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by Betty FloodMore transparency in the world of New York auctions will result if legislation introduced in the state legislature is passed. The proposed law would require auctioneers to provide detailed information about any items sold as well as disclosure if there is a "reserve price." Under the proposed law, ... (Read More)
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The big fish of the Farmer sale was this fish-form bitters bottle, described as light yellow-olive in color and marked "W.H. Ware/Patent 18XX" on its bottom. The bottle is approximately 113/4" high and when viewed along its long axis appears to slump slightly to the left. There is illegible lettering ... (Read More)
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Bill Stahl at the podium on September 26, 2008, for Sotheby's sale of the Americana collection of Rear Admiral Edward P. Moore and Barbara Bingham Moore. The carved walnut compass-seat stool, Philadelphia, circa 1750, estimated at $200,000/500,000, sold for $5,234,500 (including buyer's premium). Photo courtesy Sotheby's.by Lita Solis-CohenOn December 3, ... (Read More)
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Circa 1900 39" wide Black Forest carved tableau of a Saint Bernard dog and pups, $30,590. Auctions Neapolitan photos.At Auctions Neapolitan's January 23 sale in Naples, Florida, a 39" wide Black Forest carved tableau of a Saint Bernard dog and her three pups sold for $30,590 (includes buyer's premium). Attributed ... (Read More)
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Punch bowl with dolphin handles made by Cornelius Kierstede, New York, 1700-10. At 66 oz. 8 dwt and 121/4" in diameter (171/4" length over handles), it is probably the largest piece of 18th-century American silver. The bowl descended in a Loyalist family since before the American Revolution and came to ... (Read More)
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Leigh Keno (right) at his Friday night preview at the Regency Hotel to launch Keno Auctions.by Lita Solis-CohenOn Friday evening, January 22, Leigh Keno invited friends old and new to the Regency Hotel, five blocks down Park Avenue from the Winter Antiques Show, for a glass of champagne and a ... (Read More)
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by Elizabeth Fowler, Ph.D.Shirayamadani, the Japanese artist who joined Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1887, is shrouded in mystery. He avoided talking about his upbringing, his artistic training in Japan, or why he came to the United States. He remained at Rookwood until 1912 and returned to Japan until ... (Read More)
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Carey Vose of Vose Galleries, Boston, posed on gala night with Harriot Drawing by Charles S. Hopkinson (1869-1962). The 63" x 263/4" oil on canvas, circa 1909, shows one of the artist's daughters at about age five. Carey's sister, Elizabeth Vose, said, "Harriot is in a lot of Hopkinson's paintings. ... (Read More)
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This exceptional 361/2" x 117" x 30" buffet, created by Wharton Esherick, has a sculpted walnut top on a curved base with seven drawers flanked by two doors concealing a blonde maple interior. It is signed "W.E. 1969" on the lower right door. The buffet sold for $335,500 (est.$275,000/375,000).Designed and ... (Read More)
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Longtime Burk show dealer Caroline Edleman of Royersford, Pennsylvania, is shown displaying an all-original 17" high German Santa candy container to a show patron. It was priced at $4900.A collection of wooden boot jacks was offered for $475 by Thomas M. Thompson of Pembroke, New Hampshire.York, Pennsylvaniaby Karl H. PassThe ... (Read More)
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