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(Fragment)A $1,750,000 Norman Rockwell Becomes a $20,000 Harold Anderson
In 1994, collectors Barry and Isabel Knispel of Saddle River, New Jersey, paid $347,437 to Gallery 63 Antiques, New York City, for Mending His Ways, purportedly by Norman Rockwell. Almost two decades later, an appraisal for insurance purposes revealed the painting is not by Rockwell but by Harold Anderson. The ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Barn Star Productions Adds Spring Wilton Show, Moves Guilford's Dates, and Takes Over Cord Shows
It's been a busy winter for Frank Gaglio and his company, Barn Star Productions. The Rhinebeck, New York, show promoter has announced several major moves.
Two years ago, Gaglio revived the long-running one'day Wilton Antiques Show in the autumn. He is now adding a two'day spring show to his schedule. The ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)William Secord's Inaugural Exhibition in New Gallery
The William Secord Gallery's inaugural exhibition at its new location at 29 West 15th Street in Manhattan's historic Chelsea district is Canine Masters, The Nineteenth Century. It will feature works by English artists such as Maud Earl (1864-1943), Thomas Earl (fl. 1836-85), John Emms (1843-1912) and Arthur Wardle (1864-1949), as ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Maine Museums Threatened
Editorial
Governor Paul LePage of Maine, a twice-elected hard-line conservative, included a stunning proposal in a broad and bold plan to overhaul the state's tax system: he wants to tax nonprofits.
LePage wants to end state revenue sharing with cities and towns, which will have a big impact on local budgets. In ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Antiques to Help Beat Alzheimer's
Pewter & Wood Antiques' ninth annual Alzheimer's Silent Auction Benefit for Research is being held March 21 in Cave Creek, Arizona. All items are donated by customers, dealers, and supporters. Donations of antiques are currently being accepted through March 13. Donations are tax deductible, and the Alzheimer's Association will mail ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Relocates to Chelsea
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art (HAA) has relocated to the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City after nine years on the Upper East Side.
HAA handles art farom a variety of ancient civilizations that flourished in Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, and the Americas. The gallery is led by Randall Hixenbaugh, ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Historic Military Images Sought
Customers and exhibitors are invited to bring historic military images to the 32nd annual Spring D.C. Antique Photo and Postcard Show, March 15, at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn in Arlington, Virginia. The photos may be scanned for future inclusion in Military Images magazine or appraised for possible future auction consignments ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)No Regrets
One of Edith Piaf's big hits was "Non, je ne regrette rien" (No, I regret nothing), but I doubt the French chanteuse was a collector.
All collectors and dealers have regrets about purchases, some of them costly. If they deny they've made mistakes, they're either too embarrassed to admit them or ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Searching for the Works of a Master Woodcarver--Charles Vollrath
The author and the circa 1930 carving, which stands about 2' high and is carved from a single block of wood.
In the realm of folk art, woodcarving is a popular collectible. The Ottawa Valley in Canada was home to a number of folk artists who worked in wood. One in ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Peale Miniatures Sold in Florida
This miniature watercolor and gouache on ivory portrait of Robert Livingston sold for $24,900. Photo courtesy Louis Dianni.
Nine portrait miniatures by Charles Willson Peale sold for a total of $96,495.50 (with buyers' premiums), and three portrait miniatures, not by Peale but cataloged as after Peale or in the manner of ... (Read More)
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