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Decorative arts society inviting proposals to earn $1,000 research stipend

May 16, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
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A $1,000 stipend for historical research is up for grabs in New Hampshire. The Piscataqua Decorative Arts Society has offered the stipend periodically since 2006. 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 +

Rare Centennial stars and stripes dress fetches $7,763

May 7, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Centennial framed stars and stripes dress, circa 1870-80, brought $7,762.50. (Photo courtesy Thomaston Place Auction Galleries)

A rare stars and stripes framed dress and a strand of graduated natural pearls contributed to the celebration of rare pieces Thomaston Place Galleries recently. Read More +

18th century chatelaine could tie up $8,000

May 6, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply

Attracting interest ahead of the May 18-19 Spring Antique & Fine Art Sale at Cordier Auctions is an 18th century French pocketwatch, and 1541 English Great Bible. Read More +

Antiquing for a cause: Preventing child abuse

April 11, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Show News | Leave a reply

Eighty West Coast antiques and fine art dealers are gathering May 17-19 for an antiques show with a serious focus — raising money for child abuse prevention. Read More +

Rescued from tag sale fate, Garrard Victorian centerpiece earns $32,500

March 10, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Highly detailed Victorian silver center piece with turbaned Moorish rider on horse in traditional dress by R&S Garrard, London, England, circa 1851-1852, designed by Edmund Cotterill (English, 1795-1860). 226.68 troy ounces, 16 3/4 inches high by 16 1/4 inches in diameter, $32,500.

A monumental Garrard Victorian centerpiece destined for a Dallas estate sale before Heritage researchers discovered it was cast from more than 200 ounces of silver, sold for $32,500. Read More +

Charleston artists holding court in N.C. antique auction

March 9, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
American Federal pie safe with elaborately punched tins in yellow/yellow-green paint below Alice Ravenel Huger Smith’s watercolor of a snowy egret

Asheville-based Brunk Auctions will hold its next live and online antique auction March 23, consisting of approximately 800 lots, including fine art, antiques, and decorative arts. Read More +

Houston Museum of Decorative Arts sponsoring 39th annual Antiques Show

February 11, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Show News | Leave a reply
This 20th-century cranberry bowl is a popular item in the Houston collection. The leaf-shaped feet and enameled bat decoration reflect the Victorians’ interest in nature; bats symbolized good luck. (Photo courtesy Houston Museum)

Thousands of antique pitchers and glassware will take center stage Feb. 22-23 during the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts 39th annual Antiques Show & Sale fundraiser. Read More +

Special Report: 2012 in Review

January 27, 2013 | Toni Rahn | Leave a reply

Many auction houses are finding that variety is a necessity for growth and continued success. This is evident in leading auction houses’ triumphs of 2012. Read More +

‘Canadian Antiques Roadshow’ expert offers appraisals Feb. 17

December 29, 2012 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply

The winter Retro Design & Antiques Fair is set for Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, and features 175 different vendors participating in this fun one-day fair. Read More +

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