Art
"The Bull Fight" by Edna Reindel (American, 1894-1990), circa 1936, oil on canvas.
Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
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Collecting Nutcrackers
During the holidays, wooden toy soldier nutcrackers familiar to all fill store shelves. But the history of nutcrackers is filled with far more wonder and craftsmanship than any shopper could imagine.
The Spicy History of Nutmeg and Nutmeg Graters
The popular holiday spice has a colorful and dark past; antique nutmeg graters are also valuable collectibles.
Celebrating Norman Rockwell's 'Four Freedoms'
How in 1943, Rockwell's stirring 'Four Freedoms' amounted to an inspired defense of national values, a pictorial rebuke to fascists the world over.
Mysterious Medieval Tapestries Depict Unicorn Hunt
Created between 1495-1505, 'The Unicorn Tapestries' are among the most beautiful and impressive medieval artworks in existence.
African American Art Smashes Records
The historic sale for Swann Auction Galleries is its first auction to hammer more than $4 million, and numerous records were set for individual artists.
Rare Sand Art By Andrew Clemens Sets World Record
The sand bottle from the late 1880s sells for nearly $1 million at Hindman Auctions.
What are NFTs and Should You Buy a Digital Flying Cat?
Are non-fungible tokens (NFTs) the art of our time or a confounding and unsustainable digital fad driven by crazy money? What you need to understand about this million-dollar question.
Largest Collection of 'Sleeping Beauty' Art Highlights Sale
Heritage's Summer Animation Art Auction features 1,700 works by renowned artists including Eyvind Earle, Mary Blair and Chuck Jones.
The Art & Flair of Mary Blair
One of Walt Disney's favorite artists, Mary Blair used vivid colors to create swirling, imaginative images to influence "Cinderella," "Peter Pan" and other classic Disney films.
Alphonse Mucha: Celebrated Art Nouveau artist
Mucha first found fame with his revolutionary poster designs and was instrumental in popularizing the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
Iconic Anime Art Sells For $2.1M
World's largest auction of Japanese animation from My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery and other works from anime's greatest creators smashes records.
The Charming World of Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and other stories by the celebrated English author and illustrator are still popular today.
WPA Artists at Work
From Jackson Pollock to Dorothea Lange, how the WPA gave work to thousands of struggling artists during the Great Depression, unleashing a wave of creativity for all to see.
Vintage Architecture Inspires Miniatures
Artist Chris Toledo crafts realistic interiors based on early 20th-century designs.
Rare Frederick Childe Hassam Painting Leads Hess’ Auction
The June 19 Summer Showcase features other lots of antiques, fine art, silver time pieces, and objets d’art.
Hess Fine Auctions
December 11, 2021 Event Auction, Fine art & More! Original Karel Appel CoBra Carved Wood Relief Painting Christiaan
