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(Computer Article)Computer Column: Programming Opportunities
Appraisers need a way to add descriptions such as "Pottery Last Supper..." and tags such as "folk art," "circa 1960" and "Ocomichu, Mexico" to pictures as they are taken.by John P. Reid, e-mail: [email protected] are some business opportunities for all you tablet computer and smart phone application or "app" programmers.-Appraisal ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)John Rogers: American Stories
A Book ReviewJohn Rogers: American Storiesby Ian BerkePhotos courtesy New-York Historical SocietyJohn Rogers: American StoriesEdited by Kimberly OrcuttNew-York Historical Society, 2010, 244 pages, softbound, $35, or hardbound, $50, plus S/H from New-York Historical Society, (www.nyhistorystore.com) or (888) 860-6947.Kimberly Orcutt, associate curator of American art at the New-York Historical Society (NYHS), ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Potomack Company Finds Its Place
The Potomack Company, Alexandria, Virginiaby Walter C. NewmanPhotos courtesy The Potomack CompanyThe high lot of the sale was this bronze gui (a traditional Chinese food and ritual vessel) dating from the Shang Dynasty (circa 1600-1050 B.C.). Cast with masked animal-form handles and with bands of leiwen decoration on the base ... (Read More)
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(Feature)In the Trade: Adam Watson, PW Vintage Lighting, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Adam Watson.A small selection of vintage wall lights and hanging lights. The wall sconces average about $495 a pair but can go much higher for rare specimens.Victorian brass gas hall light with beveled clear glass and colored faceted glass in its original surface, $2850.This pair of rare Art Nouveau wall ... (Read More)
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(Feature)New Criteria for Deaccessions in New York
by Sabrina Pry and Betty FloodThe New York State Board of Regents plans to move forward with the final steps toward implementing new criteria for deaccessioning for regents-chartered museums, despite a tough economy.Public comment on the new criteria for deaccessioning was due April 18. According to Anne Ackerson, director of ... (Read More)
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(Feature)ATADA Donates $1000 to Nokota Horse Conservancy
The ATADA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association, made a $1000 donation to the Nokota Horse Conservancy. The conservancy's goal is to save the native horse of the Northern Plains through education, preservation, and promotion.NHC's secretary, Shelly Hauge, called the donation "overwhelmingly generous," saying the ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Newport Mansions Offer Gasoline Rebates to Visitors
The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering a cash incentive to help vacationers combat the rising cost of gasoline when they visit the Newport mansions in Newport, Rhode Island. By presenting their automobile registration at any Newport Mansions ticket counter, visitors who purchase a minimum of two Newport Mansions ... (Read More)
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(Auction Law and Ethics)Auction Law and Ethics: A Tricky Path
by Steve Proffitt"Hi, Steve. Dave Hewett here. My story is now on line and in the current issue regarding a J.C. Devine weapons auction in March of 2010 and how the founder's death led to the complete loss of all monies for the consignors. You might take a look and ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Inaugural Sale at New Headquarters
Jack and Rosie DeStories, owners of Fairfield Auction Company, just prior to their first auction in their new home in Monroe, Connecticut. Sideli photo.This striking China trade portrait of Samuel Blanchard (1756-1813), oil on canvas wrapped over board, 17" x 13½", had a partial label on the reverse that identified ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Opinion: Stop Racing to the Bottom
by Jason DicksonIn the 1979 film adaptation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy the main character, George Smiley (played by Alec Guinness), buys a book from an antiquarian book dealer. After accepting the book from the dealer, he wryly remarks, "I hope you remember the value of this when it comes ... (Read More)
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