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Gilding The Water Lily
Nina P. West, Artfact.com Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:15:00 -0000
One of Monet's iconic aquatic landscapes sells for over $80 million.
Game On
Nina West, Artfact.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0000
Over in Toronto, a pristine Victorian game box beat the odds and scored an impressive $8,800 at auction.
Amazing Grace
Nina P. West, Artfact.com Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:11:15 -0000
An Hermes Kelly bag recently sold for $82,000. Find out what makes it so special.
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Today's Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibitions and Events

Jul 3: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:01:48 -0500
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from the collections. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details(c) 2006 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Jul 3: Guided Tours - Art of Asia
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:01:48 -0500
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from this collection. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Related Collection: Art of Asia, Oceania and Africa(c) 2006 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Jul 3: Guided Tours - Art of Europe
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:01:48 -0500
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from this collection. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Related Collection: Art of Europe Language: English(c) 2006 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

 

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500 KennerToys.com - Official home for collectors of a variety of items including action figures, board games, cars and trucks, dolls, plush and creative toys. Includes message forum.

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