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(Auction)The Lee and Susan Stahl Collection of American Art Pottery
Toomey & Co., Chicago, Illinois
Photos courtesy Toomey & Co.
American art pottery may not be widely thought of as a stop-the-presses, newsworthy collectible, but when a piece recently set a new world auction record, the collecting world paid attention.
The new record happened January 17 when Toomey & Co. in Chicago, part ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Exhibitions, February 2024
Grant Wood (1891-1942), Woman with Plants, 1929, oil on Upson board, 20½" x 17 7/8". Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, museum purchase. 31.1.
—Ongoing —Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art offers an expansive look at the life and career of ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Freeman’s | Hindman Holds Reception in New Manhattan Space
Freeman’s | Hindman held a reception on Tuesday, January 16, in New York City to introduce its new space to collectors, dealers, and auction house specialists. The weather was brisk, but guests eagerly made their way to 32 East 67th Street. The townhouse is just off Madison Avenue and is ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)284-Year-Old Lemon Sells at Auction
It was a sweet sale. On January 16 Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers sold a 284-year-old inscribed piece of citrus—possibly a lemon—for $1759 (includes the juice).
The auction house, founded in 2001 in Newport, Shropshire, England, had cataloged the lot simply as “A Dried Citrus with Inscription ‘Given By Mr P Lu ... (Read More)
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(Show)For the Joy of It: Creating Beautiful Spaces
The Washington Winter Show, Washington, D.C.
The 69th edition of the Washington Winter Show was held January 12 to 14 at the Katzen Arts Center on the campus of American University in Washington, D.C.
The theme of the show was “For the Joy of It: Creating Beautiful Spaces.” That title is derived ... (Read More)
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(Auction)What’s New at Brunk Auctions for 2024
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina
Photos courtesy Brunk Auctions
It took a phone call to verify the dates for the first Brunk Auctions sale of 2024. Yes, the advertisement was correct. The sale was on Wednesday and Thursday, January 10 and 11. Weekday sales are in for 2024 at Brunk Auctions; weekend ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Americana and More at New England Auctions
New England Auctions, Branford, Connecticut
Photos courtesy New England Auctions
It just keeps getting better at Fred Giampietro’s New England Auctions in Branford, Connecticut. The January 10 and 11 auction was the best sale yet, with over 13,000 bidders registered. Over two days bidders pursued over 900 lots of Americana, folk art, ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Auction Prices Realized, January 2024
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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(Issue Story)The Shipping News
Beneath the Surface
The competition has to be getting to Santa these days. When we were kids, he had to have his helpers out at the mall and on the float in the Christmas parade, but now he even has to have help delivering packages! To be fair, it is not ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Collection of Bruce and Vivalyn Knight
Amelia Jeffers Auctioneer & Appraiser, Delaware, Ohio
Photos courtesy Amelia Jeffers Auctioneer & Appraiser
More than 800 lots from the collection of Bruce and Vivalyn Knight of Springfield, Ohio, sold for $1.15 million during an auction conducted by Amelia Jeffers Auctioneer & Appraiser January 5 and 6 at Delaware, Ohio.
Jeffers promoted the ... (Read More)
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