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(Feature)Miniature Firkin, Big Price
The folk art and Americana auction held April 19 by Willis Henry Auctions, Inc. in Dedham, Massachusetts, featured a miniature firkin in original Windsor green paint, stamped on the lid "C.H." (probably Cotton or Caleb Hersey of Hingham, Massachusetts), in excellent condition, 21/2" high x 2" in diameter at the ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Fresh Consignments Garner Strong Results
Craftsman Auction, Lambertville, New Jerseyby Lita Solis-CohenMarket watchers say that the art market usually doesn't react immediately to downturns in financial markets and that the art and antiques markets don't feel the impact for many months, or even years. The record-breaking Craftsman Auction weekend sale at Rago Arts and Auction ... (Read More)
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(Feature)In the Trade: Kathy Immerman of Kuttner Antiques, Sheffield, Massachusetts
by Frank DoneganThere are all sorts of ways to get into the antiques trade: maybe as a collector who couldn't resist the siren song of dealing; maybe it seemed natural to follow in the footsteps of antiques dealer parents; or maybe holding a real job seemed unappealing as opposed to ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)On-Line Record Access
Computer Column #234by John P. Reid, [email protected] an organization's records need to be on line with access limited to specific people. This idea was first brought to my attention by a nonprofit organization. The group had a number of clients who attend meetings, send e-mail messages, and write regular mail. ... (Read More)
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(Auction)New Buyers for Americana
Cowan's, Cincinnati, Ohioby Don JohnsonThe figures fell out where expected during Cowan's spring Americana sale of fine and decorative art, held March 15 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Approximately 550 cataloged lots sold for a little more than $700,000, averaging about $1275 per lot.Compared to the spring 2007 sale, it was a ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Twentieth-Century Design Sale Uneven
Christie's, New York Cityby Lita Solis-CohenChristie's mid-season auction of 20th-century design on March 26 demonstrated the power of single-owner sales, even during a time when consumer confidence is low. The first 150 lots came from a private collection of European Arts and Crafts, 1930's furnishings, and an impressive collection of ... (Read More)
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(Show)Successful Wilton Show During Economic Uncertainty
Wilton, Connecticutby Ed PfeifferIt goes without saying that 2008 to date has been a period of serious concern about the nation's economic health. Understandably, that climate of uncertainty has clearly affected the antiques and collectibles field. Yet there seemed few, if any, signs of marketplace problems at the Wilton Historical ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Big Esmerian Jewelry Auction Halted
by David HewettOn May 22, five days after this issue goes into the mail, Sotheby's will offer a much-coveted folk art object at its American paintings sale in New York City. Lot 60 in the sale is one of the finest versions of the Edward Hicks folk art icon created ... (Read More)
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(Show)A Small, Select, and Strong Show
Charleston, South Carolinaby Pete PrunklWhen it was inaugurated five years ago, the Charleston International Antiques Show (CIAS) had a ready-made northern audience. A number of New York collectors had second homes or friends in the Charleston-Kiawah Island area. They knew that anything sponsored by the Historic Charleston Foundation would be ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Black Swan Moves
Black Swan Antiques has moved to a new location at 27 Bee Brook Road in Washington Depot, Connecticut. The new phone number is (860) 868-6468.According to a press release from Black Swan, "In addition to the new shop, we have taken a space in Greenwich Living in Stamford and will ... (Read More)
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