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(Auction)Early American Antiques and Decorative Art
Cased pair of pistols, European, 19th century, signed “V. Häfner, Königl. Hofbuchsenmacher Cassel” on the interior case label and in gold inlay on the top flats of the barrels, with chased and gilded vining, and cherubs on the frames with original bluing on the barrels, ivory slab grips have some ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Keno Auctions Debuts Successfully
The diminutive (38½" x 31½" [at back of case] x 22") New York chest sold for $1,428,000 on May 1 at Keno Auctions. It was made for James Beekman (1732-1807), a successful New York City dry goods merchant. His account book shows that he bought from Thomas Brookman, a New ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Sendak Rendering Sells for $3600
Wo die wilden Kerle wohnen by Maurice Sendak, 1967, first German edition. The author signed the book on the half-title page and included an original drawing of one of the Wild Things above his signature. The volume shows very light external age and wear, and it is solidly bound with ... (Read More)
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(Auction)American Furniture and Decorative Arts
Doyle New York, New York Cityby Lita Solis-CohenPhotos courtesy Doyle New YorkThis American Revolutionary War silver-hilted sword with an eagle pommel is signed “J. Bailey/ Verplank’s Point.” John Bailey made it in 1777 after he moved out of New York City during the British occupation. Bailey also made a sword ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)A Long-Awaited Book That Had to Be Written
A Book Reviewby David HewettThe Glass Industry in South Bostonby Joan E. KaiserUniversity Press of New England, 2009, 284 pages, hardbound, $85 plus S/H from UPNE, (www.upne.com) or (800) 421-1561.There's no better way to review Joan Kaiser's long-awaited book, The Glass Industry in South Boston, published by the University Press ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Spring Auction
This small volume, Notes on the State of Virginia, was written by Thomas Jefferson. The book is the first American edition, published by Prichard and Hall of Philadelphia in 1788. There are condition problems: its original leather cover is detached; there is staining; and it is possibly missing a foldout ... (Read More)
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(Feature)In the Trade: Chip and Jason Myers, Duanesburg, New York<
Chip and Jason Myers.A partial view of the shop.On this table top full of costume jewelry, each piece is $4. “We pay the rent offthis table,” Chip said.A large and attractive gilded brass wall sconce from the late 19th century with grapes and opalescent glass flowers is a lot of ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Letter from London
by Ian McKay, e-mail: [email protected]: Kirman carpet, $9.60 million. Christie's.B: Safavid/Ottoman box, $3.68 million. Sotheby's.C: Melon throne ornament, $925,264. Sotheby's.D: Sogdian tunic, $1.24 million. Sotheby's. E: Velvet brocade, $2.48 million. Sotheby's.F: Kilga, $703,662. Sotheby's.G: Turquoise ewer, $463,594. Sotheby's.H: Dancer jar, $555,928. Sotheby's.I: Iznik tile, $352,793. Sotheby's.J: Glass hookah base, $362,890. Bonhams.April, ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Eli Wilner Elected Trustee for the New York Academy of Art
Eli Wilner has been elected as a trustee for the New York Academy of Art (NYAA). NYAA was founded in 1982 by artists, scholars, and patrons of the arts who were interested in fostering the resurgence of figurative and representational art. The academy fulfills its mission by dedicating itself to ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Michaan's Appoints New Director of Fine Arts
Gregory Ghent is the new director of fine arts at Michaan's Auctions in Alameda, California. Ghent has over 35 years of experience as an art dealer and appraiser.Michaan's president, Allen Michaan, commented, "We are thrilled to welcome Gregory Ghent to our fine arts department. His wealth of knowledge and depth ... (Read More)
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