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(Fragment)Fred Oster Joins Freeman's to Launch Auctions of Musical Instruments
Frederick Oster owns Vintage Instruments in Philadelphia, America’s largest and most eclectic shop specializing in old and antique acoustic (not electric) musical instruments. He has appraised musical instruments on the Antiques Roadshow for the last 15 years.
“For years, Alasdair Nichol, Freeman’s vice president in charge of paintings, another regular on ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)Ceramics in America 2014
A Book Review
Ceramics in America 2014 Edited by Robert Hunter The Chipstone Foundation, distributed by University Press of New England, 2014, 266 pages, hardbound, $65 plus S/H from University Press of New England, (800) 421-1561 or (www.upne.com).
Ceramics in America 2014 reads like a tenth anniversary celebration, but this journal, a ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Wild, Wonderful West Celebrated at Lebel's June Events
This circa 1910 Cherokee bandolier bag, 8½" square, having a beaded strap with flowers, leaves, symbols, targets with arrows, and vines in colors of purple, red, blue, and white, went for $9075 (est. $2500/3000).
Consisting of a bit, headstall, breast collar, reins, martingale, cinch, skirt, lariat, and saddle by Loomis Saddlery ... (Read More)
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(Show)Heartland Antique Show
This cherry sugar chest with an inlaid eagle, Kentucky or Tennessee, circa 1810, was $14,500, and the 19th-century carved and gilded eagle, in the manner of John Bellamy or Samuel McIntire, was $6800 from Sharon and Claude Baker of Hamilton, Ohio.
Ohio one-door cupboard in original red and mustard paint, circa ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Skinner, Inc. Opens Office in New York City
Boston-based Skinner, Inc. is opening a regional office in New York City that will provide “convenient access to the full range of Skinner consignment and appraisal services, as well as the auction house’s esteemed staff of experts,” a press release states.
Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner, Inc., said, “Establishing a base of operations ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Personal Collection of Helen Frankenthaler Sold
The top lot of the sale was this outstanding Cartier 18k yellow gold and diamond ring. It is faintly signed “Cartier,” and according to notes from the catalog, the diamond weight is approximately 2.65 carats. The ring opened with a left bid of $14,000 and sold quickly to a couple ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)A Blind Spot
Editorial
We were a more than a little surprised at the anger generated by Rago Arts’ proposed sale of art, crafts, and photographs collected from Japanese internment camps after World War II. The Lambertville, New Jersey, auction house faced a firestorm of national criticism for offering the lots and was ultimately ... (Read More)
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(Auction Law and Ethics)Prepare to Bargain
Auction Law & Ethics
The first day in contracts class our professor introduced the course like this: “The subject is contracts. Contracts are important. A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that creates, changes, or ends a legal relationship.
“We’re going to study contracts and issues related to them. ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Committee Approves Changing California Secondhand Dealers Laws
On April 28 California Assembly Bill 1182, a proposed change to regulations for secondhand dealers, was approved by the Assembly Business & Professions Committee in a 14-0 vote. It removes unnecessary regulatory burdens on secondhand dealers that were created by an existing law. The measure was sponsored by the California ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Atlantic City Antiques Show Announces New Permanent Home
The Atlantic City Antiques Show is permanently moving to the new Waterfront Conference Center at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Allison Kohler, president of JMK Shows, announced on April 7.
“This has been a long and challenging journey to arrive here,” said Kohler in a statement. “The past couple ... (Read More)
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