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(Auction)Auction Prices Realized, March 2022
Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R., Maine Antique ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Treasuring Trash
Beneath the Surface
Some people love to give advice and then not follow it themselves. That makes them insufferable. We try not to be insufferable. (Our children probably disagree. But they don’t like Dad jokes, so what do they know?) With that in mind and entering the third year of a ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Online Jewelry Auctions Popular with Buyers
Antique Jewelry & Gemology
Photos courtesy Skinner
Skinner’s first fine jewelry online auction of the year was held from February 26 through March 8, and the presale announcement on its website beckoned to us: “Spring is coming, and what better way to brighten up your wardrobe than with something that sparkles? The auction ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Private Provenance Leads to Public Lawsuit
Can a gallery keep provenance a secret, and, if so, for how long? Those are the questions raised in a lawsuit filed in federal court in late January.
Galerie Jacques de la Béraudière, S.A., of Belgium filed the suit, alleging that the refusal of Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art, LLC, of ... (Read More)
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(Show)A Gathering on the Prairie
Arthur, Illinois
Nobody would have predicted what was ahead. On March 7, 2020, when A Gathering on the Prairie opened the doors for its regular semiannual appearance at the Otto Center in Arthur, Illinois, the mood was upbeat despite talk of the COVID-19 virus that was spreading across the United States. ... (Read More)
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(Show)The 2022 Outsider Art Fair
New York City
The Outsider Art Fair (OAF), now in its 30th edition and the tenth under the tutelage of Andrew Edlin’s Wide Open Arts, roared back to Manhattan’s Metropolitan Pavilion March 3-6. Its return to a live event after two years was eagerly anticipated by collectors and dealers alike.
After three ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Americana Shows Its Strength
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Mt. Crawford, Virginia
Photos courtesy Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates conducted its winter Americana auction in four sessions, March 2-5, at the firm’s gallery in Mt. Crawford, Virginia. Over 2400 lots were offered during the four sessions. Every conceivable category of Americana ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Decoys and More Sold at Copley
Copley Fine Art Auctions, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Photos courtesy Copley Fine Art Auctions
Copley Fine Art Auctions livestreamed its winter sale from Plymouth, Massachusetts, March 4 and 5. Fine collections migrated to other collections, and new records were set.
As befits the master, the first 26 lots on day one were devoted to decoys ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Rural Life Antique Show
Tuscola, Illinois
One day before the spring edition of the semiannual Rural Life Antique Show, held March 4 and 5 in Tuscola, Illinois, Chris Smith of American Antiques, Waynesville, Ohio, was confident about the weekend ahead. “I’m going to peel the walls tomorrow,” he said.
Among the items for sale was a ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Spring Country Spirit Antique Show
Arcola, Illinois
The semiannual Country Spirit Antique Show had its largest event to date during the spring edition held March 4 and 5 at Arcola, Illinois. Forty-five dealers set up at three locations around town, with a staggered opening time for each on Friday. Enthusiasm from shoppers was palpable, according to ... (Read More)
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