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(Auction)

An American Main Course with Some Eastern European Seasoning
by Mark Sisco

Hap Moore Auction, York, Maine At Hap Moore’s December 15, 2018, auction in York, Maine, the seasoning in the sale was a collection of early European artworks from a single consignor, but the main course was Charles Woodbury. The European paintings were provided by a consigning couple from Maine, now ages ... (Read More)

(Auction)

20th-Century Design in New York City
by Lita Solis-Cohen

Bonhams, Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s, New York City Photos courtesy Bonhams, Christie’s Images Ltd., Phillips, and Sotheby’s Mid-December is the time when prewar and postwar European and American design is offered at four major auction houses in New York City. In December 2018 there were a number of successes, topped by a ... (Read More)

(Young Collectors)

Imagine That
by Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond

The Young Collector In his editorial last month, Clayton Pennington asked the question, and we paraphrase: is Americans’ ignorance regarding our own basic history undermining the antiques marketplace (and possibly Western civilization as well)? This sparked a disagreement at our house (thanks, boss), because Andrew feels fairly strongly that history has ... (Read More)

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Two New Shows for Naples, Florida
by M.A.D. staff

Luxe Events will launch two new jewelry, watch, art, and antiques shows to be held at the Naples Woman’s Club in Naples, Florida. “We’re bringing two shows to the center of downtown Naples during the height of the season,” said Andrea Canady, founder of Luxe Events, LLC. These two events will ... (Read More)

(Issue Story)

No Trade Need Apply—Maybe
by Clayton Pennington

In early November TEFAF announced that it was implementing a new policy regarding vetting its shows. Going forth, no members of the trade—dealers and auction house specialists—will be voting members of vetting committees. Those committees will now consist of “academics, curators, conservators, conservation scientists and independent scholars only.” It’s a good ... (Read More)

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Dealer Found Guilty in Narwhal Case
by M.A.D. staff

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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Across the Continent Brings $62,500
by M.A.D. staff

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)

(Issue Story)

James Arthur and His “Temple of Time”: A Cautionary Tale for Collector-Donors
by Jeanne Schinto

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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“Original” York Antiques Show Alive and Well, Promoter Says
by M.A.D. staff

“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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Barnebys Acquires Online Appraisal Service
by M.A.D. staff

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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