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by Frank DoneganThere are all sorts of ways to get into the antiques trade: maybe as a collector who couldn't resist the siren song of dealing; maybe it seemed natural to follow in the footsteps of antiques dealer parents; or maybe holding a real job seemed unappealing as opposed to ... (Read More)
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Computer Column #234by John P. Reid, [email protected] an organization's records need to be on line with access limited to specific people. This idea was first brought to my attention by a nonprofit organization. The group had a number of clients who attend meetings, send e-mail messages, and write regular mail. ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Cowan's, Cincinnati, Ohioby Don JohnsonThe figures fell out where expected during Cowan's spring Americana sale of fine and decorative art, held March 15 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Approximately 550 cataloged lots sold for a little more than $700,000, averaging about $1275 per lot.Compared to the spring 2007 sale, it was a ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Christie's, New York Cityby Lita Solis-CohenChristie's mid-season auction of 20th-century design on March 26 demonstrated the power of single-owner sales, even during a time when consumer confidence is low. The first 150 lots came from a private collection of European Arts and Crafts, 1930's furnishings, and an impressive collection of ... (Read More)
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Wilton, Connecticutby Ed PfeifferIt goes without saying that 2008 to date has been a period of serious concern about the nation's economic health. Understandably, that climate of uncertainty has clearly affected the antiques and collectibles field. Yet there seemed few, if any, signs of marketplace problems at the Wilton Historical ... (Read More)
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by David HewettOn May 22, five days after this issue goes into the mail, Sotheby's will offer a much-coveted folk art object at its American paintings sale in New York City. Lot 60 in the sale is one of the finest versions of the Edward Hicks folk art icon created ... (Read More)
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Charleston, South Carolinaby Pete PrunklWhen it was inaugurated five years ago, the Charleston International Antiques Show (CIAS) had a ready-made northern audience. A number of New York collectors had second homes or friends in the Charleston-Kiawah Island area. They knew that anything sponsored by the Historic Charleston Foundation would be ... (Read More)
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(Feature)
Black Swan Antiques has moved to a new location at 27 Bee Brook Road in Washington Depot, Connecticut. The new phone number is (860) 868-6468.According to a press release from Black Swan, "In addition to the new shop, we have taken a space in Greenwich Living in Stamford and will ... (Read More)
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Renton, Washingtonby Cathy AldrichIn a perfect world things would never change, and they would always improve. Unfortunately, the world is imperfect.Customers and dealers have expressed serious concern whether the Spirit of the Past Antiques Show will survive. While spring brings us the promise of growth, warmth, and good things to ... (Read More)
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Hap Moore Antiques Auctions, York, Maineby Rose Safran"In my twenty-three years of running auctions, I've never had a snow date," commented a very lucky Hap Moore at the start of his auction on Saturday, March 1, when his gallery was adequately filled (but not overflowing) with dealers and collectors ready ... (Read More)
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