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(Auction)20th-Century Decorative Art and Design Sale
Christie's, New York Cityby Lita Solis-CohenThe most spirited bidding at Christie's 20th-century decorative art and design sale on June 13 was for a private collection of Italian artist designed jewelry from the 1960's. Lot after lot of GEM Montebello jewelry sold for two to more than five times their estimates. ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Walker Still Running Strong at Cobbs
The Cobbs Auctioneers, Peterborough, New Hampshireby Mark SiscoOver the past few years, The Cobbs Auctioneers has been steadily hammering out cotton kingdom paintings by the prolific William Aiken Walker (1838-1921), and the beat went on at the July 5 sale in Peterborough, New Hampshire.Much to the pleasure of those who ... (Read More)
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(Auction)At $11,500-Don't Tread on Me
Slotin Folk Art Auction, Buford, Georgiaby Marty SteinerIs the Slotin Folk Art Auction cataloger presciently adept, or does placing a lot on the cover cause it to bring top dollar? An anonymous weathervane of painted hand-forged steel was used as the wraparound cover illustration for the April 26 auction catalog ... (Read More)
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(Show)Country Antiques in California
Los Altos, Californiaby Alice KaufmanShow promoter and organizer Tom Baker was "really nervous, given the state of the economy and price of gas" about attendance and sales at the California Country show on June 8. The show focuses on American country antiques and is held twice a year in Los ... (Read More)
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(Show)Greater York Antiques Show and Sale
York, Pennsylvaniaby Karl H. PassJim Burk's Greater York Antiques Show, marking its 38th year, was held May 30 and 31 in Memorial Hall East at the York Fairgrounds Expo Center in York, Pennsylvania. A large crowd came to the show on opening day, even though some dealers expressed concerns over ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Historic East Berlin Antique Show
East Berlin, Pennsylvaniaby Karl H. PassIn its 11th year, the Historic East Berlin Antique Show was held May 29-31 in the little town of East Berlin, 12 miles west of the York Fairgrounds where Jim Burk holds his show the same weekend (see page 18-B). There was a long line ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Heartland Antiques Show
Richmond, Indianaby Don JohnsonLate in the day during the Heartland Antiques Show, held June 7 in Richmond, Indiana, promoter Jennifer Sabin stood looking over the dealers and asked a simple question for which there are no easy answers."What's working?" she wanted to know.Her question pertained to antiques shows in general. ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Business of Memories: Rhinebeck Antiques Fair
Rhinebeck, New Yorkby Fran KramerThe Hudson Valley of New York is known for its legends (Sleepy Hollow) and leaders (Franklin Delano Roosevelt). For the past 32 years, the Hudson Valley has added another mark on history by hosting one of the most successful and longest-running antiques fairs in the business, ... (Read More)
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(Feature)New Show Shoots Up
Boothbay, Maineby Clayton PenningtonWant to launch a show in style? Get a rock star to serve as honorary chair.Although decorating maven Martha Stewart doesn't play a Stratocaster, in the world of antiques and design, she's a bona-fide rock star. In fact, she's almost always referred to using only one name, ... (Read More)
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(Show)Antiques in the Valley
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