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Corner cupboard realizes $11,825 at Valley Auctions

2007-11-14T13:59:00.001-08:00

A 19th-century pine and poplar corner cupboard with original blue paint and salmon-colored interior sold for $11,825 at a single-owner Americana sale held Nov. 3-4 by Valley Auctions in Dublin, Va.

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Publish Date: 2007-11-12

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19th-CENTURY CORNER CUPBOARD WITH ORIGINAL BLUE PAINT REALIZES $11,825
AT SINGLE-OWNER AMERICANA SALE HELD NOVEMBER 3-4 BY VALLEY AUCTIONS

(Dublin, Va.) - A 19th-century pine and poplar corner cupboard with original blue paint and salmon-colored interior sold for $11,825 at a single-owner Americana sale held November 3-4 by Valley Auctions, LLC. The entire sale – nearly 1,000 lots – comprised the collection of Keith Keiper of Dublin, Va., who owned wonderful examples of decorated stoneware, baskets and fine period furniture.

“This was an important collection of great Americana,” said Robert Smith of Valley Auctions. “Only a few estates hit the market each year where every lot is something great. This was one of those estates.” Mr. Smith added the sale attracted “just about every major collector in the region, about 500 people each day,” plus there was active Internet bidding through LiveAuctioneers.com. Phone and absentee bids were also accepted. “It was a very busy two days,” Mr. Smith remarked.

The corner cupboard was the top lot of the sale. It boasted a multi-tiered cornice over two doors with eight lights each, and four shelves behind and over two small chamfered drawers. The front styles served as feet, with small cutouts. “It was a gorgeous piece,” Mr. Smith observed, “that reflected the merchandise overall. People will flock to quality, and Mr. Keiper certainly knew about quality.”

Following are highlights from the Nov. 3-4 sale. All prices include a 10% buyer's premium.

A Wythe County, Va., pie safe, crafted in the 19th century, soared to $8,250. The poplar piece featured a tulip and urn pattern and was attributed to The Rich Shop (circa 1850). It included dovetailed construction; 7” turned legs; and two-board top. The pie safe had two drawers over two doors over tins and stood 50” high.

A 19th-century Virginia sugar chest crossed the block at $7,975. The walnut and pine piece had a darker finish, applied later. Features included a two-board top; panels on all sides; tapered legs; a hinged lift top; burl panels; dowels; a lock in place; original butt hinges; and two supports that were added under the lid. The chest, at 29” high x 22-1/4” wide, was chamfered and splayed on all sides.

A J. Weaver blue and gray ovoid six-gallon crock, in good condition and decorated with three sets of cobalt blue flowers, realized $5,335. The piece was stamped “J. Weaver #6” and measured 15-1/4” x 12-1/2”. Also, an early 19th-century table-top four-light cupboard, in excellent condition, achieved $5,170. The piece was painted mustard over red and had a bold cornice above the glass door.

A beautiful 19th-century walnut and pine tall case clock, with brass finials and an eagle on top of the bonnet, chimed on time for $4,950. The open arched painted face had corners of leaves and fruit. The clock showed hours, seconds, days and two maps of each continent above the face. Other depictions included the moon; the ocean with schooner; a U.S. Naval flag; and a European landscape.

A curly maple tester bed, crafted in the 19th century and featuring a paneled headboard with end scrolls, brought $4,675. The box spring-size piece had turned and tapered posts; acorn finials; and was highly figured. Also, a 19th-century curly maple chest, measuring 44” h x 40” w x 23-1/2” d, hit $3,300. The piece had a large drawer over three graduated drawers; half columns; and a molded apron.

A 19th-century walnut and poplar step-back two-piece cupboard gaveled for $2,530. The piece featured molded cornice over two blind doors over a flat surface over two drawers over blind doors, all supported by simple notched feet (87” tall). Also, an early 19th-century walnut and poplar North Carolina chest, with hand-cut dovetails and two over three graduated drawers fetched $2,310.

A 74-piece Kirk/Stieff sterling flatware set, mostly in the Repousse pattern, made $1,430. Included were six teaspoons marked “Sterling Stieff” in the Stieff Rose pattern. Also, a 19th-century painted blanket chest of walnut, poplar, oak and pine went for $1,100. The piece had a dovetailed case with strap hinges; painted sunburst on top; and three-panel front showing tulips, a vase and decoration.

A rare blue and gray stoneware crock from the 1850s, either a cake or butter crock (8” z 14”), sold for $935; a 19th-century hanging red painted cupboard, with eight lights and dovetailed case (37” tall), found a new owner for $880; and a 19th-century figured curly maple two-drawer stand with drop leaves went for $840. The three-board top stand featured new pulls, hinges and drawer insides.

The weekend event was held at Valley Auctions' spacious showroom facility, located at 5351 Wilderness Road in Dublin, Va., not far from Roanoke and Danville. Dublin is easily accessible to Interstate 81. Valley Auctions, LLC, is a rising star in the auction world in the mid-Atlantic states. The firm's next auction date has not yet been set. Watch the website for info: www.valleyauctions.com.

Valley Auctions, LLC, is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly at (540) 674-4771, or e-mail them at valleyauctions@comcast.net. To get to Valley Auctions, take I-81 to exit 98 and go south on Rt. 100 to Hance Road, turn left and then left again on Wilderness Road. Valley Auctions will be on the left.

Big guns go for big bucks at Smythe sales of shipwreck artifacts, currency, stock certificates

2007-11-14T13:58:00.004-08:00

A twin pair of bronze cannons from the 1784 shipwreck “El Cazador” saw a final bid of $10925 each, bringing the total for the one week, four auction extravaganza at Smythe to $1,259,250

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Publish Date: 2007-11-13

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Manhattan, New York - November 13, 2007 – Over 5500 lots which included an intriguing mix of historical paper, currency, stock certificates and artifacts recovered from the 1784 shipwreck “El Cazador” were greeted by enthusiastic bidders at Smythe & Company. The one week, four auction, whirlwind of sales that ended November 1, realized a total hammer of $1,259,250.

Among the more noteworthy offerings were a pair of 18th century Spanish bronze breech loaded cannon. They were of typical form, measuring 39 1/2" in length and weighing 200 Lbs each. These canon were marked with the Bourbon arms of Charles III on their barrels. Each cannon realized $10925

“With four auctions closing in such a short period, it was a very busy week for us at Smythe.” said Mary Herzog, Vice President of R. M. Smythe & Co. “The 'El Cazador' shipwreck artifacts brought us a great deal of interest, but we also saw very strong bidding activity among many of the other lots.”

Other noteworthy sales from the auctions include:

Lot #: 2065 Estimate-$1,250-2,500 United States of America 5/11/1779. Virginia. #21. 24 Dollars in Twenty Livres Tournois. Red. Sheet of three certificates. Anderson US-99. Hessler X32C.Signed by Armistead and Francis Hopkinson, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Tear in the upper right of the top certificate, otherwise VF. Realized - $4830

Lot #: 2062 Commonwealth of Virginia 12/22/1781. #10201. Land-Office Treasury Warrant. 500 Acres/800 Pounds. Issued to and boldly signed on the reverse by Daniel Boone. Unlisted in Anderson. Fine, but with age tone. Broken folds have been expertly repaired. Ink is light with thin spot on verso of document. Realized - $8625

Lot #: 3490 Estimate-$800-1,200 RI. Wakefield, South Kingston. Bank of the South County. $25. 1850s. (RI-515 G16). Proof on India paper. Men working in foundry, top; Indian maiden as Liberty, left; young woman seated with spyglass, right. TCC. VF-EF. Realized - $2990

Lot #: 1596 Colombia. 8 Escudo, 1780NR JJ. Carol(us) III. KM 50.1. (NGC MS-63). obv.: Armored bust, facing right. rev.: Crowned arms in collar of the Golden Fleece. Nicked neck. tiny blackened reverse spots visible under magnification. Realized - $9200

Lot #: 2662 Estimate-$3,000-5,000 MA. Boston. Market Bank. $2. 1860s. (MA-265 G16a SENC). Full red tint lathe. Proof on India paper mounted on card. Group of elk at a stream. Corn basket lower left and male portrait lower right. Intricate color lathe work derived from the Cyrus Durand patents with the city and title interwoven with the denomination protectors in a repeating pattern across the note. An absolutely stunning impression. The India paper mounted directly to a gilt edged wide margined card with an overleaf of tissue guard from the presentation album. The only one we have handled from this series. The only other note from this Market Bank series by the National Bank Note Co. we have seen was the Denly Collection note that came from the January, 2002 CAA Sale. This example has small POC and was remounted on the wide card smartly. Some minor edge wrinkling on the India. NBN. Choice Uncirculated. Realized - $6325

Lot #: 1594 Spain. 1/2 Escudo, 1754M JB. Ferdinand VI. KM 378. (NGC AU-58) obv. darkened area behind head. rev. die break above "ISP". At this grade, a successful mail bidder will be pleasantly surprised. Realized - $7762

Lot #: 1595 Colombia. 8 Escudo, 1779NR JJ. Carol(us) III. KM 50.1. (NGC MS-64). obv.: Armored bust, facing right. rev.: Crowned arms in collar of the Golden Fleece. Slight lamination on cheek, and rubbed forehead away from Gem. Realized - $14,950

Lot #: 1314 Bulk lot of American Eagle proofs in Original Mint Packaging. Lot includes: 1) 1986 Silver Eagles (10) 2) 1987 Silver Eagles (5) 3) 2004 Silver Eagles (2) 4) 1986 One ounce Gold Eagles (7) [24] Realized - $6050

Lot #: 1278 1799 Small Stars BD-7 NCS AU Details, Damaged. R-3. A nice shade of yellow gold, and despite its flaws has a decent eye appeal. The damage that the NCS holder cites appears to be limited only to the rims. Realized - $9200

Lot #: 2164 United States Treasury Note (USA) Act of October 12, 1837. Hessler X-99I, Rarity 8. Specimen. Allegorical Wealth. Mercury, left. Justice, right. In 1837 a major depression hit the United States (Panic of 1837). To raise funds the government issued interest-bearing notes in denominations of $50, $100, $500 and $1000 that were redeemable one year after being issued. Blank notes were also issued so other denominations could be written in. The interest rate also varied which was to be written in. Ex Mittendorf Collection. Tipped onto larger sheet. EF. Realized - $6325

Lot #: 2133 Standard Oil (OH) 1875. #6. 100 shares. Black. Capitol Building. Liberty with flag and sword ("The Standard Bearer"). The original Standard Oil founded by John D. Rockefeller and signed as president by him. Also signed by Henry Morrison Flagler as secretary and again on the stub. Issued to and signed on the stub by Charles Pratt . Lightly cancelled in red pen through the vignette and the officers' signatures, hardly distracting. An extremely important piece of American financial history representing the early days of one of America's most significant industries. VF+. Realized - $4600

All prices listed include a 15% buyers premium. A complete catalog of all 5500+ lots including photos and realized prices can be viewed online at: http://static.smytheonline.com/prices_realized/index.php

Accredited media interested in scheduling an interview to discuss this release or past or upcoming auctions are encouraged to contact Mary Herzog at 212-943-1880. High resolution photos are also available upon request.

About R. M. Smythe & Co.
R. M. Smythe and Co., established in 1880, buys, sells, and auctions coins, paper money, stocks and bonds and autographs at their corporate headquarters at 2 Rector Street in the heart of the Financial District in New York City. To order a catalog, to contact any of the firm’s specialists, or to make general inquiries, call 212-943-1880 or 800-622-1880, or visit the firm’s website at: http://www.smytheonline.com.

LiveAuctionTalk.com Highlights the Magic of Marine Art at Auction

2007-11-14T13:58:00.003-08:00

Rosemary McKittrick brings the world of art, antiques and collectibles to life each week in her stories. Visit the Site. Sign up for a free weekly subscription.

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Publish Date: 2007-11-13

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Nov. 12, 2007--A kinship with the sea shows up in different ways for different people. For some it’s a life as a seafarer. Other people become environmentalists. For 20th century painter Montague Dawson it was life devoted to painting the sea.

Born in 1895, Dawson grew up close to the England’s Southampton water. He came from a long line of sea lovers. His father was an engineer and sea captain. His grandfather Henry Dawson was a marine artist.

Recreating the sea’s magic on canvas was in his blood. Even as a young child he studied the giant vessels coming and going.

Dawson’s fascination with the beauty of the great commercial sailing ships was obvious in his later work. Nothing escaped his attention.

The massive ships. The hard breezes. The restless seas. The fierce skies. He connected the dots and captured the relationship in a way that few others did.

Dawson completed his first watercolor at the age of five. It was the seeding of a talent that would end as Dawson being named one of the greatest marine artists of the 20th century.

He never even went to art school. He did join an art studio in 1910 in Bedford Row, London, which made posters and illustrations.

When World War I started in 1914, the sea lover joined the Royal Navy. He met Officer Charles Napier Hemy, the maritime artist. Hemy tutored Dawson and had a huge impact on his work.

During World Wars I and II Dawson supplied the magazine “Sphere” with monochrome illustrations of historical events like the final surrender of the German Grand Fleet. It was illustrations like this that brought him the attention he longed for as an artist.

Dawson’s painting of the China Tea trade clippers Chrysolite and Stornoway almost neck-and-neck racing home through the high seas is marine history frozen in time.

The oil on canvas went on the block on July 25, 2007, in Christie’s, Marine auction. The 28 inches by 42 inches painting sold for $216,000.

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Sotheby's New York to Sell a Masterpiece by Tilman Riemenschneide r - January 2008

2007-11-14T13:58:00.001-08:00

On January 24, 2008, Sotheby’s New York will offer for sale a masterpiece by the German Medieval sculptor, Tilman Riemenschneider.

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Publish Date: 2007-11-14

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New York, NY – On January 24, 2008, Sotheby’s New York will offer for sale a masterpiece by the German Medieval sculptor, Tilman Riemenschneider. The rare and important Franconian Limewood figure of Saint Catherine, circa 1505, is one of only two sculptures by the artist in private hands in the United States and only the second by the master to come to auction in either the United States or United Kingdom. A major work of Riemenschneider’s late style, the sculpture is estimated to sell for $4/6 million. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the Scherman Foundation which supports various non-profit organizations. Prior to auction, the sculpture will be on view from January 19-23, 2008.

Margaret Schwartz, Senior Vice President and Director of Sotheby’s European Works of Art Department, said, “This sculpture of Saint Catherine epitomizes Riemenschneider’s skill in creating a play of light in the carving of his drapery, as well as his fascination with detail and rich surface treatment. The present work is among the finest of German Gothic sculptures to ever appear at auction.”

Featuring all of the signatures of Riemenschneider’s distinctive style of carving, Saint Catherine’s is carved from a single piece of limewood and elaborately ornamented using at least nine different tools to represent the different texture and detailing of her clothing. Because of the nuances of the decoration, it isbelieved that she was not meant to be painted, as some works by the artist were. Her posture is elegant, enhanced by the elongated s-curve of her stance and by the balance of a variety of compositional details including: her long hair falling down her shoulders, the diagonals created by the folds of her mantle and skirt, the elongated neck and tilt of the head and the shift of weight from her left leg and hip to the right.

Dated to circa 1505 and measuring 41 ¼ in.(104.7cm.), the present sculpture was relatively unknown until the acclaimed exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tilman Riemenschneider, Master Sculptor of the Late Middle Ages in 1998. In the catalogue for the exhibition, the sculpture was among the great discoveries of the show, bringing to light new information about the sculptor’s use of punched decoration and tooling to enhance the surfaces of his sculptures.

The exhibition of Riemenschneider’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art also reunited the figure of Saint Catherine with two other works that it was thought to have been originally exhibited with. The figures of a Female Saint, St. Elizabeth and Saint Catherine were most likely made for the central shrine of a carved altar with other saints flanking a central group, such as the Virgin and child.

The sculpture was acquired by George Schuster of Munich in 1927 and has descended in the same family to the present owner. Prior to the exhibition in 1998 the figure had been seen only once in public in the last century, at the 1931 exhibition of Riemenschneider’s work in Hannover. Since the conclusion of the 1998/99 exhibition of the artist’s work in this country, the figure has been on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About the Scherman Foundation

Founded in 1941 by Harry Scherman, founder of the Book-of-the-Month Club, the Scherman Foundation gives grants to non-profit organizations involved with the environment, human rights and liberties, peace and security, reproductive rights and services, the arts and social welfare.

SOTHEBY’S SALE OF AMERICAN PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND SCULPTURE TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 28, 2007

2007-11-14T13:57:00.001-08:00

Sotheby’s sale of American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture will take place at 10am and 2pm on November 28th.

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Publish Date: 2007-11-14

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OFFERING IMPORTANT WATERCOLORS
BY WINSLOW HOMER

FEATURING A DEDICATED CATALOG OF AMERICAN
ILLUSTRATION

New York, New York – Sotheby’s sale of American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture will take place at
10am and 2pm on November 28th. The entire exhibition will be featured on the 10th floor galleries
at Sotheby’s New York from November 24th through November 27th. The works in this sale are
estimated to sell for $44,990,000/67,820,000*. This sale is distinguished by a diverse selection of
works by prominent American artists from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including selections of
Impressionist works by John Singer Sargent, Guy Wiggins and Childe Hassam; Modernist works,
including those by Georgia O’Keeffe and Milton Avery; and Western works of art by Henry F.
Farny, Ernest Martin Hennings and Walter Ufer. Two works by Winslow Homer, one of America’s
most important watercolorists, will highlight the sale.

An extensive selection of works by America’s
most important illustrators – Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Joseph C.
Leyendecker and Jessie Wilcox Smith – will be featured in a separate catalog, The Art of American
Storytelling.

As previously mentioned, Sotheby’s will offer two outstanding watercolors by Winslow Homer.
Fishergirls Coiling Tackle, 1881 (lot 8, est. $4/6 million, illustrated on page 1, watercolor on
paper), the cover lot for the sale catalog, depicts the
fishing village of Cullercoats on the northeastern coast of
England, where Homer stayed for nearly two years in the
early 1880’s. This sojourn in England ushered in a pivotal
change to both his technique and subject matter. In
Fishergirls Coiling Tackle, Homer painted two young
women in a courtyard, believed to be located outside of
the artist’s studio, where village women would regularly
work. These strong working women, so vastly different
from the delicate, contemplative women Homer painted
in America, were the subject of nearly one hundred fifty
works during his two-year stay. Also by Winslow Homer,
Portrait of a Lady (lot 15, est. $2/3 million, pictured at
left) from 1875, depicts a young woman in an elegant
white dress, trimmed with a patterned detail and
accessorized with a black scarf at her neck, a dark belt at her waist and a black ribbon in her hair. In
this watercolor on paper, Homer creates a dense, green background by layering transparent washes
of pigment to achieve the dappled green foliage behind the figure.

American Illustrators

This sale will feature a large and varied group of
American illustrations, reflecting the growing market
interest in this genre. The separate catalog, The Art of
American Storytelling, illustrates these works, which
include seven Saturday Evening Post magazine covers
and a strong selection of work by America’s most
popular artists: Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth,
Maxfield Parrish, Joseph C. Leyendecker and Jessie
Wilcox Smith. The catalog’s cover features Norman
Rockwell’s Gary Cooper as “The Texan” (lot 36,
est. $1.5/2.5 million, pictured at right) from the May
24, 1930 Saturday Evening Post cover. In The Texan,
Rockwell successfully translated the glamour of
Hollywood onto canvas. Rockwell completed a
number of studies while in Hollywood, but his painting of Gary Cooper is the only one he mentions
in his biography. Christmas in the Heart (lot 128, est. $800,000/1.2 million) was painted by
Rockwell as an illustration for a January 1941 issue of American Magazine.

According to letters from
the owner, Rockwell donated this painting as a raffle prize to help raise money for local Arlington
charities, and the winning raffle ticket was purchased for twenty-five cents at a fundraiser and street
fair in 1942. When Rockwell’s Arlington studio burned down in 1943, many original paintings,
drawings and notes were destroyed in the fire, but Rockewell’s generosity had inadvertently insured
that Christmas in the Heart survived.

Additional illustrations by Rockwell include: The Checkup (lot
70, est. $800,000/1.2 million), Graduation (lot 85, est. $800,000/1.2 million), Christmas: Santa
Reading Mail (lot 122, est.
$400/600,000) and River Pilot (lot
125, est.$1/1.5 million), which
appeared in the September 21, 1940
issue of the Saturday Evening Post as an
illustration for an adventure story of
the same name by Carl D. Lane.

Also being offered is a group of
charming illustrations of the stages of
childhood by Jessie Wilcox Smith. A highlight is Five O’Clock Tea from 1903 (lot 109, est.
$150/250,000). Another great illustrator featured in this sale is N.C. Wyeth, who’s Indian Love Call
(lot 39, est. $800,000/1.2 million, pictured on page 3), was painted in 1927, at the midpoint of the
artist’s career as a painter, illustrator and muralist. Between 1920 and 1930, N.C. Wyeth was at the
height of his powers. In creating this work, he returned to his formative years and his passion for the
Old West and Native American culture. The focal point of Indian Love Call is an Indian brave in his
birch bark canoe, who pipes a haunting song to his love as she approaches from the village. This
painting was based on a popular song of the time, “Indian Love Call,” by Rudolf Friml with lyrics by
Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein.

Strong examples from each generation of the Wyeth family of artists are represented in this sale.
Andrew Wyeth’s Sparks (lot 81, est. $2.5/4.5
million, pictured at right), a painting of a fire
burning in a fireplace, addresses common
themes in Wyeth’s oeuvre, such as memory,
nostalgia and loss. Also by Andrew Wyeth are
portraits of two of his friends. Turtleneck (lot
119, est. $1/1.5 million), from 1984, depicts
Andy Davis, a member of a close knit African
American community in Chadds Ford, Wyeth’s
hometown. Army Surplus (lot 69, est.
$800,000/1.2 million), from 1966, is a
watercolor that depicts Willard Snowden, who
worked for Andrew Wyeth, relaxing on the snowy bank of the hills of N.C. Wyeth’s orchard in
Chadds Ford. In this work, Willard seems as natural a part of the landscape as the earth beneath
him. Works by third generation Wyeth
artist Jamie Wyeth include Pig and the
Train (lot 42, est. $300/500,000) and
Winter Pig (lot 106, est. $200/300,000).

The strong selection of works by Milton
Avery in this sale includes The Reader and
the Listener (lot 18, est. $700/900,000,
pictured at left). Painted in 1945, The Reader and the Listener modernizes a domestic scene of Avery’s
wife Sally and daughter March reading together in their living room. Another highlight by Avery in
this sale is Card Game (lot 96, est. $600/800,000) from 1944. By this year, Avery had started to
simplify the shapes and detail in his compositions, paring down elements to express the experience
of the painting rather than its subject.

Woman on Wave (lot 27, est. $300/500,000), from the
Collection of Harriet Walker Henderson (please see more information on this Collection below), from 1948,
features a lone figure seated on a rocky edge above the sea, her back to the viewer as she watches an
incoming wave break against the shore below.

Bank of America Offerings

Four paintings by distinctive American artists from the Bank of America Art Collection are being
sold to benefit New York City Charities, including the Police Athletic League of New York City,
The New York Public Library and the New York Restoration Project. The four paintings are: N.C.
Wyeth’s Port Clyde, Maine (lot 58, est. $400/600,000), Andrew Wyeth’s The New Table (lot 19,
est. $250/350,000), Oscar Berninghaus’ Opening the West (Stagecoach Through the Missouri
Hills) (lot 156, est. $150/250,000), and William Trost Richards’ Newport Beach (lot 188, est.
$150/250,000).

Please see separate press release about works offered from the Bank of America Art Collection.
The Genesee County Village and Museum has consigned Thomas Hart Benton’s Menemsha Pond
(lot 57, est. $400/600,000), from 1950, which depicts a view of one of Benton’s favorite subjects,
Martha’s Vineyard.

