Victoria & Albert Museum Treasures May 10, 2008
The work is derived stylistically from an earlier Greek prototype, indicative of the elite patrons' taste in antique art. Its pagan subject matter reflects the family's conscious resistance to Christianity after it became the Roman Empire's state religion in 380. (Suite101.com)
Balancing act: Feb 18, 2008
Balancing art, ethics. Federal probe of Mingei museum puts focus on disputed pieces in collections. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
State Archaeologist Shares Tales of Looting Jan 18, 2008
"(Leon) didn't like doing the deed out there in the parking lot, and so invited (me) into his motor home." Leon was in town for an antique art show at the Hilton Hotel when Young got the goods on him. Because NAGPRA states that the equipment used in a crime can be seized, the motor home was soon hauled away, which created quite a buzz at the antiques show. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
More of this story Oct 2, 2007
"We have new art and antique art," Day said. "We always have a few antiques in here. We have unusual and rare books for book lovers. We have one, two or three artists every month showing off their artwork.". (Atmore Advance, AL)
Tiny train brings the flavor Sep 13, 2007
Whether it's because Mi and Yi prepare everything fresh daily, or that the antique art and furniture adorning the restaurant are from Hyang Mi's home, everything about it tastes different. AmerAsia Sushi800 Third St. N.W. Monday - Saturday11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Friday - Saturday5 - 9:30 p.m. Page 1 of 1. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Repairman brings life back to old jukeboxes Jun 23, 2007
His shop is somewhere between an antique art gallery and arcade. With the lights on, Efthimiou's place glows with the aura of dozens of pricey collectibles owned by people across Arizona. (AZCentral -- Business)
Met's roamin' empire Apr 20, 2007
The idea was to narrate the evolution of antique art from Etruscan through Greek to the end of Roman, and for many years, this chronological approach largely prevailed. But Robinson's plan, which was never fully put into practice, was essentially scrapped in 1948. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
* Italians eager to recover antiquities from the Japanese Jan 12, 2007
About 50 of the 100 allegedly smuggled items currently reside in the Miho Museum, a private museum in Shiga, western Japan, that is renowned for its collection of antique art, Yomiuri said. The antiquities in question at Miho include a sculpture and fresco painting from ancient Rome. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Columbia to seek deal with fire police Jul 21, 2006
Friday 21 July, 2006. After more than a month, there is still no resolution between Columbia Borough and its fire police, who aren't working special events in town because of a $2,500 cut in their funding. (Columbia Ledger, PA)
Chamber's big event draws thousands Jun 30, 2006
Friday 30 June, 2006. Standholders and shoppers braved the impending stormy weather last Saturday so as not to miss the 26th Annual Antique, Art Show. (Columbia Ledger, PA)
