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Hundreds of People, Thousands of Toys
by Frances McQueeney-Jones Mascolo

Greater Boston Antique and Collectible Toy Show and Sale, Dedham, Massachusetts The spring edition of the Greater Boston Antique and Collectible Toy Show and Sale was held Sunday, April 14, at the Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Hotel and Conference Center in Dedham, Massachusetts. Hundreds of collectors, buyers, and sellers convened, trading up ... (Read More)

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Warhol Silverspot Tops Barridoff Sale
by Clayton Pennington

Barridoff Auctions, South Portland, Maine Photos courtesy Barridoff Auctions On Saturday, April 13, Barridoff Auctions, South Portland, Maine, offered 280 lots of paintings, prints, and photographs to what nowadays would be considered a large crowd of retail buyers and the trade. It was not a sale of high-powered artworks—only 15 lots sold ... (Read More)

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John Hays Appears in Newly Released Movie
by Lita Solis-Cohen

The film Upgraded is a 2024 American romantic comedy directed by Carlson Young and starring Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Marisa Tomei, Lena Olin, and John Hays, deputy chairman of Christie’s Americas. The 104-minute movie is the story of Ana (Camila Mendes), an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art ... (Read More)

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Accused Murderer Sentenced in Fake Art Case
by M.A.D. Staff

Brian R. Walshe, 49, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was sentenced on February 20 to 37 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Walshe was also ordered to pay restitution of $475,000. In April 2021 Walshe pleaded guilty to one count each of wire fraud, interstate transportation for a scheme ... (Read More)

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Arrest Warrants Filed for Pair
by M.A.D. Staff

On December 10 the York County (Maine) Sheriff’s Office responded to an antiques business in Arundel, Maine, for the report of a theft. The business reported that over $9000 of jewelry had been stolen. During the course of the investigation, persons of interest were identified as Pardelian Muntean (a 21-year-old male) ... (Read More)

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Spring Americana Sale at Doyle
by Lita Solis-Cohen

Doyle, New York City Photos courtesy Doyle Only at Doyle on Manhattan’s Upper East Side can you buy a sterling silver child’s highchair tray, a silver dog bowl, and a silver terrapin tureen and soup bowls in an Americana sale. The April 10 sale featured paintings, prints, furniture, silver, and decorative art. ... (Read More)

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American Paintings and Prints at Doyle
by Julie Schlenger Adell

Doyle, New York City Photos courtesy Doyle Doyle held its semiannual sale of American paintings and prints live in its salesroom on East 87th Street in Manhattan Wednesday, April 10. Only a few bidders were present. Most of the sales went to online bidders. The auction also featured American furniture, silver, and ... (Read More)

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Acquires Philadelphia Tea Table
by Lita Solis-Cohen

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, has acquired one of the finest scalloped-top Colonial tea tables, the gift of Barbara L. and Theodore B. Alfond. Made in Philadelphia around 1775, it was sold at Christie’s January 19, 2001, consigned by a descendant of Gouverneur Cadwalader, whose mother, Christine Biddle, had ... (Read More)

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The Mystery Novels of George Sims
by Amy Gale

It’s the first 60 characters that count. That’s what the LiveAuctioneers guy said. Search engines give weight to the first 60 characters, so listings should be front loaded with the most important keywords. Well, OK. I’ll have to go back and do some rearranging. Better search engine optimization (SEO) might ... (Read More)

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Garth’s Dissolution Underway
by M.A.D. Staff

On January 4 Garth’s Auctions, Inc., filed for judicial dissolution in the Court of Common Pleas in Franklin County, Ohio. According to the complaint, “Garth’s is insolvent, the property and assets of said company are insufficient to pay all of its debts and it cannot meet its obligations as they ... (Read More)
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