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(Issue Story)Letter from London
Ian McKay, [email protected]
The principal focus of this month's "Letter" is one of those sales that by their special nature prove a particular attraction to buyers. Unseen and untouched for almost half a century, "The Collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson" was one that attracted a fair amount of presale publicity ... (Read More)
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(Young Collectors)Cheerios and Cheese Pizza, or Bean and Bug's Excellent Adventure
The Young Collector
Conventional wisdom seems to dictate that to be a writer, it is necessary to be miserable. In reality, being a writer makes the necessity of occasionally being miserable bearable. When things are deteriorating at a rapid clip, when a situation is veering toward the territory of "must-see TV" ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Web Warnings
King Richard III of England died in 1485, and in about 1592, long before the Internet was available, Shakespeare destroyed his reputation in a play.
Computer Column #300
John P. Reid, [email protected]
Plaisir d'amour" is a lovely 18th-century French waltz. Translated to English, the lyrics start, "The joys of love are but ... (Read More)
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(The Art of Marketing)The Science of Selling: Four Personality Types
The Art of Marketing
Last month I covered the topic of pricing. Now it's time to change gears and move on to the science of selling. Being successful in a small business requires you to wear many hats. The acquisition of inventory is only one side of the equation; there is ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)The Cabinetmaker & the Carver: Boston Furniture from Private Collections
The exhibition's full-color illustrated catalog, written by guest curator Gerald W. R. Ward, can be bought on line or at the MHS. The 64-page softcover costs $30, plus shipping or handling.
Joined cupboard with drawers, ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Pin Your Faith to the Value of Research
Beyond simple pleasantries, the first question that antiques shop owners inevitably seem to ask me is, "Are you looking for anything in particular?" I suppose this question is a reasonable one, given the desire of most dealers to customize their inventory according to the latest trends, especially in an ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Photography Steals the Show at Books & Manuscripts Sale
This image of Mao, woven cotton brocade, was created in Hangzhou, China circa 1969. It measures 781/4" x 503/4" and sold for $510. Schinto photo.
Bidding on Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, conceived and executed by Alexander Gardner, opened from the desk at the lot's mid-estimate at $160,000. A ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Bargain in the Crosshairs
Editorial
The end may be in sight for one of the greatest not-so-secret bargains. On October 24, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City announced that it has signed an amendment to its 1878 lease with the city. The amendment authorizes the museum to consider a range of admission ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)U.S. Antique Shows Names Sales Director
Katrina Canady has been promoted to sales director for U.S. Antique Shows, the world's largest producer of indoor antiques shows. Formerly a sales manager, Canady joined U.S. Antique Shows in June 2008 as an assistant fair director. During her time in that position, she gained experience in show operations and ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Florida Art Gallery and Owner Charged with Obstruction of Justice
Florida Art Gallery and Owner Charged with Obstruction of Justice
A Winter Park, Florida, art gallery and owner face federal charges of obstruction of justice in connection with the importation of ancient Chinese artifacts that were interdicted at the port of Miami. Lorin & Son, LLC, an art gallery, and Francois ... (Read More)
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