AMMAN (AP).- Jordan’s archaeology chief says he has a solid legal case to press for the return of 70 ancient lead books stolen and smuggled into Israel Ziad al-Saad says the relics could be the earliest Christian writing in existence. If authenticat…
Discovery of Ancient Stone Tools in Texas Suggests Earlier Settlers in North America
WASHINGTON (AP).- The discovery of ancient stone tools at an archaeological dig in Texas could push back the presence of humans in North America, perhaps by as much as 2,500 years. Thousands of artifacts dating to between 13,200 and 15,500 years ago w…
Art 42 Basel: The Premier International Art Show Announces Details of This Year’s Edition
BASEL.-This year, the 42nd edition of Art Basel takes place in Basel, Switzerland, from June 15 through June 19, 2011. As the premier annual art show, Art Basel marks the summer reunion of the international artworld, hosted by the city of Basel, which …
Art 42 Basel: The Premier International Art Show Announces Details of This Year’s Edition
BASEL.-This year, the 42nd edition of Art Basel takes place in Basel, Switzerland, from June 15 through June 19, 2011. As the premier annual art show, Art Basel marks the summer reunion of the international artworld, hosted by the city of Basel, which …
Paintings Not Seen for More than Half a Century Now on View at Alte Pinalothek
MUNICH.- To mark the anniversary year, a number of paintings from the rich
holdings in the Alte Pinakothek collection, that have seldom been displayed, are on show. Several have not been seen for more than half a century, others have been exhibited ove…
Saatchi Online Revamped as Social Marketplace for the Discovery and Purchase of Art from Emerging Artists
LOS ANGELES, Ca.- Saatchi Online, which re-launched in beta five months ago, now begins connecting its 100,000+ artists with potential buyers who have been visiting the site in growing numbers since October 2010. On March 16, 2011, Saatchi Online start…
Previously Unknown Copy of Rare Book of Poems by Blake for Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- A previously unknown copy of a very rare book of early poems by William Blake is for auction at the Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Historical Photographs sale at Bonhams in London on 22 March. It is estimated at between £60,000-80,000. The poem…
Unique Set of Chinese Emperor’s Erotic Ivory Screens to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A unique set of Chinese erotic ivory panels mounted in zitan wood screens, possibly from the court of the Qianlong Emperor, is estimated to sell at Bonhams next fine Chinese Art Sale in London on May 12th for an estimated £800,000 to £1.2 m….
Unique Set of Chinese Emperor’s Erotic Ivory Screens to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A unique set of Chinese erotic ivory panels mounted in zitan wood screens, possibly from the court of the Qianlong Emperor, is estimated to sell at Bonhams next fine Chinese Art Sale in London on May 12th for an estimated £800,000 to £1.2 m….
Earliest Human Remains in United States Arctic Reported by Scientific Researchers
WASHINGTON (AP).- Some 11,500 years ago one of America’s earliest families laid the remains of a 3-year-old child to rest in their home in what is now Alaska. The discovery of that burial is shedding new light on the life and times of the early settle…