Property from the Collection of Harriet Walker Henderson

Property from the Collection of Harriet Walker
Henderson includes Peaches Point by Maurice
B. Prendergast (lot 24, est. $800,000/1.2 million).
Painted circa 1915-18, Peaches Point dates from the
last decade of Prendergast’s career, when he
continued to refine his highly individual artistic
vision and moved steadily towards abstraction. In
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Two Austrian Copper
Roses III (lot 28, est. $400/600,000, pictured at
left), from 1957, O’Keeffe renders volumes that
convey the tactile quality of rose through subtle graduations of the rich red tones. Stanton
MacDonald-Wright’s Synchromy (lot 29, est. $400/600,000), from 1918, was inspired by European
modernism, including the work of Futurists and Robert and Sonia Delaunay, who used strong colors
and geometric shapes in their work, whose style they called Orphism.

The sale also includes a strong selection of Western Art, indicating the continuing growth in this
market. Highlights include Henry F. Farny’s His Favorite Wife (lot 157, est. $500/700,000). Farny’s
images reflected his respect for Native Americans and generally portrayed them in groups living in
harmony with each other and the land. Across the Taos Valley by Ernest Martin Hennings (lot
160, est. $500/700,000) captures the tranquil and majestic life of the Pueblo Indians in the Taos
landscape. Other Western works include Walter Ufer’s December Evening (lot 164, est.
$200/300,000) and Frank Tenney Johnson’s Time to Wake the Cook (lot 163, est. $300/500,000).

Impressionist offerings include a beautiful portrait by John Singer Sargent of Baltimore lawyer, John
Ridgely Carter (lot 143, est. $600/800,000). Painted in 1901, this portrait was commissioned and
executed at the zenith of Sargent’s reputation as a brilliant portrait painter both in Britain, where he
had made his home, and in America. For John Ridgely Carter (1864-1944), an American diplomat in
London, a portrait by Sargent would have been an ideal asset in his well-appointed home.

A Dream of Butterflies by Charles Burchfield (lot 49, est. $500/700,000, pictured at left) from
1962, is a fine example of Burchfield’s highly
stylized depictions of nature, exaggerated by
broad brushstrokes of color and over-scaled
forms. In A Dream of Butterflies, the butterflies
have become nearly the size of bushes and the
knots on the birch trees engulf their bark.
Burchfield’s ongoing interest in the spiritual
qualities of the natural world and his reverence
for the mystery of life is in perfect evidence.

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium.

Fostoria Elegant Glass – Fairfax and Lafayette

2007-10-07T08:33:00.002-07:00

Fostoria plain glass patterns are so elegant and are well-suited to today’s decorating themes of simplicity and shape. We’ll look at Fairfax and Lafayette, glass from the 1930s and 40s, this month.

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Publish Date: 2007-10-06

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Fostoria plain glass patterns are well-suited to today’s decorating themes of simplicity and shape; with the undecorated blanks the beauty of the glass itself takes center stage. We’ll look at two of these this month, the more angular Fairfax and rounded Lafayette, which are often confused. These are very pretty as both plain glass and when used for decorations. We’ll publish future articles about Baroque, Raleigh, Century, and Sonata. If you enjoy elegant Fostoria glass these will be useful to help understand the glass you see and appreciate.

Fairfax and Lafayette look similar in photographs, more similar than they are in person. Both patterns have rims on many pieces and both have an optic.

Fairfax tends to be more angular. Plates have definite sides with rounded angled corners; cups have rounded rims and feet; bowls are have rounded angled corners. Many Lafayette pieces have scalloped rims – these are easy to distinguish! Lafayette serving pieces are less angular than Fairfax, but the most fail proof way to tell them apart is to look at the optic. Fairfax has a single wide, softly rounded rib optic on the underside and Lafayette has two narrow rib optics separated with a narrow flat space.

Fostoria made Fairfax from 1927 to 1944 in green, pink, called Rose, crystal, amber, topaz or Gold Tint, plus azure blue, light rose purple, called Orchid, and even some pieces in Ebony and Mother of Pearl. Topaz is a light yellow that is cheerful and fresh. Mother of Pearl is crystal with a light iridescence that is charming and beautiful. The green is especially nice as it is a true, rich green and Fostoria’s pink is a clear, light candy pink. We have the pink demitasse cup and saucer and several pieces in pink and in clear on our website, Cat Lady Kate’s Elegant and Depression Glass. The piece in the top picture is the pink demitasse cup and saucer.

Fairfax was a full line of dinnerware and table service glass, plus stemware and incidental pieces like candleholders, ashtrays, salad dressing bottles and a vase. Pieces you’ll want to find include the serving bowls, shakers and salad dressing bottle.

Fostoria used Fairfax for some of their most beautiful etches, including Versailles, Trojan, June and the brocade patterns. The simple lines look beautiful when etched. These etches are among Fostoria’s more ornate designs and they would look terrible on glass blanks that were fussier.

There was no true stemware in Fairfax. Instead complementary lines were used especially the Petal stem, number 5098 and the Waterfall stem, number 5099. These came in the same colors and in bicolors, with colored bowls and crystal stems and feet.

Fostoria made Lafayette just a little later than Fairfax, 1931 to 1944 and some pieces remained until 1960. It came in crystal and topaz or Gold Tint and selected pieces were made in darker colors, notably Regal Blue, Empire Green, Burgundy, and Ruby. We’ve never seen one of these pieces as they are elusive. Fostoria made a few pieces in satinized crystal, called Silver Mist, amber, green, Wisteria and Rose. The topaz and crystal are fairly common and very pretty.

Lafayette is rounded and came in many incidental pieces, such as several sizes of sweetmeats, divided relishes, trays and so on. These usually have handles that look like ribbon bows. The gently rounded shapes combined with the ribbon handles give the pieces a fresh, festive look that makes you think of parties.

You may find pieces with solid handles with molded in scrolls that are otherwise quite similar to Lafayette. These are Line 2470 and they make excellent go-with pieces that can extend the range of items in Lafayette.

The most common color we find in mid-Michigan is topaz, which is a soft, light yellow. The piece pictured in the top photo is the 2-handled oval relish that nicely shows the soft, flowing lines of this lovely design. You can see the 2-handled small oval tray, sweetmeat, and oval relish in our store in Topaz, plus we also have the Line 2470 small bowl.

Fostoria used Lafayette for many of their etchings, including Fuschia, Midnight Rose and Navarre. Other companies made a Fuschia cutting or etch but Fostoria’s cannot be mistaken. The design is realistic and the pretty Fuschia bells dangle around the softly rounded optic and scalloped pieces of Lafayette.

As for damage, be sure to check the plain centers of both Fairfax and Lafayette for wear and scratching. The ground base rims sometimes get light nicks in the edges that usually don’t show. The rims don’t seem to be particularly susceptible to chipping and most pieces that we have found are in excellent to mint condition. If you are buying online be sure to ask sellers about wear if they do not mention it.

Our store on TIAS, Cat Lady Kate’s Elegant and Depression Glass, offers many Fostoria patterns, including pieces in Fairfax and Lafayette. Our business grew out of our love for elegant glass, especially Fostoria, and we enjoy sharing our information and hope that you will enjoy shopping in our store and find a piece of vintage glass that you will love to own. All our sales on both TIAS and eBay are fully guaranteed as we want our customers to be happy with their purchases. We wrap carefully and ship quickly so your glass reaches you safely and fast. Our eBay store is Vintage Elegant Depression Glass. Come check us out!

French Antique Store expands offering to include

2007-10-07T08:33:00.001-07:00

European Antique Market debuts the vintage "Urban Chic Collection" at their fall container show, Saturday, October 20th.

Related Website: Country French Antiques

Publish Date: 2007-10-06

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There is an inherent rhythm that is vibrating throughout Louisville.
Unless you’ve been in seclusion the last few years, you know that
Louisvillian’s lifestyles are elevating to new heights. Whether it be
Living in industrial buildings-turned-lofts or enjoying a café at
a zinc top bar, Louisville is becoming a cosmopolitan city.

For those city dwellers looking to furnish their digs with modern
authenticity, European Antique Market will debut their vintage
“Urban Chic Collection” Saturday, October 20th, along with some of the
best antiques France has to offer. Shawn Stucker, owner of European Antique Market, has been importing from France since 1998. Her Open Houses are eagerly anticipated
and have become known as feeding frenzies of good taste.

The “Urban Chic Collection” consists of a range of metal furniture made by the world
renowned French factory “Tolix”. The pieces date from the 30’s and the buckled sheet
metal has been polished to restore its metallic sheen. Other items in the collection
include a metal postal desk, polished metal and oak bar, oversized zinc letters and accessories.

To experience European Antique Market’s collections visit their Blog at
http://euroantiquemarket.blogspot.com

European Antique Market is open Tue. – Sat. 10 - 4pm, Thursdays until 6pm.
933 Barret Ave. Louisville, Ky. 40204

If you would like more information on this topic or to set up an interview, please use
the contact information above.

New 'Heritage Magazine' Targets World's Top Collectors

2007-10-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

The quarterly magazine, hitting mailboxes this month, targets readers pursuing the world's most valuable collectibles

Related Website: Heritage Magazine

Publish Date: 2007-10-06

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DALLAS, TEXAS - Former Frito-Lay International CEO and rare-coin supercollector Jim O'Neal is featured on the cover of the premiere issue of Heritage Magazine for the Intelligent Collector.

The quarterly magazine, hitting mailboxes this month, targets readers pursuing the world's most valuable collectibles, with stories on Hollywood memorabilia (a 1934 "The Black Cat" movie poster that fetched more than $250,000); White House mementos (jewelry being auctioned by former first daughter-in-law Sharon Bush); Civil War collectibles (a sword belonging to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant that sold for $1.67 million); and sports memorabilia (a Lou Gehrig game jersey is expected to sell for up to $400,000).

"The collectibles market is growing at a phenomenal rate, with everything from fine art to comics growing as legitimate investments," says editorial director Hector Cantu. "We'll be providing collectors with solid advice, sales information and interviews so they can make smart decisions when it comes to selling and buying the most sought-after collectibles."

In an exclusive Q&A, O'Neal shows how he's become one of the country's top numismatists. The "born collector" sold his rare U.S. currency collection at auction in 2005. "I had $4 million to $5 million burning a hole in my pocket," O'Neal says. With the proceeds from that sale, he's now built one of the top 20th century gold coin collections.

In the same issue, Sharon Bush, former wife of Neil Bush, talks about a one-of-a-kind Judith Leiber piece she received from former first lady Barbara Bush. Leiber, a world-renowned designer of haute couture handbags, made six small keepsakes resembling the puppies of Millie, the pet springer spaniel of President George H.W. Bush in 1989. Sharon Bush is selling "Millie's Puppy Box" and several other items from her personal jewelry collection at an auction scheduled for December.

The full-color, glossy magazine, with a $9.95 cover price, also includes stories on why more investors are buying fine art; tips on starting a political memorabilia collection; a look at the popular work of American pinup artist Gil Elvgren; and the auction of items from the collection of the Crow Art Partnership in Dallas.

Heritage Magazine, which will have a print run of 50,000, is being delivered to the country's most active and affluent collectors. Subscriptions are available through its web site, www.HeritageMagazine.com . Copies also will be available at coin, sports memorabilia, and fine art shows and events targeted to reach affluent collectors.

The magazine is published by Heritage Auction Galleries, the world's largest collectibles auctioneer. For more information about Heritage auctions, please visit www.HA.com.

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Kelley Norwine

Heritage Auction Galleries

www.HA.com

3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor

Dallas, TX 75219

1-800-872-6467 x 1583

KelleyN@HA.com

Please direct photography requests to:

Cindy Brenner

CindyB@HA.com

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THE ROYAL SPLENDOUR OF MARIE ANTOINETTE’S PEARLS AT CHRISTIE’S IN DECEMBER

2007-10-07T08:30:00.000-07:00

Christie’s is proud to present an historically important natural pearl, diamond and ruby necklace, the pearls of which belonged to Marie Antoinette (1755-1793).

Related Website: Christies

Publish Date: 2007-10-06

The Full Story:

Thursday, 27 September 2007

Contact: Hannah Schmidt +44 (0) 207 389 2964 hschmidt@christies.com

THE ROYAL SPLENDOUR OF MARIE ANTOINETTE’S
PEARLS AT CHRISTIE’S IN DECEMBER

Magnificent Jewellery
Christie’s King Street, Wednesday, 12 December 2007
London - Christie’s is proud to present an historically important natural pearl, diamond and
ruby necklace, the pearls of which belonged to Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), in the London
Magnificent Jewellery sale on Wednesday 12 December 2007. The Property of a Nobleman, this
exquisite necklace of extraordinary provenance has never been offered at auction before and the
pearls have been in the same family for over 200 years. It is estimated to realise between
£350,000 and £400,000 and is one of the leading jewellery highlights of the winter season.
“It is exceptionally rare to be able to offer jewels that belonged to Marie Antoinette and which are completely fresh
to the market. The story behind the pearls and their integral incorporation into this necklace for the Sutherland-
Leveson-Gower family wedding in 1849 adds to the fascinating history of this necklace,” said Raymond
Sancroft-Baker, Senior Director of Christie’s Jewellery, London.

This elegant necklace which was made in 1849 has a fringe of twenty one graduated drop-shaped
grey natural pearls, each suspended from an old-cut diamond collet surmount to the diamond
ribbon which intertwines the ruby collar. The collar is set with twelve button-shaped grey natural
pearls which are mounted in gold. The pearls, which date to circa 1780, belonged to
Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France whose name is synonymous with extreme
extravagance, the height of the French Revolution and death by guillotine in 1793 on the
precept of treason.

These sumptuous pearls were given by Marie-Antoinette to
Lady Sutherland, Elizabeth Leveson-Gower, the wife of the
British ambassador (1790-92) Lord George Leveson-Gower for safekeeping. Lady Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland, is
believed to have aided King Louis XVI and his family’s failed flight from France on 20 June 1791, during the French
Revolution (1789-1799). While Marie Antoinette was
imprisoned in the convent of the Feuillants, ‘Without clothes or money, for everything even to her purse and watch had been lost in the Tuileries, she had to depend on the charity of friends. The British ambassadress Lady Sutherland, who had a son of the same age as the Dauphin, had sent them clothes and linen.’ (Joan Haslip, Marie Antoinette (London 1987), p. 265). This was reportedly the last gesture of kindness shown to the
doomed Queen.

Prior to Lady Sutherland’s departure, as part of the embassy’s hurried withdrawal in August 1792,
Marie Antoinette gave Lady Sutherland a bag of pearls and diamonds for safe keeping. Anyone caught in possession of this jewellery risked severe punishment. However, the wife of the British Ambassador had diplomatic immunity and was one of the few who could be trusted to return the
jewels when the Queen escaped; a plan which was never to be realised. The diamonds were subsequently fashioned into the Sutherland diamond necklace, whilst the pearls were mounted, on the occasion of the marriage between Lady Elizabeth’s grandson, George Granville William
Sutherland-Leveson-Gower and Anne Hay-Mckenzie on 20 June 1849. This exceptional necklace will be offered at Christie’s London in December.
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Visit Christie’s on the web at www.christies.com
A selection of images is available on request

Notes to Editors:
Auction: Magnificent Jewellery, Christie’s King Street on Wednesday 12 December 2007
Public Viewing: Christie’s London, 8 King Street, St James’s SW1Y 6QT
CHRISTIE’S – JEWELLERY MARKET LEADERS SINCE 1994
Christie’s has been the world market leader in jewellery for over 13 years, with sales totalling
a record $355 million in 2006, a 27% increase from 2005 and the highest sales total ever
realised. Christie’s jewellery auctions take place in Amsterdam, Geneva, Hong Kong,
London, Milan, New York, Paris and St Moritz, and cater to a vast audience of international
collectors looking to buy a range of magnificent jewellery, from a single pair of ruby-inlaid
cufflinks to a 100 carat diamond. Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in
emerging markets, including the inaugural jewellery sale in the Middle East in January 2007
in Dubai.

Sotheby's - Jeff Koons' Spectacular Hanging Heart (Magenta and Gold)

2007-10-07T08:29:00.000-07:00

On the evening of November 14, 2007, Sotheby’s sale of Contemporary Art in New York will feature Jeff Koons’ spectacular Hanging Heart (Magenta and Gold), 1994-2006, one of the most important works.

Related Website: Sothebys

Publish Date: 2007-10-06

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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New York: Diana Phillips/Kristin Gelder/212 606 7176 London: Matthew Weigman/Poni Ujlaky/44 (0) 20 7293 6000
SOTHEBY’S NEW YORK TO OFFER JEFF KOONS’ SPECTACULAR HANGING HEART FROM HIS FAMED CELEBRATION SERIES ON VIEW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE UNITED STATES ESTIMATED TO SELL FOR $15/20 MILLION IN SALE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007 New York, New York – On the evening of November 14, 2007, Sotheby’s sale of Contemporary Art in New York will feature Jeff Koons’ spectacular Hanging Heart (Magenta and Gold), 1994-2006, one of
the most important works by Koons ever offered at auction, from his famed Celebration series. The brilliant magenta heart and gold undulating bow, which took ten years from conception to completion, is one of five uniquely colored versions. The monumental heart’s perfect surface is coated in more than ten layers of paint. Executed in high chromium stainless steel, Hanging Heart weighs over 3,500 pounds, is almost nine feet tall and took over 6,000 man hours to produce. The dazzling work, which was installed overnight at Sotheby’s with painstaking detail and is suspended from the ceiling in its 10th floor galleries. It will be on view for the first time in the United States next week, from Monday, October 1st, through Sunday, October 8th, by private appointment only, and on public exhibition in early November. Hanging Heart, which will be offered from a Private American Collection, will be featured on the cover of the catalogue for the November sale and is estimated to bring $15/20 million*. Tobias Meyer, Sotheby’s Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art, said: “Hanging Heart is a stainless steel monument from a body of work so rare, so surreal and so beautiful that one almost ceases to believe it exists. Executing this work required extraordinary precision, finesse and lavish attention to achieve such perfection of the highest order. Koons is an artist who doesn’t allow compromise, and Hanging Heart is all about making an impossibility possible.” Alex Rotter, Senior Vice President and Senior Specialist of Contemporary Art, continued: “This is a simply unforgettable work. Hanging Heart is both powerful and romantic – the quintessential reflection of sexuality. It is highly desirable and the perfect match for this icon-driven market.” Hanging Heart is part of the Celebration series, comprised of four major iconic themes inspired by singular celebratory milestones in life such as birthdays and anniversaries. While these themes -- the balloon dog, balloon flower, moon and hanging heart -- depict seemingly childlike symbols, his robust work exudes physicality and sexuality. Hanging Heart appears to float in space and hangs only 16” above floor level from a structural beam, drawing the eye to the curvature of its powerful and immense center. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium # # #

Exceedingly Rare Snow White Movie Poster to be Auctioned by Heritage!

2007-10-07T08:28:00.002-07:00

The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 40" x 60" poster will be offered in Heritage Auction Galleries' upcoming Vintage Movie Poster Auction, to be held November 13 & 14, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.

Related Website: Heritage Auction

Publish Date: 2007-10-06

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DALLAS, TEXAS: In 1937, Walt Disney revolutionized the field of animation with the premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs . The first feature length, fully-animated film produced by the young studio, it became the most successful film of 1938, and the tenth highest grossing film of all time, when adjusted for inflation.

Originally derided as "Disney's Folly," Walt's wife and his brother Roy, who was also his business partner, tried to talk Disney out of the project, fearing that it would be an expensive disaster. Prior to Snow White , the Disney studio had found success in the production of short subjects such as their "Silly Symphonies" series and their popular Mickey Mouse cartoons. When Disney announced that he intended to make Snow White with a budget of $250,000 - ten times the cost of the average short - it was seen as an unwinnable gamble that eventually forced Disney to mortgage his house as the budget skyrocketed to an eventual $1.5 million during its three year development and production process.

Fortunately, Disney proved his detractors wrong upon the film's premiere on December 21, 1937 (it opened widely on February 8, 1938). An instant success, the film was, for a short time, the highest grossing film in movie history, supplanted only by Gone With the Wind in 1939. In addition to the cutting edge animation, which made extensive use of rotoscoping - a process in which actors are filmed and then animated - to provide a naturalistic feel to the characters, the movie featured a number of songs that have become timeless classics, including "Some Day My Prince Will Come," "Heigh-Ho," and "Whistle While You Work." Since its initial release, Snow White has enjoyed multiple re-releases from the Disney studios on a regular basis, first in theaters, then on VHS and most recently on DVD.

"There's no doubt that Snow White is one of the most beloved movies in film history," said Grey Smith, Director of Vintage Movie Poster Auctions for Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries. "A favorite of young and old alike, the movie speaks to generation after generation of fans. Consequently, the posters from this landmark film are eagerly sought after by collectors. Indeed, the one sheets regularly bring strong five-figure prices when offered at auction."

"One of the most striking, and one of the rarest, of all the Snow White posters, is the 40" x 60" style, featuring glorious artwork by animator Grim Natwick and art director Gustav Tenggren," said Smith. "These large posters - the standard one sheet measures 27" x 41" - were intended for inside-the-theater displays or for standees or what have you. They were typically printed on a more substantial, stock, some, like this, being produced by means of a photogelatin process with a semi-glossy finish, unlike the matte finish used on most posters of the time. The fact that these posters were printed in far smaller quantities than the one sheets, coupled with the fact that their larger size made them exponentially more difficult to store, as well as the inherently fragile nature of the paper stock, explains why so few have survived to the present day. Nonetheless, this exceptional poster features beautiful artwork and will no doubt serve as the centerpiece to any advanced Disney collection."

Smith continued, "As this is a poster that even the most dedicated Disney fan may not have had the opportunity to see, I'd invite everyone to visit our website at www.HA.com , where you'll see enlargeable, full-color images of each and every lot in the auction, accompanied by our complete and informative catalog descriptions. You can even place your bids online from the comfort and convenience of your home or office."

The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 40" x 60" poster will be offered in Heritage Auction Galleries' upcoming Vintage Movie Poster Auction, to be held November 13 & 14, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. For more information, please visit www.HA.com/MoviePosters.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (RKO, 1937). Poster (40" X 60"):

http://www.HA.com/MoviePosters/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=667&Lot_ID_No=71013&type=prte-pr092507a
ESTIMATE: $25,000 - $35,000

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit www.HA.com.

To access the Heritage Press Release Archives, please visit http://www.HA.com/MoviePosters/common/info/press

Prospective consignors and sellers of vintage movie posters and related material should contact Grey Smith at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 1367, or 214-409-1367, or email GreySm@HA.com.

To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please Client Services at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 1150, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog to order by email.

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media contact

Kelley Norwine

Heritage Auction Galleries

www.HA.com

3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor

Dallas, TX 75219

1-800-872-6467 x 1583

Kelley@HA.com

Please direct photography requests to:

Cindy Brenner

CindyB@HA.com

1-800-872-6467 x 1289

Old Car Prices Available Online

2007-10-07T08:28:00.001-07:00

Old Cars Weekly magazine and Old Cars Price Guide have combined to make the hobby’s leading price guides available for download online.

Related Website: Old Cars online store

Publish Date: 2007-10-05

The Full Story:

Iola, Wis. (October 5, 2007) -- Old Cars Weekly magazine and Old Cars Price Guide have combined to make the hobby’s leading price guides available for download online. Priced affordably, these price guides can instantly answer the question every old car collector asks: “What is it worth?

Available in pdf form at www.fwmagazines.com/category/oldcarsweekly, the price guides cover these collecting categories:

-Corvettes (1953-2000): Get the latest pricing on America’s favorite sports car.

-Camaros (1967-1982): Are they up or are they down? Find the values of Chevrolet’s most popular muscle car.

-Mustangs (1964-2000): What’s the pony in the stable worth?

