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by Jessica BestNew York state legislation and an Albany ordinance may soon affect antiques dealers and auction galleries, as dealer transactions come under scrutiny. One bill would require all people in the state pledging goods to a collateral loan broker, or selling goods to a secondhand dealer, to sign a ... (Read More)
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STOLEN: Pewter Creamer by William Will, Philadelphia
Pewter creamer by William Will, Philadelphia, w. 1764-98. Height 3 3/4". Marked with an X on inside bottom. Stolen at the Mid-Week in Manchester antiques show on August 6th held at the Quality Inn and Wayfarer Conference Center, 121 S. River Rd, Bedford, NH ... (Read More)
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Auction Law and EthicsThe Five W's for Stopping Bid Riggingby Steve ProffittWe've reached the third installment in this series on bid rigging. In July we considered the susceptibility of the auction markets to rigging and saw several forms this crime takes. This month we'll look at what auctioneers should do ... (Read More)
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by Frank DoneganOtto and Susan Hart are not exactly who they say they are. Or at least one of them isn't. The short version of a longer story boils down to their deciding that they either had to stick with "Otto and Susan Hart" or else name their business something ... (Read More)
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Bonhams, New York CityBonhams held its first sale of American paintings at its spacious new premises at 580 Madison Avenue at 5 p.m. on May 21. "A lot of new people have noticed us since we moved to 580," said Alan Fausel, who has been building Bonhams' American paintings department ... (Read More)
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Live Free or Die Antique Tool Auctions, Nashua, New Hampshireby Mark SiscoThere were no killer $20,000 planes at the Live Free or Die tool auction and show in Nashua, New Hampshire, on April 18 and 19. Nothing even broke the $5000 mark this time. Yet bottom to top, from the ... (Read More)
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The inaugural antiques show at the Museums of Old York in York, Maine, will take place September 11-13. The event will feature 20 dealers from throughout the region showcasing exceptional silver, furniture, paintings, porcelain, jewelry, Oriental rugs, textiles, prints, and decorative accessories. Proceeds from the show support the museum's education, ... (Read More)
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The Charlotte Antique & Collectibles Show, currently held at the Metrolina Expo on Statesville Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is moving in 2009 to the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, 30 minutes from downtown Charlotte."Our new venue allows us to offer higher quality booth space to ... (Read More)
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Fishersville, Virginiaby Walter C. NewmanThe 42nd installment of the Shenandoah Antiques Expo took place May 2-4 on the grounds of Expoland in Fishersville, Virginia. The Expoland complex is a multipurpose venue that includes four large freestanding buildings and a central gravel-covered events infield. Throughout the year the facility is host ... (Read More)
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Los Angeles, Californiaby Blanche W. MossWelcome to the West Coast where each year the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Air Center is reborn as the Los Angeles Antiques Show. The show, held April 24-27 with a preview party on the 23rd, showcased 60 top antiques and fine art dealers ... (Read More)
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