A fancy painted card table, by Thomas Seymour, a blown flask, a winter painting by Walter Palmer and two sofas in a classical form provide additional highlights in a an auction featuring a broad spectrum of American art and decorative arts. Keno Auctions' Important Americana, Paintings, Furniture and Decorative Arts kicked off Americana Week activities. The Boston … Continue reading Hammers Fall on the First Lots of Americana Week
Category: Furniture
Furniture by Brooks, Belter Headline Alabama Auction
"Brown furniture" and "Victorian"are not words you commonly hear in the same breath with "auction records," but there are welcome exceptions now and then. A rare, museum-quality mechanical rosewood drop-front secretary desk, made around 1860 and attributed to the renowned American furniture maker Thomas Brooks, recently sold for $21,280 at only the second auction held … Continue reading Furniture by Brooks, Belter Headline Alabama Auction
59th Annual Theta Show to Feature Collections from Texas Governor’s Mansion
The 2011 Theta Charity Antiques Show in Houston will have a special display of items from the Texas Governor's Mansion. For the first time since the devastating fire in 2008, the mansion will release a collection of fine and decorative arts to display at this year’s show. Jane Karotkin, Texas Governor’s Mansion Curator/Administrator of Friends … Continue reading 59th Annual Theta Show to Feature Collections from Texas Governor’s Mansion
Squire Boone Jr. Corner Cupboard Realizes $35,000, Stays in Indiana
An 18th-century corner cupboard believed to have been made by Squire Boone, Jr., the younger brother of Daniel Boone, realized $35,000 during an auction conducted by Beckort Auctions, LLC on Sept. 3. The cupboard sold to representatives of the Old Goshen Church & Cemetery Memorial Foundation, which intends to display the piece in Corydon. Having … Continue reading Squire Boone Jr. Corner Cupboard Realizes $35,000, Stays in Indiana
Furniture Sells for a Song
And it's a song you've heard before. I was watching a carpet on LiveAuctioneers and New Orleans Auction Galleries today and couldn't help notice the traditional/classical looking furniture wasn't bringing much. When you compare it to paper items like maps and samplers- the price per ounce would seem pretty unreal. Small items like curtain rods … Continue reading Furniture Sells for a Song
Monster Furniture Still in Ready Supply
During our Vintage Yard sale this weekend we heard the constant dreaded word "downsizing." It seems everyone is downsizing, but they still like to shop- or else why are they at the yard sale? Actually sales at the yard sale were pretty good. Lots of smaller items sold, even some plates and glassware. The furniture, … Continue reading Monster Furniture Still in Ready Supply
John Edwards and “Antiques” in the Memo Lines
Articles published this week suggest 2008 vice presidential Candidate John Edwards received $700,000 or more from Rachel Mellon, which he allegedly used to cover up an affair during that year's campaign. A representative of Mellon, who wasn't named but later identified as Person C in the indictment, told the New York Times the money was … Continue reading John Edwards and “Antiques” in the Memo Lines
The Spring Show NYC Makes A Dramatic Debut
The Art and Antiques Dealers League of America debuted "The Spring Show NYC" at the 67th Street Armory on April 27 with a preview benefit for the ASPCA. Among those at present were co-chairs Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner, publisher of The New York Observer. Aided by a boost from Mayor Bloomberg, who … Continue reading The Spring Show NYC Makes A Dramatic Debut
America Picks the Real Price
Yet another show about antiques is coming to the airwaves and will focus on price. It’s Worth What, a summer reality series on NBC will be produced by Lara Spencer and hosted by comedian Cedric “The Entertainer." NBC says It’s Worth What is a game show that taps into America’s love for cost and value, … Continue reading America Picks the Real Price
Charlottesville Antiques Show Benefits Preservation Virginia
The high-style New York City booth of dealer Zane Moss APVA Preservation Virginia has joined the ranks of other prestigious museums and historical societies to link a major antiques show as a fundraiser and to direct awareness to a great cause. The more than 100-year-old organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting the state’s irreplaceable … Continue reading Charlottesville Antiques Show Benefits Preservation Virginia
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