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(Issue Story)The Collections of Historic Odessa
A Book Review
Few historic sites have received the level of examination and interpretation as Historic Odessa. Building on the research of several generations of historians and collectors and adding his own encyclopedic knowledge of 18th- and early 19th-century American furniture and history, Philip D. Zimmerman has written a fascinating illustrated ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)IRS Sounds a Warning
Just in time for the end-of-year tax strategies, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to watch for dubious schemes involving exaggerated art donation deductions.
The IRS noted in an October 5 bulletin that unscrupulous promoters may use direct solicitation to promise values of art that are too good to be ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Sign Recovered, Man Arrested
On December 22 Vermont State Police were advised of the theft of an antique sign from a building in Enosburg. The victim stated that his antique “Flying A Service” sign was stolen off the side of his building. The victim told authorities the sign had been in his family for ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Exhibitions, January 2024
Peter Miller, female American Modernist.
—Through May 31 —Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Peter Miller Story: A Forgotten Woman of American Modernism at the Morton Contemporary Gallery, in partnership with the Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio, presents the work of Modernist and Surrealist painter Peter Miller, born Henrietta Myers (1913-1996). Influenced by Miró, Picasso, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Early 20th-Century Design
Toomey & Co., Chicago, Illinois
Photos courtesy Toomey & Co.
When advance notice dropped that works from the collection of Thomas S. Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s pizza and a known longtime collector of important early 20th-century works, were to sell in a December 12 Toomey & Co. auction, bidders took notice ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Native American Art at Auction
Bonhams, Los Angeles, California
Photos courtesy Bonhams
Bonhams’ department director Ingmars Lindbergs said about the large (341-lot) auction of Native American art held December 12 in Los Angeles, “That was fun. And a lot of work.” Thanks to some impressive and famous collections, “We had some great stuff across the board, and ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Auction Prices Realized, December 2023
Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R., Maine Antique ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story) Artificial “Intelligence”
Beneath the Surface
Small business, as many of you know, has its perks. You can go to the movies, bank, or grocery store in the middle of the week when things are quiet. You can be 15 minutes late getting back from a dental appointment or take off early in the ... (Read More)
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(Auction)NOAG Finishes 2023 in Style
New Orleans Auction Galleries, New Orleans, Louisiana
Photos courtesy New Orleans Auction Galleries
The December 2 and 3 estates auction at New Orleans Auction Galleries (NOAG) showcased the types of items this well-oiled machine of a business is known for selling: fine antiques, fine art, and the best decorative elements desired by ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Freeman’s American Art
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photos courtesy Freeman’s
American art auctions seem to be in a holding pattern. Freeman’s annual December American art sale reflected the downturn in the market for American paintings this season. In this picky market 30% of the lots offered did not find buyers.
Alasdair Nichol, chairman and director of fine ... (Read More)
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