-Ford Cars (1930-1970): From Edsels to Victorias, Ford has more in its stables than just ponies. Find out what a classic “Blue Oval” is worth.

-Chevrolet cars except Camaros (1930-1970): A good-looking “Bow Tie” is always in style. Find the value for a classic Chevy.

-Dodge trucks and vans (1930-2000): Ram away at Dodge pricing.

-Chevrolet trucks and vans (1929-2000): Find out what that Chevy hauler is worth before heading out to the levy.

-GMC trucks and vans (1930-2000): Haul away with the latest GMC truck and van pricing here.

-Ford trucks and vans (1930-2000): Learn the latest values of Henry’s haulers here.

The individual price guides are printable, and affordably priced at $3.99 and $4.99. No shipping necessary.

Three additional items of interest to old car enthusiasts are also for sale at www.fwmagazines.com/category/oldcarsweekly:

-Old Cars Weekly’s coverage of the 2007 Tulsarama, in which a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere was unearthed after a half-century. Material includes magazine stories, never-before-seen photos, audio commentary, and video.

-Best of Old Cars, with feature articles, how-to stories, and road trip recaps. Contains bonus material not found on the newsstand title.

-The Old Cars 2008 Collectors’ Edition Calendar, with sterling photographs of 12 collectible automobiles spanning the 20th century.

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About Old Cars Weekly
Old Cars Weekly covers the entire field of collectible automobiles -- from the classic touring cars and roadsters of the early 1900s, to the popular muscle cars of the 1960s and '70s. The weekly news magazine includes historical perspectives and facts on cars and their manufacturers, and reports on attractions at upcoming shows, auction news and results, show reports, and more. Each issue includes hundreds of upcoming show listings, as well as classified ads.

About OldCarsWeekly.com
OldCarsWeekly.com delivers the same collectible automotive expertise provided by the print publication, and adds unique content to help enthusiasts deeper enjoy the hobby. The site features blogs by experts John Gunnell, Angelo Van Bogart and Ron Kowalke, weekly podcasts, discussion forums, automotive club listings, archived stories and classified ads.

Contact
Robyn Austin
Editorial Director, Old Cars Weekly
robyn.austin@fwpubs.com
715-445-4612, ext. 340

2 Day Art & Antique Auction October 6 and 7 in Inverness, FL

2007-10-07T08:16:00.000-07:00

The Saturday, October 6th auction features 200 lots of art from Pin Up Artist, Joyce Ballantyne and artists from all over the world including Jonathan Winters and original Erte, framed and signed.

Related Website: Dudley\\\'s Auction

Publish Date: 2007-10-05

The Full Story:

(Inverness, FL) Saturday night's auction will offer the estate of Joyce Ballantyne, (renown pin up artist & illustrator) along with works of some Florida and National artists, at public auction. This 2-day event will present the rare opportunity to purchase some of Ms. Ballantyne's personal art collection to furnishing & other pieces from her studio and home. Ms. Ballantyne was a true pioneer in the male dominated world of pin-up art and she never lost her zeal for life until her passing in 2006. In addition, we will offer art from the collection of William Zemp (Ad Agency) as well as estate items of importance. Please call to reserve seating or to purchase PRIORITY seating. This sale will be offering over 200 pieces of art on Saturday night and 400 lots of antiques, furniture and collectibles on Sunday.

Other art include Erte"7 Deadly Sins" Serigraphs all 7 are museum mounted in matching frames, Etching by Graciela Rodo Boulanger, 2 serigraphs by Jurge Gorg, "Classical Nude", Doug D. Lind, "BATMAN'S SCRAPBOOK" comic art John Maioriello, Robert Abbett Artist Proof ,"HAKONE" by Antonio Alvarado, Doris Jones FLORIDA SWAMP SCENE, John Eckert pottery, Art Pottery Sculpture, 7 signed & numbered Thornton Utz, Monika Watson, fishing Boat oil by B Jacobson, 7 Nicolai Fachin and much more.

Sunday's Antique Auction will showcase over 400 lots from quilts to antique trunks, to Ballantyne furniture and Victorian, We have crystal and sterling, silver dollars and other coins, many pieces of art including oils, prints, lithos and more, Stain glass and Slag glass lamps, Costume & 7 -14kt jewelry.

Lots of crystal, Roseville, Hummel's, Lladro, Fenton, Lifelong BUTTON collection & the Big Button Book, Singer Feather Weight Sewing machine, Numerous antique and collectible dolls that did not make it in time for the doll auction, Dessert rose Dinnerware, Kerr Spool chest with advertising on 3 sides, Oak Murphy bed, tall oak glass front cabinets, Victorian & Eastlake furnishings, marble top chest., Empire desk, Mahogany sideboard, needle point seat chairs, Oriental highly carved folding screen, black lacquer tables & chairs, contemporary oriental tv cabinet, Oriental carpets, Antique tools, etc.

This is just a brief description of what a wonderful 2 day sale this will be. Be sure to watch the website as we will continue to add photos and hope to have the catalog up by Friday. Please note that on Saturday night you will be able to bid live on line using the proxibid website. Please give us a call if you need any additional information. We look forward to seeing you all at the sale. We are located at 4000 S. Florida Avenue (US41) in Inverness, FL. You can call us for more information 800-241-0710.

For more information, go to http://www.dudleysauction.com or sign up on Proxibid to bid online.

Bath City Estate Sale - Next Weekend 10/12/07

2007-10-07T08:15:00.000-07:00

Bath City Estate Sales presents a Fantastic Fall Sale next Weekend - Oct. 12-13-14 2007 in Michigan

Related Website: estatesales.net

Publish Date: 2007-10-05

The Full Story:

BATH CITY ESTATE SALES PRESENTS - A FANTASTIC FALL SALE!
WHEN: Friday October 12 (1:00 to 6:00 p.m.). Saturday October 13 (10:00 to 4:00 p.m.) and Sunday October 14 (10:00 to 4:00 p.m) - This is half price day!
WHERE: Located in Clinton township Michigan - 30 miles north of Detroit. Please email or call for exact location.
WHAT: FURNITURE: Antique Morris Chair, Empire/Regency style chest with mercury mirror, Cane back Victorian rocker, 3 misc. victorian chairs, Fine 1920's Empire Revival Dining room set with chairs, Early American style china Cabinet, Victorian Curved front china cabinet, 1940's enamel top kitchen table, 1970's oak kitchette table with chairs, 1960's set included two double beds - complete, dresser with mirror and desk, Pine Free standing bar, Art deco waterfall armoire, Victorian Gone with the wind converted lamp, Funerary standing lamp, other antique lamps and modern lamps, Plus more!
POTTERY & GLASS: Outstanding selection of both regular and elegant depression glass - Heisey, Cambridge, Fostoria, Hocking and more, A full set of Fostoria stemware including candlesticks, Kitchen depression era glass includes Fire king, Hocking, Pyrex and more, Ruby, Amber and Amberina art glass, American Brilliant period cut glass pieces, EAPG glass pieces, other lead crystal items, Fabulous pottery includes fulper, Weller, Roseville, Hull, Hall and a complete set of Dreden china - mint condition. Royal Albert, Shelly, Dresden, Bavarian and English china pieces, Johnson Bros. "Castles", Wegwood plate, Antique English Pitcher and Bowl set, and way too much more to mention here.
LINEN & CLOTHING: 1930's satin Bridal gown, Vintage and modern clothing, purses, shoes, coats, gloves, hats, hankies, and aprons, rugs, blankets and more!
SPECIAL INTEREST: Nice selection of Antique Duck Decoys, One fish decoy, large amount of vintage and antique fishing items including Lure, Plugs, line wrapper, rods, reels etc. Electric riding lawn tractor, many Tools, Records: 78's, 45's and Lp's. Vintage electronics: Radios, 1930's turntable radio combo, 2 portable record players with speaker, Antique Record cabinet, Vintage Reel to Reel player and reels, vintage slide projector and slides, Antique granitewear, old camping stoves and equipment, Large selection of vintage and modern kitchen items include Bake wear, Cook wear, pots and pans, Griswald and Wagner cast iron, Barware, stemware, and more!Vintage Art prints, litho's and etchings, Nice selection of antique books, Vintage and modern Holiday decorations. And so much more! This place is packed! We hope to see you there!
NO STREET NUMBERS: Our numbers are given out one half hour before sale opening.
CONTACT INFO: Vicki (586) 817-0498 or Email: Avndh@aol.com

LiveAuctioneers' TOP LOTS: September 2007

2007-10-07T08:14:00.000-07:00

Noteworthy Lots sold on LiveAuctioneers.com in the month of September

Related Website: LiveAuctioneers

Publish Date: 2007-10-05

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Alaskan photograph album by Beverly B. Dobbs

Cowan's Auctions' 1904-1907 album by Beverly B. Dobbs in black pebbled leather contained 136 silver gelatin images, many signed and titled in the negative by Dobbs. Highlights included a fine image taken in the street showing the Arctic explorer Roald Amundsen surrounded by well-wishers in 1906, the aftermath of a 1905 fire in Nome and an excursion train to the Seward Peninsula. Dobbs received a gold medal at the St. Louis World's Fair for his Eskimo photography, and his album sold for $17,400 on Sept. 15, well above its $4,000 - $6,000 estimate.

A Pair of Chinese Moon Flasks

More than 25,000 visitors consulted the online catalog for Cheffins' Sept. 26-27 auction of paintings, antique furniture and other collectors' items. Thirty-one bids were lodged on a pair of Chinese double-handled 10-inch moon flasks. The late 19th-century vessels featured peach-shape reserves on each side and a very appealing turquoise and yellow motif with lotus scrolling. The handsome duo, estimated at $800-$1,200, was a runaway favorite, fetching $9,310 through LiveAuctioneers.com.

Alfred De Dreux (French 1810-1860) Portrait

Online participants bid aggressively in Kamelot's Sept. 28-29 auction. A fine portrait of a woman in a flowing skirt (possibly the Comtesse D'Assay), shown on horseback in a forest setting, was the talk of the sale. Attributed to Alfred de Dreux (French, 1810-1860), the 25.5 by 31.75 inch painting had been estimated at $8,000-$12,000, but shot to $78,000, with an online bidder prevailing.

Georg Jensen tea and coffee set

While the work of British and American silversmiths has never gone out of style, the perfection and timeless appeal of Georg Jensen's Scandinavian design ethic contributed to a lofty result in SUSANIN'S Premiere Auction 51 held on Sept. 15. A weighty 5-piece tea and coffee set conceived around 1915 by Jensen artisan Johan Rohde and marked Dessin, Denmark, Sterling finished just above its high estimate to serve up a $22,050 bid.

Signed Chinese Scroll Painting of Two Women

Applebrook's Important Fall Estate auction held on Sept. 20 produced quite a surprise when a 27-by-26.5 inch signed Chinese scroll painting achieved 32 times its high estimate. With heavy action from the Internet, 184 people visited this lot through the online catalog, with 56.3 percent of them using LiveAuctioneers' search function to locate items containing the word "Chinese." One of the online bidders now owns the painting of two women in graceful poses, after paying $19,200.

Wood-Mounted Carved Jade Paperweight

Alderfer's Sept. 6-8 sale of fine and decorative arts was 22.6 percent sold to online bidders, with more than 64,000 visitors to their online catalog. Bidders aggressively pursued antiques and relics from the collection of Gen. Lyman L. Lemnitzer. A wood-mounted jade paperweight carved with the image of two figures in a landscape was entered in the sale together with a handwritten note that said "Presented to me by President Rhee." Sygmund Rhee was president of the Republic of Korea from 1948-1960. Estimated at $500-$700, the paperweight skyrocketed to $12,000, and now belongs to a LiveAuctioneers bidder.

Edmond Casarella bronze sculpture, "Soaring"

Treadway Gallery's Sept. 9 auction included this1975 Edmond Casarella bronze sculpture titled, "Soaring" which features unusual geometric form and measures 24 inches tall, 18 inches wide and 15 inches in diameter. Composed of a veneer wood base and signed, the sculpture was in very good condition. The lot sold for $9,500, against its estimate of $1,000 - $2,000.

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The Top 20 Searches for Antiques and Collectibles at Kovels.com for September 2007

2007-10-07T08:13:00.000-07:00

With over 600,000 antiques and collectibles in its online price guide, Kovels.com today released its top 20 list of the most popular searches for September 2007.

Related Website: Click here to visit Kovels.com

Publish Date: 2007-10-04

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Cleveland, Ohio - October 04, 2007 - Kovels.com (http://www.kovels.com), the Web's largest free price guide for antiques and collectibles, today released its list of the top 20 searches for September. The Kovels' top 20 list is based on the results of hundreds of thousands of searches that took place on its website during the month of September 2007.

People use price guides for a number of reasons, usually to determine the value of an item that they own. If an item isn't listed on the top 20 list, it doesn't mean it is unpopular or that there isn't a demand for it. It only means that in September there was less interest in finding prices for that item.

1. Jewelry (No movement); 2. Stoves (Up from #4); 3. World War II (Up from #6); 4. Furniture (Up from #5); 5. Coca-Cola (Down from #3); 6. Occupied Japan (Up from #7); 7. Silverplate (Up from #8); 8. Lighters (Up from #10); 9. Cookie Jars (No movement); 10. Capo-Di-Monte (Not listed last month); 11. Planters Peanuts (Not listed last month); 12. Lladro (Up from #15); 13. Pottery (Up from #20); 14. Knife (Up from #17); 15. Painting (Down from #11); 16. Phonograph (Not listed last month); 17. Royal Bayreuth (Not listed last month); 18. Royal Dux (Not listed last month); 19. Clocks (Down from #16); 20. Dolls (Down from #14).

There are five new categories on the September list that were not included in the August list. Also note the surge in World War II searches. This is probably due to Ken Burns' new epic documentary "The War" which has been appearing on PBS stations across the U.S. in recent weeks.

The Kovels' "Top 20" list of antiques and collectibles has been published monthly since 2002 and is offered by Kovels.com as a service for collectors. Accredited media interested in discussing the content of this release or any topics related to antiques and collectibles are encouraged to contact the Kovels to schedule an interview.

About the Kovels
Ralph and Terry Kovel are the authors of more than 95 books about collecting and antiques, including the best-selling annual price guide "Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price List." Hailed by Parade magazine as "the duke and duchess of the antiques world," the Kovels publish a monthly award-winning newsletter, Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles, and write a syndicated weekly newspaper column distributed to more than 150 newspapers. They appeared weekly on the HGTV program "Flea Market Finds with the Kovels." Their popular website with free price information is www.kovels.com. The Kovels' newest book is "Kovels' American Collectibles, 1900 to 2000," published by Random House, available wherever books are sold and online at http://www.kovels.com/KAC.

Contact Information:
L. Lillis
llillis@kovels.com
Kovels.com
Cleveland, Ohio

Author, Daryle Lambert Predicts Ebay Changes On the Horizon

2007-10-07T08:04:00.000-07:00

Businessman and Author, Daryle S. Lambert makes predictions about Ebay's next moves.

Related Website: 31 Club Wealth Accumulation

Publish Date: 2007-10-04

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Chicago, Illinois --October 4, 2007--Daryle Lambert, author of “31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles” and President of 31 Inc. Marketplace & Gallery, has predicted Ebay will soon make several major changes.

“E-bay is in a position of having to defend themselves from newcomers,” states Lambert. “Ebay, since their inception, has made progressive changes, enabling them to capture more and more of the market each year. This has been accomplished by acquiring their competitors, and by increases in their fee structure.”
Noting that new competition is springing up, such as OnlineAuctions.com, where sellers are able to use a no listing fee format, Lambert believes the competition puts Ebay in a place where they may soon have to make some decisions.

“In my humble opinion, the number of unfinished listings, meaning unsold listings, will be Ebay's undoing unless they change their policy,” he says. Lambert believes Ebay sellers will soon realize they are losing far too much money in listing fees on uncompleted sales, and that these lost fees can’t be made up by the profits on their completed sales.

He goes on to explain that eBay has tried to combat this by encouraging sellers to list their items without reserves, so that most of the sales will be completed. “This, however, puts the seller at a disadvantage,” he says, “because they can’t protect their items from selling at a price that isn’t acceptable to them. Ebay has encouraged this is by making the reserve price too expensive to use.”

Lambert believes that eBay tested the market this past September when it offered the entire month with no listing fees. He says this might have been their effort to explore whether or not the increase in final value fees would offset their loss in listing fees. He’s predicting that Ebay will soon eliminate all listing fees, noting that for months, Ebay has been inching up all of their other fees, including fees on PayPal, Pro Stores and Ebay Stores, to perhaps, anticipate lost listing fee revenue.

“If they can maintain their profit margins, without charging a listing fee and increase the number of listings, I think this will give them what they're looking for,” Lambert says. “And, Ebay can’t continue to increase their profits each month if competition offers the seller and buyer a better deal. The only solution for them is to make it unprofitable for their competitors, because of their dominance in the market place. This would be a huge blow to other companies trying to compete. I am not sure that other companies who have chosen this route could survive.”

And Lambert has further predictions about what Ebay’s next moves might be. Noting that in the earlier days of Ebay, completed sales information was available without the need to sign in, now it is not. He believes that the reason one must now sign in to Ebay in order to access the completed sales archived information is because they might be considering charging for this archive service, in a way similar to Priceminer, AskArt, ArtPrice and ArtNet.

About Daryle S. Lambert:
Daryle S. Lambert is Author of “31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles,” founder of it’s spin-off wealth accumulation club, the 31 Club, and President of 31 Inc, a company that teaches wealth building within the Antique, Collectible and Fine Art Industry. www.31corp.com. In addition, he authors the antiques & collectibles blog, “The Guy in the Red Tie.”
Mr. Lambert has been a collector and dealer for over 40 years. During that time his entrepreneurial endeavors have included starting businesses in real estate, oil exploration, and financial securities. Throughout his career, his love of collecting and dealing in antiques and collectibles has remained a constant source of enjoyment and profit. Daryle lives with his wife and son in the Chicago area.
Mr Lambert is available for interviews with accredited. Contact: Cindy Stackler Nieder, Director of Marketing and Publicity. 847-347-5074.

The "Hot List" of antiques and collectibles for September 2007

2007-10-07T08:03:00.001-07:00

TIAS.com (http://www.tias.com) the Webs largest online antique and collectible mall released their monthly "Hot List" of Antiques & Collectibles.

Related Website: Click here to visit TIAS.com

Publish Date: 2007-10-03

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Garden City - New York - October 3, 2007 — TIAS.com (http://www.tias.com) the Webs largest online antique and collectible mall released their monthly "Hot List" of Antiques & Collectibles. The TIAS "Hot List" has been published monthly since 2002. These top ten lists are based on hundreds of thousands of searches by people using the online search engines at the indicated Web sites in the month of September 2007.

Keep in mind that these searches are what people were looking for, not necessarily what they were buying. In many cases, people will search for items when they are just trying to determine a value of a specific item that they have in their possession.

Here are the top ten search words used at http://www.TIAS.com. This site specializes in offering a broad range of antiques and collectibles:

1. Cookie Jar (No movement) 2. Avon (Up from #6) 3. Typewriter (Not listed last month) 4. Fenton (Not listed last month) 5. Radio (Not listed last month) 6. Milk Glass (Not listed last month) 7. Stamps (Down from #2) 8. Fans (Not listed last month) 9. Fire king (Up from #10) 10. McCoy (Down from #7)

Notes:
"No Movement" means the item has not changed position since the previous months list. "Down from #.." indicates that the item has dropped on our list since the previous list was published. "Up from #.." indicates that the item has risen on our list since the previous list was published. "Not listed last month" means that this item was not in the previous top 10 list.

Here are the top ten search words used at http://www.AntiqueArts.com . This site specialized in "high end" Antiques and Art:

1. Nippon (Up from #2) 2. Mirrors (Up from #10) 3. White Ironstone ( Down from #1) 4. Brown Transferware (Not listed last month) 5. Desks (Not listed last month) 6. Sofa (Not listed last month) 7. Jug (Not listed last month) 8. Beds (Not listed last month) 9. Tiffany (Not listed last month) 10. Lamps (Not listed last month)

Past hot lists can now be viewed online in the TIAS Newsletter archives, just search for "Hot List" at http://www.tias.com/newsletter

About TIAS
TIAS serves approximately 190,000 unique customers a day. About 600 merchants sell through the TIAS system, listing well over half a million items for sale online. The company has been building e-commerce systems for merchants who sell antiques and collectibles since 1995.

For more information contact:
Phillip Davies
phil@tias.com
TIAS.com Inc.

Halloween, Felix, Zorro, Nightmare and more in the October issue of Toy Collector Magazine

2007-10-07T08:01:00.000-07:00

The October issue of Toy Collector Magazine is now ready to view or download online, free of charge, at www.toycollectormagazine.com.

Related Website: Toy Collector Magazine

Publish Date: 2007-10-03

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The October issue of Toy Collector Magazine is now ready to view or download online, free of charge, at www.toycollectormagazine.com. This month's full-color, 76-page issue is packed with great articles, including a timely cover story on Halloween toys, with a visit to the Halloween Queen. Continuing in the same vein, you won't want to miss Arnold Blumberg's terrific piece on Nightmare Before Christmas collectibles.

Read about Felix the Cat, who, at age 88, is still everybody's favorite feline. Follow the 50-year path of Disney's Zorro, then take a spin around the track with our feature on the resurgence of interest in slot cars. Then learn how your image can be made into an action figure, complete with props that reflect your profession, hobbies or other interests.

Other articles include a story on Mego toys and the new book on the subject, and top toy train auctioneer Ted Maurer and his auctioneer daughter, Kathy. And there's much more to read, including auction results and tips on toy sales that are just around the corner.

Toy Collector Magazine covers antique, vintage and collectible modern toys and is written for collectors by top journalists who are, themselves, collectors. It's 100% FREE. Access either the flash version with a "page-turning" feature, which you can open instantly in your browser; or the downloadable PDF version at www.toycollectormagazine.com. And don't forget to sign up for e-mail alerts advising you each month when the new issue is ready for you to download. Toy Collector Magazine is produced by QM4G Media.

Depression Era Glass Events / 20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois

2007-10-07T07:58:00.000-07:00

Collectors' Market November 4, 2007 and Annial Show & Sale March 29 & 30, 2008

Related Website: 20-30-40Society.org

Publish Date: 2007-10-03

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The 20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois is sponsoring two Events in the Glass Collecting World.

November 4th, 2007

COLLECTORS' MARKET at the American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Rd., LaGrange, IL 9 am to 3 pm $2.00 admission, Free Parking - Members and dealers will be selling their treasures in glass and collectibles.
Glass Identification $5 per piece, Maximum 2

March 29th & 30th, 2008

The ANNUAL SHOW & SALE will be held at the Concord Place, (Midwest Conference Ctr), 401 West Lake St., Northlake, IL. Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Admission $7.00 per person ($6 with this announcment - limit 2)
Free Parking with Shuttle to front door.

Special Features -
30 Nationally known dealers will be offering an amazing array of glass and pottery. 2 dealers specializing in Crystal Repair and Cloudy Glass Cleaning, so drop off your treasures that need "help" and continue to shop.

Please visit our Reference Library of glass and pottery booksd, plus FREE glass identification by knowledgeable members has and continues to be a tremendous favorite of our visitors

Save the DATES - socialize, learn and support the preservation of American Glassware. All attendees will be processed as associate members for this event and receive a "Society Page" newsletter.

Please visit us - Our Show, Markets and Meetings. We have bimonthly luncheon meetings held in LaGrange.

Coin Yearbook 2008 now published

2007-10-07T07:57:00.002-07:00

Following its launch at COINEX, Earl's Court, London, the new Coin Yearbook 2008 is now available from www.tokenpublishing.com priced still only £9.95.

Related Website: Token Publishing

Publish Date: 2007-10-03

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From the publishers of Coin News magazine, Token Publishing Ltd. are pleased to announce the publication of the new full colour COIN YEARBOOK 2008—the biggest-selling guide to UK coins in the world.

