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(Feature)In the Trade: Gary F. Yeaton, Concord, New Hampshire
In the TradeGary F. Yeaton, Concord, New Hampshireby Frank DoneganGary Yeaton in his gallery at 280 South Street, Concord, New Hampshire.A New England bird’s-eye maple “academy work” box with romantic landscapes painted en grisaille. One of the end views is in poor shape, but the other three scenes are fine. ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Withington's Bank Collection Sale
Withington Auction, Inc., Hillsborough, New Hampshireby Dick FrizPhotos courtesy Withington AuctionThe late Richard "Dick" Withington, the glib gaveler and country squire of his beloved Hillsborough, New Hampshire, would clearly have been in his element at this feel-good sale under the tent on August 14. It was a nostalgic finale at ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Fine Art, Fine Furnishings, and One Butt-Kicking Mule
James D. Julia, Rockport, Maineby Mark SiscoFive million dollars is a lot of bucks. That breaks down to about $1.67 million for each day of James Julia's massive three-day end-of-summer blowout auction at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine, August 26-28.Polychromed carved wood figure of Goddess of Liberty, $143,750.A nearly ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Cabot Mill Antiques' 12th Anniversary Celebration
Cabot Mill Antiques in Brunswick, Maine, will celebrate its 12th anniversary on the weekend of November 1 and 2 with a 20% storewide discount.The celebration will feature independent appraiser Bruce A. Buxton offering free appraisals from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on both days. Antique doll aficionado Sheila Knowles will ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Barn Star Launches New Show and Retires Another
Next fall the Nutmeg State will have a new antiques show. Barn Star Productions and Frank Gaglio have announced a new event: the Autumn Hartford Antiques Show. It will be held October 31 and November 1, 2009, at the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford.Frank Gaglio stated in a press release, ... (Read More)
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(Show)The New Newport Antiques Show
Middletown, Rhode Islandby Jeanne SchintoHeller-Washam, Portland, Maine, and Woodbury, Connecticut, asked $68,000 for the small Queen Anne highboy in the corner. Made on the southeastern coast of Massachusetts, circa 1740, it has contrasting walnut herringbone inlays, one replaced brass, veneer patching, old refinish, and Garvan family provenance. On the right, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Three Days in Portsmouth End Productive August for Northeast Auctions
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New HampshireThe pen and ink, gouache, and watercolor of long-haired squirrels on 23½" x 18½" Whatman paper is the original by John James Audubon for The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, 1841-45. Nothing is known about its earliest years other than it was found in the street ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Don't Leave Home without It: Christie's and Amex
by Daniel GrantBuyers at Christie's auction house will now be able to pay for many of their purchases with an American Express card. Not everything, however. Christie's has established transaction limits for cardholders, which allow credit card purchases in what is called the middle-market range, between $3000 and $80,000. Clients ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Western and Historic Americana
Cowan's, Cincinnati, Ohioby Don JohnsonPhotos courtesy Cowan'sWith gross receipts of $1.08 million for Cowan's sale of Western and historic Americana, held June 5 in Cincinnati, Ohio, company president/auctioneer C. Wesley Cowan was pleased with the day's results, but this isn't the same market it used to be."For the first time ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Million-Dollar Heade at Summer Americana Auction
Robert C. Eldred Co., Inc., East Dennis, MassachusettsMillion-Dollar Heade at Summer Americana Auctionby Jackie SideliPhotos courtesy Eldred'sEvery year, Eldred's puts together a pretty impressive summer Americana auction. This year the July 30-August 1 sale was spectacular, with classic material and strong prices thoughout.The highlight was Eldred's first $1 million item, ... (Read More)
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