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(Show)The Pier Antique Show
This mixed-media work, The New York City Marathon, was displayed by Antique Elements, Roslyn, New York. The painting and the frame were made by Loren Munk (b. 1951) in the 1970’s. The dealers asked $12,500 for it.
Glen Leroux of Westport, Connecticut, had the first booth as one entered the “modern” ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Julia Toy, Doll, and Advertising Auction
This 29" tall Izannah Walker doll, once discarded in a trash heap, brought $14,220. Julia photos.
This American Outline locomotive and tender by the German toy maker Märklin was adapted for the American market with the addition of a front headlamp, bell, and cowcatcher. The tender was missing its load ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Louisiana Purchase Auction Total Driven by Strong Regional Art Sales
Director of paintings Rachel Weathers stands by the star of this year’s Louisiana Purchase Auction, a portrait of Major General James Wilkinson (1757-1825) by Jose Francisco Xavier de Salazar y Mendoza (c. 1750-1802). The work established a world record for the sought-after Spanish colonial artist when it sold for $591,000 ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Americana and Decorative Art at Eldred's
The top lot of the three-day auction was this striking Dutch portrait of a gentleman. It was attributed to Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck (Dutch, c. 1594-1662). The painting was signed middle right “Aetatis 59. 1653 Johan Verspronck.” There was a paper label affixed to the reverse of the frame at the ... (Read More)
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(Show)Stories of Rediscovery at the Boston International Fine Art Show
Ecstatica II by Meghan Howland (b. 1985) is a 48" x 60" oil on panel. Finished within 24 hours prior to the show’s opening, it was offered at $15,000 by Bowersock Gallery, Provincetown, Massachusetts, and Mount Dora, Florida, and sold.
The large painting in the center is Night Fishing under ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Dealer of Fake Chihuly Sentenced
Michael Little, 35, of Renton, Washington, was sentenced on November 20, 2013, in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five months in prison, three years of supervised release, including five months in a halfway house, and $75,389 in restitution for wire fraud in connection with his scheme to advertise and ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Exhibitions
Maine Antique Digest includes, as space permits, brief announcements of exhibitions planned by galleries, museums, or other venues. We need all press materials at least six weeks in advance of opening. We need to know the hours and dates of the exhibit, admission charges, and phone number and Web site ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Bargain in the Crosshairs
Editorial
The end may be in sight for one of the greatest not-so-secret bargains. On October 24, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City announced that it has signed an amendment to its 1878 lease with the city. The amendment authorizes the museum to consider a range of admission ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Florida Art Gallery and Owner Charged with Obstruction of Justice
Florida Art Gallery and Owner Charged with Obstruction of Justice
A Winter Park, Florida, art gallery and owner face federal charges of obstruction of justice in connection with the importation of ancient Chinese artifacts that were interdicted at the port of Miami. Lorin & Son, LLC, an art gallery, and François ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Three wise dealers
At a recent show, three wise dealers were disappointed by their sales. From left: Jim Gallagher, Lee Hanes, and Ed Weissman: “Hear no customers. See no customers. Speak to no customers.” Joy Hanes photo.
Originally published in the December 2013 issue of Maine Antique Digest. © 2013 Maine Antique Digest ... (Read More)
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