Published in October 2007, the YEARBOOK is the INDEPENDENT price guide and collectors' handbook for the coin hobby.

Fully revised and updated, the Coin Yearbook 2008
features accurate up-to-the-minute pricing of English, Scottish, Irish and Island coins.

The BLUE EDGED SECTION for easier price reference covers:

• Ancient Coins Used in Britain
• Hammered Coinage 959–1663
• Milled Coinage
• Modern Coinage plus Scotland, Ireland and the Islands

As well as the price guide, there are useful sections not found in any similar publication including: a Coin Collector’s Review of the Past Year; a Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Auction Prices; Caring for your Coins; Directories of Coin Dealers, Booksellers and Auctioneers; Guide to important Museums and Libraries; A Guide to Treasure Trove and other Numismatic Law; Care of Coins; a Guide to Mint Marks and Denominations of the World; a Glossary of Coin Terms; Coin Inscriptions and a host of other information designed to help you with your hobby.

The COIN YEARBOOK 2008 also includes the index to COIN NEWS for the past year.

. . . and all for just £9.95!

Medal Yearbook 2008 now published

2007-10-07T07:57:00.001-07:00

Following its launch at the OMRS Convention in London, the new Medal Yearbook 2008 is now available from www.tokenpublishing.com priced still only £19.95.

Related Website: Token Publishing

Publish Date: 2007-10-03

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From the Publishers of the acclaimed MEDAL NEWS magazine, Token Publishing Ltd are pleased to announce the publication of the MEDAL YEARBOOK 2008.

This is the biggest selling guide to British and Empire medals in the world! Used by both collectors and medal dealers alike. Illustrated in full colour throughout with a fully up-dated price guide to all British and Empire Orders, Medals and Decorations including: Orders of Chivalry, Gallantry, Campaign, Long Service, Coronation and Jubilee, Life-saving, Unofficial medals and much, much more. There are also dozens of new medal entries and complete updates for modern Australian, New Zealand, South African and Canadian medals.

The Contents include: Medal Market Trends; A Comprehensive Guide to Researching Medals; A Review of the Year; Order of Wear; Operational Honours List; Glossary of Abbreviations; Dealer, Auctioneer and Museum Directories; Guide to Current Regiments; Books for the Collector; Foreign Medals found in British Groups; Full Colour Ribbon Chart and a Cumulative subject index to MEDAL NEWS.

This makes the MEDAL YEARBOOK 2008 absolutely essential for every collector and dealer’s library and all for just £19.95 (plus £4.00 p&p).

Once again there will be a very limited edition Hardbound version of the MEDAL YEARBOOK retailing at £24.95 (plus £5.00 p&p).

Founders of LiveAuctioneers.com, industry experts launch Style Century Magazine

2007-10-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

ree digital publication will showcase 20th century design, art and more

Related Website: Live Auctioneers

Publish Date: 2007-10-03

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NEW YORK – QM4G Media today launched a hip new digital publication called Style Century Magazine, which showcases interior and exterior environments through art, design elements and decorative objects from all eras. The publication is a product of LiveAuctioneers.com founders, Julian Ellison and John Ralston, along with art and antique industry veterans Catherine Saunders-Watson and Jim Bunte. Together, the four are partners in QM4G Media, which also launched the digital publication Toy Collector Magazine earlier this year. The stunning new online magazine is available free of charge on the 1st of every month, by simply registering at www.StyleCenturyMagazine.com.

Because of the business relationship between QM4G Media and LiveAuctioneers.com, the premier online destination for participation in live auctions worldwide, Style Century Magazine utilizes LiveAuctioneers.com's millions of fully-illustrated lots and auction data to create rich content for its readers, with input from the far-reaching realms of art, architecture and interior design. Under the editorial direction of Saunders-Watson and creative direction of Bunte, Style Century Magazine casts a wide net, with an equal reverence for old-school craftsmanship and the vitality of newly hatched contemporary design.

"After the overwhelmingly successful launch of Toy Collector Magazine in April, we received countless emails from subscribers thanking us for creating a publication that directly relates to the items they are passionate about," said Ellison, the CEO of both LiveAuctioneers.com and QM4G Media. "We expect the same type of reception for Style Century Magazine, which launched today with more than 200,000 subscribers."

"The publishing industry is changing rapidly as readers increasingly turn to the Internet for their news and entertainment information," said Saunders-Watson, who is editor-in-chief of both Style Century Magazine and Toy Collector Magazine. She and Bunte are co-publishers of both titles. "With few exceptions, the most successful magazines of the future will be published digitally and provided free of charge to subscribers in a format that is immediately available to them.”

Both Bunte and Saunders-Watson bring decades of combined industry experience and unique credentials to the magazine. They have tapped their worldwide network of specialists and freelance writers to bring exceptional content to the magazine's pages. Bunte has served as editor of both Collecting Toys Magazine and Classic Toy Trains Magazine, both published by Kalmbach, and was VP Design for Lionel LLC. Bunte also co-founded Lineup Technologies, a Los Angeles company that was a forerunner to YouTube. He also has produced numerous books and multimedia projects on a variety of collecting-related topics. Saunders-Watson has held several prominent editorial positions within the industry, including antiques and collecting columnist for the London Times News Group newspapers, editor of Antique Trader and National editor for the London Daily Mail Group's U.S.-based antiques trade publication AntiqueWeek. She also worked as an art and antiques freelancer for many years, and in 2005 co-authored The Vendue Masters, a landmark book about the early history of auctions in Philadelphia. She owns SaundersWatson Media, a long-established boutique public relations firm that specializes in companies involved with antiques and the arts.

Saunders-Watson formed a key consultancy relationship with LiveAuctioneers.com that helped pave the way for the establishment of QM4G media and its publications. To this day, her firm continues to produce the internationally read LiveAuctioneers.com weekly e-newsletter.

"The thought process that led to the launch of these two groundbreaking magazines has been many years in the making," said Saunders-Watson. "Julian, John, Jim and I have known for some time that digital publishing is the way of the future, and QM4G media was able to come together at the ideal time to put our own industry on the cutting edge."

For media inquires, contact Professional Marketing at 1.616.949.9104 or info@PRcollect.com.

About QM4G
QM4G Media publishes cutting-edge digital magazines covering antiques, collectibles, fine and decorative arts, lifestyle / interior décor and pop culture. Each of our richly graphic publications features authoritative articles written by experienced journalists who are specialists in their fields. All of our publications are free digital downloads — the future of specialty publishing is here.

Guitar Gods Reign At Rinkya!

2007-10-07T07:53:00.000-07:00

Japan Superstar Olivia's Custom Guitar Charity Yahoo!Japan Auction hosted by Rinkya and PMX October 28.

Related Website: Rinkya-Japan Auction & Shopping Service

Publish Date: 2007-10-02

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Tempe, AZ October 4, 2007 – If a single cultural icon could be identified for the last fifty years the guitar comes about as close as anything. Intertwined with rock and roll, folk music, and cultural change, the guitar is the remaining constant in a shifting tide of cultural transformation.

“Clapton is God” was my first lesson in music history” states Rinkya CEO Heather Russell. "My mother wrote that for Rolling Stone shortly before I was born. The music has changed and grown into an international phenomenon, but the guitar has remained a constant in an international pantheon."

MIJ- Manufactured in Japan; and CIJ -Crafted in Japan, have come to mean some of the finest guitars available. Japanese guitars, however, were and are produced for the domestic market. Among both musicians and collectors, MIJ and CIJ guitars are difficult to obtain, despite their admitted quality and desirability. Rinkya, the Japan auction and on-line shopping service, has set out to rectify this by bringing the Japanese guitar market to the world.

From the older, collector-oriented models to the new models for musicians, Rinkya provides a worldwide audience of guitar buyers with the best services available to secure MIJ and CIJ guitars.

As part of Rinkya's ongoing commitment to bringing the culture of Japan to the rest of the world, Rinkya will be the international home base for the auction of Japanese superstar Olivia's custom Roswell Rhoads Jackson guitar beginning October 28 on Yahoo Japan to support the Pacific Media Expo which will be held November 9-11 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport. All auction proceeds will be used to create a special fund for the purpose of benefiting aspiring Asian and Asian-American artists. Foreign bidders can use Rinkya to view and bid on the auction. There is no minimum bid, and Rinkya will be charging NO fees to bid on the auction. Worldwide shipping is available and will be paid by the buyer, mailing insurance required, PayPal or check accepted up to ten days after auction closes.

"It was, at least in part, music that influenced my creation of Rinkya," says Heather. "What a lot of people didn't think made sense made a lot of sense to me when I was growing up.
I know you, you know me
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
Come together right now over me.
-The Beatles

We need to know each other, and come together. One of the best ways to do that is to share our creations, as people and as a society. That's what Rinkya does and why we support the Pacific Media Expo, see you there."

Rinkya Inc is a leading service provider for Japan auctions, stores, and specialty websites. The company’s U.S.A. headquarters are based in Tempe, Arizona, with offices and two large warehouses located in Tokyo for customers’ inventory.

For Further Information Visit : www.rinkya.com
Contact:
Elaine Gross,
Rinkya Inc.,
elaine@rinkya.com

(866) 970-4485;
fax (480)-970-4486

Steckbeck collection of mechanical banks is ready for its closeup!

2007-10-07T07:49:00.000-07:00

The incredible 489-piece mechanical bank collection of Stephen and Marilyn Steckbeck is now available to preview through auction day, Oct. 27, at Morphy Auctions.

Related Website: Morphy Auctions

Publish Date: 2007-10-02

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DENVER, Pa. – The guest of honor at last week’s Mechanical Bank Collectors of America convention wasn’t a person; it was a collection of 489 incredibly rare antique mechanical banks – the Stephen and Marilyn Steckbeck collection. Clubmembers had the opportunity to view the collection in the Steckbeck home one last time before all of the banks were packed up and swiftly transported to the Geppi-owned Morphy Auctions gallery in Denver (Adamstown), Pa. There they will remain on display for public preview until Oct. 27, the auction date circled on every bank collector’s calendar.

Acknowledged by experts as one of the all-time greats, the Steckbeck collection was built over a 53-year period, and was seeded with rarities from earlier collections of now-historic stature, e.g., those of corporate CEO Edwin H. Mosler Jr., automobile titan Walter P. Chrysler and pioneer collector F.H. Griffith. There are buying opportunities to please every pocketbook, but because there are so many unique or extremely rare examples included in the collection, some observers are speculating the sale could end up grossing between $5 million and $8 million. In that becomes the case, the Steckbeck sale will make its mark in history as not only the highest-grossing bank auction ever, but also the highest-grossing toy auction of all time.

While most of the Steckbeck banks are of cast iron, many others are of lithographed tin, white metal, aluminum, wood and other materials. Some are exceedingly rare, like the Presto Coin Disappears (one of three known), the Darky and Watermelon (one of four known), Darky Fisherman (one of two known), an extraordinary near-mint Jerome Secor Freedman’s Bank, and one of the few all-original examples of the Kyser & Rex Merry-Go-Round. The Steckbecks’ North Pole bank, ex Hegarty collection, is one of the finest known; and their Kenton Hardware Mama Katzenjammer, which came straight from the manufacturer’s showroom, is in superior, near-mint-plus condition. Among the collection’s acknowledged “unique” examples are a nickel-plated Chrysler Pig, originally owned by Walter P. Chrysler; a Safe Deposit Tin Elephant, and a stock-market-theme Bull and Bear.

Morphy’s chief operating officer Dan Morphy observed that the Steckbecks could have sold the collection privately as a whole but opted to go the auction route “so everyone can have a chance … “It is a dream come true to be handling what I consider to be one of the most prestigious mechanical bank collections of all time. I bought my first mechanical bank from Steve when I was 12 years old, and now it has all come full circle.”

Morphy Auctions will conduct the auction of the Stephen and Marilyn Steckbeck mechanical bank collection on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Adamstown Antique Gallery, 2000 N. Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517 (on the Adamstown antiques strip). The auction will start at 12 noon EST, with a 30-minute intermission at lot 250. The entire collection is currently on display and available to preview at the gallery daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On auction day, Saturday, Oct. 27, the preview will begin at 8 a.m.

Bid in person (auction admittance by catalog purchase only), by phone (please arrange line in advance), by fax, absentee or live via the Internet as the auction is taking place through eBay Live Auctions. An audio/visual feed will allow Internet participants to hear and see the auction as it takes place. The special collector’s edition hardbound auction catalog is available for $80 postpaid. An electronic version of the catalog may be viewed in its entirety online at www.liveauctioneers.com or www.morphyauctions.com. For additional information, call 717-335-3435 or e-mail danmorphy@dejazzd.com.

LiveAuctionTalk.com Highlights The Beatles in its Weekly Free Article

2007-09-05T10:58:00.000-07:00

If it shows up at auction Rosemary McKittrick is writing about it. Browse the site’s 660 + articles. Sign up for a free weekly subscription.

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Publish Date: 2007-09-04

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Sept. 4, 2007— The Beatles put to music the hopes, dreams and angst of an entire generation. They were more than just a new band with a new sound. They were a cultural phenomenon. Once Beatlemania struck the world, it was never quite the same again.

“They gave me such a feeling of happiness,” said one fan. “They captured me as a girl and I’m trapped forever. They put a spell on me that has never been broken.”

She wasn’t the only one. The Beatles led the mid-1960s musical "British Invasion” into the United States. When the Liverpool rock band performed on Ed Sullivan's popular CBS network variety show in February 1964 an estimated 73-million people watched. When the group performed in New Orleans, 200 fans collapsed in the heat. In Kansas and Cleveland concerts had to be stopped midway in order to calm the hysterical crowd.

All over the world hundreds of teenagers slept in the streets overnight waiting for box-offices to open for upcoming Beatles shows. When tickets finally went on sale, crowds surged forward breaking through police cordons, sending countless fans to the hospital.

Journalist Tom Wolfe said the last semblance of adult control over music vanished with The Beatles. He was right. The Beatles honest and innovative sound made the world stop, at least in the moment, and think.

“We were all on this ship in the sixties, our generation, a ship going to discover the New World. And the Beatles were in the crow's nest of that ship,” John Lennon said.

The Beatles gave new meaning to the word fad. With their popularity came an unbelievable wave of products. This included everything from dolls, magazines and bubble gum cards to sweatshirts, coloring books and drinking glasses.

Baby boomers and even younger people are big collectors of Beatle memorabilia now. With cash in hand many are looking for alternative investments.

On April 26, 2007, Christie’s, South Kensington, featured Beatle memorabilia in its Rock and Pop Memorabilia auction. A ticket envelope; Pan-Am Airlines; signed by all four Beatles sold for $26,466.

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Kaminski Auctions Announces West Coast Auction

2007-09-05T10:57:00.000-07:00

Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier antiques and fine art auction houses, announces their second California auction, Saturday, October 3, 2007.

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Publish Date: 2007-09-04

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Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier antiques and fine art auction houses, announces their second California auction, Saturday, October 3, 2007. The auction takes place at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43, adjacent to the Hollywood Bowl, at 6 PM with a preview period from 1-6 PM. Kaminski’s first California auction was held in February of 2007 and featured Continental, English and American antiques from an important single-owner lifelong collection. The Hollywood American Legion Post 43 is located at 2035 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. For more information visit www.KaminskiAuctions.com or call 858-531-8666.

This exciting October auction includes a vast array of consignments from across the West Coast and beyond. Highlighting the auction are a pair of fine mid 19th Century French Sevre porcelain covered urns. These stunning objects feature an exceptional hand-painted image of a young woman in flowing robes, surrounded by cupids. Complete with ormolu bronze leaf handles and base, these urns are sure to attract attention on the auction block.

Also featured in this important auction is a stunning Tiffany & Co. sterling silver vase. This beautiful vase, which stands 13 inches high, is a remarkable example of the elegant Tiffany & Co. style and is stamped on the underside.

“It’s a thrill to be producing our second auction on the West Coast,” comments Frank Kaminski. “As a bi-coastal auction house, we’re able to offer a unique perspective in the fine art and antiques auction and appraisal industry.”

About Kaminski Auctions
Kaminski Auctions, headed by Frank Kaminski, specializes in appraising and auctioning fine art and antiques. As part of a complete estate service package, Kaminski provides expert appraisals, local and national advertising for all sales, competitive fees, itemized accounting of all transactions for heirs and representatives. In addition to full estate auctions, Kaminski accepts partial estate liquidations, as well as individual pieces and collections for consignment. The firm's extensive clientele includes museums, historical societies, corporations, non-profit organizations and private individuals. In early 2007, Kaminski launched a second operation in San Diego, California. For information, visit www.KaminskiAuctions.com or call 978-927-2223.

Kaminski Auction Presents American and Continental Estates, Saturday, September 15, 2007

2007-09-05T10:55:00.000-07:00

Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier antiques and fine art auction houses, announces their September 15 Americana and Continental Estates Auction.

Related Website: Kaminski Auctions

Publish Date: 2007-09-04

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(Beverly, MA) - Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier antiques and fine art auction houses, announces their September 15 Americana and Continental Estates Auction. This exceptional auction features items from a number of illustrious New England estates, most notably a stunning collection of silver from the Holtz estate of Waban. The auction takes place under the large tent at Kaminski Auctions on Saturday, September 15 commencing at 10:00 AM. Previews take place Saturday, September 8 from 11-5; Sunday, September 9 from 12-5; Monday-Thursday, September 10 through 13 by appointment; Friday, September 14 from 10-5; and Saturday, September 15 from 8-10. The auction features live online bidding through eBay Live, and the complete catalog can be viewed online in advance of the sale. Kaminski Auctions is located at 564 Cabot Street, Beverly MA. For more information visit www.KaminskiAuctions.com or call 978-927-2223.

The auction showcases a distinguished collection of consignments from estates in Massachusetts and beyond. Among these treasures is a 19” long strand of graduated South Sea pearls (Est. $8,500-$12,500). These remarkable pearls, which range in size from 13mm to 17.5mm, are accented by a striking 14-karat gold and diamond clasp.

Auction goers will also enjoy a notable collection of furniture, descended in the family of Thaddeus Leavitt, 18th century merchant and ship owner from Suffield, Connecticut. Complimenting this diverse selection of consignments is a fine 18th Century Louis XVI brass-mounted mahogany commode (Est. $7,500-$12,500). Accompanying this unusual piece is a letter, found attached to one of the mounts. The letter details the provenance of the piece, confirming its original owner as Thaddeus Leavitt, prominent ship owner, entrepreneur and one of the original purchasers of the Western Reserve.

A major highlight of this exciting auction is an outstanding collection of silver, sure to turn the heads of collectors. A stunning 19th Century five-piece silver tea set (Est. $14,000-$18,000) headlines this category. The set, made by Samuel Reed for Boyce & Jones of New York in 1828, is stamped and exhibits a beautiful sheaf of wheat pattern. Consigned by the Holtz estate of Waban, Massachusetts, this remarkable set includes a coffee pot, tea pot, covered sugar bowl, cream pitcher and centerpiece bowl.

Also up for bid is a 19th Century three-piece sterling silver coffee set (Est. $7,000-$10,000). The coffee set, designed with a medallion pattern, includes a sugar bowl, cream pitcher and coffee pot. The coffee pot and pitcher are marked “Ball Black & Co.” while the sugar bowl is marked “Brand-Chatillon Co.” This set also hails from the Holtz estate.

“I’m thrilled with the outstanding quality of our recent consignments,” comments Frank Kaminski. “We accept any volume of consignments, from individual items to entire estates, our goal is to help our clients realize the highest prices for their valuables.”

About Kaminski Auctions
Kaminski Auctions, headed by Frank Kaminski, specializes in appraising and auctioning fine art and antiques. As part of a complete estate service package, Kaminski provides expert appraisals, local and national advertising for all sales, competitive fees, itemized accounting of all transactions for heirs and representatives. In addition to full estate auctions, Kaminski accepts partial estate liquidations, as well as individual pieces and collections for consignment. The firm's extensive clientele includes museums, historical societies, corporations, non-profit organizations and private individuals. In early 2007, Kaminski launched a second operation in San Diego, California. For information, visit www.KaminskiAuctions.com or call 978-927-2223.

20th Century Art & Design Auction - September 9

2007-09-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

The Treadway-Toomey Galleries annual September auction in Oak Park, IL will showcase a wide spectrum of early to mid-century decorative arts and furniture.

Related Website: Treadway Gallery

Publish Date: 2007-09-04

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The Treadway-Toomey Galleries annual September auction in Oak Park, IL will showcase a wide spectrum of early to mid-century decorative arts and furniture. The event will feature top names in 20th Century art and design including Gustav Stickley, Roycroft, Tiffany, Teco, Grueby, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Mies van der Rohe and others.

The three-session sale will begin at 10:00 CST with a superb selection of furniture by Gustav Stickley, L.& J.G. Stickley, including several Gustav Stickley bow-armed Morris chairs as well as a rare Stickley Brothers Morris chair with the original leather cushions.

Stickley furnishings featured in the sale include two beautiful sideboards, both exhibiting English influence. The first is a large unusual form with slatted gallery and cabinet doors with copper overlay designs and copper strap hinges (est. $4,000-6,000). The second sideboard is an early form with a slatted plate rail over two drawers, with an open compartment over one full drawer at the base, all with copper strap hardware (est. $2,500-3,500). A classically beautiful Gustav Stickley china cabinet with two hinged 8-light doors exemplifies the simplicity and elegance of Stickley furniture at the start of the century (est. $4,500-6,500).

As a Midwestern interpretation of the Arts and Crafts style, Prairie School designs are coveted by collectors worldwide today. An unusual and massive Berkey and Gay Prairie School partner’s desk with dual reversed-tapered legs on a platform base is expected to bring $2,000-3,000.

An extraordinary array of fine art pottery has become the standard at Treadway-Toomey auctions, and this sale is no exception. An unusual yet highly collectable Grueby vase with a rare light blue suspended matt glaze over a carved lead and bud design is valued between $2,000-3,000. Notable among the collection of Rookwood pottery, an outstanding plaque in a Vellum glaze with a beautifully painted landscape by E.T. Hurley in an Arts & Crafts frame (est. $5,500-7,500) and large cylindrical form in a Vellum glaze featuring a winter landscape against a pink an yellow sunset also decorated by Hurley (est. $2,500-3,500) are expected to attract Rookwood enthusiasts.

Admirers of Newcomb College pottery will enjoy a fine selection that includes an unusual Swamp Lily vase painted by Emma Urquart (est. $6,000-8000). An excellent carved and painted vase by Sadie Irvine features a mysterious moonlit landscape with moss-laden trees. An early three-handled vase form with a painted blue floral design in a high glaze by Harriet Joor is valued between $6,500-7,500. Several pieces of Teco art pottery will be offered ranging from vases to more classical designs. A large Teco vase designed by Orlando Giannini displays sculpted leaves with geometric flowers highlighted in a green matt glaze (est. $6,500-8,500). A tall tapered form designed by Fritz Albert was described by owner Don Treadway as “A great glaze on an exceptional form” (est. $10,000-15,000).

Among the selection of Amphora, two exceptional vases, each a slightly tapered shape with a fancifully detailed female profile portrait, both estimated to bring between $3,500-4,500 each.

An eclectic variety of Art & Crafts and Art Nouveau art glass will satisfy the tastes of the discriminating collector, featuring such familiar names as Tiffany, Gallé, Steuben, Rene Lalique, Loetz and Webb.

Among the selection of Steuben glass, a rare 1000 Eye blue cut glass vase with flared lip is expected to bring $2,000-3,000 while a covered candy dish with pear finial is priced at $800-1,200.

A collection of individually priced Steuben perfume bottles feature classic coloring such as glue and gold aurene to a rare Rose duBarry glass with pink threading and range in price $200 to $700. All feature original glass or brass stoppers and in excellent condition.

