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Eloge de l'Art par Alain Truong
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13 février 2010

Rare Set of Ornate 19th Century Porcelain Plates Bought for Nottingham City Museums

Rare Set of Ornate 19th Century Porcelain Plates Bought for Nottingham City Museums
The ten plates were painted between 1818 and 1821, and they have a link to the celebrated British poet Lord Byron LONDON.- Independent charity The Art Fund announced that Nottingham City Museums and Galleries in Nottinghamshire has bought a rare set of...
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24 novembre 2009

William Etty’s "Preparing for a Fancy Dress Ball' purchased by York Art Gallery

William Etty’s "Preparing for a Fancy Dress Ball' purchased by York Art Gallery
William Etty’s ambitious "Preparing for a Fancy Dress Ball" was commissioned in 1833 by MP Charles Watkin Williams–Wynn YORK- One of the finest portraits ever painted by York ’s most famous artist has been purchased by York Art Gallery. William Etty’s...
13 novembre 2009

Napoleon Mourning Ring Comes 'Home' to the Soane Museum

Napoleon Mourning Ring Comes 'Home' to the Soane Museum
The mourning ring originally belonged to Sir John Soane, celebrated architect and founder of the Eponymous Museum, founded in 1833 LONDON.- Sir John Soane’s Museum in London and independent charity The Art Fund today announce the return of a lost treasure...
25 septembre 2009

Lady Gilbert Gives Exquisite Silverware to Temple Newsam House

Lady Gilbert Gives Exquisite Silverware to Temple Newsam House
Marjorie, Lady Gilbert gave two items of silverware to the museum: a silver-gilt cup by Foglino (c. 1842) and a Ming ewer with silver mounts decorated in niello (c. 1600). LEEDS.- Historic Temple Newsam House, part of Leeds Museums and Galleries, has...
25 juin 2009

Titian's Triumph of Love Saved for the Nation by the Art Fund

Titian's Triumph of Love Saved for the Nation by the Art Fund
Titian (c.1485/90-1576), The Triumph of Love. LONDON.- A rare painting by the great Venetian painter Titian (c.1485/90-1576) has come into public ownership through the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) scheme, with an additional grant of £180,000 from independent...
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