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(Auction)Tiffany, Lalique, and Art Glass Sale
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas
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A stunning Drophead Dragonfly table lamp from Tiffany Studios was the show-stopper of Heritage Auctions’ April 28 auction of art glass, including Art Nouveau and Art Deco works. Enthusiastic bidding drove total sales to $1,655,206 (including buyers’ premiums) for the Dallas-based auction house.
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(Fragment)Wayne County, Pennsylvania, Art and Antique Show Returns
The 58th annual Wayne County Art and Antique Show and Sale will return after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The July 9 and 10 show, to be held at the Wayne Highlands Middle School in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is produced by the Women’s Club of Honesdale.
The show will feature artworks ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Sale of Ira Simon’s Collection
Toomey & Co., Oak Park, Illinois
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Who doesn’t love a really bad pun? We cannot resist, so here’s one for your delectation: “When the Ira Simon collection sold at Toomey & Co. in April, it drove collectors absolutely batty.”
One sale surprise was how far this bat lantern, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Estate
The Potomack Company, Alexandria, Virginia
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The highly anticipated sale of artwork and items from the chambers of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) was conducted by The Potomack Company, Alexandria, Virginia. The sale was online only, with telephone, absentee, and real-time ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Furniture, Decorative Art, and Ceramics Auctions Total $1 Million
Toomey & Co., Oak Park, Illinois
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Judging from recent sales, activity must be perking at Toomey & Co. We’re not saying that whiplash is involved, but here’s an example: following the notable white-glove sale April 27 of goods from Chicago private collector Ira Simon, the Oak Park, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)A Good Day for Victor Higgins and Maynard Dixon
Bonhams, Los Angeles, California
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Western art specialist Katherine Halligan was “very pleased” with the results of Bonhams’ April 26 sale of Western art in Los Angeles “for both contemporary and historic Western artists.”
The sale was marked by “robust bidding” and was 90% sold by lot. “But the results speak ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Bonhams Acquires Skinner, Inc.
While rumors of the sale of Skinner, Inc., have persisted for some time, it was confirmed March 16 by announcements from both auction houses that Bonhams has acquired the auction house. The company will be known as Bonhams Skinner, part of Bonhams America. Financial terms have not been disclosed.
Skinner was ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Slotin Sale Makes $1.7 Million
Slotin Folk Art Auction, Buford, Georgia
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Slotin Folk Art Auction continues to see strong results as the ever-evolving market for folk and self-taught art gains more admirers and interest. This was evident at the company’s spring “Masterpiece” sale held April 23 and 24.
“It was another great ... (Read More)
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(Show)The 2022 Opening of the Burlington Antique Show
Burlington, Kentucky
During the 2022 season opener of the Burlington Antique Show, one sign said it all: “Antiques And Stuff.” The show is a mainstay in northern Kentucky, just a 20-minute drive across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. For decades the event has brought a mix of antiques and collectibles to ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Fine Art, Antiques, and Militaria Sale
Tremont Auctions, Sudbury, Massachusetts
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Tremont Auctions’ April 24 annual spring fine art, antiques, and militaria sale in its Sudbury, Massachusetts, gallery drew live buyers and those online, on the phone, and absentee. The sale, replete with unusual and very interesting items, began with silver and jewelry, progressed to ... (Read More)
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