An unusual Lalique light fixture exhibiting a design of two swirling female nudes expects to attract high bids (est. $9,000-12,000) . Traditionally admired for its sensual design and iridescent glow, Lalique glass continues to captive prospective buyers and collectors.

Although fall is in the air, attractive floral forms are springing up in a number of decorative art glass lamps. A Handel floor lamp with an octagonal leaded glass shade features a colorful cattail design on a column base (est. $15,000-20,000). A rare Tiffany Studios floor lamp with three lily lights with gold favrile shades on a bronze telescoping base is expected to bring over $12,000. With over three decades of experience, Treadway admits this superb Tiffany lamp is “a model we’ve never seen.”

Rounding out the first session is a unique assortment of Arts & Crafts fiber work. The selection of bags and table-covering feature geometric and organic designs done in beautiful embroidery and are conservatively priced between $150-500.

The second session of the sale will begin approximately at 4:00pm CST and will feature remarkable examples of American and European painting. Work from the early 20th century includes compositions by American painter, Theodore Clement Steele, active in Indiana and California and known for his picturesque landscapes, costal views and portraits, as well as work by Jane Peterson, an American painter who is considered one of the leading female Post-Impressionists of the 1910-30s.

As a painter of the American southwest, Audley Dean Nichols is often hailed for his ability to capture the surprising the depth of the dramatic western landscape. Treadway-Toomey painting expert, Alan Platt remarked that Nichols’ painting “Texas Landscape” (est. $7,000-9,000) is “an excellent example of his [Nichols] work.”
Works by the Italian abstract painter, Alfo Basaldella, are recognized for their lyrical style emphasized by merging color and form. This sale features a dynamic watercolor entitled “Abstract” and is expected to bring $7,000-9,000.

Familiar names of the Modern and Early Contemporary genre including Roy Lichtenstein, Alexander Calder, Helen Frankenthaler and Jim Dine will be of interest to collectors.

This session will also feature two characteristic linear portraits by the Spanish Cubist master Pablo Picaso. The colorfully abstract “Fumeur” is a limited edition aquatint, signed and numbered by the artist (est. $7,000-9,000) while “Sable Mouvant: Pl. 7” features a sinuous portrait from the series “Sable Mouvant” published by Louis Brader (est. $1,000-1,5000).

An outstanding color offset lithograph by American Pop artist Andy Warhol features the iconic and sophisticated image of Elizabeth Taylor. With a bright red background and contrasting green detailing, “Liz” is expected to bring between $20,000-30,000.

The third session of the sale will feature some of the top designers from Art Deco and 1950s Modern.

A Roland Smith Victor table lamp, featured in the “An Exhibition in Modern Living” at the Detroit Institute of Art in 1949 is priced between $3,000-4,000.

Among the collection of George Nelson designs made by Herman Miller, two classically linear Platform benches are individually priced between $900-1,500. Each exhibits a solid birch slotted seat over ebonized wood legs.

An assortment of Raymond Loewy furniture includes a dresser, desk, valet cabinet, and two cabinets from the DF-2000 series built by Doubinsky Freres. The wood and laminate furniture features molded plastic drawer fronts in shades of red and orange. All prices are signed and individual prices range between $900-$3,000.

A set of four Warren McArthur aluminum chairs with original green vinyl upholstery from the 1930s are expected to bring $1,200-1,500.

Decorative pieces include a large Marcello Fantoni multi-fired vase (est. $2,000-3,000), a tall Clyde Burt stoneware vase with wax relief decoration (est. $800-1,000) and a Alfredo Barbini Inciso vase designed by Martinuzzi, c. 1962 (est. $4,000-6,000).

A pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies van der Rohe, featuring the original black leather tufted cushions and straps are priced at $1,200-1,500.

Featuring a fusion of modern design with Asian influence, a unique Renzo Rutili cabinet by Johnson Brothers exhibits a black lacquer base that supports three removable cabinets, each decorated with Asian-inspired gold-leaf motifs and expected to be a top bidder with its estimated value between $3,000-4,000.

The preview for the auction is Sept. 1-8 (closed on Labor Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, with a late day preview September 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time at John Toomey Gallery. Bidding options include in-person, by phone or via absentee bids, as well as live bidding via Live Auctioneers/Ebay Live Auctions.

Treadway-Toomey Galleries' proprietors are always seeking consignments. As specialists in 20th Century Design, both Don Treadway and John Toomey offer appraisal services, private consultations, as well as purchasing and acquisition services. In addition, Treadway Gallery now handles estate sales services.

For more information, call Treadway Gallery at (513) 321-6742 or John Toomey Gallery at (708) 383-5234 or visit www.treadwaygallery.com.

RARE Vintage Bakelite jewelry.

2007-09-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

Bakelite Betty specializes in vintage Bakelite, Art Deco & Estate Jewelry of all types - bangles to necklaces. With over 20+ years experience our integrity keeps our valued customers coming back !

Related Website: http://www.bakelitebetty.com

Publish Date: 2007-09-04

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BAKELITE BETTY SHOW SCHEDULE 2007

9/16/07 - Folsom Antique Fair, Folsom, CA
9/23/07 - Healdsburg Antique Fair on the Square, Healdsburg, CA
10/14/07- Pleasanton Antique Fair, Pleasanton, CA
12/1/07 & 12/2/07 - Art Deco Show, San Francisco, CA

We are ALWAYS interested to learn about upcoming antique fairs in the Northern California area, so please feel free to email us with pertinent details at bakelitebetty@comcast.net.

We are in the process of creating our own custom website at www.bakelitebetty.com where you can purchase our unique vintage jewelry items.

Shop around & compare our prices. We strive to offer the best vintage values to our customers.

We expect that www.bakelitebetty.com will be operational with the next 4 - 6 weeks with new acquisitions being added all of the time. In the meantime, you can see a sample of our distinctive Bakelite, Art Deco and Estate jewelry, as well as joining our Friends' List [for email bulletins]www.myspace.com/bakelitebetty.

We plan to use MySpace.com to notify you of show schedules, special sales for members, new acquisitions for sale & to manage our emailing list. Myspace.com is a unique website for folks of all ages & interests, allowing you to communicate with like minded individuals & make new friends all over the world !

Please join our Myspace.com Friends' list to keep current regarding our show activities & new items for sale. We will continue to maintain both sites because MySpace.com allows us to have thousands of friends all over the world & to keep in touch with them about our activities, acquisitions & special member discounts.

The "Hot List" of antiques and collectibles for August 2007

2007-09-05T10:35:00.002-07:00

TIAS.com (http://www.tias.com) the Webs largest online antique and collectible mall released their monthly "Hot List" of Antiques & Collectibles.

Related Website: Click to visit TIAS.com Antiques & Collectibles

Publish Date: 2007-09-03

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Garden City - New York - August 3, 2007 — TIAS.com (http://www.tias.com) the Webs largest online antique and collectible mall released their monthly "Hot List" of Antiques & Collectibles. The TIAS "Hot List" has been published monthly since 2002. These top ten lists are based on hundreds of thousands of searches by people using the online search engines at the indicated Web sites in the month of Auguat 2007.

Keep in mind that these searches are what people were looking for, not necessarily what they were buying. In many cases, people will search for items when they are just trying to determine a value of a specific item that they have in their possession.

Here are the top ten search words used at http://www.TIAS.com. This site specializes in offering a broad range of antiques and collectibles:

1. Cookie Jar (No movement) 2. Fenton (Not listed last month) 3. Avon (Up from #6) 4. Roseville (Up from #5) 5. Milk Glass (Not listed last month) 6. Stamps (Down from #2) 7. Lamps (Not listed last month) 8. McCoy (Down from #7) 9. Fire king (Up from #10) 10. Carnival Glass (Down from #8)

Notes:
"No Movement" means the item has not changed position since the previous months list. "Down from #.." indicates that the item has dropped on our list since the previous list was published. "Up from #.." indicates that the item has risen on our list since the previous list was published. "Not listed last month" means that this item was not in the previous top 10 list.

Here are the top ten search words used at http://www.AntiqueArts.com . This site specialized in "high end" Antiques and Art:

1. White Ironstone (No movement) 2. Brown Transferware (Not listed last month) 3. Desks (Not listed last month) 4. Limoges (Up from #6) 5. Nippon (Down from #2) 6. Teapots (Up from #7) 7. Staffordshire (Not listed last month) 8. Frames (Not listed last month) 9. Plates (Not listed last month) 10. Soup Tureens (Not listed last month)

Past hot lists can now be viewed online in the TIAS Newsletter archives, just search for "Hot List" at http://www.tias.com/newsletter

About TIAS
TIAS serves approximately 190,000 unique customers a day. About 600 merchants sell through the TIAS system, listing well over half a million items for sale online. The company has been building e-commerce systems for merchants who sell antiques and collectibles since 1995.

For more information contact:
Phillip Davies
phil@tias.com
TIAS.com Inc.

"Out of This World" Auction to be Held by Heritage!

2007-09-05T10:35:00.001-07:00

Air & Space Exploration Memorabilia from Aldrin, Garino, Lindbergh, Earhart and Others to be Offered

Related Website: Heritage Auctions

Publish Date: 2007-09-03

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DALLAS, TEXAS: Heritage Auction Galleries, one of the largest auction houses on Earth, sets its sights somewhat higher in their upcoming Air & Space Exploration Signature Auction, to be held on September 20, 2007, in Dallas, Texas, featuring personal memorabilia from such legendary figures as Buzz Aldrin, Orville Wright and Charles Lindbergh.

"This has been called a truly 'out of this world' auction," said Tom Slater, Director of Americana auctions for Heritage, "and I think that's an apt description. The aviation material relates to some of the greatest pioneers of this exciting field, such as Orville Wright, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart and Jimmy Doolittle. Much of the space-related material has been space-flown; some of it has actually traveled to the surface of the Moon! Best of all, most of the material comes with impeccable provenance, something that's quite rare in this exciting field."

"We're pleased to offer material from the personal collection of legendary astronaut and true American hero, Buzz Aldrin," Slater said. "None of the material presented here has been offered for sale before, including the handwritten notes and Scriptures Aldrin took with him on the historic Apollo 11 flight. Aldrin intended to take communion on the lunar surface, and broadcast a prayer and a Scripture reading from John 15:5 back to Earth. Due to a current lawsuit brought against NASA by noted atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair regarding a similar reading on the Apollo 8 mission, Aldrin was asked not to broadcast these passages. He did, however, conduct his own communion service privately, and finally read a passage from the Book of Psalms to the world the night before splashing down in the Pacific. Both scriptural verses, as well as Aldrin's personal prayer, are included on this card, making it an important piece of American history. In addition, there are a number of important artifacts from Aldrin's personal collection of moon-flown and landed material, such as his personal slide rule, a Texas state flag, and a section of his Apollo 11 descent monitoring chart, being offered as well."

"As important as the men who risked their lives exploring outer space were the men who made it possible for them to get there," said Slater. "One of those men is astronaut trainer Joe Garino, who served as Physical Condition Supervisor for NASA and worked with members of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo crews. It was Garino's job to ensure that these men were in top condition to meet the grueling physical challenges ahead of them."

"Due to his close relationship with these astronauts, Garino was given a number of personal souvenirs, many of which are being offered in our upcoming auction," Slater said. "Chief among them is a small American flag Neil Armstrong carried with him during his historic moonwalk, and which he presented to Garino upon his return to Earth. The flag has been affixed to a wooden shield plaque, complete with an authentic Apollo XI mission patch and an engraved brass plate identifying the items. Additionally, collectors will have a chance to bid on the wooden door plaque, bearing a three-D model of a Gemini spacecraft, that adorned Gus Grissom's office door. According to Garino, ' I was asked by [former Mercury and Gemini astronaut] Gordon Cooper to remove Gus's artifacts from his office to hand over to Betty [Grissom's wife] after Colonel Grissom's death in [the] Apollo fire.' Later, Cooper gave the plaque to Garino, who kept it as a cherished memento of a brave friend and co-worker."

"For anyone who has ever dreamed of traveling in space, we've got what may be the next best thing," Slater continued, "an authentic and complete Russian spacesuit. This Sokol spacesuit, manufactured by the Zveda Company beginning in 1973 and still in use today, comes complete with an attached pressurized hood with hinged plastic visor, detachable gloves, the pressure equalization valve on the chest, attached soled feet, and all other accessories and attachments. The suit has seen obvious use, and would certainly be the centerpiece of any space memorabilia collection."

"Perhaps one of the most intriguing items in this auction," Slater said, "is the laptop computer that was used to send the first presidential e-mail, received by Senator John Glenn as he was in orbit aboard the space shuttle Discovery in 1998. In fact, that very email still resides on the hard drive of this important computer. The opportunity to own this museum-worthy piece of technology is akin to having the first telegram sent by a president and the device used, or the telephone used to make the first presidential call. Accompanying this lot is an archive of material detailing its provenance, including a signed and inscribed photo of Clinton sitting at the laptop at the time of the e-mail's transmittal and a copy of the White House Press Secretary's transcript of this e-mail exchange boldly signed by both parties, John Glenn and Bill Clinton."

"The aviation component of the Heritage Air and Space auction includes autographed items and other memorabilia from such well known aviators as Orville Wright, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Jimmie Doolittle, and Roscoe Turner," Slater said. "Many of the items are from the personal collection of Cliff Henderson, managing director of the National Air Races from 1928 until 1939. During their golden era (1928-1939) the National Air Races featured events such as the races for the Thompson, Bendix, and Greve trophies. The program regularly included cross-country races, short races, army and navy maneuvers, stunt flying, parachute jumping, gliders, dirigibles, balloons, and model planes."

Slater continued, "The National Air Races were considered a 'working laboratory' for the aviation industry, where new planes, equipment, engines, and fuels were tested before coming into general use. The photographs and graphics from those races feature prominently in the Heritage Air and Space auction."

"This exciting auction features a wealth of intriguing pieces for collectors to consider," Slater said. "All the items mentioned here, and many more, can be found at www.HA.com, where interested collectors can see enlargeable, full-color images of each and every lot, read our complete and informative catalog descriptions, and even place their bids online from the convenience of their home or office."

Heritage Auction Galleries' upcoming Air & Space Signature Auction will be held on September 20, 2007 in Dallas, TX.

Buzz Aldrin - Handwritten Notes and Scriptures Flown to the Surface of the Moon:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=41012&type=prte-pr081307a

ESTIMATE: $50,000 & up

Apollo 11 Space Flown Texas State Flag:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=41021&type=prte-pr081307a

ESTIMATE: $7,500 - $10,000

Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 Slide Rule - Flown to the Moon:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=41035&type=prte-pr081307a

ESTIMATE: $25,000 - $35,000

A Section of Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 Mission Flown Descent Monitoring Chart, Signed & Annotated by Aldrin:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=41040&type=prte-pr081307a

ESTIMATE: $15,000 - $20,000

U.S. Flag Carried on the Moon by Neil Armstrong:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=1150&type=prte-pr080707a

ESTIMATE: $20,000 - $30,000

Gus Grissom's Gemini Door Plaque:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=1176&type=prte-pr080707a

ESTIMATE: $5,000 - $8,000

Original Russian Sokol Spacesuit:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=20001&type=prte-pr080107a

ESTIMATE: $20,000 - $25,000

Original Laptop Used to Send the First Presidential E-mail, a Message to John Glenn in Space, with Bill Clinton & John Glenn Autographs Included:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=40001&type=prte-pr082307a

ESTIMATE: $50,000 - $75,000

Orville Wright Autographed Letter Signed "Orville Wright":

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=25001&type=prte-pr082307a

ESTIMATE: $1,000 - $1,500

Wright Brothers' Plane Fabric Swatch With Lester D. Gardner Document Signed:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_ID_No=29021&type=prte-pr082307a

ESTIMATE: $500 - $800

Fantastic WWI Aviation Photography Archive Including Two WWI Iron Crosses:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_No=25007&type=prte-pr082307a

ESTIMATE: $400 - $600

Magnificent Signed Photograph of Charles A. Lindbergh:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_No=25011&type=prte-pr082307a

ESTIMATE: $1,800 - $2,400

Star-Studded 1936 National Air Races Autograph Book:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_No=25019&type=prte-pr082307a

ESTIMATE: $2,500 - $3,000

Large Photograph Album Devoted to the de Havilland Moth Aircraft:

http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=669&Lot_No=25020&type=prte-pr082307a

ESTIMATE: $2,250 - $2,500

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit www.HA.com.

Prospective consignors and sellers of political memorabilia, Americana, and related collectibles are invited to visit www.HA.com/Sell. Or simply email Tom Slater at TomS@HA.com.

To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 1150, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog to order by email.

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Group of antiquers go to europe "off season" for better deals & cheap rates

2007-09-05T10:34:00.001-07:00

iSoldGrandmasStuff is taking antique shoppers on a serious "no frills" antique shopping trip to the best antiquing shopping areas of Italy, England & Paris.

Related Website: Europe antique trip

Publish Date: 2007-09-02

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Several years ago Joe Perkins, the "I sold grandmas Stuff estate sale guy" from Boston started going to Europe in December. He discovered that the rates for airfare, hotels, transportation & food were a fraction of the prices antiquers paid in season. He also noticed that unlike the springtime, the dealer/sellers were willing to make super deals. After all, they too find it hard to sell antiques during the pre-holiday season. He also met many dealers and pickers who knew the languages and the "secret" places and people where the deals could be found. This year with the help of Donna DeFelice of Ambassador travel an amazing trip has been organized for a maximum of twenty people. the group of mostly estate sale regulars will fly to the huge antique fair in Arezzo, Italy where the streets are filled with fresh antiques from all over the mediteranian, Then they fly to England to shop the MASSIVE Swinderby antique fair, Then on to the world's largest antique fair at Newark, Nottingham, then they will take the "chunnel" into Paris and shop the famous Paris flea markets for the weekend. During the trip local "pickers" will help find deals and side trips to special shops & sources. Donna says:This is not for the "mints on your pillow" crowd. If you are out at Brimfield at 4:00 am with mud on your boots, this is your trip. We will be taking cheap airlines, staying at cheap hotels, getting up really early and getting some stuff we can make some serious money on. More info and details can be found at the website: www.europeantiquetrip.com

Fascination of Gadgets at Mama’s Treasures

2007-09-05T10:33:00.000-07:00

No other segment of housewares is regarded as more characteristically American than the never ending parade of products we label as gadgets.

Related Website: Mama's Treasures

Publish Date: 2007-09-02

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No other segment of housewares is regarded as more characteristically American than the never ending parade of products we label as gadgets. Our American heritage is rich with examples of devices created by Yankee ingenuity. this was especially true of New
England, where during the last half of the 19th century metal working and mechanical development made remarkable progress on the crest of the Industrial revolution.

In 1869 D. H. Goodell established a company bearing his name in Antrim, New Hampshire. His first product was a hand operated apple peeler. Of course these items
weren’t called gadgets at first but were commonly referred to as notions. It wasn’t until the 1920’s that the term gadget was first used for merchandise that made homemaking and cooking chores easier. Some other examples of early gadgets were a pin pick feather
picker to remove stubs of feathers from poultry; a poppy seed grinder; a knife cleaner which consisted of a can filled with sand and having a slotted lid through which to slide the knives; a match striking board; an egg topper to remove the tops of hard boiled eggs; a vegetable quirler for making Sarah Bernhardt potatoes; and a beer shaver of hard black rubber for scraping the foam off a mug of beer.

During the 1920s gadgets emerged not only as a trade name but as an important and thriving classification of housewares. Different marketing strategies were tried from individual printed cards to catalogues to pegboard displays in stores. The pegboard displays in stores such as Woolworth gave the gadget business a tremendous boost and it’s been growing ever since. With the introduction of television, live commercials
advertised gadgets that were pure entertainment (Ron Popeil was always one of my favorites). Now we have infomercials and Shopping networks that allow inventors to sell their latest gadget not only to America but the world.

In America, especially, it seems that the sales of gadgets really need no help. Americans, male as well as female, seem to have developed an inherent fascination and fondness for gadgets. Just the idea of something working in a different and easier way excites us.
We’ll buy it on just the chance that it will work. Now that could certainly mean we’re just lazy but I would rather think of us as forward thinking.

I must admit that I am one of many who have a genuine weakness for gadgets of all kinds. I love the ingenuity of these products even if we may only use them a few times a year. At Mama’s Treasures we stock lots of gadgets from the 1920s through the 1980s. How can
anyone live without a food glamorizer, rolling pin sleeve, or percomatic baster is beyond my comprehension? So if you’re like me and want to take a stroll through the gadgets of the past century and invoke a memory or two, stop by and visit me at Mama’s Treasures on Tias.com. I can’t promise to have everything you’re looking for, but I can promise you a smile or two before you leave. We love to have sales and get offers so remember Mama’s Treasures when you are looking for old and older stuff.

September issue of Toy Collector Magazine now available to view or download

2007-09-05T10:32:00.002-07:00

The September issue of Toy Collector Magazine is now ready to view or download free of charge at www.toycollectormagazine.com. This month's full-color, 92-page issue is packed with great articles.

Related Website: Toy Collector Magazine

Publish Date: 2007-09-02

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The September issue of Toy Collector Magazine is now ready to view or download online, free of charge, at www.toycollectormagazine.com. This month's full-color, 92-page issue is packed with great articles, including an in-depth cover story on Speed Racer, which goes straight to the voice talents who brought the classic Japanese cartoon characters to life. Other enlightening features weigh in on Betty Boop collectibles, sci-fi evergreen Dr. Who, increasingly collectible still banks, and pre World War II celluloid toys.

Read about the toy and train auction house Lloyd Ralston Gallery, which is now operated by the founder’s sons and daughter; early video games innovatively converted to musical use, and “Project Roar” – the father-son team that has made Lionel Train archival records available to collectors, resolving the history of many of the firm’s now-coveted issues. Then learn about original Charles Schulz Peanuts art and how it has become a rising star in the cartoon-art marketplace. The article includes an interview with the late artist’s wife, Jean Schulz.

And there’s much more – a story on toy motorcycles, a record-setting price for a Harry Potter first-edition book, plus auction results and tips on toy sales that are just around the corner.

Toy Collector Magazine covers antique, vintage and collectible modern toys and is written for collectors by top journalists who are, themselves, collectors. It's 100% FREE. Access either the flash version with a "page-turning" feature, which you can open instantly in your browser; or the downloadable PDF version at www.toycollectormagazine.com. And don't forget to sign up for e-mail alerts advising you each month when the new issue is ready for you to download. Toy Collector Magazine is produced by QM4G Media.

Gothic Symbolic Jewels for Autumn

2007-09-05T10:32:00.001-07:00

Whether it’s a demure little black dress, a black leather jacket or a voluminous black velvet cape, black is back and black is the canvas for symbolic jewelry of antiquarian inspiration.

Related Website: Sweet Romance Jewelry

Publish Date: 2007-09-01

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The most compelling designs are offered by designer and historian Shelley Cooper for Sweet Romance Jewelry. This collection is called "Night Light," juxtaposed silver and gunmetal elements including hearts, daggers, crosses, cats, crowns and keys—all the fantastic signature sculptures of Sweet Romance. Loaded with silver dreams and dark imaginings, this collection melds amulets of romance and fortune with symbols of mystery and faith. Crystal prisms and circa 1960s chain styles further articulate Night Light’s edgy, sophisticated look. Layer the pieces together, black against silver, cross against dragon, swords over hearts.

In manufacturing this collection, there are a variety of vintage chains from the 1960s. There are heavy gauge etched triple ropes, delicate oval twists, sheared curbs and textured cables. Much of this stock was depleted for Night Light. Vintage glass beads from the 1940s and unusual faceted hematite stones from the 1950s are other elements that add a particular retro authenticity to the collection.

