August 2011
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My Antique Finds – Victrola XVII and Civil War Colt
You know that euphoric feeling you get when you land such a phenomenal deal that you…
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We’re in this Show Together, But Who is Talking to the Customer?
By most measures antiques sales are off their highs. The size and performance of the antiques…
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Museums Closing in Anticipation of Irene
Hurricane Irene is coming and cities along the East Coast are busy preparing. With transit systems…
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Finding Rembrandt at the Dallas Museum of Art
A presentation on art theft. In an art museum. Why not, I thought. Last night Late…
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The End of the Road for American Folk Art Museum?
A New York Times story Friday chronicled some of the troubles at the American Folk Art…
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Whoopi Goldberg Offers Selections from her Personal Collection
Selections from the Personal Collection of Whoopi Goldberg, acclaimed Oscar-winning actress and comedian, will highlight Heritage…
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New Show Replaces TAAS, Adds Photography and Design to Americana
The Art Fair Company recently announced the launch a new art and antique fair in place of The…
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Dealers Look to Vintage Markets to Reach New Customers
While the antiques industry seems to be in a contraction mode with fewer shows and lower…
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Rare sicklebill curlew soars to $111,550 at Decoys Unlimited, Inc.
A spectacular and rare sicklebill curlew decoy made in Duxbury, Mass., by a craftsman whose identity…