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Rare Rolhfs Chair Stars at Cottone's First Auction in Own House
by Fran Kramer

by Fran KramerTwo auctioneers in the Cottone family: son Matt (left) and father, Sam.Sam Cottone selling the chair. He is looking down at a left bid."No balloons or ribbons for our opening!" That's what Sam Cottone said at the end of his final sale inside Peter's Party House in Mt. ... (Read More)

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Antiques Manhattan Revived, Helps Fill Pier Void
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Antiques Manhattan, an antiques show that was last seen in New York City in 2003, will return this January, according to show promoter Barry Cohen of b4rTime, Inc. An e-mail to the trade from Cohen reads, "The cancellation of the Americana at the Piers show for 2008 has left a ... (Read More)

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A Sometimes Up and Sometimes Down October Sale
by David Hewett

by David HewettThe three-day sale held by Northeast Auctions October 26-28 in Manchester, New Hampshire, is difficult to summarize. It grossed about $6.3 million, and consignors (at least the two we spoke with at the sale) were certainly pleased with the results, but no one was whistling in the elevator ... (Read More)

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Stella's Antiques at the Armory Show Will Be Held
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Word from the Stella Show Management Company is that Antiques at the Armory, the January 18-20 antiques show at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City, will be held. Because the 69th Regiment National Guard unit will be deployed to Afghanistan, Stella's use of the building was in doubt. For more ... (Read More)

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Salander-O'Reilly Galleries Padlocked, Art and Library Pledged, Big Show Canceled
by David Hewett

by ... (Read More)

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Logan Estate Sold by Choice, Choice, and Choice Again
by David Hewett

Iroquois Auctions, Cape Vincent, New Yorkinby David HewettOne of the more unusual on-site estate auctions we've covered took place in Cape Vincent, New York, over the three days of July 6-8. Iroquois Auctions of Brewerton, New York, conducted the sale of the John and Jane Logan estate under tents on ... (Read More)

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Auction Law and Ethics: Maybe...Maybe Not
by Steve Proffitt

by Steve ProffittQ I have a question concerning auctions that allow bidding over the Internet, by telephone, and by absentee bid. Many auctioneers use terms that are totally inconsistent with these forms of bidding. For example, one auction house states: "Everything will be sold as is, where is, with all ... (Read More)

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Mid-Week in Manchester Antiques Show: Frank Gaglio's "Michelangelo"
by Jeanne Schinto

by Jeanne SchintoIt was, admittedly, a faux pas. "Don't you do one of the New Hampshire shows?" this reporter asked a well-known American folk art dealer after approaching him at an auction in July. "I'm doing the show," he testily replied, meaning the one that was about to celebrate its ... (Read More)

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Rumors Don't Hurt Northeast's August Americana Sale
by David Hewett

Northeast Auctions, Manchester, New Hampshire ... (Read More)

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Sloans & Kenyon: Furniture, Photographs, Jewelry, and Asian Arts Strong
by Robert Kyle

>by Robert KyleDealers and collectors of fine art, furniture, photography, Asian artifacts, Japanese swords, and diamonds quenched their desires at Sloans & Kenyon, June 22-24, in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Amid the nearly 1700 lots there were rarities that commanded attention. Nearly $1.4 million was spent by 368 registered bidders.The Friday ... (Read More)
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