-04-03 18:15:00
Museum Victoria 2008 Exhibitions currently on view and coming to Museum Victoria venues: Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks, the Immigration Museum, Royal Exhibition Building and the IMAX Theatre Melbourne.   MELBOURNE MUSEUM   The Melbourne Story The largest exhibition ever developed by Museum Victoria, The Melbourne Story reveals Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. The Melbourne Story features more than 1200 collection objects ...
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Exhilarating Atmosphere, Spectacular Collector Cars Highlight Barrett-Jacks
2008-04-03 17:57:00
Exhilarating Atmosphere , Spectacular Collector Cars Highlight Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach   Record Crowd Shows Strength of Collector Car Hobby at the 6th Annual Event   WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., - April 2, 2008 - Record crowds, over $1 million raised for charity, interactive experiences, expanded live SPEED coverage and scores of new bidders for a strong group of collector cars ...

“Edward Steichen: Portraits” Opens at the Smithsonian’s N
2008-04-03 17:52:00
“Edward Steichen: Portraits ” Opens at the Smithsonian ’s National Portrait Gallery April 11 Washington, DC- “Edward Steichen: Portraits” examines two distinct portrait styles of Edward Steichen (1879-1973): the soft-focus images from his early years in photography, and the bold, modern images from his time at Vanity Fair magazine. The exhibition is drawn exclusively ...

What?s On at Scienceworks April to July 2008
2008-04-02 18:40:00
What’s On at Scienceworks April to July 2008 Experiment Zone Electricity and Magnetism sessions Get a charge out of experiments at Scienceworks’ new Experiment Zone for kids. Throughout weekends during May and June, children can take part in 30 minute experiment sessions and learn more about electricity and magnetism. Become a human battery, design electrical circuits and explore ...
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Daryle Lambert Blog: Clinton, McCain & Obama Political Memorabilia Likely
2008-04-02 15:38:00
the political memorabilia from these primaries and upcoming presidential election might just become the most sought after memorabilia in history. However, while this presidential campaign should produce some excellent opportunities for buyers of political memorabilia to make some excellent profits, I feel ashamed for this opportunity.
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Scripophily Collecting Themes - Part II
2008-04-01 21:20:00
Scripophily Collecting Themes - Part II By Larry Crain, CEO RealStockCertificates.com LLC Most people collect antique stock certificates by type, or theme, to give a common thread to their collection and to add passion to the search for specific certificates (though most of us also “cheat” and collect others just because we like them). Collecting themes also ...

