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(Feature)Exhibitions
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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(Show)60th Papermania Plus Show: Collecting Fine Print
Here's an inspiring story about one collector making a new one. When I walked into the booth of Eric C. Caren of Lincolndale, New York, he introduced me to Philip Mead. "We met at the Hartford military show"—i.e., the show sponsored by the New England Antique Arms Society, said Caren. ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Adirondack Museum Antiques Show
Jeff Cherry and Kass Hogan of Cherry Gallery, Damariscotta, Maine, sold a sofa and chairs. The "Rooms/ Private Bath" sign was $1150; the snowshoes were $1400; and the fish plaques, $250 each.Blue Line Antiques and Gifts, Port Leyden, New York, showed a horse weathervane for $1350; a small eagle, $395; ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Collectors and Dealers Competed for Vintage Posters
This Italian poster by Sergio Canevari (dates unknown), "La Pace Russa," was one of two political images from the First World War. Consisting of four sheets, 63½" x 76½", in condition B+, it sold at the high estimate for $4800 to a dealer on the phone bidding against the room. ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Update on Landau Arrest for Document Theft, Revelations Spread
by David HewettIn our September issue (p. 10-A) we reported the stolen document charges filed against major Americana collector and dealer Barry Landau. Landau's collection of presidential memorabilia is considered the best, or among the best, in the country.Landau and alleged accomplice Jason Savedoff were arrested as they left the ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)JMK to Manage Alexandria Antiques Show
The Alexandria Antiques Show, formerly produced by Bob Armacost (1937-2011), is under new management. When the show returns to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial November 11-13, it will be managed by Allison Kohler of JMK Shows."It is my intention to fill all the available exhibit space with outstanding examples ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)McGraw Gift Endows Director of Museum Collections Position at Winterthur
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library has received the gift of $3 million from museum trustee John L. McGraw and his wife, Marjorie, to endow Winterthur's director of museum collections position, a post held by Linda S. Eaton. The endowment of the position, named the John L. and Marjorie P. McGraw ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)Books Received
by M.A.D. StaffThese 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.Edward Hopper's Maine by Kevin Salatino (Bowdoin College Museum of Art ... (Read More)
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(Auction Law and Ethics)Auction Law and Ethics: Of Method and Money
by Steve ProffittBillions of dollars of property are consigned to auctions annually. Too often consignors know too little about the consignment process. At the beginning of summer, we began a review of consignment points and issues to help educate consignors. Last month, we delved into the consignment contract and saw ... (Read More)
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(Show)Labor Day Weekend York Show
Thurston Nichols of Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, asked $7900 for this elaborate enclosed wooden carved barroom scene by the Jailhouse Carvers.The 19th-century small English desk showing elements of the William and Mary style was $4400 from Hanes & Ruskin, Old Lyme, Connecticut. The circa 1740 English small brass candlestick was $750.Cassopolis, Michigan, ... (Read More)
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