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Tiffany lamp coveted by Steve Jobs sells for $4.4 million
Crafted by the studio’s stained-glass maestro, the “Magnolia” floor lamp broke Tiffany’s auction record.
Tiffany Magnolia floor lamp. Steve Jobs, 1982. Diana Walker/Sotheby’s
The ‘Mona Lisa of UFO paintings’ goes on display
A new art exhibition in New York explores the enduring relevance of unexplained phenomena to the modern human experience.
René Magritte, “Voice of Space” (1931). Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
A hippopotamus bar breaks records
A French designer’s hippo-shaped bar pulled down $31.4 million after furious bidding.
François-Xavier Lalanne, “Hippopotame Bar” (1976). Sotheby’s
A fantastic time for fantasy art
A ‘Conan the Barbarian’ painting could fetch more than $10 million at auction this week.
Frank Frazetta, multiple works. Heritage Auctions
The art world’s latest breakout star is a prime minister
A Berlin gallery has found unexpected buyer demand for the works of Albanian leader Edi Rama.
Edi Rama, multiple works. Société
For sale: A noble face
A portrait of a Corsican independence leader who influenced Napoleon goes to auction on Saturday.
William Beechey, “Portrait of General Pascal Paoli” (1798). Asta
Art market looks to the past
Collectors are increasingly looking backward for quality and value, as demonstrated by the sale of a 15th-century triptych by an unidentified Flemish artist for nearly $8 million last week.
India’s biggest airline cancels thousands of flights, paralyzing holiday travel
IndiGo, the country’s largest carrier, acknowledged it had failed to adjust to new regulations mandating more rest for pilots.
There is something askew in Seoul
“Irreverent Forms” features three contemporary South Korean artists who take an off-kilter approach to ceramics.
Hoard of Saxon coins to be shown in Bath
Worth more than $5 million, the Chew Valley Hoard was discovered by a band of metal detectorists.
Muhammad Ali portrait by Andy Warhol heads to sale
The sellers are hoping to ride the momentum of a recent bumper auction week in New York.
Trump to meet top advisers to discuss Venezuela
The US president is ramping up his pressure campaign against Caracas.
Capturing local journalism’s last refuges
A new photography collection documents the dingy interiors of the US’ dwindling local newsrooms.
Europe quietly prepares for a war with Russia
German officials believe Russia could attack NATO in 2029.
DC shooting deepens tensions over National Guard deployments
The man suspected of shooting two US National Guard members in Washington, DC, worked for a CIA-backed paramilitary force in Afghanistan, the agency said.
Fighting anxiety with fire (and dog sledding)
A new documentary explores Norway’s “folk high schools.”
Mexico City will host soccer exhibit timed to the 2026 World Cup
A private museum will feature 100 soccer-themed works while the Estadio Azteca hosts five World Cup matches across town.
Renoir’s portrait of his son with nanny fetches $2 million
Renoir was probably “the last person to have touched” the previously unknown portrait, the auctioneer said.