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(Feature)In the Trade: Jim and Mara Kerr, Cavern View Antiques, Howes Cave, New York
by Frank DoneganJim and Mara Kerr.Set of six Davenport transferware soup bowls in the Hydrographic pattern, dated 1836, $295 for the six. Kerr speculated that the name derives from the blue trim, which, on close inspection, looks like watered silk. “These came from a dealer who got them from a ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)Books Received
by M.A.D. StaffThese are thumbnail 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.Antiques: The History of an Idea by Leon Rosenstein (Cornell University ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Richards Estate Produces Three-Day Sale
Refinished but “right as rain” with no real detractions other than the 1960’s style refinish on this straightforward Chippendale four-drawer chest. It provided the slightest ray of hope that the early furniture market might be rebounding a bit when it finished at $1650.Now how sweet is that? Some tar made ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Reclining John Wakes Up for $52,000
Was it an early copy of Caravaggio’s John the Baptist (Reclining)? Did Caravaggio produce the original? There are some questions yet to be answered. A knowledgeable bidder risked $51,750 for the 52½" x 59½" oil on canvas.Jack Lorimer Gray oil on canvas, 25½" x 45½" (sight size), $46,000.Thomaston Place Auction ... (Read More)
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(Show)Winnetka Antiques Show: Celebrating 40 Years
Chicago sisters Gwen and Melissa Marks traveled to Winnetka to search through buttons from Flapper Alley, Milwaukee. “It’s hard to find fun buttons,” said Gwen, who hunts them for sweaters she makes.Winnetka, Illinoisby Danielle ArnetTalk about bad luck. As if the sinking economy weren't enough, the gods of weather really ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)The Geometry of Beauty
Cabinet-on-stand, circa 1805, London, England, attributed to James Newton (English, 1773-1821), oak, pine, and mahogany, veneered with satinwood, rosewood, tulipwood, ebony, and boxwood. Photo courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Gift of Horace W. Brock in honor of G. Peabody Gardner, Jr. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.Regency “Buhl” ... (Read More)
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(Show)Reinvented Tailgate Show Aims to Remove the Variables, Keep the Verve
Nashville, Tennesseeby Sarah CampbellBurlington, Iowa, dealer Pat Meier of Privy Antiques, far right, closes a sale to Steve Evans, a Texas dealer who does not exhibit here but comes to buy. His purchases, in the foreground, included a wall box, breadboards, a small crock, and a pantry box.Paul Cox of ... (Read More)
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(Show)Antiques at Music Valley: Show Grows in New Venue
Nashville, Tennesseeby Sarah CampbellThis was the last show for retiring dealers Bob and Kathy Kimmel of Panama City, Florida, who are 18-year veterans at Music Valley. The couple priced everything in their booth at 40% off and were down to just a few smalls by Sunday.Barrett Menson of Ashby, Massachusetts, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Suzor-Cote's 1918 "Tapping Maple Trees" Tops Opener
Applause came from more than 600 people attending this sale when this wonderful 8¼" x 10"oil on board, Tapping Maple Trees by Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté (1869-1937), brought $61,000 ($50,056). It was signed and dated on the reverse in pencil “L’Erabliere Arthabaska-3-Avril-1918, PQ.” Suzor-Coté grew up in Arthabaska, a small ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Las Vegas Jewelry Show Moves
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will be held at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for a five-day run, May 28-June 1. This year's show has grown by more than 20%, totaling more than 350 exhibitors within walking distance to the JCK Las Vegas show.The annual trade-only ... (Read More)
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