IJR News — today's news from every sideNew York State Fair unveils 58th butter sculpture — Aug 25, 2026The 2026 New York State Fair butter sculpture, weighing about 800 pounds and created by Jim Victor and Marie Pelton from butter sourced in Batavia, celebrates 250 years of American traditions in New York by depicting the state fair, Cooperstown baseball, the Empire State Building, a dairy farm, fireworks and ice cream, and was finished in roughly 11–12 days. The artwork, titled “Milk. Memories. Tradition. Rooted in New York,” continues a fair-era tradition dating back to 1969 and will be repurposed after the event rather than wasted.
BaT Auctions Spotlight Classics and ModernsAuto — Aug 29, 2026Across classic and modern American performance cars, interest remains strong with ongoing production milestones and notable value shifts: the 1959 Corvette saw continued growth and design refinements, while the 1969 Camaro Z/28 commands six-figure attention for well-documented, original exemplars and the 1971 Trans Am sits in a broad six-figure to mid-five-figure range depending on originality, condition, and provenance, all underscoring how originality and history drive price. The market also shows active modern and near-future models, such as a 2019 Corvette 2LT with premium options and a 2027 Corvette Grand Sport offering dealer programs, reflecting sustained demand across eras and a wide price spectrum influenced by specifications, condition, and dealer dynamics.
