In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops, shows or eBay. We neither own the items or have the capability of examining the items in person in some cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily in … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interest, Americana Week Edition
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A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 8, 2011
In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops, shows or eBay. We neither own the items or have the capability of examining the items in person in some cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily in … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 8, 2011
Some Results From Sales at Heritage Auctions
Since moving to Dallas it’s been great fun to attend the events in the preview galleries including barbeques for Western Art and the Tuesday’s at Slocum lecture series. Last night was no exception for a talk from David Michaels on Empires of Mystery: Afghanistan and India. The few coins on display, however might not be … Continue reading Some Results From Sales at Heritage Auctions
Ammi Phillips at the Amon Carter
I am currently in the docent training program at the Amon Carter Museum and learning about the paintings held there. One that appealed strongly to me is a portrait by Ammi Phillips of a girl and a cat. Created around 1814, it’s one of the earlier works in the collection. Likely entirely self-taught, Ammi Phillips … Continue reading Ammi Phillips at the Amon Carter
America At Preview
Each year the biggest auction houses in New York have their American sales. A few months before Antique Week, the events provide a good opportunity not only to see items that may not be on public view again for sometime, and see others before they move through the retail chain. Saturday provided the opportunity to … Continue reading America At Preview
Charles Hofmann and Ammi Phillips at Stair Galleries
From the press release: On the weekend of September 12 & 13, 2009, Stair Galleries will conduct a two-day auction of American, English and Continental furniture, decorations and fine art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, including property from the Childs Family Collection, the Collection of the Wanamaker-de Heeren Family, the Collection of Josephine … Continue reading Charles Hofmann and Ammi Phillips at Stair Galleries
Urban Art & Antiques 