A sale of historic daguerreotypes and modern photography offers buyers a chance to own a number of rare images, from occupational and political-themed images, albumens to gelatin silver prints.The sale features a period copy daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln, Henry Fox Talbot and a rare copy plate of Henry Clay. Read More +
When the experts were asked for advice for the care and display of hooked rugs, they came up with a list of tips anyone can follow to clean antique hook rugs. Without exception, avoid the vacuum cleaner; use a manual carpet sweeper or a broom. One expert advises: ““If you want a rug for under the dog, go to Sears.” Read More +
A number of contemporary hooked rug makers are the subject of museum exhibits, books and noteworthy materials and techniques. Read More +
Beginning about a century-and-a-half ago, men and women created hooked rugs to warm their hearths and homes. Wool rug hooking is thought to have begun in Canada’s easternmost provinces and in the Northeast United States. These folk art floor coverings, which were originally made to cover dirt floors, were fashioned out of ingenuity and frugality and are now highly valued in collectors’ and decorators’ markets. Read More +
Tipping in at nearly $4.5 million, James D. Julia Inc., is still celebrating the success of its latest summer auction. More than 3,000 lots changed hands over a four-day period. Highlights included a rare and fine pair of embroideries picturing 100 birds housed within highly elaborate carved and pierced rosewood frames. The pair sold for $86,250. Read More +
An extensive collection of fine art produced by artists at Maine’s Monhegan islands will be featured at auction Aug. 25-26, 2012. Artists have frequented this secluded Maine island over the past 150 years, and their resulting works have been sought after by museums and collectors ever since. Read More +
More than 3,000 lots of fine art and antiques are expected to change hands at James D. Julia’s Aug. 21-24, 2012 auction, the largest in the firm’s history. Among the highlights are 30 folk art weathervanes, 725 paintings and 1,200 lots of Asian art and artifacts. A historical item of an entirely different nature is the actual taxidermy horse’s head used during the rehearsals and filming of the 1970s Oscar winner, “The Godfather”. Acquired from a former employee of Paramount Studios, it now comes with an estimate you can’t refuse of $10,000-20,000. Read More +
An oil on canvas attributed to Hudson River School artist William Hart was reported stolen from the Duck Creek Antique Mall July 21-22 by dealer Mimi Morgan owner of Bryn Sion Antiques of Florence, Ken. The painting has a retail value between $600 and $800. Read More +
Litchfield County Auctions’ summer sale are designed to offer an eclectic mix of traditional antiques and fine art to fit every budget from $50 to $15,000. This year’s sale, offered June 27-July 13, 2012, was different. Lots of antique furniture and decorations featured several top lots. The highest selling item in the sale was a Regency parcel gilt ebonized marble-top gueridon (English, 1810-1820), which sold for $17,400. Read More +
Rare items from The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum and the Ralph Meyers Museum of Taos, N.M., are for sale during Auction in Santa Fe Aug. 11-12, 2012. Manitou Galleries is managing sale and its fine art offerings of nearly 300 paintings from past and contemporary masters such as Russell Case, Tim Cox, Conrad Buff, Maynard Dixon, Paxson, Parsons, Payne and many California artists. Read More +