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(Fragment)Dealer Found Guilty in Narwhal Case
On October 9 Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced that his office had secured a conviction against an antiques dealer for illegally selling exotic narwhal ivory tusks. The sentence included significant fines, community service, and probation.
Antonio’s Bella Casa, Inc., and its owner, Anthony James Buccola, were each found guilty ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Across the Continent Brings $62,500
On December 13, 2018, a Currier & Ives print, Across the Continent. Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way, sold for a whopping $62,500 (includes buyer’s premium) at Swann Galleries in New York City. The estimate was $7000/10,000.
The buyer was the William Reese Company, New Haven, Connecticut. “We bought ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)James Arthur and His “Temple of Time”: A Cautionary Tale for Collector-Donors
Part II of IV
Photos courtesy Maude Arthur Brown Family Archive
Why some of even the most fastidious men and women make no plans for their lifelong collections, who can say? Maybe it’s simply because they can’t imagine themselves dead. In contrast, there is the other type of collector—the one who fusses ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)“Original” York Antiques Show Alive and Well, Promoter Says
“Original” York Antiques Show Alive and Well, Promoter Says
Melvin Arion, promoter of the “Original” York Semi-Annual Antiques Show in York, Pennsylvania, emphasized in a recent press release that the shows he manages in York, Pennsylvania, are “doing just fine.” Arion noted that recent press reports about Bob Bockius and Mitchell ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Barnebys Acquires Online Appraisal Service
Barnebys Group, a Swedish firm that operates an Internet search engine for design, antiques, and art, has acquired ValueMyStuff (www.valuemystuff.com), an online art and collectibles valuation service.
According to a press release, ValueMyStuff has over 500,000 users and provides online valuations of art, memorabilia, wine, watches, and other assets in over ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)The Hidden Wisdom of Objects
A Book Review
Glenn Adamson’s new book is not about the end of the age of clutter. It is not about the fact that there are fewer, better antiques shows with fewer, better dealers, nor fewer, better shops, nor fewer, better lots at some decorative arts auctions.
Its subtitle, The Hidden Wisdom ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Patek Philippe Clock and Colombian Emerald Pendant Star
Antique Jewelry & Gemology
Photos courtesy John Moran Auctioneers
John Moran Auctioneers’ fine jewelry and timepieces auction was held on December 11, 2018, and was highlighted by the sale of a Patek Philippe “Mrs. Butterfly” pendulette dôme clock that realized $118,750 (includes buyer’s premium); the estimate was $60,000/90,000.
Following closely behind was an ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Native American Baskets and Art
Bonhams, Los Angeles, California
Photos courtesy Bonhams
Department director Ingmars Lindbergs said he was “very pleased” with the results of the December 10 and 11, 2018, Bonhams auctions in Los Angeles. The first was a single-owner sale of baskets belonging to Albuquerque, New Mexico, collectors Alan and Bronnie Blaugrund. On the next ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Freeman’s Design Sale
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photos courtesy Freeman’s
Freeman’s design sale on Monday, December 10, 2018, was preceded by the single-owner morning sale of the estate of Bonnie O’Boyle. A Bucks County resident, O’Boyle collected American paintings and American design, mostly by New Hope artists and designers, including George and Mira Nakashima and local ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Record Tiffany Lamp Sold at Christie’s
Christie’s established a new record for a Tiffany Studios lamp on December 13, 2018, when the finest of all Pond Lily table lamps sold for $3,372,500 (includes buyer’s premium); the estimate was $1,800,000/2,500,000.
Tiffany Studios Pond Lily table lamp, circa 1903, leaded glass, patinated bronze, 26½" high, 18" diameter shade, shade ... (Read More)
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