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News of the America’s Cup, its defenses, and its triumphs was once important news. In the late 19th century (and well into the 20th), we were the possessor and protector of the cup. But we lost that honor in recent years. Happily in 2013, Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team ... (Read More)
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Opinion
The Japanese call it wabi-sabi, which freely translated means “living with imperfection and transience.” It’s something lovers of antiques are accustomed to. If we demanded that objects be perfect, most antiques wouldn’t stand a chance. But in my perfect world, imperfection reigns supreme.
Many antiques are best left in their original ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)
Susan Wechsler.
Wechsler is in the process of turning her Stanfordville barn into a modern display space.
An interior view of the barn.
Three painted metal animal cutouts. The fish, $875, is 33" wide; the swan, $700, and the hen, $425, are both about 20" wide.
A nice 42" wide window louver in old ... (Read More)
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