By Stephen May
Alexander Calder, one of America’s best-known and best-loved sculptors, famed for his kinetic abstract mobiles and huge grounded stabiles, was in many ways an artistic Renaissance man. In addition to his celebrated sculpture, he excelled at creating paintings, drawings, book illustrations, jewelry, tapestry, toys and stage sets. His effervescent personality infused all facets of his oeuvre with elegance, vigor — and fun. Throughout his long career, Calder created scores and scores of etchings and lithographic prints. In terms of style and subjects, many reflected links between his graphic art and his famous sculptural works. As its title suggests, “Alexander Calder: Printmaker,” an exhibition on view at the Bruce Museum, Greenwich, Conn., through January 31, features nearly 30 of his fine arts prints, along with several watercolors and small pieces of sculpture. They demonstrate his long-term interest in making prints and his proficiency in a number of printing techniques.
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The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show Sees Steady Buying
On October 22, the final day of the 20th running of Brian and Anna Haughton’s International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show at the Park Avenue Armory, signs of a successful show were still to be seen everywhere.
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 The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show Sees Steady Buying
On October 22, the final day of the 20th running of Brian and Anna Haughton’s International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show at the Park Avenue Armory, signs of a successful show were still to be seen everywhere.
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Antiquorum Sale Achieves Two World Auction Records
Antiquorum held a highly competitive auction of important collectors’ wristwatches, pocket watches and clocks on September 17, resulting in two world records for price paid at auction and total sales of $9,214,974.
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‘Alias Man Ray: The Art Of Reinvention’ Opens At Jewish Museum On Nov. 15
The Jewish Museum will present “Alias Man Ray: The Art of Reinvention” November 15 through March 14, a major exhibition considering how the artist’s life and career were shaped by his turn-of-the-century American Jewish immigrant experience and his lifelong evasion of his past.
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Jerry Lopilato Remembered, Massachusetts Antiques Dealer
Jerry Lopilato, a well-known Massachusetts antique dealer, recently died at Emerson Hospital after a long battle with heart and lung disease.
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Sep 29th, 09- $1.1 Million Magritte Painting Stolen In Armed Museum Robbery An artwork valued at $1.1 million and titled “Olympia” by the Surrealist painter Rene Magritte was stolen September 24 during a daylight robbery at a museum in Belgium.
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