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(Auction)Design at Auction
Phillips de Pury & Company, New York Cityby Lita Solis-CohenAlexander Payne, the worldwide director of design at Phillips de Pury & Company, takes on a difficult task twice a year when he puts together a collection of significant 20th- and 21st-century design. He edits his sales carefully, trying to balance ... (Read More)
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(Auction)At $11,500-Don't Tread on Me
Slotin Folk Art Auction, Buford, Georgiaby Marty SteinerIs the Slotin Folk Art Auction cataloger presciently adept, or does placing a lot on the cover cause it to bring top dollar? An anonymous weathervane of painted hand-forged steel was used as the wraparound cover illustration for the April 26 auction catalog ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Cataloging Software
Computer Column #237by John P. Reid, e-mail: [email protected] few years we survey the available software for cataloging antiques collections or managing inventories of antiques dealers. The needs are similar. Both collectors and dealers number and record their treasures. Descriptions may include name, condition, provenance, cost, appraisal, and other details. Often ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Auction Law and Ethics: Sleep Well
by Steve ProffittLast month I completed a three-part series on bid rigging in auctions. Bid rigging is a topic that generates more mail than most. The letters and e-mails I received ran the gamut from bidders attempting to trivialize the issue and explain how their agreements with other bidders not ... (Read More)
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(Feature)In the Trade: Steve White of White & White Antiques and Interiors
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(Book Review)A Book Review: Advanced Appraising
A Book ReviewAdvanced Appraisingby Lita Solis-CohenThe mission of the new Journal of Advanced Appraisal Studies, published by the ISA (International Society of Appraisers) Education Foundation, is to educate personal property appraisers and raise public awareness of the profession.The articles in the inaugural issue were written pro bono by members of ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Dealers Sought for New Vermont Antiques Show
Plans are underway for a new fall antiques show at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont. The Vermont Antique Expo & Sale on October 4 and 5 is designed to showcase Vermont's antiques and antiques dealers with two days of quality shopping for antiques enthusiasts. Champlain Valley Exposition ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Ocean Liner Memorabilia from the Frank O. Braynard Collection
Swann Galleries, New York Cityby A.J. Peluso, Jr.For the sea and its ships Frank O. Braynard (1916-2007) was a passionate enthusiast and determined advocate. His accomplishments were vast and unmatched. Among so many other important achievements, he wrote 40 books. He founded the South Street Seaport Museum. He organized the ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Opinion: Just Say No to Fractional Gift Law Change
by Daniel GrantAs a supporter of the arts-meaning that I believe government should provide money and tax incentives to help arts organizations and institutions as well as individual artists-I should share the indignation that is being expressed over the issue of limiting what are called "fractional gifts" to museums. It's ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Housing Rescue Bill Will Affect Internet Antiques Trade
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