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Documentary Chronicles Barnes Controversy
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The Art of the Steal, a documentary by 9.14 Pictures, received its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be shown at the New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on September 29 at 9:15 p.m.The Art of the Steal chronicles the long ... (Read More)

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Crowds Converge in Historic Ohio
by Susan Mellish

Show managers Richard and Jan Wilks of Keystone Antiques, LLC, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, filled their space with wonderful items and were also housing some pieces for Jack and Pat Adamson of Zoar. Read the story for details. The one-drawer Zoar table (center right) belonged to theAdamsons and was tagged $950. ... (Read More)

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Art Trumps Art Pottery
by Don Johnson

View on the Allegheny River by William C. Wall, oil on canvas, circa 1854, 28½" x 42", framed, no visible signature, some loss near bottom, $25,300.Treadway Gallery, Inc., Covington, Kentuckyby Don JohnsonArt trumped art pottery during the decorative arts auction held by Treadway Gallery on June 6 and 7 in ... (Read More)

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The New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Show: Huge Crowds at Opening and Lots of Sales
by David Hewett

Ronald and Penny Dionne of Willington, Connecticut, asked $28,000 for the 38" long grasshopper weathervane with great surface and color. The 76" long painted bench was $1800.We loved Kate Alex’s booth. The Warner, New Hampshire, dealer used a painted backdrop at the rear of her booth, which gave it the ... (Read More)

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Letter from London
by Ian McKay

The title page of the 1793 edition of Thomas Mathison's golfing classic The Goff—a third edition, despite what it says—that made $42,310 in a Bonhams Edinburgh sale of August 18-21.Marked to the inner base with the letters "HR" for Hugh Ross of Tain, this silver snuff mull of oval capstan ... (Read More)

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Sci-Tech, Clocks, and "Crazy Stuff" at New Department's Inaugural Sale
by Jeanne Schinto

A circa 1865 walnut-cased special-order astronomical regulator by E. Howard with a 16½" reverse-painted glass dial marked “E. Howard & Co. Makers. Boston.” sold to Charles Grichar of Houston for $195,525 (est. $175,000/ 200,000). It is 103" tall and, among other features, has an eight-day damascened brass movement that incorporates ... (Read More)

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Grammys Force Los Angeles Art Show to Change Dates
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The 15th annual Los Angeles Art Show has changed the dates of the 2010 fair to January 20-24. The show will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center with an opening night benefit to take place Wednesday, January 20.the show is presented by the Fine Art Dealers Association (FADA) ... (Read More)

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Editorial: Taxing the Tickets
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The Maine State Legislature has made business more complicated for antiques show promoters and slightly more expensive for attendees.A major tax law change in Maine, slated to go in effect on January 1, 2010, will lower the state income tax by 2% for most Maine residents and will expand the ... (Read More)

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Summer Americana Sale: Lower Expectations, Lower Realizations
by David Hewett

The southeast Massachusetts Queen Anne breakfast table is a rarity in size—26" high with an 11¾" x 31¾" top with leaves down. It went to dealer Michael Whittemore for $46,800.Northeast Auctions, Manchester, New Hampshireby David HewettPhotos courtesy Northeast AuctionsIt is no secret that this year has not been a good ... (Read More)

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Leigh Keno: Full-Time Auctioneer
by Lita Solis-Cohen

by Lita Solis-Cohen Leigh Keno of New York City said he has made the change from antiques show dealer to full-time auctioneer. He has resigned from the New York Winter Antiques Show in January and from the ... (Read More)
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