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(Auction)American and European Art
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago, Illinois
Wheeling into the parking lot for Leslie Hindman's September 27, 2017, sale of American and European art, we saw that every space was filled. We know that the current market for 19th-century paintings is soft. What could explain all the Illinois and out-of-state license plates? Then ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Sotheby's Eliminates Buyer's Premium for Online-Only Sales
In a move designed to attract new buyers, Sotheby's will eliminate the buyer's premium for its online-only sales beginning September 16. The announcement, made in a Form 8-K Securities and Exchange Commission filing on August 22, is "the most noteworthy change," said Tad Smith, president and chief executive officer, in ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Collection of Edward Albee
Sotheby's, New York City
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For three and half hours on an Indian summer morning, Sotheby's seventh-floor salesroom was transformed into theater-one filled with fans, friends, art dealers, and collectors, who came to bid and watch as the collection of American playwright Edward Albee (1928-2016) came to auction. The September ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Columbus Letter Sells for $751,500
Bonhams, New York City
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A ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)2017 ADA/Historic Deerfield Antiques Show Returns in New Location
On Columbus Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, the Antiques Dealers' Association of America, Inc. (ADA) will bring together some of the nation's finest dealers for its annual art and antiques show featuring early American art, antiques, and design. This year the show will be held in ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Exhibitions, October 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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(Issue Story)Letter from London, October 2017
Ian McKay,
An eight-piece selection of assorted Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities kicks off this month's selection, which also presents a spectacular suit of armour and a miniature portrait that recalls a long-lasting royal love affaire. A real life "American in Paris," pointillist perfection from the brush of Theo van ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Rago Design Weekend
Rago, Lambertville, New Jersey
Photos courtesy Rago
David Rago gave his $6 million, three-day, 1400-lot sale, September 22-24, an A-minus. "Some parts of the market did well, but others were disappointing," he said after selling from five catalogs covering seven segments of the marketplace.
Rago had high hopes for this sale of half ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Kids Are All Here
World Maker Faire, Queens, New York
I went to what I thought would be the antithesis of an antiques show this past fall. The event, on the weekend of September 23 and 24, 2017, in Queens, New York, was the eighth annual World Maker Faire (www.makerfaire.com). For those who have ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Rare Chairs and Coney Island Bathers Lead at Potomack
The Potomack Company, Alexandria, Virginia
Photos courtesy The Potomack Company
The Potomack Company held its live fall catalog auction on September 23. As has been the case for some time, The Potomack Company's owner, Elizabeth Wainstein, scheduled the live auction for Saturday with an online-only sale for the following Tuesday, September 26. ... (Read More)
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