NEW YORK, N.Y.- Drawn from an important Long Island collection, The Paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works from a Long Island Collection is a major exhibition that showcases approximately 125 oils and works on paper by Louis Comfort Tiffany, an Amer…
Beyond the Law: American History Unfolds at Christie’s South Kensington in June
LONDON.- Following the success of Christie’s Arms and Armour sale in September 2010 which was 91% sold by lot, achieving over £500,000, Christie’s announces the upcoming sale, to be held on 22 June 2011. The auction will be led by the Colt .38 „P…
National Museum of American History Embarks on Conservation of Jefferson’s Bible
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is currently performing a specialized conservation treatment to ensure the long-term preservation of Thomas Jefferson’s bible, a small handmade book that provides an inti…
National Museum of American History Receives Record-Breaking Tennis Racquet
WASHINGTON, DC.- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has acquired John Isner’s tennis racquet from his record-breaking match against Frenchman Nicolas Mahut at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships. The racquet is one of four rac…