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Fine Majolica at Auction
by Lita Solis-Cohen

This 13-piece German majolica zoomorphic kitchen canister set, circa 1900, sold for $10,800 (est. $3000/5000) on the phone. The mother duck “Oil” canister stands over her kitchen staff with their contents written across their bellies. It may be the only set to survive. Strawser. This important Minton majolica turquoise-ground flat iron ... (Read More)

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Millersburg Glass Association Auction
by Nick Sabo

This rare purple pitcher in the Multi-Fruits and Flowers pattern sold for $11,500, despite having damage on the handle. There are perhaps ten tankards known in the Morning Glory pattern. This example in marigold sold for $17,000. This purple giant rose bowl in the Hobstar and Feather pattern brought $4100. These marigold Hobstar ... (Read More)

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A Snake, an Eagle, and More Americana
by Lita Solis-Cohen

Rare Japanese Meiji period painted-iron articulated snake, probably Myochin school, 62" long, sold for $90,000 (est. $20,000/30,000). The buyer left a bid with the auctioneer, and it was underbid on the phone. Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) of Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania, carved and painted spread-wing eagle, 9" x 12¼", with an untouched polychrome ... (Read More)

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Dealer Sues Harvard over Sale Cancellation
by M.A.D. Staff

In 2011, Boston dealer John Curuby consigned four medical kits—two from the 18th century and two from the 19th century, both in wooden cases—to Grogan & Company. Before the kits could be sold, Harvard University intervened and convinced Grogan to cancel the sale. On October 3, 2014, Curuby filed a ... (Read More)

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