Big-ticket pieces draw ultrawealthy (Chicago Tribune) Art market is just fine after brush with breakdown An Andy Warhol portrait of Elizabeth Taylor recently sold for $23.7 million. A study of a bullfight by Francis Bacon commanded $45.9 million. Jeff Koons' 7-foot "Hanging Heart" sculpture went for $23.6 million, making him the world's most expensive living artist. ...more...Santa's Winter Wonderland (South Shore News and Tribune) Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra....more... What's old is new (The Cincinnati Enquirer) When a West Chester's Brass Armadillo Antiques Mall closed this summer, no one knew whether its demise was an isolated event or a sign of things to come....more... Holiday Party : Includes tree decoration, music, raffles and food. Free for Transplant Foundation members. $15 to $20. ... (The Sun Post) Hot Import Nights: Über-hot imported cars, models, celebrity DJs and the best of import culture. 5 p.m. to midnight. $30. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. www.hotimportnights.com. 949-789-7439....more... Not all salt cellars are created equal (Bradenton Herald) I received this salt and pepper cellar back in the 1960s and would like to know what it is worth. It is 4½ inches long by 2 inches high. Spoons are marked in Old English style "R. W.," a stag's head and an "& S." In block letters is "sterling." Thank you. - J. K. ...more... |