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(Fragment)Barnebys Acquires Online Appraisal Service
Barnebys Group, a Swedish firm that operates an Internet search engine for design, antiques, and art, has acquired ValueMyStuff (www.valuemystuff.com), an online art and collectibles valuation service.
According to a press release, ValueMyStuff has over 500,000 users and provides online valuations of art, memorabilia, wine, watches, and other assets in over ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)The Hidden Wisdom of Objects
A Book Review
Glenn Adamson’s new book is not about the end of the age of clutter. It is not about the fact that there are fewer, better antiques shows with fewer, better dealers, nor fewer, better shops, nor fewer, better lots at some decorative arts auctions.
Its subtitle, The Hidden Wisdom ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Patek Philippe Clock and Colombian Emerald Pendant Star
Antique Jewelry & Gemology
Photos courtesy John Moran Auctioneers
John Moran Auctioneers’ fine jewelry and timepieces auction was held on December 11, 2018, and was highlighted by the sale of a Patek Philippe “Mrs. Butterfly” pendulette dôme clock that realized $118,750 (includes buyer’s premium); the estimate was $60,000/90,000.
Following closely behind was an ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Native American Baskets and Art
Bonhams, Los Angeles, California
Photos courtesy Bonhams
Department director Ingmars Lindbergs said he was “very pleased” with the results of the December 10 and 11, 2018, Bonhams auctions in Los Angeles. The first was a single-owner sale of baskets belonging to Albuquerque, New Mexico, collectors Alan and Bronnie Blaugrund. On the next ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Freeman’s Design Sale
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photos courtesy Freeman’s
Freeman’s design sale on Monday, December 10, 2018, was preceded by the single-owner morning sale of the estate of Bonnie O’Boyle. A Bucks County resident, O’Boyle collected American paintings and American design, mostly by New Hope artists and designers, including George and Mira Nakashima and local ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Record Tiffany Lamp Sold at Christie’s
Christie’s established a new record for a Tiffany Studios lamp on December 13, 2018, when the finest of all Pond Lily table lamps sold for $3,372,500 (includes buyer’s premium); the estimate was $1,800,000/2,500,000.
Tiffany Studios Pond Lily table lamp, circa 1903, leaded glass, patinated bronze, 26½" high, 18" diameter shade, shade ... (Read More)
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(Auction)American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionism
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photos courtesy Freeman’s
Freeman’s December 9, 2018, American art and Pennsylvania Impressionism sale attracted a standing-room-only crowd of mostly collectors, many of them locals who came to bid on Bucks County landscapes. While attendance at auctions has been shrinking as more and more bidders prefer online or phone bidding, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Fall Sales Bring Six-Figure Success
New Orleans Auction Galleries, New Orleans, Louisiana
Photos courtesy New Orleans Auction Galleries
The New Orleans Auction Galleries (NOAG) had a remarkable year with a total of nearly $16 million ($15,930,000) for all sales. This figure was the result of ten events in all, a total that included major estates auctions featuring ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)Folk and Folks: The Henry D. Green Symposium
A Book Review
The Henry D. Green Symposium at the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, has taken place biennially in February since 2000. Most of the talks have been published in illustrated softbound journals.
Dale L. Couch, the curator of decorative arts at the museum, has ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Two Men Charged in Identity Theft Bidding Case
An allegedly stolen identity and multimillion-dollar bids for a couple of pieces of contemporary art have resulted in two men being charged in federal court.
On October 5 a seven-page complaint was filed against Antonio DiMarco and Joakim von Ditmar, charging each with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.
According to ... (Read More)
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