The designer, whose factory is located in Los Angeles, draws inspiration from intriguing local cultural images. Among her favorites are the tarot-like pictures used on the tickets of the Loteria Nacional. It was a French entrepreneur who was the principal promoter of this game of chance, a pastime in 1887 that became the Mexican national lottery. The origin of the 300 year old depictions is shrouded in mystery, but most allude to life, love, hope and fortune: el Corazon, la Estrella, la Calavera, la Corona – the Heart, the Star, the Skull and the Crown. These are some of the symbols used in the Night Light collection.

If you are a vintage jewelry collector, we invite you to our website, www.SweetRomanceOnLine.com. Receive a 10% discount on your first order when you reference News-Antique.com in our comments section at check-out.

If you're a dealer, purchasing wholesale, visit our wholesale website, www.OrderSweetRomance.com. Here, you can choose from an amazing collection of our jewelry, spanning 500 years of styles, from the Renaissance to Mid-Century Americana. Entirely mfg in the USA, using incomparable manufacturing techniques and subjects, Sweet Romance is avidly collected. Receive a 10% discount on your first order when you reference News-Antique.com in our comments section at check-out. For live customer service, call 800-935-1935.

Tradewinds Antiques 9/29/07 all-cane auction

2007-09-05T10:31:00.000-07:00

Tradewinds Antiques, America's Premier Cane Auction Housetm, is pleased to present their 31st all-cane live auction. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at the Salem Waterfront Hotel, in his

Related Website: Tradewinds Antiques

Publish Date: 2007-08-31

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A sampling of highlights includes: A fabulous 17th C. English ebony and silver pique, (Est.: $12000-$18000), a lovely silver Tiffany cane with shagreen pattern, (Est.: $3000-$4000), an outstanding carved whalebone cane with silver mounts, (Est.: $9000-$13000), a great convertible pipe/cane with case, (Est.: $4000-$6000), a wonderful whale ivory snake on whalebone, (Est.: $5000-$7000), an early English telescope cane by Spencer, Browning & Rust, (Est.: $4000-$6000), a superb ivory pepperbox curio with Eiffel Tower commemoration, (Est.: $15000-$25000), a very scarce patented doctor’s stethoscope and medicine cane, (Est.:$6000-$8000), a wonderful 17th C. ivory pique pomander,(Est.: $6000-$8000), a splendid General George B. McClellan American Folk Art cane,(Est. :$4500-$6500), a great 18th C. French pique cane,(Est. :$5000-$7000), a rare Tiffany watch cane,(Est. : $7000-$9000), a very scarce Remington large dog head percussion gun curio, (Est. : $9000-$13000), and a great English pique dated 1687,(Est. :$5500-$7500).

The sale will be preceded the evening before, (Sept.28, 2007 at 6:30 PM), by a special event and a private auction preview. We will be presenting our seventh pre-auction lecture. It will feature Larry Mattson, PHD, prominent businessman and collector from California. His topic will be: The World of Ceramic Canes.

As always, there is no charge for the lecture, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. There will also be a cash bar. (Please call to let us know if you will be joining us so that facilities can be prepared.)
A glossy catalog with each lot fully pictured in color and described in detail, can be purchased from Tradewinds by calling (978) 526-4085. An online presentation of the catalog is available at http://www.tradewindsantiques.com.

(Lot #'s cited above are: 2, 4, 10, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 75, 98, 115, 125, 150 and 170)

Knapstein Joins Collect.com Staff

2007-09-05T10:30:00.000-07:00

Karen Knapstein has joined the staff of Krause Publications’ Collect.com web portal in an associate editor role.

Related Website: Collect.com

Publish Date: 2007-08-31

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Knapstein Joins Collect.com Staff

IOLA, Wis. (Aug. 30, 2007) — Karen Knapstein has joined the staff of Krause Publications’ Collect.com web portal in an associate editor role.

Knapstein will manage content for Collect.com, which was relaunched in a version 1.0 form earlier this summer. She will also assist in the online work of Krause’s antiques, automotive, and numismatics divisions.

A central Wisconsin native, Knapstein attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and received a B.S. in History. She was hired at Krause Publications in 1997 as a proofreader and was promoted to supervisor in 1998. Knapstein collects Star Wars pewter figurines from Rawcliffe, Kenner Star Wars Buddies, and breweriana from the Knapstein brewery. She also dabbles in sewing, quilting, gardening, and is an avid reader.

About Collect.com

Drawing on the resources of formerly Krause Publications, the world’s leading hobby publisher, Collect.com is a one-stop-shop for everything collectible. At Collect.com, users can find: News stories and blogs from KP experts, the editors of industry-leading magazines like Antique Trader, Numismatic News, Sports Collectors Digest, Comics Buyers’ Guide, Goldmine, and more; forums where users can interact with other collectors, or post collectible-related questions for KP experts; links to calendars of hobby-industry events, classified advertising, and reference books.

About Krause Publications

Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties such as NumisMaster.com, the online coin price database. F+W Publications, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

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Editorial director, Collect.com
scott.tappa@fwpubs.com
715-445-4612, ext. 428

Johann Strauss II's piano to be auctioned Sept. 9 in San Francisco Bay Area

2007-09-05T10:26:00.002-07:00

On Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, Johann Strauss II's famous Bosendorfer piano will be sold at Clars Auction Gallery in Oakland, Calif., as part of the company's Premier Auction of Art and Antiques.

Related Website: Clars Auction Gallery

Publish Date: 2007-08-30

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OAKLAND, Calif. - Since 1950, the Historical Museum of the City of Vienna (Museen Der Stadt Wien) in Vienna, Austria, has been searching for descendants of Johann Strauss II, the famed composer and conductor known as “The King of the Waltz.” Much of the Strauss family, very wealthy and renowned in Austria, fled the country with the rise of the Nazis and the inevitability of World War II. Almost 60 years later, through the admirable determination of the museum to reunite the famous piano with its rightful heirs, both Johann Strauss' great-grandson and great-great grandson will stand with pride on the tarmac in late August at San Francisco International Airport to watch the wheels touch down on the plane that has finally brought the piano back to the family.

The story of 'the piano” as Redge Martin, president of Clars Auction in Oakland reverently refers to it, begins in 1896. Johann Strauss II, started composing and conducting at an early age, stepping in when his father, famed composer and violinist Johann Strauss I, died at an early age of scarlet fever. The young Strauss went on to achieve worldwide recognition as both composer and conductor, creating hundreds of the most famous waltzes such as The Blue Danube, hundreds of polkas and dozens of operettas. His close friends included the likes of Johannes Brahms, Richard Wagner and Ludwig Bosendorfer, owner of the Bosendorfer Piano Co. in Austria.

In 1896, Ludwig Bosendorfer presented his dear friend Johann with the gift of a Bosendorfer grand piano. The piano was custom designed for Strauss by Ludwig Bosendorfer. Amazingly, the original paperwork from the Bosendorfer Piano Co., along with Strauss' signature confirming receipt of the gift, has remained with the piano. In 1986, the bill of receipt/sale that accompanied the piano stated the value was 1,200 deutschmarks.

Strauss kept “the piano” in his music room in his fine home in Vienna. On the instrument, he composed his last two operettas and numerous polkas, until his death in 1899. At that time, his wife, Adele, moved the piano into the parlor, where it remained until the 1920s. Adele Strauss, foreseeing the Nazi threat and their greed for national treasures, wisely placed “the piano” in hiding in a warehouse in Vienna. In the 1940s, with the war over and the Nazi regime toppled, the piano was brought out of its secret spot by the Vienna National Museum. It was put on display in the museum in the early 1950s and has not been played since. In 1978, when the Historical Museum of the City of Vienna opened, this Austrian treasure was moved to the institution and has remained there until now - as it makes its way to San Francisco, home to the heirs of Johann Strauss.

The Historical Museum of the City of Vienna never gave up hoping to find the heirs, knowing that the fate of such an important piece of history should reside with direct family members. With the world getting smaller through the wonders of the Internet, the direct heirs were finally located in 2001. It's not everyday you discover “the piano” from your famous great-grandfather still exists, the piano upon which he played and composed the music that has crossed cultures and countries for over 100 years. The family decided to bring the piano to the United States. Realizing the historical value of a piece such as this, they decided to make it available for the world to have the opportunity to own.

On Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, Johann Strauss II's famous Bosendorfer piano will be sold at auction at Clars Auction Gallery in Oakland as part of the company's Premier Auction of Art and Antiques. In a perfect world, the piano will then become the valued and prized possession of an organization or individual who shares the same passion for music as Strauss did, the composer and conductor who brought the world together - then and now - through the elegance of the waltz.

Johann Strauss' piano will be available for personal previewing on Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8 at Clars Auction Gallery. Bidding will be available in person, by phone, absentee and via the Internet through eBay Live Auctions/LiveAuctioneers.com. The presale estimate is available upon request.

Clars Auction Gallery is located at 5644 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, Calif. For more information or to register to bid on the Strauss piano, contact the gallery at (510) 428-0100 or visit the Web site at www.clars.com.

Christie's Fall 2007 Season

2007-09-05T10:26:00.001-07:00

The Fall Season 2007 will delight collectors and connoisseurs alike as it engages the mind, body, and spirit with the wide array of exciting sales presented at Christie’s New York.

Related Website: Christie's

Publish Date: 2007-08-30

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For Immediate Release
August 29, 2007
Contact: Rik Pike 212.636.2680 rpike@christies.com
CHRISTIE’S FOR ALL THE SENSES
New York – The Fall Season 2007 will delight collectors and connoisseurs alike as it engages the
mind, body, and spirit with the wide array of exciting sales presented at Christie’s New York. From
anatomical illustrations in The Collection of Dr. Dean Edell, to the sparkling promises of Magnificent
Jewels, from the mysterious facets of Asian Art, to Andy Warhol’s sexy Liz – if you want to be in the
know, Christie’s is the place to be!
Asia will be on everyone’s mind the week of September 17 as
Christie’s New York offers its bi-annual series of Asian Art Sales.
This weeklong event spotlights the diversity of Eastern culture
with a splendid ensemble of Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Southeast
Asian and South Asian works of art from the classical to the
contemporary. This season the calendar features an impressive
number of private collections including Indian art from the
renowned Parisian art dealer Ariane Dandois, Indian and
Southeast Asian art from the collection of Robert K. Ellsworth,
formerly in the Pan-Asian Collection and Gandharan Art from the
Collection of a Prince.
Following the Asian Art Sales, Christie's will present 20th Century Decorative
Art & Design on September 26. The mid-season sale will skillfully showcase the
full reach of 20th Century Decorative Arts - from Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts,
Art Deco, to the Modernist and Contemporary movements. Additionally,
Christie's will offer a Private Collection of Important Mid-20th Century
Decorative Art which brings to the market fine and important examples of
Decorative Arts & Design from France, Italy, and Scandinavia.
Encompassing two hundred of the greatest and most visually arresting
classics in the history of the art of the human body, the Collection of
Dr. Dean Edell will be offered in a very unique sale on October 5. Dr.
Edell’s expansive collection includes rare books, prints, drawings, and
art objects regarding the human body. The collection is a treasure trove
of images which have rarely been viewed as artistic rather than merely
medical in importance. A particular strength in the collection is found
in the first edition of Andreas Vesalius' De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri
Septem which contains the most famous anatomical illustrations ever
published. In sickness and in health, The Collection of Dr. Dean Edell
presents anatomy as art.
Whether in performance, repertoire or construction, the Spaniards reign
supreme among classical guitar makers. Christie's October 12 sale of
Musical Instruments features a rare and important Spanish Guitar by
Antonio De Torres made in Seville (estimate: $100,000 - 150,000).
Torres is renowned for his transformation of the modern classical guitar
from merely an accompaniment to a solo instrument. This Torres
guitar from 1864 possesses the classical beauty traditionally associated
with his guitars, however more jewel-like than any other, this
magnificent example was created for the maker’s own personal use.
Christie’s trio of Photographs sales planned for October will
showcase the very finest in the medium, from 19th century
landscape works through to contemporary innovations.
Included in this three-sale series is ON ARTISTS:
Photographs From The Collection Of Rex Inc. This
remarkable group of artist portraits provides a comprehensive
survey of 20th century photographic history from Modernism to
Conceptualism. Additionally, the October sale brings forward a
strong grouping of important female artists include Cindy Sherman, Shirin Neshat, Francesca
Woodman, Nan Goldin and Ann Hamilton, as well as conceptual artists and pioneering artists still
working today.
Art that truly shines can be found in a superb single-owner sale of 40 jewels, Magnificent Jewels
from a Distinguished Private Collector , which will be presented in
conjunction with Christie's October Magnificent Jewels sale.
Particularly strong in pieces by Harry Winston, the "King of Diamonds",
this collection embodies the best of all the qualities one looks for in
assessing the caliber of a private jewelry collection. The gemstones are
important and of high quality, prominent jewelry houses are well
represented, all of the pieces impart a sense of style, design and a desire to
be worn, and the overall impression of glamour is conveyed by the
jewelry.
Christie’s International has been selected by Steinitz’s famed
antique gallery to conduct a three-city sale series of
important furniture and works of art from their collection.
Comprising nearly 600 lots, Le Goût Steinitz: Important
Furniture & Works of Art is expected to realize in the
region of $10 million. Christie's New York will premiere
this sale on October 19, followed by November 14 in Paris,
and finally December 6 in London.
Bernard Steinitz, well-known tastemaker and considered one
of the finest and most prestigious dealers of fine arts and
antiques in Paris, opened his gallery in 1968. He quickly
became known around the world for his refined taste and his
delight in discovering the rare and the beautiful. This
passion is shared with his son Benjamin, who joined the
business in 1991 and together with his illustrious father,
caters to the needs and desires of the world’s most important private collectors and institutions.
A multitude of rich gorgeous colors and intense vistas will fill the rooms on October 24 when
Christie’s New York will stage its bi-annual sale of 19th Century European and Orientalist Art.
The Orientalist segment transports one effortlessly into the mysteries of oriental sunsets and the
exoticism of tiger hunts as evoked by Bridgman, Ferraris and Ernst, while the immense diversity of
the 19th century comes through in masterworks by Cabanel, Mucha and Corot.
Of all the senses, taste may be one of the most intriguing, and October brings two exceptional sales
certain to whet the appetite, offering fine and rare wines. Beginning
on the West Coast on October 25, Christie's Los Angeles presents
The Quintessential Modern Cellar: an Evening Sale . An
exciting sale for any oenophile seeking to expand their collection,
three hundred and twenty lots of today's most sought-after wines will
be available. Finest and Rarest Wines: the Evening Sale will
continue at Christie's New York on October 30. This sale will
feature a diverse multi-vendor catalogue, as well as rarities of pristine
provenance stored in, and shipped directly from, the Bordeaux
cellars of Mähler-Besse.
The work of Andy Warhol, by now unanimously revered as one of
the most influential, revolutionary and coveted artists of the 20th
century, has seen an electrifying development in the art market
over the past seasons. Christie’s made headlines and established a
new world auction record for the artist when Green Car Crash
(Green Burning Car I) achieved $71.7 million in May of 2007. In
the November Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale ,
the saga will continue as Warhol’s turquoise-background Liz
(Colored Liz) will be among the highlights. Coolly sexy and
stunningly beautiful, Liz (Colored Liz) is part of the series of portraits Warhol executed in the 1960s
when his near-obsession with three legendary muses in his life – Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe
and Jackie Kennedy – drove him to create some of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century. Liz
(Colored Liz) is offered by a Private Collector and expected to realize in excess of $25 million.
Finally, on December 8, Christie's will provide a chance to warm up from the winter’s cold with the
historic Spirits sale. Following a change of regulation for the State of New York, Christie’s has
announced plans to hold the first liquor auction in New York since Prohibition began in 1920.
Christie's is currently surveying vintage cognac, armagnac, Scottish, Irish and American whiskies,
bourbon and other traditional spirits to procure an exceptional selection for this upcoming sale.
About Christie’s
Christie’s is the world's leading art business with global auction sales in 2006 that totalled £2.51 billion /
$4.67 billion. Worldwide sales for the first half of 2007 totalled £1.63 billion / $3.25 billion, an increase of
32% by £ and 45% by $ from the same period last year and highest half year sales ever in art market history.
Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service, and international glamour.
Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th
centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 600
sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs,
collectibles, wine, cars and more. Prices range from $200 to over $80 million. Christie’s has 85 offices in 43
countries and 14 salerooms around the world including London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Geneva,
Milan, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Dubai and Hong Kong. Most recently, Christie’s has led the market with
expanded initiatives in emerging markets such as China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful
sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Dubai, Mumbai and Russia. Christie's also offers its clients worldwide access
to its sales through Christie's LIVE™, its unique, real-time online bidding service.
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GUILLAUME CERUTTI APPOINTED PRESIDENT-DIRECTEUR GENERAL OF SOTHEBY’S FRANCE

2007-09-05T10:25:00.002-07:00

Sotheby’s today announced the appointment of Guillaume Cerutti as President-directeur General (PDG) of Sotheby’s France, effective September 1st.

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Publish Date: 2007-08-30

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Press Release Paris
Diana Phillips
New York +212.606.7176
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Sophie Dufresne
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GUILLAUME CERUTTI
APPOINTED PRESIDENT-DIRECTEUR GENERAL
OF SOTHEBY’S FRANCE
PHILIPP WURTTEMBERG ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITIES AS VICE-CHAIRMAN
OF SOTHEBY’S EUROPE
August 29, 2007, Paris – Sotheby’s today announced the appointment of Guillaume Cerutti as President-directeur General (PDG) of Sotheby’s France, effective September 1st. Mr. Cerutti, who was the Managing Director of the Centre Pompidou from 1996 to 2001 and later the Chief of Staff to the French Minister of Culture, has more recently headed the Department of Consumer and Competitive Affairs at the French Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Guillaume Cerutti succeeds Philipp Wurttemberg, who was appointed President-directeur General for Sotheby’s France in January 2004 and was promoted earlier this year to Vice Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe. In this capacity Philipp Württemberg will work closely with Henry Wyndham, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe, leading Sotheby’s European business development team in all client relationship activities. He will still be involved in business-getting in France working closely with Laure de Beauvau Craon, Deputy Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe and Honorary Chairman of Sotheby’s France. He will also continue to conduct major auctions in Paris, Amsterdam, Geneva and London.
“I am particularly honored to join Sotheby’s, whose roots date back to the eighteenth century and which is the world leader in its field. Along the way the Company has built one of the most admired brands in the world. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to further extend Sotheby’s reputation for superior performance and innovation in France” said Guillaume Cerutti.
Commented Robin Woodhead, Chief Executive of Sotheby’s International: “With Paris playing an increasingly important role in Sotheby’s global operations, and today one of our four major selling centers, this is a very exciting time for Sotheby’s in France. Guillaume Cerutti’s outstanding management and art world experience makes him a highly valuable addition both to our French operations and to our international leadership team”.
Agrément N° 2001 – 002 du 25 octobre 2001
Vente dirigée par Philipp Duc de Württemberg, Alain Renner, Stéphanie Denizet
“Over the last four years, Philipp Württemberg has successfully developed and reinforced our French operations” continued Mr. Woodhead. “As a result, the first half of 2007 has been our best ever in France, with combined local sales and exports up almost 90% and with first time sales ever in Impressionist, Contemporary and Asian Art. Philipp’s time in France, together with his first-hand experience in the other key markets for Sotheby’s in Europe – Germany, Switzerland and London among them – perfectly position him for his new pan- European role.”
About Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s is a global company that engages in art auction, private sales and art-related financing activities. The Company operates in 34 countries, with principal salesrooms located in New York and London. The Company also regularly conducts auctions in 13 other salesrooms around the world, including Australia, Hong Kong, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Singapore. Sotheby’s is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BID.
For additional information, please contact Sotheby’s Press Office at (212) 606 7176

Hammered Coins Of England is Increasing in Popularity As a Medium and Marketplace for Collectors of

2007-09-05T10:25:00.001-07:00

Hammeredcoinsofengland.com – the website of the company which buys and sells old hammered coins – is rapidly increasing in traffic as collectors visit their website to read their articles on hammered

Related Website: Hammered Coins Of England is Increasing in Popular

Publish Date: 2007-08-30

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Brighton, United Kingdom ( NewsAntique ) August 28, 2007 – Hammered Silver Coins ( http://www.hammeredcoinsofengland.com/ ) has quickly developed into a fully fledged community thanks to the demand for a central on-line hub among hammered coin collectors, and the way in which the company have executed their strategic vision. The company, which specializes in old English hammered coins, particularly Stuart and Tudor, regularly write industry articles and report on news which they suggest has helped to solidify their position as an authority in their industry.

Anthony Travis of Hammered Silver Coins ( http://www.hammeredcoinsofengland.com/ ) said: "Since our inception we have always strived to be more than simply a company which buys and sells hammered coins. A community spirit has always been central to our ethos, which, we believe, is much easier to create considering the genuine passion and knowledge that our company has on the subject area. A great example of this can be found in what happens every time a member of our website finds a great piece that we have problems identifying – everyone is emailing around, asking their friends and doing their own research so we can collectively get to the bottom of the history behind the coin."

The company also feel that their attention to detail and transparency cannot be underestimated in terms of the contribution it has made towards their success. Through always offering a fair price when buying coins, and a fair price when selling, they feel that they remove any incentive that their customers may have to handle their sale privately.

Anthony Travis of Hammered Silver Coins ( http://www.hammeredcoinsofengland.com/ ) explained why this is the case: "our company aggregates demand for old hammered coins, which obviously increases the price that a one-off seller can attain through removing marketing cost-centres. On the other hand, aggregation of supply makes the procurement process much simpler for buyers. Rather than capitalize on this opportunity to increase margins; we have instead decided to offer even more value through keeping our margins small, authenticating products on behalf of buyers, and offering free advice and resources to the community."

Hammered Silver Coins ( http://www.hammeredcoinsofengland.com/ ):

Hammered Coins of England buy and sell English hammered coins, Scottish hammered coins, Irish hammered coins,Celtic hammered coins, hammered gold coins, hammered silver coins and other old hammered coins. Their website is regularly updated with information, pictures and products for sale.

Contact www.hammeredcoinsofengland.com:
19 Upper Market Street
Brighton, East Sussex
BN3 1AS, United Kingdom

TIAS Dealer Donates To Hospice "Pay It Forward"

2007-09-05T10:24:00.001-07:00

TIAS Antique Dealers Will Donate 10% of All Their September Sales To Coastal Hospice

Related Website: An American Antique Adventure

Publish Date: 2007-08-29

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Tias Antique Dealers Bobbi and Ernie Wilkins will donate 10% of all their September Sales to the Coastal Hospice Of Salisbury, Maryland.

Not only antique dealers this couple also worked in the medical fields for combined 60 years. Bobbi was an RN and Ernie worked as a Cardiac EP-Lab Tech.

In April Bobbi put the business on "hold" to have her hip replaced. Mom arrived in June as planned for her Summer visit. Then, our summer plans were placed on hold as Mom became a client of Coastal Home Hospice June 18.

Both care-givers were aware of their local hospice but had no idea how wonderful their services were. Every day someone from hospice either visited or called. They took care not only of Mom, but of all the family members as well.

Two bizarre events occurred that caused Bobbi to Dis-locate her hip not once, but twice! Each time Hospice stepped up to the plate without being requested and sent more services to their home.

Without their help & support both emotionally and physically we would not have been able to care for Mom at home.

Mom's journey ended peacefully August 14. Ten percent of all online & brick and mortar shop antique sales will be donated to the Hospice.

To donate directly please check their website. Coastal Hospice Salisbury Maryland.

ILLINOIS DEPRESSION ERA GLASS and COLLECTIBLE MARKET

2007-09-05T10:23:00.000-07:00

The 20-30-40s glass society of Illinois, a non-profit organization is hosting there annual collectors market on Sunday, November 4th, 2007 and will be open to the public from 9a.m. until 3p.m.

Related Website: 20-30-40s Glass Society of Illinois

Publish Date: 2007-08-29

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Event Date: SUNDAY ONLY NOVEMBER 4th, 2007
the 20-30-40s glass society of Illinois, a non-profit organization is hosting there annual collectors market on Sunday, November 4th, 2007 and will be open to the public from 9a.m. until 3p.m.

the market will be held at the American Legion Hall in La Grange, Illinois at 900 south La Grange road.

