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New Show for Maine
by M.A.D. Staff

The Poland Spring (Maine) Preservation Society's 50th anniversary celebration in 2026 marks five decades of preserving the 1893 Maine State Building and 1912 All Souls Chapel, and sharing the deep history of Poland Spring. "The 50th anniversary of the Poland Spring Preservation Society is not only a celebration of our past, ... (Read More)

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Forgotten Frugality
by Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond

Beneath the Surface In a lot of ways, Hollie was raised by her grandpa. A gruff Appalachian farmer of few words, he lived next door, and as soon as she was big enough to run back and forth between houses, she was usually where he was. He had a kind of ... (Read More)

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Americana Auction Topped by Limestone and Sand
by Lita Solis-Cohen

Freeman's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Freeman's Freeman's holds two Americana sales in Philadelphia each year, one on the Tuesday after the Delaware Antiques Show in November and another on the Tuesday after The Philadelphia Show in April. Collectors and dealers who come to the shows stop at Freeman's 2400 Market Street salesroom ... (Read More)

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What's It Worth? Radio Show Expands
by M.A.D. Staff

Since 2014, appraiser and home downsizing expert Mike Ivankovich has helped listeners uncover the value of their possessions on the What's It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser radio show, airing on WBCB. Beginning in April, What's It Worth? is expanding into five distinct shows, each offering a deeper dive into today's ... (Read More)

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Rhinebeck Returns
by M.A.D. Staff

Barn Star Productions will present the Spring Antiques at Rhinebeck Show on Memorial Day weekend, May 23 and 24, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York. According to promoter Frank Gaglio, over 100 dealers are preparing for this annual event. The entire show is located in three buildings that ... (Read More)

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New Tradition Born at the Pennsylvania Antiques Show at Valley Forge
by Lita Solis-Cohen

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania In celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the Pennsylvania Antiques Show at Valley Forge debuted April 24-26 and established a new tradition. Built on the long and illustrious foundation of The Philadelphia Show, which brought generations of collectors from all parts of this country to Philadelphia each ... (Read More)

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Lovin’ the Ladies: Art Auction Surpasses $1.3 Million Mark
by Susan Emerson Nutter

Slotin Auction, Buford, Georgia Photos courtesy Slotin Auction “Variety is the spice of life,” stated Steve Slotin when asked to describe his spring Self-Taught Art Masterpiece auction held April 25 and 26. More than 750 lots of self-taught art, Outsider art, southern folk pottery, antiques, and anonymous folk art made up this ... (Read More)

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Cigar Store Figures Lead Nadeau’s $872,000 Sale
by Rick Russack

Nadeau’s Auction Gallery, Inc., Windsor, Connecticut Photos courtesy Nadeau’s A collection of cigar store Indians and other trade stimulators at Nadeau’s Auction Gallery’s April 25 and April 26 sale in Windsor, Connecticut, provided all but three of the 15 highest prices of the sale. Some Chinese porcelains exceeded expectations, and a rare ... (Read More)

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Nancy Jo Fox Collection Sold
by Pete Prunkl

Mebane Antique Auction Gallery, Mebane, North Carolina Photos courtesy Mebane Antique Auction Gallery Auctioneer Jon Lambert spent April 24 and 25 dispersing two-thirds of the lifetime collection of artist/designer and North Carolina native Nancy Jo Fox (1932-2025). Soon after graduating from Duke University in 1954 with an art degree, Fox moved to ... (Read More)

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Americana and Political “Signature” Auction
by Marice Richter

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions A vast selection of collectibles, ranging from the founding of the United States to a technological marvel of the 21st century, bookmarked the extraordinary range of American history items that crossed the auction block April 24 and 25 during the Americana and Political “Signature” ... (Read More)
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