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(Issue Story)Auction Companies Pay Settlement
by Jessica Best and Betty Flood
Two Syracuse, New York-area auction companies ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)New Fund Takes Aim at Art Industry
On April 10 IndexAtlas, an investment banking firm with ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Annual Marin Indian Show
San Rafael, Californiaby Alice KaufmanOpinions about the 24th annual Marin Show: Art of the Americas, which took place in San Rafael, California, on February 23 and 24, varied from dealer to dealer. Some—North Hollywood dealer Erik Andersen and Albuquerque dealer Eric Phillips, for instance—were very pleased with the amount of ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Chester County Antiques Show
West Chester, Pennsylvaniaby Lita Solis-CohenWe are a nation of shoppers. That is why it seemed like a good idea for the Chester County Historical Society to set up its annual antiques show at QVC Studio Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania. That venue attracts busloads of passionate shoppers who leave with ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Computer Column: Archives and Backup
by John P. Reid, [email protected] this column for the February 2008 issue, archiving data and photos of an antiques collection on CDs and DVDs was discussed (www.maineantiquedigest.com, click on "Computer Article"). The MAM-A Gold archival quality disks (www.mam-a.com) were suggested. Now other products are appearing. Memorex (www.memorex.com) states that its ... (Read More)
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(Auction)A Silver Spoon and a Golden Yacht
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maineby Mark SiscoAlthough a James and John Bard portrait of a paddle steamer led the February 9 and 10 midwinter auction at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries in Thomaston, Maine, it was a ship model and a silver spoon that generated the best buzz.The leading lot ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Low-Key Sale Produces Unexpected $5.29 Million Gross
Northeast Auctions, Manchester, New Hampshireby David HewettThose who showed up for Friday's 2 p.m. session of Northeast Auctions' February 22-24 sale in Manchester, New Hampshire, were chased into the city by yet another New England snowstorm. Dealers flying in from Philadelphia reported up to three-hour delays in reaching the Granite ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Back on the Ski Slopes of Auction Records
Swann Galleries, New York Cityby Richard de ThuinTwo important ski posters set auction records at a sale of vintage posters on January 31 at Swann Galleries in New York City. "III Olympic Winter Games/ Lake Placid, USA" from 1932, designed by Witold Gordon, realized $9600 (includes buyer's premium), making it ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Grogan Celebrates 20th Anniversary with $2.5 Million Sale
Grogan & Company, Dedham, Massachusettsby Jeanne Schinto"She adored nuanced conversation, was precise with her language, and delivered con brio editorial monologues reminiscent of those of the legendary Diana Vreeland for whom she worked as photo editor at Harper's Bazaar."The words are those of Angus Wilkie, author, decorative arts specialist, and ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Editorial: Staining the Trade
EditorialHow does an investment return of 22% in 30 days sound? Pretty good, eh? What investment vehicle can churn out that kind of return? Antiques and decorative arts, of course.Don't know anything about antiques or art? Don't worry. Patricia Jacoby of Raleigh, North Carolina, owner of a now-defunct antiques shop ... (Read More)
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