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(Fragment)The Virginia Safe Project
Figure 1Figure 2Common to most 19th-century Shenandoah Valley households, the pie or food safe is the focus of a multiyear research project launched in August 2010 as "The Virginia Safe Project."The initial phase of the study will target the Shenandoah Valley region, beginning with Frederick County in the north and ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)New Fine Art Fund on the Way
by Daniel GrantInvesting—not collecting, but investing—in art is an idea that always seems promising. Christie's recently reported record earnings of $5.3 billion (£3.3 billion), the highest in the auction house's 245-year history and up 53% from 2009. The New York-based Beautiful Asset Advisors, which tracks the annual profit margins of ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Two Days at Slotin
The two-piece 7" high jack-o’-lantern is attributed to Lanier Meaders based on his comments while being photographed with a jack-o’-lantern. A frenzied phone bidding duel was matched by a wild mix of audible in-house reactions as the bids rose well above the $500/800 estimate to $18,975.Although technically a machine, this ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Walking with the Potter
This somewhat squat face jug differs from the usual forms. The wide bottom with tapered base, oval shoulder, and high oval handle all point to Charles P. Ferguson as the maker. This example is only the fourth known by him and the only one completely glazed with Albany slip. The ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Presentation Wine Jug Leads Farmer Sale
The Wythe County, Virginia, fraktur in watercolor on laid paper, thought to be the work of an individual known locally as “the Wild Turkey Artist,” caused quite a stir. The decoration features facing birds with large tulip forms and other foliate designs, as well as a heart. The text is ... (Read More)
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(Show)Boston International Fine Art Show: The Contemporary Dealers Ran Away with It
Isle of Skye by William Trost Richards (1833-1905) was $400,000 from William Vareika Fine Arts, Newport, Rhode Island. The 40" x 68" oil on canvas, dated 1894, was flanked by several works on paper by Richards in sepia wash, priced at $7500 each.Vermont Winter Landscape by Aldro T. Hibbard (1886-1972) ... (Read More)
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(Show)A Tale of the Show
Rebecca Prohorenko of Bellevue, Idaho, can be counted on for a colorful booth, which is usually filled with customers who jostle for prize textiles, buttons, and ladies’ adornments. The hat is an Edwardian period piece, with chiffon and feather trim, priced at $28. The two-tone lace-up boots dating from the ... (Read More)
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(Show)Northwest Vintage Holiday Show
Lorraine Coffman sells at shows of her choice, this being one of a few. This rocking horse dates to circa 1800 and had a lovely carved face and remnants of its original leather saddle and just a wisp of the original tail. The white paint is well worn, and he ... (Read More)
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(Show)Tailgate Antique Show Presents Broad Range of Specialties and Styles
Jeff Walton of Ohio Country Furniture, Jenera, Ohio, said of the current market, "The finding's tougher, and the selling's tougher." One discovery was this walnut pie safe with finely punched tins he was offering for $1650.Karen and Patrick Kenny of South Porch Antiques, Spencerport, New York, created a decorative corner ... (Read More)
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(Show)Last Wilton Holiday Antiques Show of the Decade
Fred Giampietro of New Haven, Connecticut, brought a wonderful lichen-encrusted figure made from metal implements that was over 6' tall. Its upper torso was lit by a single spotlight, which made photography rather difficult. Giampietro tagged the French creation at $1200. He reported a very strong presale.Shown in the booth ... (Read More)
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