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People at the ADA (Antiques Dealers' Association of America, Inc.)/Historic Deerfield show on October 10 in Deerfield, Massachusetts, were amazed (and at least a couple shed a tear or two) to see Hillsboro, New Hampshire, dealers Cheryl and Paul Scott make a surprise appearance. Most had not seen Paul since ... (Read More)
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Historic New England has awarded its 15th annual Book Prize to Henry Austin: In Every Variety of Architectural Style by James F. O'Gorman. The book is an introduction to one of New England's most prolific architects, Henry Austin (1804-1891), who practiced in New Haven, Connecticut, for more than 50 years, ... (Read More)
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This squirrel or rodent cage with its original unusual decoration in green and yellow paint on a red ground. It brought $4000. "This was the greatest paint-decorated cradle I've ever seen," remarked Shultz. Measuring 18" long and 10" high, the cradle with floral decoration on a green ground had both ... (Read More)
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Neville Lewis of The Barometer Shop, Cushing, Maine, brought barometers, of course. This circa 1840 American marine barometer by Frederick Pool of Boston, in a mahogany case with ivory plates and on its original brass gimbal, was $11,000.For the first time, the Ellsworth show included a dealer who specializes in ... (Read More)
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by Hollie Davis and Andrew RichmondA few weeks ago we attended a lovely late summer wedding in Glenside, just outside Philadelphia. A friend from our days at Winterthur, Kelli Lucas, was tying the knot, and we were delighted to be there: a beautiful wedding, a gorgeous day, and a reception ... (Read More)
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From left: Skip Chalfant, Scott Chalfant, and Jan Whitlock.Jan Whitlock Textiles & Interiors has joined HL Chalfant: American Fine Art & Antiques at its shop in West Chester, Pennsylvania. H.L. "Skip" Chalfant has been at this location for 28 years, dealing in 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century furniture. When his son ... (Read More)
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On October 2, Marcus Patmon, 38, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty to mail fraud, attempted wire fraud, and interstate transportation of stolen property in connection with the attempted sale of stolen Pablo Picasso etchings.Patmon admitted to defrauding a California art dealer in the sale of a stolen Picasso etching known ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Ken Farmer Auctions & Appraisals, LLC, Radford, Virginiaby Walter C. NewmanPhotos courtesy Ken Farmer Auctions & AppraisalsKen Farmer Auctions & Appraisals held its summer cataloged estate and collectibles auction at its Radford, Virginia, facility on August 22 and 23. The sale offered 200 lots of coins and currency on Saturday ... (Read More)
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White carpets, high walls, wide aisles, and spacious stands for a show that was, in fact, many shows in one: silver, Asian, books and prints, ceramics and glass, art, and antiques.Zane Moss of New York City said he has been doing this show for 28 years selling the English library ... (Read More)
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Letter from Londonby Ian McKay, e-mail: An Explanation and an ApologyIf this month's "Letter" appears to be weighted in favour of one London salesroom, it is simply because ever busy Bonhams have moved much more swiftly back into action than the others, but I must take the blame if it's ... (Read More)
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