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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Winterthur Furniture Forum Highlights Southern Furniture
Coinciding with Winterthur’s reopening this spring, the museum will host the 11th annual Sewell C. Biggs Winterthur Furniture Forum, Furniture in the South: Makers & Consumers, on March 1 and 2. An array of scholars and specialists, including distinguished curators from Winterthur, will lead two days of fascinating lectures and workshops focusing on southern regional … Continue reading Winterthur Furniture Forum Highlights Southern Furniture
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
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
Y Stay in Business
Inside the Grapevine Antiques Mall It's not a question exactly. Of course you want to stay in business, but if you're like a lot of other dealers out there you're finding that stuff just isn't moving. Everyone is downsizing. Furniture and glassware is gathering dust. How long do you have to look at this stuff? … Continue reading Y Stay in Business
Tales from a Sideboard Sleuth
I've previously written on these pages about Pittsburgh sideboards known to have been made in Pittsburgh and some that could have been made in Pittsburgh. Just recently a reader sent in photos of another sideboard. The question of whether it originated in Pittsburgh may never be answered, but its one that's fun to ponder. What … Continue reading Tales from a Sideboard Sleuth
“Don’t Call it Brown,” Furniture Makes a Comeback
While convention may have it that American furniture isn’t the hot item it used to be, dealers at the premiere of Antiques in Charlottesville January 22-24 reported a high volume of furniture sales. “If I had one word for what moved out the doors of the Holiday Inn last weekend it would be mahogany,” said … Continue reading “Don’t Call it Brown,” Furniture Makes a Comeback
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