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Canvas Prints: Art for Every Home When it comes to sprucing up your living spaces or adding a personal touch to your home decor, canvas prints have proven to be a versatile and visually striking choice. These art pieces combine your favourite images with the timeless allure of canvas to create a unique and eye-catching display. If you're in the UK and searching for quality canvas prints, either for your own space or as gifts, you'll be pleased to know that there are abundant options available. Canvas Prints in the UK: A World of Choices The United Kingdom boasts a vibrant and diverse canvas printing market. From artistic prints to personalised family portraits, there's a canvas for every taste and style. Canvas prints have become more accessible than ever, thanks to numerous local and online printing services. These services offer a variety of sizes, themes, and customization options to cater to your unique needs and preferences. Canvas Prints Online: The Convenience of ... Continue reading →

Custom Canvas Prints: Unleash Your Creativity Custom canvas prints have rapidly gained popularity as a way to infuse personality, creativity, and sentimental value into your living spaces. Whether you want to showcase cherished memories, your artistic flair, or make a statement with a personalized collage, custom canvas prints offer endless possibilities for adding a unique touch to your home. The World of Custom Canvas Prints The beauty of custom canvas prints lies in the ability to turn your imagination into a tangible piece of art. Let's explore some of the versatile options within the world of custom canvas prints: Large Canvas Prints Large canvas prints are perfect for making a bold statement in your living spaces. Whether you're looking to fill a vast expanse of wall or create a focal point in a room, large custom canvas prints can take your decor to the next level. The impressive size allows your chosen image or artwork to dominate the room, turning it into a ... Continue reading →

Canvas Prints for Living Room: A Touch of Elegance The living room is the hub of family life and a space for entertaining guests. Canvas prints can bring a touch of elegance and personal flair to this essential area of your home. When choosing canvas prints for your living room, consider the following: Size and Placement: The size of the canvas should match your wall space, with larger canvases making bold statement pieces and smaller ones fitting well in groupings. Theme and Style: Select a canvas that complements your living room's theme and style. From modern to rustic or eclectic, there's a canvas print to suit every aesthetic. Personalization: Custom canvas prints allow you to infuse a personal touch, whether through family photos, cherished memories, or unique artwork. Split Canvas Prints: Creating Visual Impact Split canvas prints take wall art to the next level by dividing a single image into two or more canvases. This technique adds depth and intrigue to your decor, ... Continue reading →

Atlanta, GA, USA, October 27, 2023 -- Ahlers & Ogletree’s two-day, two-session auction planned for Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th will showcase the remarkable estates of two prominent Atlanta area figures: Fred Bentley, Sr. of Marietta, Ga.; and Vectra Orkin Barnette of Atlanta. Both sales will be held online as well as in Ahlers & Ogletree’s gallery located at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW, both at 10 am Eastern time on their respective days. Fred Bentley, Sr., was a cherished Congressman, art collector, patriarch and philanthropist. His estate boasts an impressive array of American paintings and furniture, each piece steeped in history and charm. Included is his impressive collection of important American paintings as well as antique furniture, decorative arts, Chinese export porcelain, and antiquities from Rome and Greece. Highlights from the Bentley estate, being offered November 10th, include original paintings by Thomas Worthington ... Continue reading →

New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada, October 28, 2023 -- As expected, the acclaimed Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis (1903-1970) dominated the list of top lots in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Folk Art auction on October 14th, but this time she shared the spotlight with two other Canadian luminaries – Joe Norris (1924-1996) and Joe Sleep (1914-1978). All three posted high dollars. Six original paintings by Maud Lewis combined to bring $184,680. They included a mixed media on Masonite from 1967 titled The Lobsterman ($53,100); a 1950s oil on board titled Two Birds in Winter ($44,250); a 1950s mixed media on scrap cardboard titled Dog Beneath Cherry Trees ($32,450); a circa 1967-1967 mixed media on Masonite titled Train Station ($27,140); a circa 1964-1965 mixed media on beaverboard titled Winter Sleigh Ride ($25,960); and a 1967 mixed media on Masonite work titled White Cat with Flowers, Butterflies and Yarn ($24,780). All prices quoted here are in Canadian ... Continue reading →