April 2008 List Of Ten Records Worth Up To $100 Or More
2008-04-01 19:32:00
April 2008 list of ten records worth up to $100 or more ps= picture sleeve 10. 1963 S.P.Q.R. LP- Jimmy Soul- “If You Want to be Happy”…………& #8230;.$100 9. 1965 Capitol 45- Beatles- “Ticket to Ride” w/ps……………&# 8230;………….$150 8. 1977 Capitol LP- George Harrison- “The Best of George Harrison” (orange label) $175 7. 1972 Atlantic 45- Pointer ...
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Reed and Barton Sterling Tea and Coffee Set with Matching Tray Soars to $11
2008-04-01 01:30:00
REED & BARTON STERLING TEA AND COFFEE SET WITH MATCHING TRAY SOARS TO $11,000 AT RICHARD D. HATCH & ASSOCIATES’ MULTI-ESTATE SALE HELD FEB. 21-23             (Flat Rock, N.C.) - A Reed & Barton “Francis I” sterling tea and coffee set with matching tray, totaling over 270 troy ounces, sold for $11,000 at a massive three-day ...
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Christie?s International Appoints Amy Cappellazzo And Jeanne Sloane As Depu
2008-04-01 01:15:00
CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS AMY CAPPELLAZZO AND JEANNE SLOANE AS DEPUTY CHAIRMEN, CHRISTIE’S AMERICAS New York, NY - Christie ’s, the world’s leading art business, announced today the appointment of Amy Cappellazzo and Jeanne Sloane as Deputy Chairmen, Christie’s Americas .  Ms. Cappellazzo will continue in her current role as Senior Vice President and ...
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Christie?s International Appoints Elizabeth Dunlap As Chief Human Resources
2008-04-01 01:13:00
CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS ELIZABETH DUNLAP AS CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER New York/London / Hong Kong - Christie’s International , the world’s leading art business, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Dunlap as Chief Human Resources Officer.  In this role, Ms. Dunlap will oversee the $6.3 billion Group’s human resources functions worldwide and serve ...
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Fontaine?s Auction Gallery?s Exceptional Antique Auction Held Feb. 23rd Rea
2008-03-31 20:41:00
FONTAINE’S AUCTION GALLERY’S EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE AUCTION HELD FEB. 23rd REALIZES $2.2 MILLION AT THE FIRM’S SHOWROOM GALLERY IN PITTSFIELD, MASS.             (Pittsfield, Mass.) - A gorgeous rosewood laminated marble-top center table by J. & J.W. Meeks, in untouched all-original condition, sold for $48,875 at an Exceptional Antique Auction held February 23 by Fontaine’s  Auction Gallery. The ...
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Stardust Comet Sample Return Mission Team and Col. Joseph Kittinger Are the
2008-03-31 16:05:00
Stardust Comet Sample Return Mission Team and Col. Joseph Kittinger Are the National Air and Space Museum’s 2008 Trophy Winners The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Trophy, the museum’s highest honor, has been awarded this year to the team responsible for the breakthrough Stardust Comet Sample Return Mission and to the world record-setting parachutist and ...
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Hatching the Past: Dinosaurs come to life at Melbourne Museum!
2008-03-31 15:49:00
What came first ? the dinosaur or the egg? Find out the answer in Hatching the Past : Dinosaur Eggs and Babies, a new exhibition on display at Melbourne Museum from 30 May to 24 August 2008. Never before seen in Australia, the exhibition features over 130 dinosaur egg casts, 15 complete articulated dinosaur cast skeletons, life-sized models as well as baby chickens, alligators and other live exhibits. Hatching the Past will feature a variety of ?modern day? dinosaurs, including baby chicken hatchlings, baby alligators and baby lizards. The family-friendly exhibition also features the opportunity to touch cast dinosaur bones and nests, dig for eggs and experience hands-on learning centres.
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Strong Sales and Attendance Kick Off Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach
2008-03-30 05:03:00
Collector car sales remain strong after two days of No Reserve auction action at the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in West Palm Beach , Fla. Combined automotive sales from March 27-28 totaled nearly $10 million with automobilia sales up almost 50 percent from last year. Attendance numbers at the Americraft Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds climbed nine percent from last year, as approximately 33,300 visitors enjoyed the first two days of the automotive lifestyle event. The auction continues today with premier collector cars scheduled to cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block. SPEED will broadcast the block action live from 2-6 p.m. EDT.
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Christie?s International Appoints Karen Gray General Counsel, Art Business,
2008-03-30 03:59:00
CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS KAREN GRAY GENERAL COUNSEL, ART BUSINESS, AMERICAS New York - Christie ’s, the world’s leading art business, today announced the appointment of Karen Gray as General Counsel, Art Business , Americas , effective March 31.  This appointment follows the creation of a global Legal and Risk Management Services team for the Christie’s Group.  In this ...
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Sotheby?s New York and London to Offer Contemporary Art From the Collection
2008-03-28 17:26:00
This spring in New York and later this year in London , Sotheby?s will offer works from the Collection of Helga and Walther Lauffs, one of the most important German private collections of Contemporary art to ever appear on the market. This collection includes major works from artists ranging from Joseph Beuys, Yves Klein and Piero Manzoni, to Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, Tom Wesselmann and Robert Rauschenberg, and comprises important representatives of Minimalism, Pop art, New Realism, Conceptual art and Arte Povera. Approximately 34 works will be offered in Sotheby?s May 14th-15th sales of Contemporary Art in New York (est. in excess of $49 million), with further works being offered in London later this year in sales of Contemporary Art and Prints. The total value of the works being offered at auction is estimated in excess of $76 million.
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What?s On at Immigration Museum April to July 2008
2008-03-28 17:15:00
What’s On at Immigration Museum April to July 2008 We’re 10! Come celebrate! The Immigration Museum is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2008, with a special program of exhibitions and activities. For more information as the year progresses, watch this space and the website: museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum Sudanese Festival Experience and learn more about the vibrant culture that is the Sudanese ...

