The 2011 Theta Charity Antiques Show in Houston will have a special display of items from the Texas Governor's Mansion. For the first time since the devastating fire in 2008, the mansion will release a collection of fine and decorative arts to display at this year’s show. Jane Karotkin, Texas Governor’s Mansion Curator/Administrator of Friends … Continue reading 59th Annual Theta Show to Feature Collections from Texas Governor’s Mansion
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An Unusual William Trost Richards at PAFA
Only two short blocks away from the City Hall of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is perhaps one of the most under-rated museums in the Northeast. Unlike the National Academy in New York City, which holds one of the most comprehensive American art collections but does not even have a permanent … Continue reading An Unusual William Trost Richards at PAFA
Give Me Glory and Blue Bonnets: Texas Art Results from Heritage
News came from Heritage Director of Texas Art Atlee Phillips via Facebook that the long-lost and much talked about The Battle of San Jacinto by Henry McCardle more than tripled estimate to bring $334,600 at November Dallas Signature Art of the American West & Texas Auction on Saturday. A draftsman for the Confederate Navy, McCardle later served … Continue reading Give Me Glory and Blue Bonnets: Texas Art Results from Heritage
Season of Antique and Art Shows Approaching
The last months of the year, and then the first few months of the new year are the season for antique shows and art events. I thought I would take the opportunity to highlight some favorites, and introduce a new feature on Urban Art and Antiques, our calendar. The Theta Antiques Show in Houston is … Continue reading Season of Antique and Art Shows Approaching
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