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Fine Art and Antiques at Tremont Auctions
by Frances McQueeney-Jones Mascolo

Tremont Auctions, Sudbury, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Tremont Auctions Tremont Auctions’ November 12 sale at the Sudbury, Massachusetts, gallery included 738 lots. As is the custom since the pandemic, the majority of bidders were on the phone or online, or they had left bids. Staff members outnumbered gallery bidders. Such was the case as ... (Read More)

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Wooten & Wooten’s Fall Catalog Sale
by Pete Prunkl

Wooten & Wooten, Camden, South Carolina Photos courtesy Wooten & Wooten Auctioneer Jeremy Wooten has found a clever way to spur interest in his upcoming sales. He posts his latest finds on Facebook. The page is not all business. Friends can follow his fishing, hunting, and beach trips and what he is ... (Read More)

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Strong Crowd at Semiannual Gathering
by Don Johnson

A Gathering on the Prairie, Arthur, Illinois A Gathering on the Prairie drew more buyers than usual during the show’s fall edition, held November 11 at Arthur, Illinois. “We had our biggest crowd since Mary and I have been running it,” said promoter Chuck Springob. He and his wife took over ... (Read More)

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Surging Sales with Fewer Dealers
by Don Johnson

Rural Life Antique Show, Tuscola, Illinois The short story of the Rural Life Antique Show, held November 10 and 11 in Tuscola, Illinois, is one of surging sales. But it’s not the whole story. The bigger picture is a little more difficult to discuss. It involves a significantly shrinking dealer ... (Read More)

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Antiques, Folk Art, and Furniture Sell at Homesteaders
by Don Johnson

Homesteaders Antiques & Folk Art Show, Arthur, Illinois The third time was (still) a charm for Homesteaders Antiques & Folk Art Show, held November 10 and 11 in Arthur, Illinois. It was the third year Homesteaders occupied the Arthur Sale Barn, having previously been at the local fairgrounds. The current location, ... (Read More)

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North Carolina Redware Sugar Jar Sets Record
by Karl H. Pass

Crocker Farm, Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm In a specialty sale with four headline-making records, which record stands out among the top? All speak volumes on the marketplace and deserve top billing. The results were achieved during the Crocker Farm online and absentee sale held from October 31 to November 10. Attributed ... (Read More)

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Continuing Success at Country Spirit
by Don Johnson

Country Spirit Antique Show, Arcola, Illinois The continuing success of Country Spirit Antique Show, held November 10 and 11 in Arcola, Illinois, could be seen late during the first day, not long after the show’s third venue opened its doors Friday evening. Rich Myers of R. L. Myers Americana & ... (Read More)

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Auction Prices Realized, November 2023
by M.A.D. Staff

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R., Maine Antique ... (Read More)

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Paintings, Furniture, and Decorative Arts at Doyle
by Lita Solis-Cohen

Doyle, New York City Photos courtesy Doyle American paintings, furniture, and decorative arts sales at Doyle, New York City, have long been known for consignments of Park Avenue estates. Now with offices in Charleston, Boston, Beverly Hills, Chicago, and Florida, Doyle draws consignments for this sale from all parts of the country. ... (Read More)

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New York Requires Background Checks for Antique Firearms
by M.A.D. Staff

As of September 13 background checks are required for purchasers of antique firearms and ammunition in New York state, according to a press release from Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation requiring New York sellers of guns and ammunition to perform background checks for firearms and ammunition transfers also mandates that ... (Read More)
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