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Because of the major snowstorm that struck the Northeast on January 23, Flamingo Eventz has rescheduled the Boxborough (Massachusetts) Paper Town—The Vintage Paper, Books & Advertising Collectibles Show. The new date for the show will be Saturday, March 12, at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough. The hours will be 9 ... (Read More)
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C & A Auction, Ramseur, North Carolina
Although this M.A.D. reporter has covered antiques auctions and shows in the Carolinas for the past 22 years, February 21 marked my first time at C & A Auction in Ramseur, North Carolina. It is hoped it will not be my last.
Ninety percent of ... (Read More)
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San Rafael, California
At this year’s American Indian Art Show Marin, held February 20 and 21 in San Rafael, California, some came to sell, but everyone came to buy. Attendance was up 15% from last year, and finding a space in the parking lot was a challenge on both days of ... (Read More)
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Hal Hunt Auctions, Northport, Alabama
Selling antiques at auction is in Hal Hunt’s blood, and that passion runs deep. In these times when even the oldest firms are bought, sold, or consolidated, his business is strictly a family affair and run with traditional practices. No Internet or phone bidding; buyers or ... (Read More)
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Roland Auctions NY, New York City
Photos courtesy Roland Auctions NY
A small group of collectors gathered in the street-level salesroom of Greenwich Village-based Roland Auctions NY on February 19 to bid at the first of several auctions containing collections from the estate of Dr. Alan York.
An East Hampton, New York, optometrist, ... (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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Bonhams, New York City
Photos courtesy Bonhams
Following on the heels of the Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show at Madison Square Garden, the Dogs in Show and Field auction at Bonhams attracted a small group of collectors and dealers to its salesroom on February 17.
Of the 167 lots offered, 115 found ... (Read More)
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Photos courtesy Sotheby’s and Christie’s
All auction prices include the buyer’s premium.
“As goes January, so goes the year” is an old Wall Street aphorism subscribed to by the antiques world. It is not always true, but many believe it. That is why collectors and the trade carefully watch the January Americana ... (Read More)
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The FBI is looking for people who bought art from Eric Spoutz. Not a familiar name? How about Robert Chad Smith or John Goodman or James Sinclair? They also want to hear from people who bought art with provenance including “Betty Parsons Gallery,” “Larry Larkin,” “Henry Hecht,” or “Julius and ... (Read More)
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Antique Jewelry & Gemology
Photos courtesy Rago Arts and Skinner, Inc.
A great deal of anticipation preceded Rago Arts’ December 6, 2015, jewelry sale in Lambertville, New Jersey, where bidders vied for Dora Jane Janson’s coveted collection of Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry, which realized a total of $579,063 (with buyers’ ... (Read More)
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