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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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(Auction)Smaller Crowd at Native American Sale
Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, Californiaby Alice KaufmanAs the Native American and pre-Columbian art auction began at Bonhams & Butterfields in San Francisco on June 9, dealer John Hill of Scottsdale, Arizona, said, "I hope I get a chance to raise my paddle a few times." Happily, Hill did purchase ... (Read More)
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(Auction)American Indian Art
Sotheby's, New York Cityby Lita Solis-CohenSome collectors of Western American paintings also collect American Indian art. That's why Sotheby's held an American Indian art sale the day after its American paintings sale. For the convenience of collectors who buy in both categories, American Indian material was on view during the ... (Read More)
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(Auction)20th-Century Design
Sotheby's, New York Cityby Lita Solis-CohenThere were enough fresh and compelling consignments to Sotheby's 20th-century design sale on June 14 to bring a respectable $7,408,250 for 93 of the 148 lots offered. That's a 63% sold total by lot and about 72% by dollar, reflecting the selective market in these ... (Read More)
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