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Native American Art Holds On
by Alice Kaufman

A Cree beaded knife sheath, 9 3/8" long, which Haas called “a great work of art,” sold to a Bay Area collector/dealer for $10,800 (est. $4000/6000). The sheath came from a local family that had, Haas said, “no idea of its value. We could have sold it ten times over ... (Read More)

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A Devil of a Sale
by Marty Steiner

Two-dimensional works included three by William Hawkins, ranging from a pencil drawing at $575 to a large (50½" x 58½") work called Woman and Child in the City (shown) at $17,250.Intricately carved American oak court cupboard. A winged bull over dentil molding was one of six winged creatures on the ... (Read More)

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Kagan to be Honored
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Vladimir Kagan Kagan to be HonoredAD 20/21: Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries will honor designer Vladimir Kagan with the first AD 20/21 Design Award at its upcoming show. Now in its second year, AD 20/21 is a new concept in collectors' shows that bridges the 20th ... (Read More)

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Atlantique City Shopping Spree
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Attendees at the 2009 Atlantique City, New Jersey's largest indoor antiques and collectibles show, will have the opportunity to win one of two $500 shopping sprees sponsored by Barbara Gerr Antiques, Galloway, New Jersey. Atlantique City returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center for its now annual show on March ... (Read More)

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VMFA Names Chief Conservator
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has named Stephen D. Bonadies to be its chief conservator and deputy director for collections management. A 27-year veteran of museum work, Bonadies comes to Richmond from the Cincinnati Art Museum, where he held the positions of chief conservator, director of museum services, deputy ... (Read More)

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Editorial: The Tried and True
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West Coast Auction House Changes Name
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Auctions by the Bay Inc., a full-service auction house in northern California, has changed its name to Michaan's Auctions. "This name change will accurately identify who we are as a fine art auction house and will strengthen our presence in the worldwide marketplace," said Scott Bradley, vice president and COO. ... (Read More)

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Record Single-Action Colt Sold
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$862,500. Since its discovery in 1925, only five collectors have owned this Colt handgun. ... (Read More)

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Ellis Show Canceled
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The Ellis Antiques Show, a mainstay in Boston since 1960, will be canceled for 2009. Boston Antiques for Charity, Inc. released the following statement on March 10. ?The Board of Directors of The Ellis Antiques Show announces the postponement of the 2009/50th Anniversary Show. Due to the difficult and unstable ... (Read More)

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Bonhams American Paintings Sale
by Lita Solis-Cohen

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Head of a Spanish Musician, signed in pencil “John S. Sargent 1880,” oil on unstretched canvas, 19¼" x 14½", sold on the phone for $264,000 (est. $200,000/300,000).Richard Edward Miller (1875-1943), Young Lady Sewing, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30½" x 32½", sold on the phone for $144,000 ... (Read More)
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