LONDON.- New scientific detective work has revealed that two renowned 16th century portraits of Queen Elizabeth I belonging to two different galleries were painted on wood panels from the same tree. The portraits were first associated with Hilliard in …
Exhibition of North African Jewelry and Photography Announced in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA.- For thousands of years, North Africa, a region that comprises the modern nations of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Egypt, has been a crossroads for trade and the transmission of cultural influences from the Middle East, sub-Sah…
Exhibition of North African Jewelry and Photography Announced in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA.- For thousands of years, North Africa, a region that comprises the modern nations of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Egypt, has been a crossroads for trade and the transmission of cultural influences from the Middle East, sub-Sah…
Iconic Ear Pendants by JAR Highlight Christie’s October Jewels Sale
NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s announced a special highlight of its October 20 Jewels sale in New York: an iconic pair of ear pendants by Joel Rosenthal, the celebrated contemporary designer who goes by the simple moniker of JAR. The earrings, estimate…
More than 90,000 Persons have Visited Moctezuma II Exhibition
MEXICO CITY.- The 220 archaeological jewels part of the exhibition Moctezuma II. Time and Destiny of a Ruler, the first one about a Prehispanic ruler, have been visited by more than 90,000 persons during a month and a half, since its inauguration in Ju…
More than 90,000 have Visited Moctezuma II Exhibition
MEXICO CITY.- The 220 archaeological jewels part of the exhibition Moctezuma II. Time and Destiny of a Ruler, the first one about a Prehispanic ruler, have been visited by more than 90,000 persons during a month and a half, since its inauguration in Ju…
For Sale: Jewels Britain’s King Edward VIII Showered on U.S. Lover
LONDON (REUTERS).- Jewels bought by Britain’s King Edward VIII for his American wife Wallis Simpson are expected to fetch up to 3 million pounds ($4.55 million) at auction in November, Sotheby’s said on Thursday. The king, who renounced his claim to th…
The Great Kings of India to Hold Court at the Art Gallery of Ontario
TORONTO.-
This fall the Art Gallery of Ontario opens
its doors to the magnificent world of India’s great kings. Maharaja: The
Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, organized in collaboration with the
Victoria
& Albert Museum, London, …
The Great Kings of India to Hold Court at the Art Gallery of Ontario
TORONTO.- This fall the Art Gallery of Ontario opens its doors to the magnificent world of India’s great kings. Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, organized in collaboration with the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, will make …