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(Auction)Presidential Ephemera Sold at Roland Auctions NY
Roland Auctions NY, New York City
Photos courtesy Roland Auctions NY
A small group of collectors gathered in the street-level salesroom of Greenwich Village-based Roland Auctions NY on February 19 to bid at the first of several auctions containing collections from the estate of Dr. Alan York.
An East Hampton, New York, optometrist, ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Exhibitions, March 2016
Maine Antique Digest includes, as space permits, brief announcements of exhibitions planned by galleries, museums, or other venues. We need all press materials at least six weeks in advance of opening. We need to know the hours and dates of the exhibit, admission charges, and phone number and website for ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Dogs in Show and Field
Bonhams, New York City
Photos courtesy Bonhams
Following on the heels of the Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show at Madison Square Garden, the Dogs in Show and Field auction at Bonhams attracted a small group of collectors and dealers to its salesroom on February 17.
Of the 167 lots offered, 115 found ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Market for Americana in New York City
Photos courtesy Sotheby’s and Christie’s
All auction prices include the buyer’s premium.
“As goes January, so goes the year” is an old Wall Street aphorism subscribed to by the antiques world. It is not always true, but many believe it. That is why collectors and the trade carefully watch the January Americana ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Michigan Art Dealer Arrested and Charged with Fraud
The FBI is looking for people who bought art from Eric Spoutz. Not a familiar name? How about Robert Chad Smith or John Goodman or James Sinclair? They also want to hear from people who bought art with provenance including “Betty Parsons Gallery,” “Larry Larkin,” “Henry Hecht,” or “Julius and ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Solid Sales at Rago and Skinner
Antique Jewelry & Gemology
Photos courtesy Rago Arts and Skinner, Inc.
A great deal of anticipation preceded Rago Arts’ December 6, 2015, jewelry sale in Lambertville, New Jersey, where bidders vied for Dora Jane Janson’s coveted collection of Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry, which realized a total of $579,063 (with buyers’ ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Ives Marble Sculpture Breaks Out for $100 Grand
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine
From the pre-Christian era to the Renaissance and from medieval times to the late 20th century, just about all major eras were covered in Thomaston Place’s wide-ranging winter auction on February 13 and 14 in Thomaston, Maine.
The top-selling lot was a 50¾" tall Neoclassical Carrara ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)The "American Eagle" by James Bard: A Closer Look
A painting signed by Antonio Jacobsen or Fred Pansing of a named ship is a ship’s portrait. Simple as that? Well, not really. No, it’s more. Like the title of an essay—or a short story—it is filled with the details that abide behind the name, details about the builder, the ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Ducks Fly in the South: Two Decoy Auctions Bring in $2.7 Million
In February both Copley Fine Art Auctions and Guyette & Deeter, Inc. held decoy and sporting art auctions in Charleston, South Carolina. The two firms sold a combined total of approximately $2.7 million worth of merchandise in sales held during the annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
On February 12 ... (Read More)
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(Show)Heart of Tennessee: Skillful CPR Revives a February Show Tradition
Hendersonville, Tennessee
The new Heart of Tennessee Antique Show opened on February 11 with an evening preview party featuring notable dealers, outstanding offerings, and excellent catering. Last year, Nashville was Heart-less. The long-running Heart of Country show at the Opryland Hotel had ended its run in 2014. But Katherine Bovard already ... (Read More)
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