Hair combs made from precious materials and by prominent companies will likely always hold value, and prices reflect that. This 18k yellow gold hair comb, embellished with diamonds and produced by French luxury brand Boucheron, sold for $2,520 in 2024. For my prom, my mom styled my hair all curly and pretty, pulling part of the sides up and securing them with a pair of her vintage hair combs. They were faux tortoiseshell and had a silver metal strip at the top with a row of rhinestones. They added the perfect touch of sparkle to my hair, and I felt…
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Celebrating 250 Years of the American Spirit: The Finest Antiques, Art, & Collectibles from Sea to Shining Sea The years 2025 and 2026 will be significant milestones for the United States. In 2025, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard around the world,” marking the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution. The following year, 2026, will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We are introducing a new feature to honor these momentous occasions that will showcase the finest antiques, art, and collectibles from all 50 states. Hawaii became the 50th state in…
Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant) is an elegant, inquisitive woman in her 80s. Living independently in southern California, she prepares breakfast for herself in the sun-dappled kitchen of her quiet residence, surrounded on all sides by finely crafted furniture, photo frames, bookshelves, and other mementos from a life well-lived. A retired cook, Ruth knows this recipe by heart. But her mind and body are less in harmony than they once were; hearing a ding, she retrieves a crisp slice of bread from the toaster and instinctively places it on the dishrack. It’s not the only moment of confusion that Ruth has been…
As revolutionaries often do, the feminist collective known as Guerrilla Girls began its battle against sexism in the arts with a list of names. Their first posters appeared overnight in May 1985, wheat-pasted onto walls and kiosks throughout SoHo, New York’s primary gallery district at the time. Along the upper border of each print ran a question, emphatic in all caps: “WHAT DO THESE ARTISTS HAVE IN COMMON?” Emblazoned black on white in bold, sans-serif font, the subsequent dossier enumerated interdisciplinary artists known for their vanguardism, all successful, all male: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Bruce Nauman, Claes Oldenburg, the list…
When people think of militaria, they usually focus on the Civil War. When collectors focus on World War II, they are often most interested in the European theatre, especially American and German equipment. However, the Far East saw a drawn-out and bloody conflict of its own. With a rising middle class in China and a fresh willingness to examine the nation’s history, new markets are opening up in the country. World War II is the most popular period for military collectors. In East Asia, the Japanese fought major campaigns against the Chinese, British, and Americans until 1945. Military equipment flooded…
Here you’ll see is the Final Jeopardy clue for today, Monday, June 23. Social studies teacher Andrew Brigger had a calm and collected runway victory in Friday’s match. We’ve had a few Jeopardy champions only as last a day or two, so hopefully we’ll get some players who can stay the course. Brigger will compete against two new contestants, stay-at-home mom Emily Croke from Colorado and marketing strategist David Spelman from New Jersey. Below is the question and answer for Final Jeopardy for 6/23/2025, along with the wagers and the winner of the game. Final Jeopardy Question for June 23…
Romania has secured a “long-term hold” on a painting by El Greco that was pulled from a Christie’s New York Old Masters sale in February, following a claim by the Romanian government that the work was unlawfully taken from its national collection. With the legal move, Romania has ensured that the painting, titled Saint Sebastian (1610–1614), will remain at Christie’s New York “until Romania’s recovery efforts are heard and resolved by the proper legal authorities”, per a letter first shared with the Art Newspaper by Nixon Peabody, the law firm representing Romania in New York. The Romanian government has initiated litigation…
Sergio Suárez’s “Traces of an Unseen Fire” confronts preconceived notions through an immersive installation at MOCAGA. (Photos by Montenez Lowery) It was hot when I walked in. It wasn’t just the summer heat making my shirt stick to my back but the gallery’s red lights and red walls, paired with unidentifiable noises growing louder and louder that primed me for discomfort. It felt like stepping into the mouth of something primal. I felt myself start to sweat, though maybe that was anticipation or projection. Traces of an Unseen Fire, Sergio Suárez’s solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of…
Summer vacation is in full swing, but if you grew up in the ’70s or ’80s, it probably looked a little different than it does today. Okay — a lot different.The obvious difference? No phones. And if you see any film footage from back then, it’s almost eerie to watch people not staring at screens and actually talking to one another.THE BRADY BUNCHSummer vacation with the ‘Brady Bunch’ looked a lot different than yours. (Disney General Entertainment Con)READ MORE: How Many of These Iconic ’80s Summer Toys Do You Remember?Beyond that, there was no social media, no group chats, and no…
Arnaldo Pomodoro, the Italian sculptor known worldwide for his monumental bronze spheres, died at 98 on June 22nd, the eve of his 99th birthday. His death was confirmed by Carlotta Montebello, the artist’s niece and director general of the Arnaldo Pomodoro Foundation.Pomodoro was internationally recognized for his gleaming orbs—polished bronze forms often fractured to reveal jagged interiors. Italian culture minister Alessandro Giuli said Pomodoro’s “wounded” spheres reflect “the fragility and complexity of the human and the world,” according to the Associated Press.Born in Morciano di Romagna, Italy, in 1926, Pomodoro studied stage design and trained as a goldsmith. From the…
