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Sign Recovered, Man Arrested
by M.A.D. Staff

On December 22 Vermont State Police were advised of the theft of an antique sign from a building in Enosburg. The victim stated that his antique “Flying A Service” sign was stolen off the side of his building. The victim told authorities the sign had been in his family for ... (Read More)

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Exhibitions, January 2024
by M.A.D. Staff

Peter Miller, female American Modernist. —Through May 31 —Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Peter Miller Story: A Forgotten Woman of American Modernism at the Morton Contemporary Gallery, in partnership with the Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio, presents the work of Modernist and Surrealist painter Peter Miller, born Henrietta Myers (1913-1996). Influenced by Miró, Picasso, ... (Read More)

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Early 20th-Century Design
by Danielle Arnet

Toomey & Co., Chicago, Illinois Photos courtesy Toomey & Co. When advance notice dropped that works from the collection of Thomas S. Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s pizza and a known longtime collector of important early 20th-century works, were to sell in a December 12 Toomey & Co. auction, bidders took notice ... (Read More)

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Native American Art at Auction
by Alice Kaufman

Bonhams, Los Angeles, California Photos courtesy Bonhams Bonhams’ department director Ingmars Lindbergs said about the large (341-lot) auction of Native American art held December 12 in Los Angeles, “That was fun. And a lot of work.” Thanks to some impressive and famous collections, “We had some great stuff across the board, and ... (Read More)

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Auction Prices Realized, December 2023
by M.A.D. Staff

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R., Maine Antique ... (Read More)

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Artificial “Intelligence”
by Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond

Beneath the Surface Small business, as many of you know, has its perks. You can go to the movies, bank, or grocery store in the middle of the week when things are quiet. You can be 15 minutes late getting back from a dental appointment or take off early in the ... (Read More)

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NOAG Finishes 2023 in Style
by Susan Emerson Nutter

New Orleans Auction Galleries, New Orleans, Louisiana Photos courtesy New Orleans Auction Galleries The December 2 and 3 estates auction at New Orleans Auction Galleries (NOAG) showcased the types of items this well-oiled machine of a business is known for selling: fine antiques, fine art, and the best decorative elements desired by ... (Read More)

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Freeman’s American Art
by Lita Solis-Cohen

Freeman’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Freeman’s American art auctions seem to be in a holding pattern. Freeman’s annual December American art sale reflected the downturn in the market for American paintings this season. In this picky market 30% of the lots offered did not find buyers. Alasdair Nichol, chairman and director of fine ... (Read More)

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Greater Boston Show Brings Good Sales
by Frances McQueeney-Jones Mascolo

Greater Boston Antiques Show & Sale, Wilmington, Massachusetts Buying and selling was in the air December 2 and 3 at the Greater Boston Antiques Show & Sale at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Promoter John DeSimone of Goosefare Antiques & Promotions told M.A.D. that although the gate was relatively the ... (Read More)

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Semiannual “Premier Americana” Auction
by Walter C. Newman

Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Mt. Crawford, Virginia Photos courtesy Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates held its 45th semiannual “Premier Americana” auction December 1 and 2 at the firm’s galleries in Mt. Crawford, Virginia. The two sessions of Americana were preceded by an auction of 18th- and ... (Read More)
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