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(Fragment)Freeman’s and Hindman Merge
On January 9 it was no longer a rumor—the big news was out: Freeman’s of Philadelphia, America’s oldest auction house, has merged with Hindman, for more than 40 years the major auction house in Chicago.
This is not Hindman’s first merger. In 2019 Leslie Hindman Auctions merged with Cowan’s Auctions in ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Scenes from an Antiques Show
Beneath the Surface
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and although we might say that we have learned a few things about romance and relationships after nearly 25 years of living together, it would probably be more accurate to say that we have learned a few things about romance and relationships from setting ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Unlawful Sale of Customs Form
On November 14 Alan Nordman, 75, of Denver, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to one count of conveyance of a government record, for auctioning a United States Customs declaration form signed by a celebrity.
From 1984 to 2014 Nordman was an employee of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the John ... (Read More)
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(Show)New Committee, New Venue for New Bern Show
New Bern Antique Show & Sale, New Bern, North Carolina
Photos by Donna Prunkl
For the 37th edition of the New Bern (North Carolina) Antique Show & Sale, committee chair Cathy Alix wanted to give the popular show a new look. Instead of the Riverfront Convention Center, she and her committee chose ... (Read More)
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(Show)Buying Was Good at Boxborough Show
The Boxborough Antique Show, Boxborough, Massachusetts
A full parking lot outside the Boxborough Antique Show Sunday, February 4, in Boxborough, Massachusetts, greeted visitors, hinting at the wide selection of antiques within where Rachel and Joshua Gurley unwrapped their antiques show. Collectors and dealers had much to choose from. The Gurleys run ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Auction Prices Realized, February 2024
Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R., Maine Antique ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Manuscript and Printed Americana
Sotheby’s, New York City
Photos courtesy Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s “Visions of America,” its umbrella for Americana Week sales, ended January 29 with an offering of just 16 lots of manuscript and printed Americana, of which five sold. Maps and letters related to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and views of Mexico contributed ... (Read More)
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(Show)Americana at the Winter Show
New York City
The 70th Winter Show celebrated its platinum anniversary with 70 booths of art and antiques in the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. The cavernous 144-year-old brick building was transformed into a garden of delights—gratifying to the eyes, stimulating for the brain, and teasing the heart.
The ten-day ... (Read More)
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(Show)Celebrating Anonymous Art and Design
Nameless Art + Design Show, New York City
American art and design by unknown makers was the theme of Nameless Art + Design Show, a new show that took place in far west Chelsea January 26-28. It overlapped with the final weekend run of the Winter Show, which took place 40 ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Euphemisms and Americana Collectors
A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or phrase that substitutes for a well-understood, more direct description or adjective. The latter may elicit more emotion and power; the former is softer and often meant not to hurt feelings. Why be blunt if one can avoid it? Why be clear ... (Read More)
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