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Bill Stahl at the podium on September 26, 2008, for Sothebys sale of the Americana collection of Rear Admiral Edward P. Moore and Barbara Bingham Moore. The carved walnut compass-seat stool, Philadelphia, circa 1750, estimated at $200,000/500,000, sold for $5,234,500 (including buyers premium). Photo courtesy Sothebys.by Lita Solis-CohenOn December 3, ... (Read More)
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Circa 1900 39" wide Black Forest carved tableau of a Saint Bernard dog and pups, $30,590. Auctions Neapolitan photos.At Auctions Neapolitan's January 23 sale in Naples, Florida, a 39" wide Black Forest carved tableau of a Saint Bernard dog and her three pups sold for $30,590 (includes buyer's premium). Attributed ... (Read More)
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Leigh Keno (right) at his Friday night preview at the Regency Hotel to launch Keno Auctions.by Lita Solis-CohenOn Friday evening, January 22, Leigh Keno invited friends old and new to the Regency Hotel, five blocks down Park Avenue from the Winter Antiques Show, for a glass of champagne and a ... (Read More)
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by Elizabeth Fowler, Ph.D.Shirayamadani, the Japanese artist who joined Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1887, is shrouded in mystery. He avoided talking about his upbringing, his artistic training in Japan, or why he came to the United States. He remained at Rookwood until 1912 and returned to Japan until ... (Read More)
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