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(Auction)$51,750 Buttersworth Tops Rhode Island Sale
Gustave J.S. White, Portsmouth, Rhode Islandby Jackie SideliPhotos courtesy Gustave J.S. WhiteEarly in the sale Corcoran said that collector Robert Cummings, whose paintings he was selling, had always bought “really good paintings.” This oil on panel by noted American artist James E. Buttersworth measured just 8" x 12" and depicted ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Carol Telfer Textiles and Antiques Auction
Anderson Auctions, Simcoe, Ontarioby Robin McMullenAll prices in Canadian fundsIn completely original condition and with full provenance available, this wool and mixed fabric hooked rug by Emily Carr, 26" x 45", sold to a West Coast collector for $28,600. The rug was circa 1920 and depicted a Victoria, British Columbia, ... (Read More)
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(Feature)A Treasure-Trove of Vintage Posters and a New Specialist
Swann Galleries, New York Cityby Richard de Thuin La revue blanche, an avant-garde magazine founded by the Natanson brothers, featured contributions by a number of France’s best writers, musicians, artists and poets. Misia Natanson, the wife of one of the founders and known as a brilliant,charming, and beautiful woman, was ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Otis Townsend Residence: A Craftsman Home by Gustav Stickley
Cape May, New Jerseyby Ed PfeifferPhotos courtesy Mid-Atlantic Center for the ArtsBuilt using a design that Gustav Stickley (1858?-1942) promoted, the 1915 Otis Townsend residence was the 2008 Cape May Designer Show House. It was open for tours from June to mid-October. The exhibit was sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center ... (Read More)
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(Feature)The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair
Chicago, Illinoisby Danielle ArnetJudy Rosenbloom of The Treasure Chest, Highland Park, Illinois, observed her very busy space. The booth, shared with Michael Haber, is large (roomy enough for several floor and wall cabinets) and set off an aisle like a private shop. What you cannot see in black-and-white is a ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Beautiful Setting but Weak Gate
York, Maineby Rose SafranYork, Maine, resident Mary MacLean (right) admires silver, some of which sold, with Manchester Center, Vermont, dealer Phyllis Carlson (with tag) of Carlson & Stevenson Antiques. Behind them was a wall of watercolors. A theorem painting on velvet was priced at $3800.Although Frank Wood of DeWolfe & ... (Read More)
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(Show)"Will They Buy or Will They Just Look?"
Waldoboro, Maineby Mark SiscoJane and Edwin Carr of Gorham, Maine, brought along a fine pair of late 18th-century mirrored wall sconces (oneshown) with all the panes intact for a negotiable $1500. They also showed a finely painted cast-iron doorstop, embossed“Highland Light Cape Cod,” for $800.This “F. Weber” seascape was $395 ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Brewery and Liquor Memorabilia
Jon Lee Auction Services, Latham, New Yorkby Betty FloodBeverwyck Beer clock, $467.50.“Ask for Drewrys Ale and Lager Beer,” with a trooper and horse, $286; and a Gold Bond man (with repair on arm), $467.50.Jon Lee's September 13 auction in Latham, New York, was the first breweriana auction held in the ... (Read More)
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(Show)FolkFest 2008
Norcross, Georgiaby Marty SteinerJean Compton of Wimberley, Texas, was among the few dealers with an emphasis exclusively on vintage and anonymous material. An entire collection of nearly 20 tramp art boxes caught your attention as you entered her booth. Generally, condition is a serious concern with these items, most often ... (Read More)
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(Feature)On-line Antiques Survey
by Danielle ArnetM.A.D. readers are invited to participate in an on-line survey about the antiques biz. We all know that M.A.D. readers have plenty of opinions on that topic.Stephanie Vomvouras, a physician in internal medicine currently working on an executive MBA at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, ... (Read More)
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