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Heritage Auctions has hired Brent Lewis, a 20th-century art and design specialist based in Los Angeles, as its director of design. He is working in Heritage Auctions’ Beverly Hills, California, office.
“Brent has worked in the art and design community the majority of his professional career. His passion for mid-century and ... (Read More)
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Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (AAWS) filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court on May 18, demanding the return of the original working manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous, known more familiarly and even affectionately to sober ex-drinkers as “the Big Book.” The heavily annotated draft of what the lawsuit ... (Read More)
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Editorial
In 2015 in Arizona a new state sales tax went into effect, removing the exemption for fine art sales to out-of-state buyers who purchase art in Arizona and have it shipped out of state. The tax added 6.3% to a purchaser’s bill. In 2016 the legislature repealed the tax.
In late ... (Read More)
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D. Turi Antique Shows will present a new one-day antiques event in Morris Township, New Jersey. The Summer Antiques Expowill take place on Sunday, July 30, at the air-conditioned William G. Mennen Sports Arena. According to Debbie Turi, there will be over 60 dealers showing everything from country Americana to ... (Read More)
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Heritage Auctions, Chicago, Illinois
Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions
When Dallas-based Heritage Auctions announced late last year intent to open an outpost in Chicago, jaded survivors of the city’s auction scene can be forgiven if some shrugged, rolled their eyes, and wondered “What next?” We’ve seen them come and watched some go. The ... (Read More)
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Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes opened on April Fool’s day in the Winterthur second-floor exhibition galleries. The show, running through January 7, 2018, showcases some of the most notorious fakes and forgeries of our time. “The exhibition could not have arrived at a more opportune ... (Read More)
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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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The 43rd annual Vermont Antiques Dealers’ Association (VADA) show will be held July 21 and 22 at the Stratton Mountain Base Lodge in Stratton, Vermont. After a successful run over several years in Woodstock, the show committee has opted for the more intimate space at Stratton. Low ceilings and walled ... (Read More)
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Antique Jewelry & Gemology
Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions
Jill Burgum, Heritage Auctions’ senior director of fine jewelry, was in Chicago for the June 26 summer fine jewelry signature auction, the inaugural sale at that location. We spoke on the telephone after the sale to find out what’s happening in the antique and ... (Read More)
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Annapolis Summer Antiques Fair, Annapolis, Maryland
The first annual Annapolis Summer Antiques Fair was held June 24 and 25 at The Byzantium events center in Annapolis, Maryland. The show was produced by Dordy Fontinel Show Management and was the logical extension of her successful run of January shows at the same ... (Read More)
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