Winner of Ford Motor Company Drag Race to Receive Mustang ?Pink Slip? at Ba
2008-03-28 02:48:00
Winner of Ford Motor Company Drag Race to Receive Mustang “Pink Slip” at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction Ford Also to Auction Cars with Proceeds to Benefit to “Salute to Education” Program WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 27, 2008 - Ford Motor Company and the South Florida Ford Dealers will give the pink slip for a ...

Sotheby?s and SCP Auctions to Sell Important Sports Memorabilia and Cards o
2008-03-27 22:39:00
On April 24, 2008 Sotheby?s and SCP Auctions will offer a spectacular selection of Important Sports Memorabilia and Cards . The sale will be highlighted by The Bill Nowlin Bat Collection that was formerly exhibited at the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame in Tampa, Florida. Among the many significant bats set to hit the auction block from Nowlin?s collection is the only known ?Shoeless? Joe Jackson Signature Model ?Black Betsy? Game Bat Dating From His Major League Career (est. $200/300,000). A outstanding selection of property from the renowned collection of Dr. Richard Angrist will also be offered, including Mickey Mantle?s Signed 1958 World Series Bat (est. $80/$120,000) and one of the earliest known Ty Cobb Signature Model Bats, circa 1910-15 (est. $80/120,000). The sale will also feature property consigned directly from ?Smokin? Joe Frazier, a significant collection of Lombardi-Era Green Bay Packers Rings and Awards from Scout Lew Anderson, and a Set of four ...
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Action/Abstraction: Pollock, De Kooning, And American Art, 1940-1976 Opens
2008-03-27 18:50:00
ACTION/ABSTRACTION: POLLOCK, DE KOONING, AND AMERICAN ART, 1940-1976 OPENS AT THE JEWISH MUSEUM ON MAY 4 NEW YORK, NY - The Jewish Museum will present Action /Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning, and American Art, 1940-1976 from May 4 through September 21, 2008.  In the first major U.S. exhibition in 20 years to rethink ...
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National Air and Space Museum Trophy 2008 Winners
2008-03-27 18:42:00
National Air and Space Museum Trophy 2008 Winners WHAT: Announcement of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Trophy 2008 winners and unveiling of Trophy Artifacts case WHEN: Thursday, April 3; 11 a.m. WHERE: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Avenue at Sixth Street S.W. WHO:  Gen. John R. Dailey, director, National Air and Space Museum Col. Joseph W. ...
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Print Auction At Sotheby?s New York Featuring Important Works From Private
2008-03-27 18:00:00
The May 1st and 2nd sale of Print s is distinguished by a strong selection of important works from private and institutional collections. Approximately 540 works are estimated to sell for $9.6/13.2 million and will be on exhibition at Sotheby?s New York ?s 3rd floor galleries from April 27th through April 30th. On offer from The Estate of Catherine Gamble Curran, Edgar Degas? beguiling full portrait Mary Cassatt at the Louvre: The Paintings Gallery (est. $400/500,000); two iconic images by Mary Cassatt, The Fitting (est. $125/150,000) and In the Omnibus (est. $60/80,000); and the haunting figure within Wasssily Kandinsky?s 1903 woodcut Dame mit Facher (est. $70/90,000). Additional property from Private American Collections are Pablo Picasso?s Taureau et Picador, a rincée, an impression with extensive hand additions in ink ($200/300,000); a beautiful large scale Jasper Johns monotype Primaries with Secondaries (Variant) (est. $500/600,000); the complete set of Andy Warhol?s iconic ...
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