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When the Flock Landed in Hyannis
by Frances McQueeney-Jones Mascolo

The widgeon drake by Joseph Whiting Lincoln, one of only two such examples by Lincoln in such fine original condition, brought a record $97,750. A notation beneath the left breast of the proud preening widgeon by Crisfield, Maryland, carver Lem Ward revealed its title, “Sunbathing-Lem Ward-1969-1 of 50.” It fetched $18,400. ... (Read More)

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VADA Show Returns for Fifth Year in Woodstock
by David Hewett

Shown by The Red Horse Antiques, Bridgewater, Vermont, was this large rocking horse that originated in Belgium and is mid-19th century in age. Loads of wear attests to its popularity with uncounted generations of children. Its price was $1950. There were 18 sales in the Beginning Collector Booth, where everything was ... (Read More)

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Calligraphy and Fine Art Lead the Way
by Walter C. Newman

The high lot of the sale was this pair of calligraphy scrolls by Cai Yuanpei (Chinese, 1868-1940). Cai was a renowned education reformer and served as president of Peking University, 1916-23. The scrolls are written in seven-character standard script calligraphy and mounted for hanging. Each scroll measures 50" x 11¼". ... (Read More)
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