(Auction)
Swann Galleries, New York Cityby Jeanne SchintoA painting by Harlem Renaissance figure Aaron Douglas was the top lot by far at Swann Galleries on February 19 at its African-American art sale. Building More Stately Mansions, estimated at $100,000/150,000, sold for $600,000 (includes buyer's premium), a new auction record for the ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Skinner, Inc., Boston, Massachusettsby Jeanne SchintoA reception for friends of animals was the prelude to Skinner's March 7 auction of American and European paintings and prints at its Boston gallery. The Frank Stanton collection of Peanuts artwork by Charles Schulz prompted it. Proceeds from the 19 lots, consigned by the ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)
by David Hewett
Update: April 21
On April 17 Judge Cecelia Morris approved a motion and converted the bankruptcy case of Larry and Julie Salander from a Chapter 11 (reorganization) filing to Chapter 7 (dissolution).
Judge Cecelia Morris?s decision to move the bankruptcy from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 affects only the ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
by Lita Solis-CohenIn these days of digital photos, the Internet, widely distributed illustrated catalogs, and an active network of dealers and conservators, you don't have to sell in New York City to get the going price for Colonial Philadelphia furniture. You don't even have to catalog it correctly.Lot 1122 at ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)
by David Hewett"I've lost a few dealers, and the two who did comply with the law told me it cost them close to one thousand dollars to do it. I have room for thirty dealers here but only have twenty. That high cost is keeping some away." Arlene Shier of ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)
by David HewettWant to see a video clip of thieves cleaning out a jewelry showcase in an antiques mall? Go to the Web site for the Roscoe Antique Mall (www.roscoeantiquemall.com), click on the "Booths & Showcases," and then click on "A Booth Robbery March 19 2008 - Video" and see ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)
by Lita Solis-CohenEdith Bolling Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, created one of the most popular rooms in the White House, the China Room, known as the Presidential Collection Room in her day."Her important work transformed the way the White House preserves and displays historic artifacts and remains Mrs. Wilson's lasting ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)
Life After Lovejoy #20by Marilis HornidgeAll that is ancient is not antique, and that goes for plots from the Da Vinci soundalikes to thrillers based on historic puzzles, although I am including herein one of that ilk, which also fits my criteria for mysterious antiques backgrounders.Said criteria are: 1) the ... (Read More)
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(Feature)
Manchester Village, Vermontby David HewettWhile many antiques dealers have a certain affection for the place they had their first shop, they usually have no desire to do business there again. Just as with other retail sales businesses, the marching order is usually upward and onward to newer and bigger enterprises.Not ... (Read More)
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(Feature)
In the TradeVince Mulford, Hudson, New Yorkby Frank DoneganLots of people in the design world will tell you that Vince Mulford has one of the best eyes in the antiques business. His cavernous shop in Hudson, New York, where 14' dining tables can look small, is evidence of that. Mulford ... (Read More)
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