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(Auction)American History
Cowan’s Auctions, Cincinnati, Ohio
Photos courtesy Cowan’s Auctions
An ordinary-looking walnut plantation desk with an extraordinary back story was the top lot during the American history sale held by Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 9. The desk realized $32,400 (including buyer’s premium) because of its connection to Confederate General Robert ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)Books Received, June 2017
These are brief reviews of books recently sent to us. We have included ordering information for publishers that accept mail, phone, or online orders. For other publishers, your local bookstore or a mail-order house is the place to look.
The Lure of the Key: Knowledge Gathered from Some Thirty-Five Years Collecting ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Morgan Library Acquires Thank-You Letter for Durand's Masterwork, "Kindred Spirits"
The Morgan Library and Museum in New York City has just completed the purchase of the only letter remaining in private hands discussing the commission and gift of the iconic Asher B. Durand painting Kindred Spirits.
The keynote image in the Hudson River school of landscape painting, this majestic oil on ... (Read More)
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