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Police Recover Stolen Washington Painting
by M.A.D. Staff

The Englewood (Colorado) Police Department has recovered a painting of President George Washington that was stolen from a storage facility in January 2024. On January 22, 2024, Englewood Police received a report of the theft from a storage facility in the 3300 block of South Santa Fe Drive. The stolen artwork, ... (Read More)

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Why Some People Do Not Collect
by Baron Perlman

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ... (Read More)

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Two Collections Anchor Silver Sale
by Marice Richter

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions An extensive selection of silver pieces from top American and international silversmiths, including some rarities dating back centuries, was up for bid at Heritage Auctions’ May 9 “Signature” auction of fine silver and objects of vertu. The auction showcased the craftsmanship of American manufacturers such ... (Read More)

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A Welcome Addition to the Canon
by Lita Solis-Cohen

A Book Review With few exceptions, such as Nina Fletcher Little’s Little by Little: Six Decades of Collecting American Decorative Arts (1984) and Leslie Anne Miller’s Start with a House, Finish with a Collection (2014), most private collections are not published until they appear as hardcover auction catalogs for landmark sales ... (Read More)

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Kendra and Allan Daniel Pledge $1 Million for Folk Art Museum Acquisitions
by M.A.D. Staff

On March 26 the American Folk Art Museum announced that longtime patrons Kendra and Allan Daniel have pledged a bequest of $1 million in support of future acquisitions of traditional American folk art. This bequest initiates Kendra and Allan Daniel into the American Folk Art Museum’s Legacy Society, which honors friends ... (Read More)

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Consider the Context
by Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond

Beneath the Surface Humans like permanence and certainty. We carve initials in trees and desks and doorframes. We seal documents in plastic. We enshrine important things in stone. But no matter how we feel about it, things change, and even if they do not, how we feel about them does. We ... (Read More)

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Antiques At The Tavern
by Walter C. Newman

Hanover, Virginia The seventh annual Antiques At The Tavern was held at the Hanover Tavern in Hanover, Virginia, May 2-4. The event is sponsored and hosted by the Hanover Tavern Foundation and its staff, headed by executive director David Deal. The Hanover Tavern show is earning recognition on several fronts. Although small, ... (Read More)

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Auction Prices Realized
by M.A.D. Staff

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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A 13-Star Flag and a New Jersey Surprise
by Lita Solis-Cohen

Pook & Pook, Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Pook & Pook, Inc. On May 1 and 2 Pook & Pook, Inc., held its spring Americana sale. Of the 599 lots offered, 588 sold for a total of $1,232,813, a 98% sell-through rate. Pook & Pook is known for finding buyers for nearly ... (Read More)

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Illustration Art “Signature” Auction
by Marice Richter

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions The enduring appeal of illustration art was again on display at Heritage Auctions’ May 2 sale of iconic beloved works by renowned illustrators whose artistry has captured the essence of American life and captivated fans throughout generations. Dallas-based Heritage Auctions’ illustration art “Signature” auction ... (Read More)
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