I am not sure I have ever seen Freeman's auction so packed with furniture. Today's American Furniture, Silver, Decorative & Folk Arts auction in Philadelphia featured an array in styles and quality, providing insights into market strengths. The highlight for me was an architect's desk once owned by Declaration of Independence signer Charles Carroll. Irish … Continue reading Some Results from Freeman’s
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Warming up to the Winter Antiques Show
It took a while, but I finally was able to visit the Winter Antiques Show. The $20 admission cost seems like a lot to dish out, especially when re-entry costs another $20. I've been to a number of high-end shows, among them the Armory Show and the Philadelphia Antiques Show and I expected something similar … Continue reading Warming up to the Winter Antiques Show