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Trial Commences in Shill Bidding Case
by Elizabeth Dinan

by Elizabeth DinanA Portsmouth, New Hampshire, auctioneer, charged for acting as a shill during the auction of an antique nautical painting, broke no law, and three charges against him should be dismissed, his attorney told a judge. During a November 9, 2010, trial on a charge alleging conspiracy and two ... (Read More)

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A 19th-Century Navajo Child's Blanket Is No Sleeper
by Fran Kramer

“What’s a hot item?” I asked Matt Cottone as we went into the sale. He walked over to the podium platform and unfurled a vivid textile, 57" x 36", a classic 19th-century Navajo child’s blanket. The great weaving, condition, size, color, and design made it a winner. It went from ... (Read More)

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Americana Auction
by Lita Solis-Cohen

This Classical carved and figured mahogany wardrobe, probably Philadelphia, circa 1830, 94" x 92" x 29", was a favorite at the preview. Estimated at $8000/12,000, it sold for $22,500. It has masterful veneer with seams in the front of the columns; the interior is fitted with drawers.A Classical ormolu-mounted rosewood ... (Read More)

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Hattie Brunner: Images from a Life
by Karl H. Pass

Society volunteer James Tshudy was involved in putting together the exhibition. He stands next to a life-size cutout of Hattie Brunner. The society created the cutout as a fun way for people to remember the artist, the exhibit, and their experience. All museum visitors can have their picture taken with ... (Read More)
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