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Monroe, Washington
Fall is a time for settling in and reflection. It is the perfect time to explore and seek new treasures to enjoy once winter fully arrives. For those on the hunt for such treasures, many could be found at the Monroe Antique Show & Sale, held at the Evergreen ... (Read More)
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Rago Arts, Lambertville, New Jersey
Photos courtesy Rago Arts
When Marion Harris, a regular exhibitor at the Outsider Art Fair and antiques shows, and her husband, dentist Jerry Rosenfeld, sold their house in Connecticut and moved full time to their New York City apartment, they talked to Miriam Tucker, a partner at ... (Read More)
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Boston, Massachusetts
Now a mature 21, the Boston International Fine Art Show (BIFAS) had a decidedly upbeat feel for the October 19-22, 2017, event at the Boston Center for the Arts. The 2016 event fell just before the election, and certain pre-election jitters hung over the Cyclorama. This time was ... (Read More)
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Farmer Auctions, Salem, Virginia
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Farmer Auctions held its fall collectors’ auction on October 21, 2017, at the firm’s Salem, Virginia, gallery. The sale offered a wide variety and an excellent selection of lots from within the expected categories of antiques and collectibles. From a sheer volume standpoint, the ... (Read More)
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Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Cleveland, Ohio
Photo courtesy Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Fine art featuring works of the Cleveland School of Art or pieces with a Cleveland connection have become Rachel Davis Fine Arts’ go-to setup. And why not? Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Rachel Davis knows the history of the area and ... (Read More)
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Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas
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One down, seven to go. “This was a very successful sale by any measure—number of views, number of new bidders, number of telephone bidders, you name it,” stated Tom Slater, director of Americana auctions for Heritage Auctions, in reference to the company’s Dallas, Texas, ... (Read More)
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On October 20 Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced that art broker Timothy Sammons, 61, had been indicted for stealing millions of dollars through a scheme involving the sale of valuable artwork. The New York State Supreme Court indictment charged Sammons with grand larceny in the first and ... (Read More)
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Cowan’s Auctions, Cincinnati, Ohio
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The Kentucky Chippendale secretary desk and bookcase recently sold by Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, Ohio, for nearly half a million dollars offers a glimpse into the narrow yet highly competitive market for the best furniture from the Bluegrass State. Offered during Cowan’s October 20 ... (Read More)
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Swann Galleries, New York City
Photos courtesy Swann Auction Galleries
“To collect photographs is to collect the world.” Susan Sontag, On Photography (1977)
"Art & Storytelling” was the title Swann photography department head Daile Kaplan gave to the sale of photos and photo books that took place in the auction house’s New York ... (Read More)
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Robert C. Eldred Co., Inc., East Dennis, Massachusetts
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All prices include buyer’s premium
By the time Daniel C. Schofield’s collection of political broadsides and other memorabilia came to auction at Eldred’s auction gallery in East Dennis, Massachusetts, on October 18, the staff had come to refer to the late collector ... (Read More)
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