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CSADA's First Annual Fox Valley at Garfield Farm Antiques Show
by Danielle Arnet

Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association, Campton Hills, Illinois I went to a really great reunion this June. I thought I did. Really-it seemed like a reunion, what with people greeting each other like long-lost friends, with lots of hugs and fist bumps, catching up, and the usual "so great to see ... (Read More)

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Historical Ephemera and Photography
by Don Johnson

Hindman, Cincinnati, Ohio Photos courtesy Hindman A Western Americana archive brought the top price in the historical ephemera and photography auction held by Hindman June 21 and 22 in Cincinnati, Ohio, while Civil War photographs, uniforms, and other objects loomed large on both days. Leading the sale was a family archive of more ... (Read More)

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Hanging with John D. Ward
by Julie Schlenger Adell

After almost 25 years at Sotheby's New York, John D. Ward, senior vice president and head of the silver and objects of vertu department, has developed a patina all his own. John D. Ward (standing) and Andrew Purdom in their 1930s Tudor Revival townhouse garden. Rob Sutton photo. Having worked under the ... (Read More)

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Sale of G.W. "Bill" Samaha's Collection
by Frances McQueeney-Jones Mascolo

CRN Auctions, Cambridge, Massachusetts Photos courtesy CRN Auctions "Barnburner" leapt to mind as the second part of the collection of G.W. "Bill" Samaha Jr. was auctioned June 19 at CRN Auctions in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The sale fetched just shy of $2.5 million. Bidders really wanted objects from the collection of the universally ... (Read More)

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Summer Shaker Sale
by Frances McQueeney-Jones Mascolo

Willis Henry Auctions, Duxbury, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Willis Henry Auctions It had been three years since Willis Henry Auctions' last Shaker auction, and collectors, dealers, and auction house staff were buoyant to see one other when they met June 18. The chance to acquire one or more of the Shaker works up ... (Read More)

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Exhibitions, July 2022
by M.A.D. Staff

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Wyeth Material Tops Sale
by Don Johnson

Caza Sikes, Cincinnati, Ohio Photos courtesy Caza Sikes Items from a small grouping of material by Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009), including artwork and negatives of unpublished photographs depicting the artist at work, brought the top interest during the auction of fine and decorative art held by Caza Sikes in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 16. The ... (Read More)

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Eldred's Single-Owner Jewelry Auction
by Mary Ann Brown

Antique Jewelry & Gemology Photos courtesy Eldred's All 301 lots in Eldred's June 15 single-owner jewelry auction in East Dennis, Massachusetts, had no reserve, and all were sold. I got the lowdown from Cheryl Stewart, head of marketing and catalog production, after the sale. "We were really thrilled with the results, and ... (Read More)

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Sale of Historical Americana
by Marice Richter

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions An extraordinary remnant of Colonial American history fetched the highest price at Heritage Auctions' June 11 and 12 sale of Americana and political memorabilia, which was highlighted by items dating back to the earliest period in the country's history. The auction resulted in total ... (Read More)

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Blue is the Color of Southern Furniture at Winstead's Sale
by Pete Prunkl

Winstead's Auction, Yanceyville, North Carolina Photos courtesy Winstead's Auction Catherine and Marvin Winstead needed three full days (June 10-12) to disperse the antiques acquired by George Robert "Bob" Jean Jr. (1940-2019). Bob and his wife, Bernice Johnson Jean (1947-2021), owned Staunton River Antiques in Brookneal, Virginia. The shop was open by chance ... (Read More)
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