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GLM Acquires the Pier Antiques Show and Antiques at the Armory
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Show producer GLM has acquired the Pier Antiques Show and Antiques at the Armory from Stella Show Management Company in a deal announced on May 20. "Following the recent addition of the Miami National Antiques Show to our annual events, the acquisition of these established shows in New York further strengthens ... (Read More)

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Antiques Seekers Flock to CRN's Gallery for May Sale
by David Hewett

This ornately carved Chinese hardwood center table stood in the front gallery throughout three days of inspection, and most passed it by on their way to look at the other offerings. The right people, however, looked at it. When it came up for bid on Sunday afternoon, the 331/2" high ... (Read More)

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Major Nashville Estate Leads Sale
by Karla Klein Albertson

For the catalog, Case had photographed the Simon Willard of Roxbury tall-case clock from every possible angle in its assembled state as well as broken down into its component elements. The lot had been well advertised, and it ... (Read More)

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A "Rainy Night" and Then a Rainbow
by Jeanne Schinto

Louis Remy Mignot (1831-1870), Rainbow over a Lake in the Hudson River Valley, or possibly Close of a Showery Day, Lake George, 16" x 24", oil on canvas, monogrammed and dated "M 62," $120,000 (est. $30,000/50,000). Schinto photo. Lesser Ury (1861-1931), Rainy Night, Berlin, 411/4" x 263/4", oil on canvas, ... (Read More)

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The Seventh Annual Ohio Valley Auction
by Don Johnson

Sawbuck table in mixed woods, three-board top, 19th century, 29" x 72", old refinish, $4406. Reward of merit folk art bookplates, attributed to Ohio, watercolor and ink on paper, both in the same hand: One with a bird facing right on a branch, signed and dated "Benjamin Florey 1837" on the ... (Read More)

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The Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza
by Don Johnson

American art pottery is always available at the Extravaganza. These Rookwood Vellum glaze scenic vases offered by Jack and Luane McAuliffe of Fancy That Antiques, Marshall, Michigan, ranged from $2200 to $4900 each. Traditional antiques can be found at the Vintage Marketplace. Tricia Le Tempt of The Red Door Antiques, Eddyville, ... (Read More)

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Reborn "Burk" York Show Does a Test Run
by Karl H. Pass

Richard Axtell of Deposit, New York, tagged his circa 1905 Weller pot, depicting Indian Chief Pontiac and signed by artist "L.J. Burgess," $12,500 (left). The one on the right, depicting Indian Chief Joseph, was also $12,500. They were purchased from Weller in 1905. The Plume & Atwood library lamp was ... (Read More)

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East Berlin Show Hits Its Sweet Sixteen
by Karl H. Pass

This sailor's valentine was $3300 from Troy, Ohio, dealers John and Ellen Williams. Local East Berlin dealer Andrea Hollenbaugh priced her assembled collection of 15 early printed cloth dolls and animals, mostly Arnold Print Works, at $2400. Bill and Betty Annable of Oberlin, Ohio, were new to the East Berlin show this ... (Read More)

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Rebel Collector Embraces Loisaida and Graffiti Art
by Jeanne Schinto

John Axelrod and his Australian terrier, Myrna Loy, with (untitled by the artist) Subway Door by Lee Quinones (b. 1960). The work is acrylic, oil stick, and spray enamel on a 373/4" x 271/4" section of a wooden New York City subway door. "This was part of a door between ... (Read More)

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Books Received
by M.A.D. staff

These are brief reviews of books recently sent to us. We have included ordering information for publishers that accept mail, phone, or on-line orders. For other publishers, your local bookstore or mail-order house is the place to look. New Views of New England: Studies in Material and Visual Culture, 1680-1830, Martha ... (Read More)
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