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by David HewettA decision by Judge Victor Marrero in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, on November 10, 2011, brought to a close one of the more fascinating trials that art and antiques watchers have had to ruminate over in years.It all began in 2007. New York ... (Read More)
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This rare grouping of African-American slave items includes a tintype and a daguerreotype, along with documents relating to a Baltimore slave of the family of Dr. John Whitridge (1793-1878). A piece of paper with the daguerreotype reads, "Martha Ann Atavis/ generally known as/ 'Patty'/ died Feb 26th 1874/ 58 years ... (Read More)
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John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) was born in Buffalo, New York. He began his formal art training at age 15 under landscape artist Jonas Lie and studied at the Gunnery School in Washington, Connecticut, during summers in Woodstock, New York, and at the Art Students League in New York City. He ... (Read More)
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It just doesn't get any better than this. The classic American still life oil on canvas depiction of flowers in a glass vase on a marble-top table was signed on the lower right by Severin Roesen (c. 1815-c. 1872). In a gilt gesso deep cove Victorian frame, it sold for ... (Read More)
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The round stone table trimmed with bark came complete with a pair of side benches. John Provo of North Salem, New York, offered the set at $7500 and priced the weathervane of a hunter with a dog (on the table but hard to see) at $225. When he got home, ... (Read More)
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These James Buttersworth (1817-1894) paintings in their original frames are actual barn finds, Leigh Keno said when they were offered. Alternate auctioneer Peter Coccoluto looked at Keno in pretend disbelief and asked, "Really? You should see some of what I find in barns." An Artfact bidder took the pair of ... (Read More)
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A Chester County, Pennsylvania, Queen Anne tiger maple miniature chest of drawers from the collection of James Sorber had "DC 1764" incised on its top, a cove molding under the top, graduated drawers, bracket feet with center drop, and replaced brasses. It is 20½" high x 18" wide x 11½" ... (Read More)
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Auction Law and Ethicsby Steve ProffittSince the beginning of summer, we have been examining various facets of the consignment-to-auction process. The unfortunate truth is that many consignors lack the knowledge and experience needed to maneuver over and around the numerous challenges that stand like deadfalls along the path to making ... (Read More)
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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 Web site ... (Read More)
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Cloudy weather was actually the perfect atmosphere to shop the booths of more than 75 dealers on September 5, Labor Day, in Hudson, Ohio. ... (Read More)
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