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Fine and Decorative Arts at Auction
by Don Johnson

U.S. House of Representatives chair attributed to Bembe and Kimbel, New York, circa 1857, oak, three-star Federal shield surrounded by oak leaves carved on the upper crest, original black leather upholstery, original finish, 40¼" high, $18,000. A match race at Newmarket by Francis Sartorius I (English, 1734-1804), oil on canvas, 18¾" ... (Read More)

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A Healthy Heart Pumps Life into a Chilly Southern Weekend
by Karla Klein Albertson

Above a dry sink, B. Hannah Daniel of Athens, Alabama, placed this “Home for Thanksgiving” hooked rug for $1600 with its strong “over the river and through the woods” sentiment. The folks from Dover House Antiques in Louisville, Kentucky, reported good results with a well-designed formal display. One important case ... (Read More)

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Back at the Fairgrounds Again
by Karla Klein Albertson

David Allan Ramsay and David Woody of Lake Worth, Florida and Cape Porpoise, Maine, backed their space with an appealing set of flower-decorated gates for $3300. The folk art hooked rug winding a path across the floor chronicled the family history of a 1740 Camden, Maine, homestead in museum quality, ... (Read More)

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Shadows Uplifted: A "Curated" African-American Fine Art Sale
by Jeanne Schinto

Joseph Delaney (1904-1991), Harlem, Sunday Morning, 40" x 21", oil on masonite board, 1942, $40,000 (est. $15,000/25,000). William H. Johnson (1901-1970) used pochoir (hand-colored stencils) and screens to create On a John Brown Flight. The 16" x 24" print on cream wove paper from 1942-45 sold to a collector for $81,250 ... (Read More)

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Fiddler's Antique Show: A Break in the Weather Benefits the Gate
by Karla Klein Albertson

John Melby of Eastport, Maine, has been coming to Nashville for 30 years and likes the homey quality at Fiddler’s. He’s learned how to completely transform his space into an attractive room setting. At center, a New Hampshire table with two-board top, rounded corners, and a deep skirt, just under ... (Read More)

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U.S. Bans Commercial Trade of Elephant Ivory
by M.A.D. Staff

On February 11, the United States announced a ban on the commercial trade of elephant ivory, prohibiting the import, export, or resale within the United States of elephant ivory “except in a very limited number of circumstances.” The new ban will: • Prohibit commercial import of African elephant ivory: All commercial imports ... (Read More)

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Patrick Rooney Discovered Dead, Apparent Suicide
by David Hewett

The subject of the document theft report in last month’s issue on page 10-A, Patrick Rooney, 55, was discovered dead in his Colchester, Vermont, apartment on February 11. An autopsy has been ordered, but no further information was available. Rooney had pleaded not guilty in Vermont Superior Court on January 21, ... (Read More)

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Cyberstalking Charges in L.A.: A Cautionary Tale for 21st-century Citizens
by David Hewett

The computer age has enriched and simplified the lives of many of us, but it also has opened up new opportunities for those with a criminal bent. The ability to engage in nearly anonymous contact may be appreciated by the would-be writers among us, but it’s a dangerous tool in ... (Read More)

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NRA Weighs In on Ivory Ban
by M.A.D. Staff

Antiques dealers and collectors concerned about the national ban on ivory picked up a powerful partner with plenty of lobbying muscle: the National Rifle Association. On February 11, the United States announced a ban on the commercial trade of elephant ivory, prohibiting the import, export, or resale within the United States ... (Read More)

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The National Ivory Ban: What May Be Banned and How to Prove Antiquity
by David Hewett

On February 11, President Barack Obama banned all import and export of African elephant ivory, except for “bona fide antiques.” He said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (F&WS) would implement a nearly complete ban on commercial trade in elephant ivory. “I’m opposed to the ban because it will be ineffective ... (Read More)
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