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(Book Review)Arts and Crafts Metalwork
A Book Review
“These Humbler Metals”: American Arts & Crafts Metalwork from the Two Red Roses Foundation
by David Cathers, Jonathan Clancy, and Susan J. Montgomery
Two Red Roses Foundation, 2014, 280 pages, hardbound, $45 postpaid in the U.S. from Two Red Roses Foundation, (http://tworedroses.com/newbooksforsale.php) or (727) 943-9900; Florida residents add sales tax.
“These ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Six Major Auction Houses Join Forces to Launch Bidsquare, a New On-line Bidding Platform
On-line bidding platforms have been a boon to auctions, and a new player is joining the field. A consortium of six major auction houses has banded together to launch Bidsquare. Partners in the venture include Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Rago, Skinner, Inc., Brunk Auctions, Pook & Pook, Inc., and Cowan’s Auctions.
“We’re ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Letter from London
Ian McKay, <[email protected]>
Early European glass and slipware; a pocket watch with a naughty Napoleonic association; a maternal model; cats and goats; fishy aromas; bats and baccy jars—all find a place in this month’s selection. My original plan was to include items from the latest round of Russian sales in London, ... (Read More)
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(Auction Law and Ethics)The Big Question
Auction Law & Ethics
My Momma is forever asking me, “How do you think of all the things you write about?” Experiences, imagination, inspiration, news, requests, and you name it all play a revolving role in bringing topics to my attention that I share with you in my column. This month ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Dealer Does the Right Things, State Wrongs Him Anyway
Editorial
New York City art dealer Richard L. Feigen & Company, Inc., in business since 1959, knows how to do the right thing.
On September 9, 2003, Feigen paid $2,325,000 for a purported Max Ernst painting, Florêt;the signed painting came with extensive provenance and authentication written by Werner Spies, an Ernst expert. ... (Read More)
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(Young Collectors)Sorry for the Convenience
The Young Collector
When Nora was born in 2010, Hollie’s coworkers at Prices4Antiques.com offered the very generous gift of diaper service. We were grateful, but we were initially also a little surprised. Now, that might shock some people who have us accurately pegged as folks who at least try to be ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Former Chairman of Christie’s Takes the Helm at Phillips
Edward Dolman has been appointed chairman and chief executive officer of Phillips. Dolman spent 27 years at Christie’s serving in many capacities, including chairman, CEO, managing director of Christie’s Europe, managing director of Christie’s Americas, and managing director of Christie’s Amsterdam.
Dolman left Christie’s in 2011. He was appointed director of ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)Books Received
These are brief reviews of books recently sent to us. We have included ordering information for publishers that accept mail, phone, or on-line orders. For other publishers, your local bookstore or mail-order house is the place to look.
Clothing & Textiles of the Fur Trade by James A. Hanson, edited by ... (Read More)
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(The Art of Marketing)The Art of Being Found
The Art of Marketing
Last month I covered the topic of automated bidding services for eBay. This month I’ll cover the importance of promoting your business. If your customers can’t find you through your marketing activities by either the products you sell or your business name directly, you are going to ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Changes at James D. Julia, Inc.
William “Bill” Gage, department head of the fine arts, Asian, and antiques division at James D. Julia, Inc. in Fairfield, Maine, is assuming a new position. Gage, originally from Amherst, Massachusetts, will return to Amherst and serve as a special consultant and agent for the Julia auction company. Gage will ... (Read More)
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