Parking is free.

admission fee is $2.00.

Come on by and browse our 50 tables of depression era glassware and many other vintage assorted collectibles from advertising items, linens, vintage china to worlds fair collectibles.

This event will also include glassware pattern identification! Bring in that special piece of glassware that your Grandmother loved to use or the exciting piece of glassware that you might have found at a garage or estate sale for us to identify. Identifications will be performed by club members Bob Zmich and Valerie Vogt. The fee for this service will be $5.00 per piece of glassware with a 2 piece maximum allowed. All of the proceeds collected from the glassware identification will benefit the events of the 20-30-40s Glass Society of Illinois (a 501c7 not-for-profit organization).

The 20-30-40s glass Society of Illinois is a depression era glass club. Its purpose is to gain more knowledge of American made glassware of the 1920s - 1940s and to further its preservation.

For further information about this event and/or the 20-30-40s Glass Society of Illinois please visit: www.20-30-40society.org.
or email: Valerie Vogt-Collectors Market Chairperson
bettyannsantiques@comcast.net

Stevens Auction to offer Jim Hamilton estate, Sept. 22

2007-09-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

Stevens Auction Company will kick off the fall season with an on-site sale in Covington, Tenn., comprising the living estate of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hamilton. The auction will be held Saturday, Sept. 22nd

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Publish Date: 2007-08-29

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PRIMITIVES, WOODWORKING TOOLS, VICTORIAN AND EMPIRE FURNISHINGS,
COLLECTIBLES AND MORE TO BE OFFERED BY STEVENS AUCTION, SEPT. 22nd

On-site estate sale will be held in Covington, Tenn., at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hamilton

(Covington, Tenn.) - Stevens Auction Company will kick off the fall season with an on-site estate sale featuring primitive antiques, woodworking tools, Victorian and Empire furniture and collectibles. The sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 22. It comprises the living estate of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hamilton of Covington, Tenn. They live at 133 East Liberty Ave., one block from Courthouse Square.

“Mr. Hamilton has spent the last thirty-plus years collecting a magnificent and unique assortment of items,” said Dwight Stevens of Stevens Auction Company. “He has a particular fondness for primitives, especially from the Southeast. His collection of Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky primitives can hardly be rivaled in the region.” Over 50 of the 600+ lots will be primitives, he added.

Primitives are a specialized collectible niche that has burgeoned in recent years. It was recently reported that a simple early primitive table sold at auction for $115,000. That probably wouldn't have happened five years ago. “Primitives are a funny thing,” Mr. Stevens pointed out. “Not everybody wants them, but the people who do will drive great distances and pay handsome prices.”

Some of the antiques to be sold are similar to ones featured in the highly regarded book, “The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture and Its Makers Through 1850,” by Derita C. Williams and Nathan Harsh. Many pieces slated for auction are from historic Hamilton Place, in Auburntown, Tenn. “Mr. Hamilton's collection is a rare marvel, with bona fide provenance,” Mr. Stevens said.

The sale will comprise the contents of the Hamiltons' massive, 14,250-square-foot home, plus choice antiques from their warehouses in Memphis. “Some of his stuff still has the original auction sticker from when he first bought it,” Stevens said with a chuckle. “He was a collector, there's no doubt about it. And everybody seemed to know him. That's why I think this sale will do well. There's a buzz.”

First to cross the block will be shop equipment (woodworking tools, etc.), from Mr. Hamilton's second-floor wood shop. That will start at 9 a.m. sharp. Interested bidders are encouraged to arrive early to preview the items. Bidders not interested in the shop equipment can use the extra time to preview Victorian and primitive antiques. A preview will be held Friday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Covington is located about 35 miles north of Memphis, on U.S. Hwy. 51 North. Take exit 2A from 240 North to U.S. Hwy. 51 North to Covington. Signs will be posted as you drive into town. For accommodations in Covington, call the Best Western Inn at (901) 475-0380; Comfort Inn Covington at (901) 475-0380; or Days Inn Covington at (901) 475-1177. All are on Hwy. 51 North.

Reserved and special seating are available, with advanced arrangements. Phone bids will be accepted, too, with advanced arrangements. All phone bids should be submitted no later than Thursday, Sept. 20, by 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available on auction day. Terms are cash, pre-approved checks and all major credit cards. A 12% buyer's premium will be charged, with a 2% discount for cash, check or wire transfer.

Coincidentally, the auction will be held the same weekend as Covington's Heritage Festival, a time-honored tradition. This year's event will be limited to the Historic Downtown Square. Featured will be folk art demonstrations, music, historical exhibits, a doll and quilt show and even a chainsaw carving exhibition. For more information, click on www.covington-tiptoncochamber.com.

Auction information and new images of items to be offered at the Sept. 22 sale will be continually updated on the Stevens Auction website (www.stevensauction.com). Stevens Auction Company is already planning for another monumental antique auction on Saturday, November 3, back in its spacious showroom facility at 609 North Meridian Street in Aberdeen, Miss.

The firm is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly at (662) 369-2200, or e-mail them at stevens@intop.net. For more information, you may click on www.stevensauction.com.

Arkansas Collector Wins $500 From Collect.com

2007-08-25T03:10:00.000-07:00

An Arkansas collector of Lenox turtles has won $500 from Collect.com in the Collect 500 contest.

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Publish Date: 2007-08-24

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IOLA, Wis. (Aug. 24, 2007) — An Arkansas collector of Lenox turtles has won $500 from Collect.com in the Collect 500 contest.

Susan Navidad of Little Rock, Ark., was one of hundreds of collectors who participated in the contest by visiting www.collect.com and posting in the site’s forums an essay on what collectibles she would buy with $500.

“If I had $500 to spend on collectibles, I would spend it all on Lenox turtles!” Navidad wrote. “I have 15 pet turtles, mostly box turtles and one yellow-bellied slider. I rescued most from the road; two had been hit by cars and are fully recovered. To commemorate my love for my rescued pets, I would purchase a variety of collectible Lenox turtles.”

About Collect.com

Drawing on the resources of formerly Krause Publications, the world’s leading hobby publisher, Collect.com is a one-stop-shop for everything collectible. At Collect.com, users can find: News stories and blogs from our experts, the editors of industry-leading magazines like Antique Trader, Numismatic News, Sports Collectors Digest, Comics Buyers’ Guide, Goldmine, and more; forums where users can interact with other collectors, or post collectible-related questions for KP experts; links to calendars of hobby-industry events, classified advertising, and reference books.

About Krause Publications

Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties such as NumisMaster.com, the online coin price database. F+W Publications, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

Contact
Scott Tappa
Editorial director, Collect.com
scott.tappa@fwpubs.com
715-445-4612, ext. 428

DIANA LETTERS, CARDS AND PHOTOS IN ONLINE AUCTION

2007-08-25T03:09:00.000-07:00

A paraplegic fundraiser who struck up an astonishing friendship with Princess Diana is to auction the letters, cards and photographs she sent him to raise money for a special camper van.

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Publish Date: 2007-08-24

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A collection of 23 Diana signed letters, photographs, and Christmas cards, sent to Simon Barnes is expected to realise over $20,000 at Dominic Winter Book Auctions sale in South Cerney, Gloucestershire on 29th August. The vendor, Simon Barnes of Malvern, injured his spinal cord on an army assault course in May 1984, when he was 21, and shortly after became deeply involved with the charity organisation Spinal Research. In 1986 he made headlines as one of three paraplegics who made an 800-mile sponsored wheelchair ride from John O'Groats to Land's End. Through this he met the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and she subsequently became Spinal Research's Royal Patron. Between 1986 and 1996 Simon met the Princess of Wales many times, sometimes visiting her at Kensington Palace. This collection of signed photographs, letters and cards vividly portray the Princess's natural warmth and compassion for the people she met in the course of her many charity activities.

Several cards and letters are written as thank you notes for gifts received, including an Elton John CD 'The One' and two books, 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying' and 'The Celestine Prophecy'. This final letter written on 21st December 1996 reads, in part, 'Thank you so much for thinking of me at Christmas time - after all the changes that have taken place this year it's marvellous of you to be so thoughtful. I hope 1997 will be a happy year for you - personally I can't wait to get out of this one!'. Eight months later the Princess of Wales was to tragically die in a car crash in Paris.

Simon, who now works as a reflexologist, has recently been interviewed about his memories of Diana for the BBC Concert for Diana and for the American NBC Network. During his many years of fundraising he has raised close to $2,000,000 for research into spinal cord repair. Two of the signed photographs show Simon and colleagues with Princess Diana outside Kensington Palace after the 800-mile fundraisers in 1986 and 1996, and a third famous image of Princess Diana with her two sons was inscribed to his grandmother Irene. "She was a great fan of Diana and I mentioned this to the Princess of Wales once and without any mention of it a signed picture arrived in the post, much to my grandmother's delight", said Simon. "The reason for selling now is that all these lovely items which have been so precious to me over the past ten years have been locked away in a drawer for much of the time. It feels right to let other people enjoy these notes and pictures, as I know that my memories will remain clear and cherished forever. Also, I know that Diana would encourage me to put them to good use should an opportunity and need arise."

He hopes that the funds raised from the collection will help him to realise his dream to buy an accessible camper-van to help make holidays easier and more enjoyable.

The auction takes place on 29th August just two days before the tenth anniversary of her tragic death and only twelve miles from Prince Charles's family home in Highworth. Full details and illustrations can be foudn online at www.dominicwinter.co.uk and online at www.the-saleroom.com

Notes: 10 handwritten letters and cards * 9 signed Christmas cards * 3 signed photographs * 1 Westminster Abbey funeral ticket - lots 410-432

high res images from the auctioneers

Rago's Craftsman Arts & Crafts Auction - September 29/30 at Noon

2007-08-25T03:08:00.002-07:00

Over 1000 lots of pottery, Mission furniture, art glass and lighting. Tiffany, Stickley, Overbeck, Lalique. Exhibition begins September 22. Print and online catalogues: ragoarts.com or 609-397-9374.

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Publish Date: 2007-08-24

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Craftsman Auctions has announced plans for its next major Arts and Crafts sale, to be held at the Rago Arts and Auction Center in Lambertville, New Jersey over the weekend of September 29 and 30th. This four-session sale will include over 1000 lots of important decorative ceramics, Mission furniture, art glass, lighting and Zanesville pottery. Of particular note is a Tiffany daffodil cone table lamp from a Philadelphia estate, an exceptionally rare and early Gustav Stickley desk and the ceramics collection of Carl Kiss.

Art pottery, the strong suit of this firm, is featured in an unprecedented array of over 800 pieces by more than fifty Period makers. Headline lots include an early and important Grueby gourd vase (one of three known), a large Overbeck vase with children and hollyhocks (arguably their premier example and estimated at $40,000 – 60,000), and a spectacular cylindrical vase by the Saturday Evening Girls, completely decorated in the round with a stylized landscape in polychrome (estimated at $17,500 -22,500). The collection features a broad selection of work by Newcomb College, George Ohr, Rookwood, Frederick Rhead, and Van Briggle. .

Offered also are over 150 lots of Arts and Crafts furniture by all the major makers including Gustav Stickley, L. and J. G. Stickley, Limbert, Roycroft, and Charles Rohlfs. Of particular import is are two extremely rare pieces by Gustav Stickley: a drop-front desk with overhead strap doors, in original black finish (estimated at $18,000 - 25,000) and a two-door bookcase with Gothic-shaped panes. Also featured will be a Roycroft tooled-leather club chair and elegant tall book pedestal, a Shop of the Crafters inlaid dining room table and chairs, and an L. and J.G. Stickley three-door bookcase.

The auction also includes a large range of lighting by Tiffany, Handel, Stickley, Van Erp and the Roycrofters. Tiffany lamps are represented by a twenty-inch conical Daffodil lamp (estimated at $45,000- 55,000), a twenty-inch Dogwood on an oversized base (estimated at $37,500- 47,500), and a Black-eyed Susan (estimated at $30,000- 40,000), all leaded and in excellent original condition, each coming from a different private estate. The sale also features the best collection of Handel lamps it has yet to offer, with a 20” Cattail, and several spectacular reverse-painted landscapes on strong bases.

The lighting selection from the firm of Roycroft is perhaps the best ever offered at auction. There is a triple hanging chandelier designed by Dard Hunter along with three matching wall sconces from the East Aurora, New York home of Elbert Hubbard II. Rarer still is a unique Dard Hunter table lamp of wood, wrought copper and green dimpled slag glass, consigned from the collection where it’s been secured for over 30 years.

Art glass is playing an ever larger role in this auction house. Excellent vessels and decorative items by the French workshops of René Lalique, Emile Gallé, Daum, Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, and Durand will be offered, top among them a Lalique Sirènes Avec Bouchon stoppered vase (estimated at $8,000 – 12,000), and a Serpents inkwell. From American companies, wonderful examples will be sold by the Tiffany Studios, Quezal, and Steuben. Of note is a rare and delicate Tiffany trivet of glass mosaic depicting a dragonfly from a North Carolina estate.

Potteries from the Zanesville, Ohio region will be represented by a varied collection gathered by Ms. Denise Rago. This will include works designed by Frederick Rhead while at Roseville: exceptional examples of Della Robbia, as well as in possible collaboration with fellow artist Albert Cusick (estimated at $4,000 – 6,000). A rare Weller lawn figure of a swan, as well as a comprehensive collection of Coppertone and Greora items, complete this list.

Art tiles include an early Batchelder triptych of a landscape, featured in the California Art Tile exhibition in Santa Monica; rare Grueby tiles including one of St.George and the Dragon, 8" sq., and one with a polar bear, the first we've seen.

Printed catalogs will be offered for $45 each, or a subscription price of $75 from the Rago Arts and Auction Center, 333 North Main St., Lambertville, NJ 08530 or by calling (609) 397.9374. You may e-mail a request at info@ragoarts.com, and see a complete online catalog at www.ragoarts.com

Exhibition Preview: Saturday, September 22 – Friday, September 28, 2007 from 12- 5 pm and by appointment. Doors open at 9 a.m. the mornings of the sale.

Auction Contact Information
David Rago and Suzanne Perrault (Decorative arts): 609-397-9374 or info@ragoarts.com
Jerry Cohen (Furniture) 800-448-7828 or jerry@craftsman-auctions.com

Rago Auctions - 19th and 20th C. Art -September 15 at Noon

2007-08-25T03:08:00.001-07:00

Artists of Pennsylvania - Redfield, Coppedge, Sotter, Lathrop and Baum. Also Cropsey, Wm. Aitken Walker. Exhibition begins September 8. Print and online catalogues: ragoarts.com or 609-397-9374.

Related Website: Rago Arts and Auction Center

Publish Date: 2007-08-24

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Works by Artists of Pennsylvania
- Redfield, Coppedge, Sotter, Lathrop and Baum -
Headline Rago’s September Auction of 19th and 20th C. Art

Lambertville, NJ – On Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 12 pm, the Rago Arts and Auction Center will host an important auction for serious collectors of the art of the Delaware River Valley. A second session features work by both American and European artists, including Jasper Cropsey and William Aiken Walker.

The sale opens with the session devoted to the Pennsylvania area artists. The cover lot “Brook near Weldon” by Edward Willis Redfield ($70,000 – $90,000), a fine winter landscape, was exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1899, the year of its creation. This superb painting and a second by Fern Coppedge (a scene of Gloucester, Massachusetts estimated at $45,000-55,000) are both being sold by a generous consignor–benefactor to aid the Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center.

The first lot of the sale is one of the finer works by George Sotter to come to market in recent years, from a family in Western Canada. Set in its original, signed Benard Badura frame, it depicts a barn with figures in a woodland setting. Another fine pastoral painting, Near the Union Mill, descended in the family of artist William Langson Lathrop to the current owner. Also of note as are a number of works by Walter Baum, four from a single consignor, fresh-to-market and acquired directly from the artist by a family member of the current owner. Other fine Pennsylvania Impressionist works include offerings from Harry Leith-Ross, Antonio Martino, Melville Stark, Alfred Nunamaker and Benard Badura.
Modernist are well-represented in two studies by Charles Rosen, eight works by Lloyd Ney, three by Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt and two pastels by Joseph Meierhans. A diverse selection of Contemporary artists are here, as well: Joseph Barrett, Joseph Crilley, Anthony Michael Autorino, Bruce Braithwaite, Paul Pusecker, William Jachwak, to name a few. Rago’s is very proud to be selling the work of a select group of Contemporary artists for the first time, including Jane Gilday, Glenn Harren, Robert Beck, Myles Cavanaugh, Colette Sexton, Barry Snyder and Judy Henn.
Also in the first session is a fine portfolio of collotypes by Andrew Wyeth with original portfolio and works from a number of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Academy artists, including Henry Rankin Poore, John Ramsey Conner, Nancy Maybin Ferguson (a member of the Philadelphia 10), William Trost Richards, Robert Henri, William Glackens and Everett Shinn.

The second session of the auction features works by American and European artists. Notable among these is Autumn Morning by Jasper Francis Cropsey, estimated at $10,000 -$15,000; two oils on board by William Aiken Walker (to be included in the upcoming catalogue raisonné); a night scene of the 1893 Columbia Exposition by Charles Courtney Curran; and two handsome oils of the California School by Hanson Duvall Puthuff and Charles Arthur Fries. We would draw your attention, as well, to sculpture by Eugune Gauss and Milton Hebald. Returning to the sale are two woman artists, Sondra Lipton and Adelaide Lawson Gaylor, who have proved very popular among our clients. Also for sale in this session are works by Max Kuehne, Oscar Bluemner, Franklin Benjamin DeHaven, Gustave Weigand, Howard Russell Butler, Julius Delbos and Johann Berthelsen.

“The success of our sale in February of this year was so great that we made immediate plans to secure property for a second sale in 2007, “ says Meredith Hilferty, Director of Fine Art. “We are proud to be representing many more works equal to the finest sold in February- and some that are yet more rare. I am also thrilled that we have been able to attract so many paintings by Contemporary Bucks County artists whose work is deserving of greater attention.”

Exhibition Preview: Saturday, September 8 – Friday, September 14, 2007 from 12- 5 pm and by appointment. Doors open at 9 a.m. the morning of the sale.

A Print catalogue is available for $35 by calling (609)397-9374 or ordering at ragoarts.com. An online catalogue, bidding forms, and directions are also available 24/7 at www.ragoarts.com.

For further information please contact Meredith Hilferty, Director of Fine Art at meredith@ragoarts.com or (609)397-9374, ext 149.

LiveAuctionTalk.com Highlights Bronze Beauties in its Weekly Free Article

2007-08-25T03:07:00.000-07:00

Rosemary McKittrick’s column is one of the premier sources for online art, antique and collectible information. Visit the site and sign up for a free weekly subscription.

Related Website: LiveAuctionTalk

Publish Date: 2007-08-23

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Aug. 23, 2007--His timeless beauties are frozen in time and they still seem to be moving. Long, lean, alluring and active, Dimitri Chiparus understood the art of sculpting women. He sculpted them in a way that celebrated the female form.

Chiparus specialized in exotic, graceful dancers. The jewel-like costumes his sculptures wear almost sway as they move. Other costumes hug the dancers flesh like a second skin.

The artist was active in Paris during the rise of the Art Deco movement in the 1920s. He was inspired by the elegant dancers of the Ballets Russe in the music halls. He was moved by the sexy, chorus line acts in the nightclubs.

Chiparus purchased all the magazines which illustrated the dancers. The women and their elaborate costumes, the dramatic performances--everything fed his art.

He sculpted a world of decadence and luxury. His art was a tribute to theatrical drama and the Art Deco era.

Chiparus’ later works in the 1920's were influenced heavily by his interest in Egypt and the excavation of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen’s tomb.

Much of his sculpture is a combination of bronze and ivory inlay. His ladies often rest on elegant onyx and marble bases. It’s the kind of sculpture that coaxes collectors to buy another and another.

“Les Girls” is a good example. The sculpture depicts a chorus line of five dancers in perfectly timed movement. Their costumes are so snug they look like bare skin laced in jewels. Their movements are so unified they seem connected. The only thing missing here is the music driving them.

The piece was edited in three different dancing variations, including a single figure, a three-figure group, and a five-figure group. The five-figure version sold at auction on April 17, 2007. It was the only sculpture by Chiparus to feature that many figures on a single base. “Les Girls” brought $936,000 at Sotheby’s, New York.

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Grey Flannel to auction historic basketball memorabilia Sept. 8 at Basketball Hall of Fame

2007-08-25T03:06:00.000-07:00

Internet bidding is under way in the run-up to a stellar auction of basketball memorabilia to be held Sept. 8 at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. Bid on items from legendary players.

Related Website: Grey Flannel Auctions

Publish Date: 2007-08-23

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Grey Flannel to auction historic basketball
memorabilia Sept. 8 at Basketball Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Internet bidding is under way in the run-up to a stellar auction of basketball memorabilia to be held Sept. 8 at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. The sale will be conducted in conjunction with the Second Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Induction, held at the famed birthplace and shrine of basketball.

Bidders are already pushing north the price of George Mikan's game-used Minneapolis Lakers jersey from 1947-’48, Bill Russell's game-used All-Star game jersey from 1959, Bob Cousy's Celtics road warm-up and Michael Jordan's game-used Dream Team jersey from 1992.

“This auction is exclusively basketball, and we are showcasing some of the finest basketball memorabilia in the world, in the best possible setting,” said Richard Russek, president of Grey Flannel Auctions. “Every collector who bids online and every attendee of a fabulous dinner honoring at least 50 Hall of Famers, will have a rare opportunity to win a unique piece of history.”

Last year's blockbuster inaugural event showcased a Julius “Dr. J.” Erving jersey that fetched a record price of more than $140,000. In addition to items already mentioned, the second annual sale features more garb from Hall of Famers: an NBA All-Star game jersey worn Erving in 1978, a Jo Jo White green Celtics jersey, an NBA 50 Greatest Players signed lithograph and Magic Johnson's 50 Greatest Players leather jacket worn at the 50th Anniversary All-Star game. Also to be auctioned are Larry Bird's “50 Greatest” jacket, Jordan's 1993 NBA All-Star jersey, with a letter of authenticity from Commissioner David Stern; a Wilt Chamberlain All-Star game jersey and a pre-game Pittsburgh Rens warm-up worn by Connie Hawkins.

It also contains a basketball attributed to Wilt Chamberlain's historic 100-point game on March 2, 1962, at the Hershey Park Arena in Hershey, Pa. This is the ball that a then-14-year-old fan, Kerry Ryman, swooped in and snatched as many of the 4,124 spectators stormed the court shortly after Chamberlain slammed home the final two points with 46 seconds remaining.

Added to the 208 lots in the sale are college jerseys from the most exciting college draftees of 2007, as well as an extensive, historic collection of memorabilia from the American Basketball Association, the league that produced the red, white and blue basketball.

Grey Flannel Auctions is in its second year of a five-year partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame to combine a stellar auction as part of the annual Hall of Fame induction festivities. “For nearly two decades, we’ve proudly served as the appraisal and consultant to the Hall of Fame’s artifact collection,” said Russek. “To be involved with this extraordinary organization is nothing short of a privilege.”

Live Internet bidding will be available through www.LiveAuctioneers.com. To view all lots online, log on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com or www.greyflannelauctions.com. For additional information, please call 631-288-7800.

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Grey Flannel, founded in 1989 in New York by Richard Russek, serves as the official appraiser for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum in Springfield, Mass. It also worked with Sotheby's in authenticating the largest private collection of jerseys, the Barry Halper collection, part of which landed in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. The auction house has its headquarters and galleries in Westhampton Beach, N.Y.

Numismatic News Plans 55th Anniversary Issue

2007-08-25T03:05:00.000-07:00

Numismatic News is celebrating 55 years with its Oct. 13 issue and is looking for help from antique coin enthusiasts.

