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After almost 25 years at Sotheby's New York, John D. Ward, senior vice president and head of the silver and objects of vertu department, has developed a patina all his own.
John D. Ward (standing) and Andrew Purdom in their 1930s Tudor Revival townhouse garden. Rob Sutton photo.
Having worked under the ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
CRN Auctions, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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"Barnburner" leapt to mind as the second part of the collection of G.W. "Bill" Samaha Jr. was auctioned June 19 at CRN Auctions in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The sale fetched just shy of $2.5 million. Bidders really wanted objects from the collection of the universally ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Willis Henry Auctions, Duxbury, Massachusetts
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It had been three years since Willis Henry Auctions' last Shaker auction, and collectors, dealers, and auction house staff were buoyant to see one other when they met June 18. The chance to acquire one or more of the Shaker works up ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Caza Sikes, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Items from a small grouping of material by Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009), including artwork and negatives of unpublished photographs depicting the artist at work, brought the top interest during the auction of fine and decorative art held by Caza Sikes in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 16.
The ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Antique Jewelry & Gemology
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All 301 lots in Eldred's June 15 single-owner jewelry auction in East Dennis, Massachusetts, had no reserve, and all were sold. I got the lowdown from Cheryl Stewart, head of marketing and catalog production, after the sale. "We were really thrilled with the results, and ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas
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An extraordinary remnant of Colonial American history fetched the highest price at Heritage Auctions' June 11 and 12 sale of Americana and political memorabilia, which was highlighted by items dating back to the earliest period in the country's history. The auction resulted in total ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Winstead's Auction, Yanceyville, North Carolina
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Catherine and Marvin Winstead needed three full days (June 10-12) to disperse the antiques acquired by George Robert "Bob" Jean Jr. (1940-2019). Bob and his wife, Bernice Johnson Jean (1947-2021), owned Staunton River Antiques in Brookneal, Virginia. The shop was open by chance ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Leland Little Auctions, Hillsborough, North Carolina
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On June 11 auctioneer Leland Little welcomed 20 potential bidders to his first in-person sale in 27 months. He broke out the sparkling wine two hours into his 283-lot Signature sale. Little and the audience celebrated not only the return to ... (Read More)
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(Show)
Topsham, Maine
Thirty dealers who are members of the Maine Antiques Dealers Association (MADA) set up at the second annual MADA Spring Antiques Show at the fairgrounds in Topsham, Maine, Saturday, June 11. The show is an easy one for dealers to do. It's inexpensive-booth rent is only $125-and it's just ... (Read More)
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