NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s rediscovers a remarkable survival of a complete set of German engraved silver playing cards signed by Michael Frömmer of Augsburg in 1616 (estimate: $150,000-250,000), which will be offered in the Important Silver sale o…
Christie’s Rediscovers a Rare 17th Century Set of Silver Playing Cards to Be Sold in October
NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s rediscovers a remarkable survival of a complete set of German engraved silver playing cards signed by Michael Frömmer of Augsburg in 1616 (estimate: $150,000-250,000), which will be offered in the Important Silver sale o…
Afghan Archaeologists Find Buddhist Site as War Rages
KABUL (REUTERS).- Archaeologists in Afghanistan, where Taliban Islamists are fighting the Western-backed government, have uncovered Buddhist-era remains in an area south of Kabul, an official said on Tuesday. “There is a temple, stupas, beautiful rooms…
Field Museum Announces Exhibition that Reveals Art and Science Behind Gold
CHICAGO, IL.- One of the rarest and most highly prized minerals in the world is on display in a dazzling, comprehensive exhibition at The Field Museum (October 22 – March 6, 2011). Gold, the exhibition, explores the historical fascination with thi…
The American Dream, Warhol-Style, on View at the Hood This Summer
HANOVER, NH.- Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, presents the intimate summer exhibition Follow the Money: Andy Warhol’s American Dream, a special opportunity to engage with the work of this transformative artist and pop personality. On view f…