(Issue Story)
Misfiled by Clayton Pennington
Editorial
The Boston Public Library—called one of the five most important libraries in America by historian David McCullough—alerted authorities in April that two prints were missing from its extensive collection of more than 200,000 pieces.
Adam and Eve by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528), 1504, and Self Portrait with Plumed Cap and Lowered ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)
In the April 2015 issue Maine Antique Digest published my article detailing stone books. I just bought a terrific stone book related to the Civil War that might be of additional interest to readers.
Most carved stone books that are believed to have been done by soldiers during the Civil War ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)
Don Olson
Hollow-cut silhouette by the so-called Puffy Sleeve Artist circa 1830. The subject is in a teal-blue dress. “The color of the dress is really electric. It makes it special.” Olson said, adding, “It demands attention. It’s early; it’s color; it’s me.” The brass frame is probably original. Olson had ... (Read More)
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(Show)
A partial view of the field shows the “Kettle Korn” booth and two customers carrying their new garden loveseat.
Vin and Margaret Rowan of Fenwood Studio asked $3400 for this pie safe made from walnut. The punched tin doors allowed pies to cool while keeping the bugs away. On the top ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)
It was a chandelier that started it all.
A lawsuit—moved from California state court into federal court—details a $1.36 million antiques deal. The buyers claim they bought overpriced replicas and imitations. The sellers claim the buyers owe them money and that an ex-employee is trying to extort money from them.
It all ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)
Yes, there will be a 2016 Philadelphia Antiques Show. Penn Medicine agreed on May 30 to move forward with a 2016 Philadelphia Antiques Show managed by Diana Bittel and Karen and Ralph DiSaia. The 2016 Philadelphia Antiques Show will open with a preview party on Thursday evening, April 14, 2016, ... (Read More)
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(Auction Law and Ethics)
Auction Law & Ethics
“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is the probable reason so few engage in it.” ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading directly to the recovery of a Napoleonic finial stolen during the famous theft in 1990.
On March 18, 1990, a pair of thieves, dressed as Boston police officers, entered the museum and stole 13 works of ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)
Dolphin Promotions has been selected to be the new producers of the Hillsborough Antiques + Art + Design Show to be held three times per year at the San Mateo Event Center, San Mateo, California. Formerly known as the Hillsborough Antiques Show, the event will benefit United Veterans Services (UVS). ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Guernsey’s, New York City
Photos courtesy Guernsey’s
Guernsey’s of New York City presented an auction of patriotic posters over two days, June 30 and July 1, with 705 posters offered on the first day and 605 posters offered on the second. This was an unreserved auction with many lots opening for bidding ... (Read More)
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