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DRACULA, DRAGONS, AND DÜRER – Discovering the Dürer Cipher, Part 6…By Elizabeth Garner
The Knights Templar were the most famous of the medieval military knight orders connected with the Crusades, whose sudden and violent disappearance continues to fascinate millions of people. Since the 18th century, Freemasonry incorporated Templar symbolism into their rituals, and their legends and secrets have been connected to the Holy Grail and the Ark of […]
For or Against – Artist’s Resale Right, Raising the Threshold…
Dear Colleagues Many of you might be aware of Art Dealer Niall Fairhead ‘s battle over the course of the past year and a half to persuade the British Government to raise the start threshold of Artist’s Resale Right from 1000 euros to 3000 euros. This increase in the threshold would bring the UK’s implementation […]
The Risk That Paid Off – Tate brings Choucair to London..by Chloé Nelkin
We normally expect Tate Modern to put on blockbuster shows from exceptionally well-known artists who pull in the punters. Lichtenstein is the perfect example but just a couple of floors above this popular current exhibition is a retrospective by an artist that I doubt many people have actually heard of. You’d be forgiven for not […]
Albrecht Dürer – Free downloadable copy of The Apocalypse is Coming! Book 2 of the series Crimes in the Art. Today only 16 May 2013, details enclosed.
Albrecht Dürer and Sex! Today we’re going to talk about sex in art and specifically about sex secrets in Dürer’s art. It has always amazed me how scholars and art historians seem to purposefully avoid the issue of sex in art, especially nudity. Instead they seem to gloss over the obvious, coming up with all […]
The Mercer’s role in the silk industry….but a tidbit by Mary Helen McCoy
Today, I listened to a design story from a colleague about a lady who was concerned with finding the right fabrics for her antique American furniture seating in a beautiful historic home in Charleston, South Carolina. She was not satisfied with any of the local designer’s ability to select the correct document fabrics for her […]
Only in America, or maybe not? By Howard Rehs
Our gallery started participating in art and antique shows more than 25 years ago and over that time, I have heard some of the most amazing (sometimes humorous and at other times ‘hard to believe’) comments from people visiting our booth. I am delighted to be contributing to AAD for the first time and I […]
NEWS – The Mary Tudor Pearl Unveiled at Masterpiece London for the first time…
This year, jewellery exhibitor Symbolic & Chase will be showcasing an extraordinary jewel from European Royal history– The Mary Tudor Pearl. The Renaissance pearl surfaced in 2004, having been lost since the late 16th century, and can be dated back to 1526. It measures 258.12 grains (64.5 carats, 69.8 carats with its diamond cap) making […]
The End of Decorating (With Antiques)? By Lewis Baer
There was a time when we (and may other fine dealers) would supply interior designers with phenomenal loads of great antiques and decorative furnishing for display at the Kips Bay Designer Show House. It was a showcase where interiors were created to inspire one to the finest in taste, style, and quality. None of those […]
NEWS – Bid for rise in Artist’s Resale Right threshold
Dear AAD Friends and Colleagues Please find below a note and a request from Art Dealer Niall Fairhead, concerning the Artist’s Resale Right threshold in the UK. Raising the threshold The “Fight for the threshold” has been quiet for a very long time. However it has not gone away and is about, we hope soon, […]
May 19, 2013 by Editors
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