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LOS ANGELES – (left) The “Ladies of NEW YORK CITY – The Neustadt
Hollywood Gazebo,” as seen on the Collection of Tiffany Glass, working with
Hollywood Walk of Fame, is missing its the Fine Art Program and Collection at
statue of Marilyn Monroe which is Montefiore Einstein, is bringing the beauty
normally perched atop the gazebo’s Eiffel of Tiffany to the Montefiore Medical
Tower-shaped structure. This statue, Center’s Hutchinson campus in the
which illustrates her iconic pose from Bronx, New York. Recent studies reveal
was stolen on June that artwork in healthcare settings
The Seven Year Itch,
16. Police said investigators had recovered provides many therapeutic benefits and
some prints at the scene but had yet to make any arrests. Authorities said a enhances patient recovery. This is especially true of nature-themed art-
witness saw a man climb the Eiffel Tower-shaped structure late Sunday and works, which reduce stress and anxiety, promote tranquility, and provide
use a saw to remove the statue. respite for patients, guests, and staff. On view through September 30 will be
six floral lamps creating a “garden” of colorful light in the first leg of this new
program. The show is anticipated to reach 150,000 people while on view.
PARIS, DROUOT AUCTIONS – The revolver with which Vincent van
Gogh is believed to have shot himself sold for 162,500 euros ($182,000) at
a Paris auction – nearly three times the estimate. Billed as “the most famous FORBES – The 1911 T3 Turkey Red Ty Cobb card is considered by many to
weapon in the history of art,” the be the most beautiful baseball card made, featuring a thick cardstock, 5 3/4” x
rusty 7mm Lefaucheux revolver was 8” cabinet card size, and strong color. When a PSA graded card came up for
bought by a private collector with a auction through PWCC on eBay, buzz was strong but not for a good reason:
telephone bid. Discovered by a was the card the result of a master “faker?” A collector was selling the card
farmer in 1965 in the same field through PWCC which, despite having over 16,000 cards for sale on eBay on a
where the tragedy took place, the given day, is heavily scrutinized. Collectors in the Blowout Card Forum found
gun has previously been exhibited at discrepencies and posted their concerns, and the seller stepped up, removing
the Van Gogh Museum in the card for sale. “In fairness to PWCC I bought this card a couple of years ago
Amsterdam. While Art Auction, and consigned it recently,” the seller wrote.
which sold the gun, said there is no “It was purchased on eBay from a seller
way of being absolutely certain it is the fatal weapon, they insisted tests other than PWCC. I plan to contact PSA
showed it has been in the ground for 75 years, which would fit. The Dutch and hopefully drop the card off for
artist had borrowed the gun from the owner of the inn where he was living. review when I receive it back from
PWCC.” For its part, PSA has issued
a general statement: “PSA is aware
TENANGO DE DORIA – Mexican artisans of the of recent hobby message board activity
Otomi ethnic group gathered in San Nicolas village, in and is conducting its own investigation
Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo state, Mexico, where the into the matter.
Mexican government asked famous Venezuelan
designer Carolina Herrera to explain her decision to use
textile designs from three Mexican indigenous Workers at the Liberty
WLNS –
communities in six pieces of her Resort 2020 collection. Square Antique Mall say theft is
The dress from the New York label is simply a “tribute” becoming more and more com-
to Mexico’s artisans, said Carolina Herrera’s creative mon in the area and they just
director Wes Gordon. Fifty-nine year old Candelaria want what’s theirs given back:
views it as a blatant rip-off of her traditional wares. Culture four fossilized megalodon teeth
Minister Alejandra Frausto sent Gordon and Herrera a worth nearly $10,000 dollars. The
letter calling on them to publicly explain “on what basis teeth belonged to the shopowner’s
(they) decided to make use of cultural elements whose son, David Ranshaw, who’s now
origins are clearly documented, and how the profits of that use will go to offering a $1,000 reward to try
benefit the community.” She called for a “broad discussion of the cultural rights and get them back. Scott Adams Megalodon Tooth, Wikipedia
of indigenous peoples.” Josefina Tavera, 87, created the village’s now-
works in the store and says this takes a toll not only on them, but the entire
famous animal and floral design with her mother, drawing inspiration from community. Said Ranshaw and Adams to the robber, “Just stop it, grow up,
traditional embroidery patterns. She is indignant when she hears her pattern go get a job and get it yourself.” If you know anything about what happened,
was used by a major fashion label without credit. “If it weren’t for my hands, you can call the Charlotte, Michigan Police Department at 517-543-3510.
this work wouldn’t exist!” she said in the Otomi language.
