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(Fragment)New York Historical Creates Rubenstein Prize
The New York Historical has created the David M. Rubenstein Prize for the Advancement of American History in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The annual award will pay tribute to those who have made significant contributions to promoting knowledge and understanding of American ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Auction House Pleads Guilty in Case of $485.80 Ivory Netsuke
An illegal auction sale of an elephant ivory netsuke has resulted in a guilty plea, fine, and wildlife penalty for Crawford Family Auctions, LLC in Tumwater, Washington. (Netsuke are small ornamental figurines traditionally worn as part of a Japanese-style kimono and typically carved from elephant ivory or wood.)
The business was ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Butterfly Effect
Beneath the Surface
Lives hinge on the tiniest of moments, don't they? We think we are the architects of our lives, the authors of our own stories, making clear and well-considered choices from a handful of obvious choices, but in reality, so often, a breeze comes in through a window somewhere, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Maine Tall Clock Tops Americana Sale
Farrin’s Country Auctions, Randolph, Maine
Photos courtesy Farrin’s Country Auctions
Rusty Farrin’s semi-annual Americana sale, held this year on June 28 in Randolph, Maine, was topped by an early 19th-century Maine tall clock, but the heart of the auction lay in its robust assortment of folk art, primitives, and firearms.
Enoch Burnham tall ... (Read More)
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(Show)Climate Change Forces Changes for Show
Wells Antiques Show and Sale, Wells, Maine
June 28 witnessed the 25th edition of the Wells Antiques Show and Sale produced by John and Elizabeth DeSimone of Goosefare Antiques & Promotions, Saco, Maine. It was the last time the show would be held in June. Next year’s show and future shows ... (Read More)
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(Auction)History Comes Alive in Style
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine
Photos courtesy Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
It was another three days of “Summer Splendor” at Thomaston Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine, June 26-28. Of about 1460 lots offered, only about 210 misfired, with some of those being sold after the auction. But there were plenty of five-figure ... (Read More)
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(Auction)A Strong 50th Americana Sale
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Mt. Crawford, Virginia
Photos courtesy Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates held its 50th semi-annual Premier Americana auction at its gallery in Mt. Crawford, Virginia, June 25-27. In three marathon sessions, a total of 2140 lots crossed the block.
The Evans firm is known ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Bidders Go to Pot
Casco Bay Auctions, Freeport, Maine
Photos courtesy Casco Bay Auctions
There were a few four-figure misfires at Casco Bay’s June 27 auction in Freeport, Maine, but some items rose from virtual anonymity to more than pick up the slack.
The auction description erroneously listed a framed naval commission promoting Francis M. Gregory to ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Potomack Celebrates America’s 250th in Style
The Potomack Company, Alexandria, Virginia
Photos courtesy The Potomack Company
The Potomack Company held its suite of sales to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary June 23-26 at its galleries in Alexandra, Virginia. Spread over the four days, the June auctions consisted of 1198 lots divided among eight targeted sales. The sales marathon was ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Decorative Arts Trust's 2026 Publishing Grants
The Decorative Arts Trust has announced the six recipients of its 2026 publishing grants. The Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska; the Museum of Old Newbury in Newburyport, Massachusetts; the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts; and the Textile Society of America headquartered in Millersville, Maryland, received publishing grants ... (Read More)
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