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(Fragment)Kochan Joins Morphy Auctions
James Kochan has been appointed to the position of specialist for Morphy Auctions’ Americana, early arms, and militaria division. He will also be involved in the curation and cataloging of American manuscripts and fine art.
Dan Morphy, president of Morphy Auctions, said in a press release, “He is one of the ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Riding a Tailwind
The Americana market is gathering strength. That’s our conclusion following Americana Week in New York City.
There were lower prices—sometimes far lower—on many exceptional objects that have crossed the auction block recently, and some examples that were not of high merit seemed to go at bargain prices.
Both Sotheby’s and Christie’s racked ... (Read More)
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(Show)Tribal Textile and Indian Art Shows Get Together
San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show and the American Indian Art Show, San Francisco, California
Did combining the San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show with the former Marin Indian Art Show at Fort Mason in San Francisco work? “Absolutely,” said co-producer John Morris.
“I second that,” said Kim Martindale, Morris’s ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Americana and Political Sale
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas
Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions
A shotgun with a storied role in the history of America’s Old West sold for $375,000 (with buyer’s premium) at auction in Dallas. The 10-gauge shotgun used by legendary frontier lawman Wyatt Earp to kill “Curly Bill” Brocius is regarded as a museum-quality relic ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Barridoff Chalks Up Auction Number Five
Barridoff Galleries, South Portland, Maine
The recently reconstituted Barridoff Galleries, South Portland, Maine, is slowly but surely making its mark in the art auctioning world. The firm, which was acquired by new owners in 2017, completed its fifth auction on February 22, bringing in a total of about $400,000 (including buyers’ ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Local Objects Popular at South Shore Auction
Willis Henry Auctions, Marshfield, Massachusetts
New England antiques drew collectors and dealers to Willis Henry Auctions’ February 22 sale at the DoubleTree in Rockland, Massachusetts, where historical objects from the area were offered. Bidders particularly liked the objects made and used on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Nearby Hingham was a ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Premier Fine Art Auction
Caza Sikes, Cincinnati, Ohio
Photos courtesy Caza Sikes
A 4' tall replica of the Statue of Liberty that had been in some unlikely hiding spots in Ohio for years sold for $106,250 (including buyer’s premium) at Caza Sikes in Cincinnati on February 22. The piece is one of eight examples known.
The figure ... (Read More)
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(Show)Madison IS Americana!
Madison Antiques Show and Sale, Madison, Georgia
If there ever were a capital city for southern Americana, it should be Madison, Georgia, especially at the end of February each year. For 19 years the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center has produced the small, invitation-only Madison Antiques Show and Sale, held February 20-22 this ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Exhibitions, March 2020
Christine Merrill, Foxhounds in a Kennel, oil on canvas, 42" x 60".
—Through March 6 —New York City
The William Secord Gallery is hosting a show of dog paintings by Christine Merrill in Christine Merrill, The Royal Breeds. The exhibition is a tribute to the breeds owned by the British royal family ... (Read More)
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(Show)A Bouquet of the Best Antiques on Valentine’s Day
Heart of Tennessee Antique Show, Lebanon, Tennessee
There are no rules that require antiques shows to be visually attractive, but it never hurts. The fifth annual Heart of Tennessee Antique Show, held this year February 13-15 in Lebanon, Tennessee, was both beautiful and well organized. While the focus is always on ... (Read More)
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