WPTA – A longtime collector of
LONDON – The Tower Bridge has turned 125 years old and part of the beer cans, Doug Farmer of Fort
celebration included the display of 50 alternative designs presented for Wayne, Indiana has been granted
consideration. While the winning design has a center section that opens up for a wish: to have one of the beers
large ships to pass, other ideas included spiral roadways leading to a very that he had collected the cans
high- level bridge, rotating bridges, and even tunnels. While the spiral road- from reproduced today. Thanks to
ways would have been a feat of design and engineering, it was discarded Will Long, co-owner of Summit
because the horses pulling wagons to the top would be exhausted once there City Brewerks, the challenge to
and unable to complete the ressurect Old Crown Ale was met after a year of perfecting the recipe and
journey in one day. The obtaining the rights to the name. At first it was only available at the Summit
anniversary includes a num- brewery’s restaurant, but now Old Crown is once again filling cans for future
ber of concerts being held in collectors. Said Long, “We’re going to do our best to sort of live up to the brand
the counterweight chambers and the history its got behind it.” As for Farmer, he gave Summit a bright neon
inside the tower legs that can Old Crown sign that is now mounted as the centerpiece in their restaurant.
hold 50 concert-goers and the
performers. If built today,
the Tower Bridge would NPR – Eight of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings were added to the
cost $250 million. UNESCO World Heritage List, elevating them to the same status as Machu
Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Statue of Liberty.
Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
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LOS ANGELES – (left) The “Ladies of NEW YORK CITY – The Neustadt
Hollywood Gazebo,” as seen on the Collection of Tiffany Glass, working with
Hollywood Walk of Fame, is missing its the Fine Art Program and Collection at
statue of Marilyn Monroe which is Montefiore Einstein, is bringing the beauty
normally perched atop the gazebo’s Eiffel of Tiffany to the Montefiore Medical
Tower-shaped structure. This statue, Center’s Hutchinson campus in the
which illustrates her iconic pose from Bronx, New York. Recent studies reveal
was stolen on June that artwork in healthcare settings
The Seven Year Itch,
16. Police said investigators had recovered provides many therapeutic benefits and
some prints at the scene but had yet to make any arrests. Authorities said a enhances patient recovery. This is especially true of nature-themed art-
witness saw a man climb the Eiffel Tower-shaped structure late Sunday and works, which reduce stress and anxiety, promote tranquility, and provide
use a saw to remove the statue. respite for patients, guests, and staff. On view through September 30 will be
six floral lamps creating a “garden” of colorful light in the first leg of this new
program. The show is anticipated to reach 150,000 people while on view.
PARIS, DROUOT AUCTIONS – The revolver with which Vincent van
Gogh is believed to have shot himself sold for 162,500 euros ($182,000) at
a Paris auction – nearly three times the estimate. Billed as “the most famous FORBES – The 1911 T3 Turkey Red Ty Cobb card is considered by many to
weapon in the history of art,” the be the most beautiful baseball card made, featuring a thick cardstock, 5 3/4” x
rusty 7mm Lefaucheux revolver was 8” cabinet card size, and strong color. When a PSA graded card came up for
bought by a private collector with a auction through PWCC on eBay, buzz was strong but not for a good reason:
telephone bid. Discovered by a was the card the result of a master “faker?” A collector was selling the card
farmer in 1965 in the same field through PWCC which, despite having over 16,000 cards for sale on eBay on a
where the tragedy took place, the given day, is heavily scrutinized. Collectors in the Blowout Card Forum found
gun has previously been exhibited at discrepencies and posted their concerns, and the seller stepped up, removing
the Van Gogh Museum in the card for sale. “In fairness to PWCC I bought this card a couple of years ago
Amsterdam. While Art Auction, and consigned it recently,” the seller wrote.