Limassol, with its thriving arts scene, is a city that encourages artistic expression and physical well-being. Ballet, known for its grace and poise, is not just for children; it also offers an enriching experience for adults. In this article, we delve into the health benefits of enrolling in adult ballet classes at one of the best ballet schools Limassol, exploring how this artistic form can be a path to holistic wellness. The Physical Benefits 1. Improved Flexibility: Ballet demands an extensive range of motion, which can help increase flexibility. Adult ballet classes in Limassol include stretching exercises that enhance joint mobility and muscle suppleness. 2. Enhanced Strength: Ballet movements engage various muscle groups, resulting in improved strength and muscle tone. The emphasis on core strength is particularly beneficial for posture and overall stability. 3. Better Balance and Coordination: Ballet training hones balance and coordination skills. These benefits ... Continue reading →

New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada, November 1, 2023 -- A rare Maud Lewis (1903-1970) painting, traded by a London, Ontario artist in the 1970s to a London goldsmith for a tie tack, recently sold at auction for over $50,000. The late artist John Kinnear, a snappy dresser, was reeled in by a blue sapphire goldsmith John Ellington had in his Richmond Street shop and so the two men agreed to a trade: one custom sapphire tie tack for “any painting” Kinnear had on his studio wall down the street. When the time came to make the trade, Ellington shied away from Kinnear’s own paintings, which were appealing but too large. Instead, he set his eyes on the only Maud Lewis on the wall – a small, delightful painting of a pipe-smoking lobster fisherman. Kinnear initially resisted, saying that was his favorite painting, but Ellington reminded him he’d said “any painting”, so in the end they happily did the swap. Ellington enjoyed The Lobsterman painting in his ... Continue reading →

Richmond, VA, USA, November 2, 2023 -- The landmark Fry-Jefferson map of Virginia and Maryland from 1775; the first printed sea chart of the Southeastern coastline of North America from 1661; the French edition of John Mitchell's monumental map of eastern North America from 1756; and the first printed map to name the colony of Georgia are just a few of the rare antique items in Old World Auctions’ Auction #195, online now and set to end on November 15th at 10 pm Eastern time. The auction is loaded with 856 lots, including rare antique and vintage maps, charts, atlases, decorative prints, illuminated manuscripts and historical documents from the late 15th century to the mid-20th century. It’s an online-only auction, with no live gallery bidding. The catalog is up for viewing and bidding online now, at https://www.oldworldauctions.com/catalog/current.  “We hope people have fun browsing through the catalog. There’s such a range of material, from 18th ... Continue reading →

New York, NY, USA, November 2, 2023 -- The 91st Rare Posters Auction from Poster Auctions International on Sunday, November 12, features rare and iconic images from a century of poster design. The collection includes Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modern, and Contemporary lithographs as well as decorative panels, maquettes, and original works. All 460 lots will be on view to the public through November 11. The auction will be held live in PAI’s gallery at 26 West 17th Street in New York City, as well as online at posterauctions.com, beginning promptly at 11am Eastern time. Jack Rennert, the president of Poster Auctions International, Inc., said, “Our 91st sale is notable for the many exceptionally rare works being offered by top artists, including Cappiello, Chéret, Colin, Hohlwein, Mucha, and Schnackenberg. This auction also includes first-class images for automobiles, bicycles, and war and propaganda. I have a feeling that poster collectors will be delighted with the ... Continue reading →

Brooklyn, NY, USA, November 4, 2023 -- The temperature may be dropping outside, but things are heating up at SJ Auctioneers, which will hold an online-only Happy Hour of Fine Collectibles auction on Sunday, November 12th, beginning at 5 pm Eastern time. The catalog is packed with a fine selection of jewelry, silverware, trains, toys and collectibles from noted artists, designers and silversmiths. They include names such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. Dominick & Haff, Jose Hess, Emile Delaire, Gorham, Movito, Reed & Barton, Watson, Wallace, WM B Kerr, Sackermann Hessenberg & Co., Italian Vetreria Murano, Arte, American Flyer, Lionel, Nintendo, Tootsie Toy, Buddy L, Matchbox and Lesney. Altogether, 218 lots will come up for bid. The silver selection is primed for gift-giving. The auction’s expected top lot is an S. Kirk & Son sterling silver repousse footed centerpiece bowl, 13 inches in diameter, pattern #681, having an everted rim and domed pedestal foot, the ... Continue reading →