$33,722 Nate D. Sanders, Inc., an autograph, fine art and manuscript auctioneer in Los Angeles, sold Norman Rockwell‘s “Mr. Apple” in a March 2011 online auction for $33,722. The work has never before been publicly exhibited. “Mr. Apple,” 13 inches … Read More +
Tag Archives: Modernism
Smithsonian American Art Museum offers free lecture series
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, which holds more than 41,000 works that tell the story of the American cultural experience, is offering the “Collectors’ Roundtable” series of lectures; they are free and open to the public with no advance registration … Read More +
First fine art crime investigation seminar open to the public planned for Philadelphia
For the first time ever, Robert Wittman Inc. is hosting a five day Art Crime Investigation course that’s open to the general public, June 12-17, 2011. The Philadelphia event will largely be based on the same investigative techniques Wittman used … Read More +
Florida promoter promises no gimmicks at next week’s antiques show
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The only surviving traditional antiques show in Southern Florida will open its doors Jan. 21-23, 2011. The show will take place at the Crowne Plaza, 1601 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach and the entire … Read More +
A slow economic recovery hurts archive preservation, too
The last year saw many historical auctions perform better than most auctioneers and industry spotters could have ever predicted. This growing trend doesn’t get a lot of critical attention in the mainstream media, well, except for the six-figure price tags. … Read More +
Worthpoint growing antiques research services, locks $3.6M in equity investment
ATLANTA – Worthpoint raised a new equity investment round of $3.6 million to add staff and make a global run at growing its online antiques and collectibles valuation service. The boost, from existing and new angel investors, as well as … Read More +
Caroline Ashleigh Blog: Steve Martin on the allure of art
Steve Martin: The Comic Actor/Writer Talks About the Allure of Art, the Hazards of Collecting, and His New Novel About the Art World Martin’s main character in his new book, Lacey Yeager, is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take … Read More +
Let’s share our Secrets to Affordable Antiques with the next generation
During the last three months, there has been a resurgence of discussion surrounding the creation of an antiques trade association. Although this is not a new idea to our hobby, it appears this time the talk is more earnest. Groups … Read More +
Event group agrees to promote new Madison Bouckville Antiques Show
During an organizational meeting Nov. 17 of the Madison Bouckville Antique Dealers Association it was announced The Results Group, a Syracuse, NY based event marketing firm, has signed a multi-year agreement to lease the site of the former Madison Bouckville … Read More +
Madison-Bouckville Antiques Show Ending After 39 Years
MADISON, N.Y. – Jock Hengst, owner of the Madison-Bouckville Antiques Show, announced today he is ending the event’s 39-year run by selling the land to a farmer after a failed, five-year attempt to sell the business. Hengst told television station … Read More +