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(Issue Story)The New Ambassadors Living with Antiques
A Book Review
Michael Diaz-Griffith practices connoisseurship as a serious vocation. He is passionate about objects and their histories. He caught the collecting bug early and let it flower into to a full-blown obsession.
Diaz-Griffith came onto the art and antiques scene in 2015 when he was hired to bring new life ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Man Gets Two Years in Prison for Fakes
Cristobal “Cris” Magno Rodrigo, 59, of Washington state was sentenced August 28 to two years in federal prison for selling Philippine-produced products as authentic Alaska Native-produced artwork, violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA).
The IACA makes it unlawful to offer, display for sale, or sell any good in a ... (Read More)
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(Show)The Bath Antique Sale
Bath, Maine
On Sunday, October 8, the first installment of the Bath Antique Sale for the season took place in Bath, Maine. There are seven shows throughout the winter months. This show is a local tradition, and it’s been going strong for decades. The location at the Bath Middle School and ... (Read More)
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(Show)Rhinebeck Rocks—Rain or Shine
Fall Antiques at Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck, New York
The Fall Antiques at Rhinebeck show was held October 7 and 8 inside the large buildings of the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in historic Rhinebeck, New York. The twice-a-year show, held Columbus Day weekend and Memorial Day weekend, is one of many reasons to visit ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Fresh Weber Box Tops Americana Sale
Hess Auction Group, Manheim, Pennsylvania
Photos courtesy Hess Auction Group
The fall Americana sale at Hess Auction Group in Manheim, Pennsylvania, October 7 offered a traditional Pennsylvania menu—two Jonas Weber boxes, some Ben Austrian paintings, a Schimmel dog, Christmas ornaments, marbles, teddy bears, butter prints, and chalkware, all items collected in this ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Gathering of the Clan
Looking at the long lines of people waiting to enter the antiques shows in New Hampshire during Antiques Week, I asked myself what we should call these people who rise early in the morning and go stand in line for hours for a chance to shop the shows early.
“Cult, cognoscenti, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Max Ernst’s Flowers Leads at Potomack
The Potomack Company, Alexandria, Virginia
Photos courtesy The Potomack Company
The Potomack Company’s fall menu consisted of a series of seven online-only auctions between September 21 and October 6. During the three weeks, more than 1300 lots were offered. The firm continues its established practice of targeting its sales. This series offered ... (Read More)
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(Auction)A Sale of Serious Collections
Pook & Pook Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Photos courtesy Pook & Pook Inc.
Pook & Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, is known for getting some surprising high prices for Pennsylvania German household gear and painted furniture, but in recent catalog sales, Americana has not brought the most surprising high prices. At Pook & Pook’s “Americana ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Log House Antiques
A popular antiques shop in Cambridge City, Indiana, has reopened following the death of its owner earlier this year. David Albert reopened Log House Antiques August 1. The shop had been run by Shane Hawkins since 2010. The business had closed after Hawkins died unexpectedly in March.
Albert and Hawkins were ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Auction Prices Realized, October 2023
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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