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 16, 2011
Tag: Swann Auction Galleries
Vintage Airline Posters
To find ourselves, we have to lose ourselves. Art and Air travel are both meant to free human beings. One mentally, one physically. In best case of each form, we lose ourselves from the mundane reality. An 18th Dynasty Egyptian limestone statue may transform our mind of being into a remote ancient civilization; and an … Continue reading Vintage Airline Posters
Bannister At the Top
Back in February, A large painting by Edward Mitchell Bannister was for sale in the Swann Auction Galleries. It was, according to the auction catalog, the largest painting by the renowned African American painter of Barbizon school came to auction, although Renwick Gallery (a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum near the White House) … Continue reading Bannister At the Top
A Gaggle of Interest – Nov 8, 2009
In this series, UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops or eBay. Neither do we own the items nor we have the capability of examining the items in person in most cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interest – Nov 8, 2009
A Gaggle of Interests – Nov 1, 2009 NYC Marathon Day!
In this series, UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops or eBay. Neither do we own the items nor we have the capability of examining the items in person in most cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Nov 1, 2009 NYC Marathon Day!
All That Lost — Preview From Swann Galleries
Swann Galleries has an auction sale on photographs today. In the preview, I have noticed that photographs were arranged not by the lot numbers, but grouped by scenes. Some pictures are beautiful, such as those of Ansel Adams or Harry Callahan, but I have never grown into followers of those artsy photographers. Interesting photos are … Continue reading All That Lost — Preview From Swann Galleries
A Gaggle of Interests – Oct 4, 2009
In this series, Geo and I will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops or eBay. Neither do we own the items nor we have the capability of examining the items in person in most cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Oct 4, 2009
Remorse From An Underbidder, or How I Could Have Owned A Piece of Gustav Mahler, But I didn’t. Yet I Am More Likely To Own One In Future
With all these uncertainty in my mind, I left an absentee bid, which as the title said, was not high enough. From a collecting point of view, I always think it is actually nice not to get the first hunt in a new field so that the interest and passion can be tested over time while the knowledge can be further enhanced. Falling in love at the first sight is romantic, but collecting is not dating, but marriage with the goal of life long harmony and enjoyment (albeit sometimes "divorce" may happen"). In this case, the second look or third look is more important. The question is: Can I find another piece of Mahler by Emil Orlik? [Read More...]
The Next Wave – The Paper That You Do Not Throw Away
At the Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene, I have been amazed by the young crowd in front of the poster booths. Movie posters are perfect for a modern-looking New York apartment. For young collectors who have just started their careers, spending 50 dollars or so on a giant picture of "Silent Lamb" or "Vertigo" not … Continue reading The Next Wave – The Paper That You Do Not Throw Away
A Gaggle of Interests – Sept 20, 2009
In this series, Geo and I will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops or eBay. We neither own the items and in most cases don't have the capability of examining the items in person. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interest us (not necessarily … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Sept 20, 2009
Urban Art & Antiques 