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(Fragment)New Curator at Corning
The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, has appointed Florian Knothe as its new curator of European glass. Knothe, who comes to the museum from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is responsible for curating current and changing exhibitions, conducting research, and managing acquisitions for the museum's European glass ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)New Admission Options and Prices at Winterthur
Winterthur has initiated new tour offerings and pricing options. The museum will now offer visitors a single ticket option, providing them with full access to the Winterthur Garden and Galleries as well as an introductory tour showcasing some of the most spectacular rooms in the 175-room house. The new adult ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Salander Indicted
by David HewettManhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau announced on March 26 that a grand jury had voted to indict Lawrence Salander and his art gallery, Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, LLC, on 100 counts. The counts include grand larceny of $88 million from investors and collectors, falsifying business records, scheming to defraud, forgery, ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Christie's Sues Minor Over Unpaid Bill
A Rearing Stallion by Sir Anthony van Dyck, 43" x 45½", sold for GBP3,129,168.75. Not shown, a painting by George Stubbs brought GBP347,268.75, and Flying Childers Held by a Groom by Thomas Stringer sold for GBP32,343.75. Christie's claims Minor owes over $7 million and has refused to pay.Halsey Minor, an ... (Read More)
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(Feature)New Location Found for Barn Star's August Shows in New Hampshire
According to Frank Gaglio, a new home in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been found for Barn Star Productions' two August shows. The Manchester Pickers Market Antiques Show and Mid-Week in Manchester will be housed at the Furniture World building at 1300 South Porter Street in Manchester (Exit 1 [S. Willow ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)It's Spring! Time to Go to Philadelphia
by Lita Solis-CohenCaptain George White (1805-1847) by Christian Greiner, circa 1845. Captain White of the Philadelphia Cadets was a hero of the Kensington Riots in Philadelphia. It will be on view in Patriots and Presidents: Philadelphia Portrait Miniatures, 1760-1860 at the Philadelphia Antiques Show.It's spring, and it's time for a ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Thomas Drowne Cockerel Leaves Church Steeple for MFA
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(Fragment)Schwenke Launches New Auction House: Woodbury Auction LLC
by Lita Solis-CohenThomas Schwenke, specialist dealer in Federal furniture, will launch his new auction house in Woodbury, Connecticut, with an inaugural sale on Saturday, May 30."It will be an 'Opportunity Auction,' offering antique furniture, collectibles, art, jewelry, and a 1966 Mercedes Benz 230SL coupe," said Schwenke. "More is coming in ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Guarantee Yanked, Lawsuit Follows
In July 2008 Weiss Family Art (Bacon) LLC, managed by George A. Weiss, agreed to sell Study for Self-Portrait by Francis Bacon at Christie's, after the auction house offered a sweet deal: a guaranteed minimum price of $40 million. Then came the global economic meltdown. Weiss now accuses Christie's of ... (Read More)
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(Auction)New Year's Auction Welcomes 2009
Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Inc., Windsor, Connecticutby Ed PfeifferDavid Webb carved jade, diamond, gold, platinum, and enamel cuff bracelet (est. $8000/12,000), $16,100. Detail photo courtesy Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Inc.Set of six mahogany dining chairs in the Queen Anne style by Margolis, $1725.With about 200 people seated in the salesroom, Nadeau's Auction ... (Read More)
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