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8,000-lot Harrisburg Collection selling without reserve July 15-21

June 16, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
A custom Theodore Roosevelt cased drilling set, Serial #4932, presented to Roosevelt on July 4, 1916, by United Spanish War Veterans of Pueblo, Colorado. The lot is accompanied by a thank you letter from Roosevelt on his stationery with intertwined initials written from Oyster Bay, N.Y., telling that this was his favorite choice of gun. Other letters of United Spanish War Veterans’ history with Roosevelt included. (Photo courtesy Guernsey's)

Collections built decades ago in the hope of turning Pennsylvania’s capital, Harrisburg, into a mecca for museum goers are scheduled for sale without reserve in a seven-day marathon auction. Read More +

Alphonse Mucha’s Art Nouveau ‘Four Seasons’ lithographs could sell for $80,000

June 10, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
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Popular among collectors, Alphonse Mucha’s sensual style typically featured intriguing female figures. “Four Seasons” was Mucha’s first series of decorative panels and one of his most popular works. Read More +

Lucie Rie modern ‘stamp vase’ turns at $24,000

June 8, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Lucie Rie Pink and Grey Bottle/Vase, circa 1979. Stoneware with intense blue and pink pitted glaze 14 inches tall by 6 3/4 inches in diameter, artist stamp on base, $24,000. (Photo courtesy Cowan Auctions)

An exceptional modern vase, circa 1957, earned the top lot spot in a double-header auction May 17 at Cowan’s, which focused on modern and contemporary pieces. Read More +

Antiques Forum reviewing 19th-century exoticism

June 6, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
Bookcase, 1852–1853 by Gustave Herter (designer), Ernst Plassmann (woodcarver) and Bulkley and Herter (maker), United White oak, Eastern white pine, Eastern hemlock, and yellow poplar with later stained glass; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City. (Photo courtesy The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art)

What better place to explore, examine and discuss exoticism in decorative arts and design than New Orleans’ French Quarter? No where, that’s why the sixth annual New Orleans Antiques Forum set for Aug. 1-4 promises to be an unbeatable experience. Read More +

Pa. ‘dwarf’ clock chimes in at $31K

May 25, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply

A Henry Bower “dwarf” clock, measuring just 50 inches tall, circa 19th century, proved that little things can have a big impact when it sold for $31,625. Read More +

Rare Heisman trophy production model leading bronze offerings

May 24, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Offered for the first time at auction is this cast bronze production model of the Heisman trophy from Roman Bronze Works. (Photo courtesy Schwenke’s Woodbury Auction)

rom whirligigs and weathervanes to a Warhol painting and pieces from Roman Bronze Works are among the offerings of Schwenke’s Woodbury Auction’s June 9th sale. Read More +

Pair of Russian paintings each pegged to surpass $10K

May 23, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Oil painting by Russian artist M. V. Brusilovsky, signed and dated 1992, is expected to sell for $7,000 to $10,000. (Photo courtesy Elite Decorative Arts)

Russian fine and decorative art, including a pair of unique paintings is generating much presale interest heading into the June 8 sale at Elite Decorative Arts. Read More +

Unleashing the Dragon: Expositions spread popularity of Late Qing Dynasty art objects

May 16, 2013 | Melody Amsel-Arieli | Leave a reply
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In an Antique Trader exclusive, Asian arts expert Melody Amsel-Arieli, takes you on an exploration of the popular and rarely seen late Qing Dynasty objets d’art. Read More +

Venetian watercolor may earn top lot at “What’s in your attic?” auction

April 16, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Gilt bronze and ivory figures of dancing women, 11¾ inches tall with marble bases,expected to fetch $3,000-$4,000. (Photo courtesy Quinn's Auction Gallery)

The return of the “What’s in your attic?” auction at Quinn’s Auction Gallery is proving popular, with the upcoming sale featuring 625 diverse lots, April 27. Read More +

19th century Asian silk painting may fetch $250,000

April 16, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply

iGavel Auctions is setting the pace for its spring and summer auction season April 17 – May 1with an auction featuring a unusually large Asian silk painting. Read More +

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