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(Auction)American Art at Shannon’s
Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers, Milford, Connecticut
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American art dominated Shannon’s spring fine art auction of 139 artworks on April 27 in its Milford, Connecticut, gallery. Auctioneer Peter Coccoluto called the sale, which had online, telephone, and absentee bidding and had a 90% sell-through rate.
Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1858-1924) painted Beach ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Western Art at Bonhams
Bonhams, Los Angeles
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“Both contemporary and historic” paintings did well in Bonhams’ April 26 auction in Los Angeles, said specialist Katherine Halligan. The sale featured “nice, fresh to the market” selections, resulting in “spirited bidding” by “many hungry buyers.”
Tudi-Tur (Sun Elk) by Bert Geer Phillips (1868-1956), 12" x 9", ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Wolf Family Collection: “Luxury Handbags: Vintage Icons”
Sotheby’s, New York City
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As Erving and Joyce “Joy” Wolf found a better piece, they would move an early purchase from the great room to a bedroom. For example, the circa 1770 Newport desk-and-bookcase bought by Israel Sack for the Wolfs at Sotheby Parke Bernet February 1, 1975, for ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Plein-Air Painting Leads Sale
Bonhams, Los Angeles, California
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Bonhams’ fine art specialist Scot Levitt said he was pleased with the auction house’s California art auction held April 25 in Los Angeles. “There were lots of people at the previews”—held in Los Angeles and San Francisco—“which is always a good sign. We set five ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Costume Jewelry
Antique Jewelry & Gemology
Photos courtesy John Moran Auctioneers
John Moran Auctioneers, Monrovia, California, held a costume jewelry, coins, and luxury accessories online auction on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Much of the jewelry was from the estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree of Santa Barbara, California, and the Maria Domont collection, West Hollywood, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Wolf Family Collection: “America without Reserve”
Sotheby’s, New York City
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“America without Reserve,” part of Sotheby’s sale of the collection of Erving and Joyce “Joy” Wolf, was for treasure seekers who hoped to find an undercataloged lot and get a bargain. They had fierce competition for some lots at this unreserved online sale held without ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Entire Range of Self-Taught Art Offered by Slotin
Slotin Auction, Buford, Georgia
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Slotin Auction, Buford, Georgia, keeps getting it right. Steve Slotin and his wife, Amy, have been at this for years. They have seen the confusion as to just what Outsider or self-taught and folk art is. They’ve also witnessed the enlightenment, awareness, and ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Eclectic Offerings from CRN
CRN Auctions, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Eclectic is the watchword for any sale held by CRN Auctions. Principals Carl R. Nordblom and Karin J. Phillips of the Cambridge, Massachusetts, auction house really laid it on for their April 23 auction. The sale presented a wide and deep array of objects ... (Read More)
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(Show)Early Country Antiques and Primitive Goods
Simple Goods, Berlin, Ohio
Simple Goods, which describes itself as an “Early Country Antiques & Primitive Goods Show,” held its spring edition April 22 near Berlin, Ohio. Specializing in country antiques with a handful of high-quality contemporary handmade items, the show featured 52 dealers in 50 booths. That’s normal. “We can’t ... (Read More)
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(Show)Going Back to Earlier Times
Earlier Times Antiques & Folk Art Show, Millersburg, Ohio
The semiannual Earlier Times Antiques & Folk Art Show held its spring edition April 21 and 22 in Millersburg, Ohio. The event featured 44 dealers in 42 booths. “That’s up a little bit, which is a good thing,” said promoter Cheryl ... (Read More)
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