Bonhams announces New York Asia Week sale highlights for March 2021
A fine white porcelain brush holder Joseon dynasty (1392 to 1897), 19th century. Photo: Bonhams.
NEW YORK, NY
.- An incredibly rare and museum-quality 11th century brass figure of Vajravarahi from Northeastern India, dating from the Pala Period; an important 10th century lacquered wood sculpture of Amida Buddha; and a wonderful grouping of Ming and Qing lacquer wares from the Collection of Robert W. Moore are among the highlights of Bonhams New York Asia Week sales announced today. This March, Bonhams New York will present a plethora of fine and rare works from a range of art historical periods throughout Asias past and present, the sales include: Chinese Works of Art and Paintings on Monday, March 15 at 10AM EST, Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art on Tuesday, March 16 at 6PM EST, and Fine Japanese and Korean Art on Wednesday, March 17 at 10AM EST.
Billie Holiday s story depends on who s telling it
Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson s Bar and Grill, at Circle in the Square in New York, March 24, 2014. There are almost as many interpretations of her short life and enormous legacy as there are books and films about her, including the new biopic starring Andra Day. Sara Krulwich/The New York Times.
by Robert Ito
(NYT NEWS SERVICE)
.- For Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, the story of Billie Holiday, the legendary jazz singer, came to her in dribs and drabs. When Parks was growing up, she said, our parents would tell us, She had a tragic story. And then, as we got a little older, She used drugs. And then as we got a little older, my mom would start saying things like, you know, they got to her. But she didnt really get into it.
Bidford Pharmacy one of the best in the country
A well-known Bidford business has been named as one of the top pharmacies in the country.
The Bidford Pharmacy, which has been serving the village for almost 40 years, was shortlisted for the Pharmacy Team of the Year Award at the Pharmacy Business Awards, finishing in the top three nationally.
It was a family run business run firstly by Colin Harris and then his daughter Chris Sturdey until Chris retired in April 2020 and sold the business to Guriq Randhawa.
Despite changing hands in the midst of the pandemic, the business has continued to thrive.