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(Fragment)Christie's Wants to Cancel Sale, but Buyer Fights Back
A Luxembourg attorney who is also an art collector claims that Christie’s is canceling a purchase that he has already paid for because of an unspecified error. In April Philippe Dupont filed papers in federal court in New York to try to force Christie’s into arbitration over the cancellation. Dupont ... (Read More)
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(Young Collectors)What I Did on My Summer Vacation: A Tale of Engine Lathes and Tadpoles
The Young Collector
What would summer camp for adults be like? Probably a lot like the annual Historical Ceramics Symposium, informally known as “Dish Camp,” at Eastfield Village in Nassau, New York—meaning people who share similar interests, time spent in nature, good food, and plenty of beer.
After a scheduling conflict prevented ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Doyle Goes After Bidder and the Bank That Vouched for Him
William Doyle Galleries in New York City has filed suit against Brett Stettner, who was convicted of making false bids at several auction houses, and HSBC Bank USA, which Doyle claims vouched for Stettner.
The case goes back to April 16, 2012, when Doyle held an antique watch and jewelry sale. ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Safford Sleeping Canada Goose Brings $517,500
Guyette & Deeter, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Photos courtesy Guyette & Deeter
Decoy auctions are collegial events. Collectors from all over know the birds and track them as they pass from collection to collection. Gary Guyette and Jon Deeter, who are Guyette & Deeter, welcome collectors and trade alike to their quarterly events, ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)Books Received and a Film Reviewed
These are brief reviews of books recently sent to us (and a review of a film about a folk artist). We have included ordering information for publishers that accept mail, phone, or online orders. For other publishers, your local bookstore or a mail-order house is the place to look.
Howard Pyle, ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Gurleys to Launch New Show
Joshua and Rachel Gurley have announced plans to produce a new show, and there’s a built-in audience. The first Cornish Antique Show and Vintage Fair will take place on September 30 in Cornish, Maine—the same day as the 28th annual Cornish Apple Festival.
“The Apple Festival is a well-established Maine tradition ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Exhibitions, August 2017
Maine Antique Digest includes, as space permits, brief announcements of exhibitions planned by galleries, museums, or other venues. We need all press materials at least six weeks in advance of opening. We need to know the hours and dates of the exhibit, admission charges, and phone number and website for ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Frick, Morgan, and Neue Galerie Offer Summer Connoisseur Pass
The Frick Collection, The Morgan Library & Museum, and Neue Galerie New York are offering a summer bargain—a connoisseur pass, a special $40 ticket that provides admission to all three New York City institutions until August 31. Tickets became available for purchase on site at each museum on July 1.
This ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Alleged Head of Wildlife Smuggling Ring Extradited from Australia
On July 24 Guan Zong Chen (“Graham Chen”), a Chinese national, was arraigned in federal court in Boston on charges that he led a conspiracy to illegally export $700,000 worth of wildlife items made from rhinoceros horn, elephant ivory, and coral from the United States to Hong Kong. Chen was ... (Read More)
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(Show)The 37th Camden-Rockport Antiques Show & Sale
Rockport, Maine
Hot, dry weather is often anathema to Maine antiques dealers and shows. It tends to drive tourists and dealers to the boats and beaches and away from indoor buying venues. But not this time.
The hot, dusty temperatures of one of the driest summers that Maine has had in years ... (Read More)
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