which sold the gun, said there is no “It was purchased on eBay from a seller
way of being absolutely certain it is the fatal weapon, they insisted tests other than PWCC. I plan to contact PSA
showed it has been in the ground for 75 years, which would fit. The Dutch and hopefully drop the card off for
artist had borrowed the gun from the owner of the inn where he was living. review when I receive it back from
PWCC.” For its part, PSA has issued
a general statement: “PSA is aware
TENANGO DE DORIA – Mexican artisans of the of recent hobby message board activity
Otomi ethnic group gathered in San Nicolas village, in and is conducting its own investigation
Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo state, Mexico, where the into the matter.
Mexican government asked famous Venezuelan
designer Carolina Herrera to explain her decision to use
textile designs from three Mexican indigenous Workers at the Liberty
WLNS –
communities in six pieces of her Resort 2020 collection. Square Antique Mall say theft is
The dress from the New York label is simply a “tribute” becoming more and more com-
to Mexico’s artisans, said Carolina Herrera’s creative mon in the area and they just
director Wes Gordon. Fifty-nine year old Candelaria want what’s theirs given back:
views it as a blatant rip-off of her traditional wares. Culture four fossilized megalodon teeth
Minister Alejandra Frausto sent Gordon and Herrera a worth nearly $10,000 dollars. The
letter calling on them to publicly explain “on what basis teeth belonged to the shopowner’s
(they) decided to make use of cultural elements whose son, David Ranshaw, who’s now
origins are clearly documented, and how the profits of that use will go to offering a $1,000 reward to try
benefit the community.” She called for a “broad discussion of the cultural rights and get them back. Scott Adams Megalodon Tooth, Wikipedia
of indigenous peoples.” Josefina Tavera, 87, created the village’s now-
works in the store and says this takes a toll not only on them, but the entire
famous animal and floral design with her mother, drawing inspiration from community. Said Ranshaw and Adams to the robber, “Just stop it, grow up,
traditional embroidery patterns. She is indignant when she hears her pattern go get a job and get it yourself.” If you know anything about what happened,
was used by a major fashion label without credit. “If it weren’t for my hands, you can call the Charlotte, Michigan Police Department at 517-543-3510.
this work wouldn’t exist!” she said in the Otomi language.
WPTA – A longtime collector of
LONDON – The Tower Bridge has turned 125 years old and part of the beer cans, Doug Farmer of Fort
celebration included the display of 50 alternative designs presented for Wayne, Indiana has been granted
consideration. While the winning design has a center section that opens up for a wish: to have one of the beers
large ships to pass, other ideas included spiral roadways leading to a very that he had collected the cans
high- level bridge, rotating bridges, and even tunnels. While the spiral road- from reproduced today. Thanks to
ways would have been a feat of design and engineering, it was discarded Will Long, co-owner of Summit
because the horses pulling wagons to the top would be exhausted once there City Brewerks, the challenge to
and unable to complete the ressurect Old Crown Ale was met after a year of perfecting the recipe and
journey in one day. The obtaining the rights to the name. At first it was only available at the Summit
anniversary includes a num- brewery’s restaurant, but now Old Crown is once again filling cans for future
ber of concerts being held in collectors. Said Long, “We’re going to do our best to sort of live up to the brand
the counterweight chambers and the history its got behind it.” As for Farmer, he gave Summit a bright neon
inside the tower legs that can Old Crown sign that is now mounted as the centerpiece in their restaurant.
hold 50 concert-goers and the
performers. If built today,
the Tower Bridge would NPR – Eight of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings were added to the
cost $250 million. UNESCO World Heritage List, elevating them to the same status as Machu
Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Statue of Liberty.
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