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(Fragment)America's Oldest Watch
This is the circa 1720 Colonial New York watch by John Wright. It features a rare sun and moon silver champlevé dial and seconds hand. Notice the ribbon signature that is engraved "Wright New York." It sold for $6900 at Devin Moisan Auctioneers on May 17, 2011. Photo courtesy Devin ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Moran Watercolor Brings $1,770,000 at Brunk Auctions
Far and away the sale's top lot was Thomas Moran's watercolor on paper, Cliffs of Green River - Wyoming Territory, View of Castle Butte. The 28" x 21¼" painting was in its original late 19th-century gilt wood and composition cassetta-style frame and inscribed on the back in ink "T. Moran." ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Editorial: We're Number Two
Increased Chinese activity in the art and antiques market should not take market-watchers by surprise. The effect of an influx of Asian buyers has been apparent for several years. A report published in March by TEFAF Maastricht, the annual mega show in the Netherlands, claims that China is now the ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Web Sites for Smartphones
Web page seen on a desktop computer with a simulated smartphone in front. Computer Column #281by John P. Reid, [email protected] good Web site is a valuable asset for any antiques business or collector organization. For example, a 48-year-old Eastern Shore of Maryland charity antiques show where we have exhibited for ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Totals at Regional Auction Houses Show Strength
by Daniel GrantIt is easy to look at Christie's February report that it had a company record $5.7 billion in sales in 2011 and Sotheby's report of $5.8 billion in sales and think that all the action is taking place at just a few auction houses and in a few ... (Read More)
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(Show)Tailgate-Music Valley: A New Approach to Selling Old Stuff
The Tailgate-Music Valley Antiques Show in February was a reconfigured combined event in a bright new location. With a hint of mad scientist, Jon Jenkins said, "Welcome to my world! We've been in the laboratory quite some time." He posed with a personal purchase, a floor lamp made of old ... (Read More)
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(Auction)American History including the Civil War
Daniel S. Mitchell and John Hillers carte de visite portrait album of American Indians, 36 images, most of Mitchell's cartes de visite trimmed at the bottom, Hillers's with paper loss on reverse, $41,125.Personal shaving mug of Deputy U.S. Marshal Buck Garrett, having a photographic transfer of Garrett on horseback, porcelain, ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)PAFA Grad to Curate Artwork for Insurance Offices
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) announced the launch of a new partnership with the Philadelphia Insurance Companies. The new internship opportunity allows a PAFA graduate student to install artwork by PAFA students in administrative offices, halls, and common rooms of the Philadelphia Insurance Companies.Scott Schultheis has been ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Exhibitions
Maine Antique Digest includes, as space permits, brief announcements of exhibitions planned by galleries, museums, or other venues. We need all press materials at least six weeks in advance of opening. We need to know the hours and dates of the exhibit, admission charges, and phone number and Web site ... (Read More)
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(Show)Heart of Country: Nashville Classic Has a New Spring in Its Step
At the 2012 show, Susan Kramer Hunkins put together an exhibition of quilts from the collection of her mother, Libby Kramer, the show's founder. Hunkins showed off a favorite flag quilt, priced for sale at $3200, and said, "She loved all textiles."The Gaylord Opryland Hotel contains extensive botanical gardens, expertly ... (Read More)
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