Seven Fake Remington Statues Found in New Orleans Exhibit
The New Orleans Museum of Art identified seven counterfeit Frederic Remington bronze statues among 85 works in the Wild West Exhibition. A visiting Remington expert helped uncover the forgeries, which are privately owned pieces. Curator John Bullard noted subtle mold-based reproductions and urged precise caliper measurements to distinguish originals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
America
Frederic Remington
Remington
John Bullard
Naw
Golden Buddha Unveiled After 1955 Discovery
In Bangkok a seven century old 5.5 ton gold Buddha carved in 18 carat gold 75 percent pure sits in a temple. The statue was hidden in concrete until 1955 when its nature was revealed. Though sacred to Thai Buddhists it could fetch over 100 million dollars at recent prices above 800 dollars an ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rei
Bangkok
Thailand
Grain Prices Down in Virginia Amid Soviet Embargo
Virginia grain prices fell after the embargo on U S grain exports to the Soviet Union. A Richmond firm’s cattle and hog deal is in limbo as officials weigh whether livestock will be banned. Agriculture officials warn corn losses could be about 10 cents a bushel, totaling around 700000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
U.S
Soviet Union
South Pole
American Marketing Services Inc
S. Mason Carbaugh
Carbaugh
Eee Sela
Special Trade Representative
Sam Saunders
U.S. Department of Commerce
American Marketing
Jack Keyser
U.S. Agriculture Department
Keyser
Saunders
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ward's Pastry
S. Loudoun St
Winchester
Valley Ave
Duff
Aa Ave
Snow White Grill
Lorth Loudoun Street
Midni
Mr. Ed
Lee-Jackson
Millwood Ave
PCS
Bigman's
Bigmans
Front Royal Road
Winchester, Va
E'S
Wayside’s Hotel
Strasburg
Queen & Holiday Streets
Strasburg, Va
Seafood
Newburg
the Loft Jb's Pizza Shop
Front Royal
Dean’s Seafood
Montross, Va
Ening Star
the Star
Zene
Ave
Echo Village
Cocktars
the Happy Clam Fresh Seafood Restaurant
Jolly Ao
South Windh
Jolly
Jolly Jack
Joe’s
Joe's Cove
American Legion Post
Edinings
Berryville Ave
Duff's Rebel Restaurant
Iilbwood Ave
Pt Ovit
Rebel
Berryritte
Stephens City
Jethen
Wasbee City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!