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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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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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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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Hurricane Forces Louisiana Purchase Auction to Reschedule
In early September, Neal Auction Company experienced a mandatory hurricane evacuation and the loss of electrical services. According to the firm, the entire staff has returned to New Orleans, and Neal Auction Company is fully operational again.
"Due to the circumstance relating to the recent ... (Read More)
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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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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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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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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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Gates Mills, Ohioby Eve HillIf you remember White trucks and White sewing machines, you'll understand that this White house belonged to that White family. This isn't the place where elected officials dwell, it's a lovely place at the edge of Gates Mills, Ohio, that now shelters the private Hawken School. ... (Read More)
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