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Bill and Kay Puchstein have taken over as the sole owners of the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival for the upcoming season. The Puchsteins' partners in the purchase of this eight-show enterprise from dmg world media in December 2008, Jim and Yvonne Tucker, found that the schedule of these eight ... (Read More)
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George Innesss oil on canvas of the Villa Borghese fetched $132,250. Julia photo.Martin Johnson Heades oil on canvas of apple blossoms brought $126,500. Julia photo.Full-bodied codfish weathervane retaining about 25% of its original gilding, $10,350.James D. Julia, Inc., Fairfield, Maineby Mark SiscoIt's still by far the biggest auction in Maine. ... (Read More)
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White carpets, high walls, wide aisles, and spacious stands for a show that was, in fact, many shows in one: silver, Asian, books and prints, ceramics and glass, art, and antiques.Zane Moss of New York City said he has been doing this show for 28 years selling the English library ... (Read More)
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Letter from Londonby Ian McKay, e-mail: An Explanation and an ApologyIf this month's "Letter" appears to be weighted in favour of one London salesroom, it is simply because ever busy Bonhams have moved much more swiftly back into action than the others, but I must take the blame if it's ... (Read More)
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Phyllis Kao and Martin Willis.Appraiser and auctioneer Martin Willis has created "The Antique Auction Podcast Show," a podcast exploring the world of antiques, collecting, and auctions. The podcast is available to hear for free on line (http://antiqueauctionpodcast.com). Willis is joined by his colleague, Phyllis Kao, a silver specialist also in ... (Read More)
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Frederick D. Hill and Daisy Hill Sanders are no longer associated with Berry-Hill Galleries, Inc. in New York City. Hill co-owned Berry-Hill Galleries with his cousin, James, who remains chairman of the firm."We are pleased to announce our new partnership, Collisart, LLC, located on the Upper East Side near the ... (Read More)
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Michael Newsom and Betty Berdan, who also have a place in Hallowell, Maine, offered an array of contemporary folk carvings by Virginia carver Frank Finney. The group of horses was $4500. They sold roughly a dozen pieces, including the turtle and the Baltimore oriole (both shown), and a large owl, ... (Read More)
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This is the Sally plate that Skinner used as a cover illustration. It was fitting that the 9½" diameter redware plate bearing her name should go over estimate to sell at $5925. Sally Schell Whittemore was a sweet and brave collector/dealer who losther battle with cancer on January 7. Sally ... (Read More)
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Antiques show promoter Marvin Getman of New England Antique Shows will present two new events for the 2009 holiday season. "I believe that many people are looking to use their gift money more wisely this year, and given the chance, they will welcome the opportunity to purchase unique items that ... (Read More)
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John Sideli, Rare Bird, mixed-media construction, 17" x 15" x 3½".Many know John Sideli as a dealer in American antiques and folk art. He's also an artist, and his work is the subject of the inaugural exhibition at Tillou Gallery in Litchfield, Connecticut, a new division of Jeffrey Tillou Antiques ... (Read More)
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