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(Book Review)The Geometry of Beauty
Cabinet-on-stand, circa 1805, London, England, attributed to James Newton (English, 1773-1821), oak, pine, and mahogany, veneered with satinwood, rosewood, tulipwood, ebony, and boxwood. Photo courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Gift of Horace W. Brock in honor of G. Peabody Gardner, Jr. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.Regency “Buhl” ... (Read More)
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(Show)Reinvented Tailgate Show Aims to Remove the Variables, Keep the Verve
Nashville, Tennesseeby Sarah CampbellBurlington, Iowa, dealer Pat Meier of Privy Antiques, far right, closes a sale to Steve Evans, a Texas dealer who does not exhibit here but comes to buy. His purchases, in the foreground, included a wall box, breadboards, a small crock, and a pantry box.Paul Cox of ... (Read More)
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(Show)Antiques at Music Valley: Show Grows in New Venue
Nashville, Tennesseeby Sarah CampbellThis was the last show for retiring dealers Bob and Kathy Kimmel of Panama City, Florida, who are 18-year veterans at Music Valley. The couple priced everything in their booth at 40% off and were down to just a few smalls by Sunday.Barrett Menson of Ashby, Massachusetts, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Suzor-Cote's 1918 "Tapping Maple Trees" Tops Opener
Applause came from more than 600 people attending this sale when this wonderful 8¼" x 10"oil on board, Tapping Maple Trees by Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté (1869-1937), brought $61,000 ($50,056). It was signed and dated on the reverse in pencil “L’Erabliere Arthabaska-3-Avril-1918, PQ.” Suzor-Coté grew up in Arthabaska, a small ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Las Vegas Jewelry Show Moves
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will be held at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for a five-day run, May 28-June 1. This year's show has grown by more than 20%, totaling more than 350 exhibitors within walking distance to the JCK Las Vegas show.The annual trade-only ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Deaccessioning Legislation Introduced in New York
by Betty FloodLegislation to define and regulate deaccessioning from a museum's collection has been introduced by Assemblymen Richard Brodsky (D-West-chester) and Matthew Titone (D-Staten Island). Also included is a proposal that a study be done by the New York State Board of Regents to consider and make recommendations about whether ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Fire at Sodus, New York, Shaker Dwelling
by Fran KramerOn February 5, the Sodus, New York, Shaker dwelling, built between 1833 and 1835, suffered a serious fire. It was originally built to house the First Family of the Shakers at that community. The buildings and grounds have had various owners since 1838, when most of the entire ... (Read More)
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(Feature)The 152nd Original Semi-Annual York Antiques Show
Folk art dealer Chuck White of Warwick, New York, brought the yellow-ground bench with 25 arrows from an old private collection. It is probably of New England origin, according to White. It was a showstopper and priced at $22,500. The long hooked rug featuring a center-chimney house was tagged $5800. ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Treasures of a President: FDR and the Sea
Then-Governor Roosevelt with paintbrush and pliers, at work on one of his ship models, 1930. Photo courtesy Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.Franklin Roosevelt with his sons Franklin Jr. (left) and John (right) prepare to launch two pond boats, 1920. Photo courtesy Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.South ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Editorial: Matrimonial Bliss
In the lexicon of antique furniture, a marriage is a bad thing. An intriguing note that made its way to M.A.D. recently from Art Smith of Smith-Zukas Antiques in Wells, Maine, puts a positive spin on marriage. The e-mail reads: “Bridal registry at an antiques shop? Why not? It happened ... (Read More)
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