Maine Antique Digest http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/ Maine Antique Digest Magazine, all about the markets for art and antiques, with advertisements by selected dealers en-us June 4th Is the Next Advertising Deadline http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=2 Maine Antique Digest is Wednesday, June 4th, for the July issue that mails on June 14.]]> Maine Antique Digest (03/06/08) Cabinetmaker Database Now Free for M.A.D. Subscribers http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=435 Maine Antique Digest database of American Cabinetmakers is now available free for subscribers of Maine Antique Digest.]]> Maine Antique Digest (12/21/07) Rare Hemingway Items Sell for Record Prices http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=626 Swann Galleries, New York City

by Jeanne Schinto

In 2007 Swann Galleries achieved five new auction price records for Ernest Hemingway items.]]> Maine Antique Digest (05/06/08) Four Hundred Grand for a Book of Charts http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=625 James D.]]> Maine Antique Digest (05/06/08) The 150th Original Semi-Annual York Show http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=624 York, Pennsylvania

by Karl H.]]> Maine Antique Digest (05/06/08) A Young Collector's Guide to Auctions -- and Relationships http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=623 The Young Collector

by Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond

We love auctions.]]> Maine Antique Digest (05/06/08) In The Trade: Thomas C. Campbell, Hawleyville, Connecticut http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=622 In the Trade

by Frank Donegan

Thomas Campbell has one of the simplest business plans you're likely to run across in the antiques trade.]]> Maine Antique Digest (05/06/08) New Hampshire Auctioneer Richard Withington Passes Away http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=621 Maine Antique Digest (04/29/08) Charles Sidney Raleigh: His Second Life http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=620 by A.J.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/28/08) Galle Vase Comes Out of Storage to Lead at Green Valley http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=619 Green Valley Auctions, Inc., Mt.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/28/08) Grogan Celebrates 20th Anniversary with $2.5 Million Sale http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=618 Grogan & Company, Dedham, Massachusetts

by Jeanne Schinto

"She adored nuanced conversation, was precise with her language, and delivered con brio editorial monologues reminiscent of those of the legendary Diana Vreeland for whom she worked as photo editor at Harper's Bazaar."

The words are those of Angus Wilkie, author, decorative arts specialist, and co-owner of Cove Landing on Manhattan's Upper East Side.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/28/08) $60,000 Carnival Glass Auction http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=617 Jon Lee Auction Services, Latham, New York

by Betty Flood

A surprise was in store for dealers and collectors of carnival glass when Jon Lee, a serious auctioneer who usually favors late 18th- and early 19th-century items such as pottery, stoneware, paintings, and porcelains, announced that he was having a 434-lot sale on January 12 of carnival glass from the estate of the late Dale Burnett.

Shirley Burnett, Dale's widow, said she thought it was time to liquidate the collection, which they had bought during the 1940's, '50's, and '60's.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/28/08) You're a Good Man, Frank Stanton: Skinner Sells Snoopy http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=615 Skinner, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts

by Jeanne Schinto

A reception for friends of animals was the prelude to Skinner's March 7 auction of American and European paintings and prints at its Boston gallery.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/18/08) Aaron Douglas Painting Brings Record $600,000 http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=614 Swann Galleries, New York City

by Jeanne Schinto

A painting by Harlem Renaissance figure Aaron Douglas was the top lot by far at Swann Galleries on February 19 at its African-American art sale.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/18/08) Salander Case Converted to Chapter 7 http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=613 by David Hewett



Update: April 21

On April 17 Judge Cecelia Morris approved a motion and converted the bankruptcy case of Larry and Julie Salander from a Chapter 11 (reorganization) filing to Chapter 7 (dissolution).]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/14/08) The Presidential Dish http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=612 by Lita Solis-Cohen

Edith Bolling Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, created one of the most popular rooms in the White House, the China Room, known as the Presidential Collection Room in her day.

"Her important work transformed the way the White House preserves and displays historic artifacts and remains Mrs.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/13/08) Roving Group of Thieves Hits Midwest Antiques Malls http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=611 by David Hewett

Want to see a video clip of thieves cleaning out a jewelry showcase in an antiques mall?]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/13/08) Reno Requires Licenses http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=610 by David Hewett

"I've lost a few dealers, and the two who did comply with the law told me it cost them close to one thousand dollars to do it.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/13/08) Philadelphia Highboy Brings $731,000 in New Orleans http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=609 by Lita Solis-Cohen

In these days of digital photos, the Internet, widely distributed illustrated catalogs, and an active network of dealers and conservators, you don't have to sell in New York City to get the going price for Colonial Philadelphia furniture.]]> Maine Antique Digest (04/13/08)