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Beautiful Baumeister
Nina P. West, Artfact.com Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:55:11 -0000
An abstract painting by an artist Hitler labeled a ''degenerate'' sells at auction for over half a million dollars.
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.

Today's Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibitions and Events

Jul 25: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:52:24 -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 25: Guided Tours - Art of Asia
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:52:24 -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 25: Guided Tours - Art of Europe
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:52:24 -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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