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Boxborough Paper Town Show Rescheduled until March 12
by M.A.D. staff

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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The Eddie Tatum Collection, Part I
by Pete Prunkl

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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The American Indian Art Show Marin
by Alice Kaufman

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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Hunt's American Antique Museum Auction: A Celebration of the Golden Age of Wood Carving
by Karla Klein Albertson Photos courtesy Hal Hunt

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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Presidential Ephemera Sold at Roland Auctions NY
by Julie Schlenger Adell

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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Exhibitions, March 2016
by M.A.D. staff

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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Dogs in Show and Field
by Julie Schlenger Adell

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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The Market for Americana in New York City
by Lita Solis-Cohen

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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Michigan Art Dealer Arrested and Charged with Fraud
by M.A.D. staff

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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Solid Sales at Rago and Skinner
by Mary Ann Brown

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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