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A Pennsylvania painted poplar hanging wall box, mid 19th c., retaining its original decoration with flowers and fruit on a red ground; estimate: $10,000-$15,000.
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Pook & Pook Auctioning Important American Folk Art

By Antique Trader StaffDec 28, 2021
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Folk Art

Rare Sand Art By Andrew Clemens Sets World Record

By Kris MantyOct 13, 2021
Important New Hampshire carved and painted Miss Liberty, ca. 1875, standing in a defiant pose with flag and sword raised, her blouse and dress with stamped edges, figure is 19-1/4'' h, base is 10'' w and overall height is 33''. Estimate: $100,000-$150,000.
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Important Collection of Games, Folk Art Coming to Auction

By Antique Trader StaffApr 20, 2021
Ruth DeYoung Kohler II
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In Memoriam: Ruth DeYoung Kohler II

By Antique Trader StaffDec 7, 2020
Vintage Fashion Accessories
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A passion for vintage fashion: Secrets of a Vintage Maven

By Stacy LoAlboMar 27, 2019
Florida highwaymen, Sam Newton
American Fine Art

Florida Highwaymen capture unspoiled views

By Mary ManionDec 12, 2018
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Features

A Killing in Antiques

By Zac BissonnetteAug 18, 2020
John Reber, carved and painted rooster ($3,000-$5,000)
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Pennsylvania folk art, antiques collection selling Oct. 13

By Antique Trader StaffOct 1, 2018
Folk Art Underfoot: American Hooked Rugs
Folk Art

Exhibit of important early American hooked rugs opens

By Antique Trader StaffSep 27, 2018
Kiowa ledger drawing by Etahdleuh Doanmoe, circa 1878, mixed media, titled at the bottom with pencil in the artist’s hand: The Kiowa Camp in Indian Territory, $25,000.
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Kiowa drawings of captivity bring $396,500

By Antique Trader StaffSep 17, 2018
Small geometric paint-decorated blanket chest, 22 1/2 x 32 x 17 in., possibly New York or Pennsylvania, early 19th century. Applied moldings and short turned tapering legs, decorated in yellow, green, red, and black, the designs incorporating quarter-round, heart, and pinwheel elements. Courtesy of Skinner, Inc.
Auctions

Americana auction offers opportunities for rare acquisitions

By Antique Trader StaffAug 9, 2018
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Americana

Berks County dower chest could close up $120K

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsApr 12, 2018
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Folk Art

Contemporary artists carry on sailors’ valentine tradition

By Karen KnapsteinFeb 9, 2018
Walker's 'Cabin Scene' painting
Featured

Offerings by Southern artists plentiful in Jan. 27-28 auction

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsJan 18, 2018
Art line at Antiques Roadshow
Antiques

Enjoying the fun and wonder behind Antiques Roadshow

By Antique Trader StaffJan 7, 2018
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Weathervanes, folk art headlining Americana auction

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsDec 31, 2017
Clementine Hunter
American Fine Art

Ten Things You Should Know About Clementine Hunter

By Antoinette RahnDec 19, 2017
Unique booth at NHADA show
Antiques

Annual New Hampshire show celebrates 60th year Aug. 10-12

By Antique Trader Antiques Show NewsJul 11, 2017
Bultman oil painting
Antiques

Fritz Bultman’s ‘Cape May II’ sails to $23,750

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsJun 26, 2017
Carved minstrel figure
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1870s minstrel figure headlines folk art collection set to sell

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsJan 19, 2017
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Collecting 101

Ask the Experts: Whimsical folk art totem could fetch $400-$600

By Antique Trader StaffSep 21, 2016
Dower chest
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Three day Americana auction extravaganza set for October

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsSep 8, 2016
folk art boat
Antiques

Patriotic folk art boat may row away with $600 at auction

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsSep 1, 2016
decorative arts sale items
American Fine Art

1,200-lot decorative arts sale slated for Sept. 14-15

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsAug 16, 2016