Related Website: NumisMaster

Publish Date: 2007-08-23

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Numismatic News Plans 55th Anniversary Issue

IOLA, Wis. (Aug. 22, 2007) — Numismatic News is celebrating 55 years with its Oct. 13 issue and is looking for help from coin enthusiasts.

The anniversary issue of Numismatic News will highlight the 55 hottest coins for 2008, the 55 must-visit shops, shows or hobby venues, and 55 years of memories. News editors are looking for coin collectors’ and dealers’ input!

Top submissions will be featured in the anniversary issue and eligible for prizes in each category. The top response in each category will receive a Liberty Head $20 gold piece. The next nine best entries in each category will receive a 2007 silver American Eagle. Submission deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Categories include:

55 Hottest Coins for 2008
What do you think will be the hottest coin in 2008? Send in images of the coin along with a 100-word statement that explains the coin and why you think it will be 2008's hottest.

55 Must-visit Shops, Shows or Hobby Venues
Where is the place to be for collectors? Send a photo of the shop, show or venue, along with the full name and address and contact information. Who is the proprietor, chairman or top officer? How long has the place been in business? What does it sell? Write a 20-50 word statement explaining what makes it unique.

55 Years of Memories/Photo Gallery
What is your most cherished hobby-related memory? Send in old photos and a story. It could be "the day I met…," or "the day I bought…," or "my most memorable numismatic moment."

Please e-mail all submissions to maggie.pahl@fwpubs.com by Sept. 4. Include photos if possible.

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About Krause Publications

Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties such as NumisMaster.com, the online coin price database. F+W Publications, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

Contact
Maggie Pahl
Associate editor, Numismatic News
maggie.pahl@fwpubs.com
715-445-4612, ext. 623

Old Cars Weekly Ultimate Garage Giveaway Winner Announced

2007-08-25T03:04:00.002-07:00

OldCarsWeekly.com made Gene Hudson a very happy man with the announcement that the Toledo, Ohio, antique car owner had been selected as the 2007 Ultimate Garage Giveaway winner.

Related Website: Old Cars Weekly

Publish Date: 2007-08-22

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Old Cars Weekly Ultimate Garage Giveaway Winner Announced

IOLA, Wis. (Aug. 22, 2007) — OldCarsWeekly.com made Gene Hudson a very happy man with the announcement that the Toledo, Ohio, antique car owner had been selected as the 2007 Ultimate Garage Giveaway winner.

Hudson, a longtime Old Cars Weekly subscriber who happens to be the proud owner of a ’33 Ford street rod, will receive a prize package worth nearly $12,500, including nearly everything he will need to complete his next classic car project: a classic gas station display package, body lift, welder, parts and materials, vintage shop coats, neon wall signs, and much more.

For the second year in a row, one lucky Old Cars Weekly Magazine fan has driven away with everything needed for creating an Ultimate Garage, including prizes from Wick Buildings, Pit Pal Products, Meguiar’s Wax Products, Miller Electric Mfg., Olympia Resort, Vintage Shop Coats, Gino’s Malt Shop, Dwautoart.com, Mid America Morotworks, Rustbeeter, Bardahl, VanDerBrink Auction, Dennison Building and Supply, Waldron’s Antique Exhaust, Master Power Brakes, Nordstrom’s Auto, Classic Auto Services, Volo Auto Museum, MDM Products, Federal Process Corp., Gold Eagle, Pole Roll, and Antique Power.

OldCarsWeekly.com isn’t through with big giveaways. Coming in September, www.oldcarsweekly.com will give visitors a chance to win a garage from Excel Metal Building Systems.

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About Old Cars Weekly
Old Cars Weekly covers the entire field of collectible automobiles -- from the classic touring cars and roadsters of the early 1900s, to the popular muscle cars of the 1960s and '70s. The weekly news magazine includes historical perspectives and facts on cars and their manufacturers, and reports on attractions at upcoming shows, auction news and results, show reports, and more. Each issue includes hundreds of upcoming show listings, as well as classified ads.

About OldCarsWeekly.com
OldCarsWeekly.com delivers the same collectible automotive expertise provided by the print publication, and adds unique content to help enthusiasts deeper enjoy the hobby. The site features blogs by experts John Gunnell, Angelo Van Bogart and Ron Kowalke, weekly podcasts, discussion forums, automotive club listings, archived stories and classified ads.

Contact
Matt Gergeni
Editor, OldCarsWeekly.com
matthew.gergeni@fwpubs.com
715-445-4612, ext. 784

Missouri Woman Wins Atlantique City Tickets

2007-08-25T03:04:00.001-07:00

IOLA, Wis. (Aug. 20, 2007) – AntiqueTrader.com is happy to announce Bonnie Emery of Saint Joseph, Mo., as the first winner of the weekly sweepstakes to win two VIP tickets to Atlantique City.

Related Website: AntiqueTrader.com

Publish Date: 2007-08-21

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Missouri Woman Wins Atlantique City Tickets

IOLA, Wis. (Aug. 20, 2007) – AntiqueTrader.com is happy to announce Bonnie Emery of Saint Joseph, Mo., as the first winner of the weekly sweepstakes to win two VIP tickets to the Atlantique City antiques show in Atlantic City, N.J.

As it turns out, AntiqueTrader.com may not be quite as happy to give as Emery was to receive. Upon news of her prize, Emery said, “I am SO thrilled to have won! I am doing the happy dance even if you can’t see me!”

Emery won the sweepstakes by posting in the AntiqueTrader.com forums why she desired to attend the fall Atlantique City show, Oct. 20-21, and what she would be looking to purchase at the show if she went.

Each week, through the end of September, AntiqueTrader.com will be running a sweepstakes where one user of the site’s forums will be chosen to receive two (2) VIP tickets to the October Atlantique City show (Retail value: $120). For more information on the sweepstakes, visit www.antiquetrader.com.

AntiqueTrader.com is the dynamic online component of Antique Trader magazine, a publication of Krause Publications and America’s weekly antiques and collectibles marketplace for over 50 years. For more information, contact editor Noah Fleisher at 715-445-4612, ext. 832 or noah.fleisher@fwpubs.com.

The Atlantique City antiques show is the world’s largest indoor antiques show and takes place twice a year in the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, N.J. For more information on the show, including upcoming themes and featured celebrity appraisers, visit www.atlantiquecity.com. You can also contact show producer Eric Bradley at 715-445-4612, ext. 331 or eric.bradley@fwpubs.com.

About Krause Publications

Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows and 750 reference and how-to books. F+W Publications, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

Contact
Scott Tappa
Editorial director, NumisMaster
scott.tappa@fwpubs.com
715-445-4612, ext. 428

Marine Dollar Captures Coin of the Year Award

2007-08-25T03:02:00.000-07:00

The 2007 Coin of the Year Award was captured by the United States Marine Corps 230th anniversary silver dollar dated 2005. The competition, which included two rounds of voting, is sponsored by World C

Related Website: NumisMaster

Publish Date: 2007-08-21

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Marine Dollar Captures Coin of the Year Award

IOLA, Wis. (Aug. 16, 2007) — The 2007 Coin of the Year Award was captured by the United States Marine Corps 230th anniversary silver dollar dated 2005.

An international panel judged it the top issue in a field of 10 category-winning coins struck in 2005. The competition, which included two rounds of voting, is sponsored by World Coin News.

The winner was announced by Numismatic News publisher William A. Bright.

The Marine dollar was recognized in a special award presentation to the U.S. Mint on Aug. 8 at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money in Milwaukee, Wis.

In the first round of balloting, the United States had won in three categories with three different coins.

The Marine Corps dollar, KM-376, won in the Best Crown category. The Oregon state quarter in copper-nickel clad alloy, KM-372, was named Best Trade Coin. Most Popular Coin honors went to the copper-nickel American Bison five-cent piece, KM-368.

However, Australia's 2005 "Dancing Man" silver $1 coin marking the end of World War II topped two categories in the first round, the only entry to do so. The "Dancing Man" was the top vote getter as Best Contemporary Event Coin and Most Innovative Coinage Concept. For the latter category, the judges were impressed by the fact that the man does a full circle as the coin is moved. The $1 coin is KM-747a.

Germany was also powerfully positioned with two category winners in the first round of voting. Taking the top place in the category of Most Historically Significant Coin was Germany's silver 10 euro commemorating the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. It is KM-238. Germany also won the top place for Best Gold Coin. This time it was a 100-euro coin for the World Cup Soccer tournament hosted there in 2006. The coin is KM-237.

The other three category winners were Austria, Belarus and Israel.

Austria's 20-euro depicting the ship S.M.S. Saint George won the voting in the Best Silver coin category. It is KM-3127. Topping the Most Artistic Coin category was a silver 20-rubles from Belarus. The coin depicts an Easter egg. It is KM-99. A 2 new sheqalim of Israel struck in silver, honoring Moses and the 10 Commandments won the voting for Most Inspirational Coin. It is KM-400.

The Coin of the Year Award was created by World Coin News to encourage and honor creativity in the coinage issues of the mints of the world. It was first given in 1984 for 1982-dated coinage.

The first winner was the George Washington commemorative half dollar, which was the first commemorative struck by the United States since 1954.

There is a built-in delay for nomination and consideration of coin issues because not every nation issues coinage in the year of the date on the coin.

KM numbers are Krause-Mishler numbers, which is the internationally recognized identification system for the world's coins that is used in the Standard Catalog of World Coins series of reference books published by Krause Publications.

About Krause Publications

Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows and 750 reference and how-to books. F+W Publications, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

For Photos of the Coins of the Year Contact
Scott Tappa
Editorial director, NumisMaster
scott.tappa@fwpubs.com
715-445-4612, ext. 428

Unknown Vintage Artists Website Creation Announced

2007-08-21T08:33:00.000-07:00

There are many vintage artists and thier unrecognized art works where the artist biographical information are not found on any art databases. Free resource for art research

Related Website: Unknown Artist Site

Publish Date: 2007-08-18

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This site is a free article and artist biographical website site on vintage artists which have either no or limited information on thier works and their careers.

Many artists have been overlooked who have great works of merit and should be recognized for their contributions to the art community.

This site is free and accepts content contributions of vintage art and artists whose works or biographical information is not listed anywhere. This site is unique and different because it is compiled of names of artists found on art sites, auction sites, antique shops, art resources, and blogs. The list of artist names were searched on databases and search engines, the ones in which no information or very limited information were not found those were placed on the site. Many images are from private collection of artwork bought online and antique shops.

Ever heard of Charles Mckenzie? Louise Milby? Stronach?
Lucien Gaultier, William Avar, Vorst Armstead? Researching and finding information on unique and quality art works shouldn't be limited to only well known artists. Art should be enjoyed by everyone even if its not worth a million dollars! or hanging in the Louvre in Paris. You might find some unusual art.

Coins2.com - the Numismatic Search Engine opens a new section called Images & Prices

2007-08-21T08:32:00.000-07:00

Coins2.com - the Numismatic Search Engine opens a new section called Images & Prices

Related Website: Coins2.com - the Numismatic Search Engine

Publish Date: 2007-08-18

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Coins2.com - the Numismatic Search Engine opens a new section called Images & Prices (http://coins2.com/?mode=img).

After making search request, user can find the images of coins, which correspond to this request and also the information about coins sale in various shops and auctions.

To realize this possibility, the creators of Coins2.com have worked out their own version of search engine. It analyzes the text of web pages, which are in open access at numismatic web-sites and picks out the images and descriptions of coins and also the information about their value at those sites. In future it makes possible free retrieval according to the names and descriptions of coins.

On user’s demand the search engine gives a list of coins with small pictures and short information, which meet the demand. Having followed the right here indicated reference, a user can get to know the detailed information and full-size picture on the original page of site-source.

The interface of the retrieval delivery reminds of Google, so the usage of the new section Coins2.com will not cause any difficulties.

The Numismatic Search Engine Coins2.com started its work in January 2007 and received many positive reports from numismatists from every corner of the globe. The main section Coins2.com uses the Google Custom Search Engine and search for any information at more than 4200 numismatic sites. Having studied the reports and proposals of their users, the team of Coins2.com made a decision to improve the service. On the expiry of several months of intensive work, there was created a new section called Images & Prices, which is now in beta-testing stage.

At the present moment the search index of the section has stored information about more than 1,000,000 coins, the most part of which is supplied with pictures and prices. But the work on indexing of numismatic web is at its very beginning. For the moment special stress is laid on the USA coins, but there are plans to continue this work and expand it to the ancient coins and further on to the coins of the whole world.

The creators of Coins2.com do not undertake the task of gathering and cataloging information about coins or carrying out analysis of price tendencies. There is a great deal of information about coins in Internet. The mission of Coins2.com is to make access to this information more comfortable and easy for numismatics-fanciers.

Shaker wares: Heaven on Earth

2007-08-18T04:31:00.002-07:00

Shaker wares: Heaven on Earth

By Sharon Verbeten

With a goal of achieving spiritual grace and lead simple pure lives, the Shakers made a name for themselves in Colonial America. While only a handful of practicing Shakers remain today, the influence of the sect’s work ethic, craftsmanship and artistry lives on through its wares, which remain highly coveted today.

A thorough look at how the Shakers lived and worked – and the pieces they left behind – is the focus of Out of This World: Shaker Design Past, Present and Future, an exhibit running now through Oct. 28 at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vt. "The whole purpose of this exhibit was to expand and maybe even shatter people’s perspectives of the Shakers,” said Jean Burks, curator of the Shelburne exhibit and a noted expert on Shaker furniture.

The exhibit encompasses five themed galleries, with a decidedly 21st-century approach. It includes Shaker furniture (1820-50); objects made by Shakers for sale to the "outside world"; American Fancy, a 19th-century aesthetic movement rejected by the Shakers; Shaker spirituality; and the Shaker influence on contemporary design, including the works of George Nakashima.

The Shakers are the oldest continuously operating utopian religious society in the United States, dating to the 1770s. At its peak in the 1860s, the faith claimed some 3,000 members living in settlements from Maine to Kentucky. The group believed in equality of the sexes and communal living. These principles merged with the Shakers’ tradition of superlative craftsmanship, producing some of the most distinctive forms of American furniture and design. Their works are characterized by economy of space, bold color and a dramatic juxtaposition of symmetry and asymmetry.

"Everything they did had to be honest," said Burks. "They shared their faith with the world." For example, she said, "When they built furniture, they were reflecting their religious beliefs. [They made] very simple pieces, spare, undecorated … absolutely the opposite of Victorian."

Whether it was building a sewing chest, stitching a textile or crafting a small box, the Shakers were known for items of integrity made with quality. And, interestingly, while they rejected mainstream society, they were influenced by it in many ways.

Living in their separate society may have been the Shakers’ attempts at creating a utopia, but even though they were shunned by the outside community, they needed an economic base to survive. To do that, they needed to market their wares (everything from food products and woodenware to tubs and textiles) to those outside their sect.

"Without these industries, the Shakers could not have survived as a religious society while still living apart from mainstream America," Burks said. Wares were sold in nearby towns and later at shops in Shaker villages. They also had a rather sophisticated mail-order system for its day.”

According to Burks’ exhibit catalog, "The Shakers came to know the world and the world came to know them. Their products became widely known for exceptional quality as the sect developed a reputation for honest business dealings, trustworthiness and fairness."

Best known of the Shaker creations was furniture. The furniture the Shakers made for their own homes, however, was very different from the pieces they marketed outside the community. The latter was not necessarily of lesser quality, Burks said, but craftsmen didn’t spend as much time on those items.

Shaker furniture is characterized by a combination of subtle design elements, and pieces were not often marked, Burks said. Striving for functionality and simplicity, cabinetmakers often used asymmetry in arranging drawers and doors. Opaque paints and transparent washes were used.

Items crafted ranged from work furniture, such as sewing tables or chests of drawers, to dwelling furniture, including washstands, tables and rocking chairs.

Today’s collectors are drawn to all Shaker wares, but especially their furniture, coveting its simplicity, quality and style. "It has always been very popular because of the lines," said Burks. "It’s very classic, very simple … what people think of when they think of Shaker.

"Ten to 15 years ago, everyone was buying the furniture," she added. And in the past few years, sales have shown consistent interest (see sidebar of auction prices realized). One of the auction houses specializing in Shaker wares is Willis Henry Auctions.

In 2000, the Marshfield, Mass., company sold a cupboard over double chest of drawers for $212,750, believed to be one of the top three prices ever for a piece of Shaker furniture. And last year, the auction house set what is believed to be a world record for Shaker furniture when it sold a Mount Lebanon maple and pine workstand for $491,400.

Still, amid heavy decorator and collector interest, Burks said the original craftsmen would be stunned to know that their humble furniture is sitting on a pedestal at an auction house, selling for five- and six-figure prices. "They want to be remembered for their charity and faith," Burks said, “not for their furniture.”

And that remains at the core of both the Shaker lifestyle and their furniture and other wares – everything embracing spirituality and a better life.

"They rejected the worldly principles of society," Burks said. "They were trying to create a heaven on earth."

For more information on the Shaker exhibit, contact the Shelburne Museum at (802) 985-3346 or visit www.shelburnemuseum.org. One recently published book also details history and industries of the Shakers. For more information, seek out From Shaker Lands and Shaker Hands: A Survey of the Industries by M. Stephen Miller (University Press of New England, 2007).

The end of an era: Fenton Glass to close

2007-08-18T04:31:00.001-07:00

The end of an era: Fenton Glass to close

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. – The Fenton Art Glass Co. has announced plans to go out of business after 102 years.

The company is still owned and managed by descendents of its founders, brothers Frank L. and John W. Fenton. Company president George Fenton announced Aug. 9 that the company would cease taking orders at the end of the month and would close by the end of October. Twenty-five of the 156 employees were immediately laid off.

The company has faced numerous financial challenges over its century-long history, but always managed to endure. Originally a producer of art glass, Fenton survived the lean Depression and World War II years by turning to practical tableware. Toward the end of the 20th century, the company worked hard to keep up with changing times, producing lines of limited-edition collectible glassware, some sold exclusively on television shopping network QVC. The company even offered wares on eBay.

George Fenton told AntiqueWeek multiple factors led to the company’s downfall.

"Import competition, fewer collectible buyers, the cost of natural gas and the effect of gas costs on the discretionary income of our customers – all of it plays a role," he said. Fenton added the company also overextended itself by taking on considerable debt in the 1990s.

Fenton announced in June that it was working toward financial restructuring, but efforts to continue operations proved unsuccessful. After discussions with its largest creditor, Fenton finally agreed to wind down the business and pay off as much debt as possible before ceasing operations.

"It really is the end of an era – this was the last big American glassmaker," said Ellen T. Schroy, author of numerous books and price guides on glass including Warman’s Glass. "They made it all, art glass to Depression glass to Carnival glass to tableware."

Schroy and several others contacted by AntiqueWeek said they anticipated Fenton glass sales and prices would probably rise somewhat, at least in the short term.

"There will be some speculators in the antiques and collectibles market; people who are going to say there won’t be any more made, so I’ll buy it and put it away to sell it in the future," Schroy predicted. "And people who bought it on QVC, the collectors of newer Fenton glass, may decide they want to buy one more piece or complete their colors or sets."

The news came as a blow to Fenton collectors, although not an entirely unexpected one. The Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America had just wrapped up its annual convention Aug. 3 in Parkersburg, W.Va., and the National Fenton Glass Society ended its annual meeting on Aug. 6 in Marietta, Ohio.

"People were talking about it at the convention," said Stanley Wood of Claremont, N.H., who serves on the board of the Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America. "George Fenton himself talked to us about the possibility of closing. But I still think they may try to reorganize; they haven’t laid off all their employees yet."

Also holding out hope was Thomas K. Smith of Carmel, Ind., who collects and sells Fenton glass made up to the 1980s and authored the book Early Fenton Rarities 1907-1938.

"Speaking for myself and other collectors, we’re devastated," said Smith. "But this company hasn’t survived for 102 years on nothing; they’ve always managed to reinvent themselves. Don’t write them off just yet."

The company’s closure would have serious repercussions for the community of Williamstown, in terms of loss of jobs and revenue. Each year more than 30,000 people take the company’s factory tour. Keith Burdette, president of the Wood County Development Authority and the Area Roundtable, told the Parkersburg, W. Va. News and Sentinel that the Authority was "not giving up" on the idea of maintaining production and jobs at the facility, noting that options could include a buyout from an investment group.

If production does cease, many collectors are worried that Fenton’s molds could fall into the hands of companies that produce fakes and unmarked reproductions.

"Fenton purchased the molds of many [now defunct] glassmaking companies to prevent them leaving the United States. It would be unfortunate if that were to happen," said Sharon Fenner of Browerville, Minn., a Fenton collector and board member of the National Fenton Glass Society. "It would mean collectors would have to be very informed, and aware of who purchased the molds."

Fenner added that she hoped the NFGS and other collector clubs could play a role in safeguarding the molds if they do come on the open market.

But Fenton told AntiqueWeek at this point, the fate of his company’s molds is undecided.

"I understand their concerns, but at this point we have no specific plans for the molds. Right now they are still part of our company’s assets and we are still using them," he said.

Even after production ceases, Fenton Glass will continue to be sold in Williamstown. The Fenton Gift Shop there will remain open as a stand-alone business, and its management is exploring ways to continue to offer visitors and tourists the glassmaking experience.

Sarah Campbell

Thief hitting auctions in East and Midwest

2007-08-18T04:30:00.000-07:00

Thief hitting auctions in East and Midwest

Auctioneers are putting out an alert for a man who has stolen items – mostly higher priced tin toys – from auctions throughout the eastern and Midwest states.

The man is using fictitious driver licenses as identifications at several auctions, including licenses at the states of Delaware and Ohio.

On June 23, the man bid on Indian artifacts and antique tin toys from an auction conducted by Whalen Realty and Auction company in Neapolis, Ohio. However, he failed to pay for the total, a little less than $500.

At that auction, the man showed a Columbus, Ohio, driver’s license as his identification.

On Aug. 4, a man using the same name but a driver’s license from Wilmington, Del., registered at an auction conducted in Lafayette, Ind. At that auction, he left without paying for about $900 in toys, according to auctioneer John Fields.

He was described by Fields as being in his mid-40s, about 6ft to 6ft2in in height and medium build. He was wearing a baseball cap, had short hair and was clean-shaven.

The auctioneer turned the information into the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department.

On Aug. 8, the man issued a driver’s license as identification at an auction conducted by Jim Frio of West Virginia. He once again used the same name, but the license was registered to an address in Zanesville. At that auction, he bought tin toys, a World Series baseball and a couple box lots for around $800 and left without paying.

At that auction, he was described as having a mustache with a shaved head.

Red Wing Collectors Society’s auction tops $200,000 for first time in club’s 20-year history

2007-08-18T04:29:00.000-07:00

Red Wing Collectors Society’s auction tops $200,000 for first time in club’s 20-year history

RED WING, Minn. – Prices were as strong as ever at this year’s Red Wing Collectors Society’s convention auction, with the 300-lot auction reaching $200,030 in total sales, which eclipsed the club’s previous record by nearly $20,000.

The top piece in the membership consignment auction was a 30-gallon salt-glaze lily crock stenciled Made by the Red Wing Stoneware Co., Red Wing, Minnesota in cobalt and front-stamped Red Wing Stoneware Company. Although the piece had hairlines and a repair, only a few of these highly-desirable pieces are known to exist, resulting in the final bid of $13,750.

The society celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual convention, which was held July 11-14. The event attracted nearly 2,200 collectors to the city of Red Wing to buy, sell and learn more about the lines of Red Wing stoneware, art pottery and dinnerware.

There were pieces for every collector’s price range in this year’s auction, which was operated by Houghton’s Auction Service. More than 200 items sold for less than $500 and nearly 50 items sold for between $500 and $1,000.

Salt-glaze stoneware drew the highest bids at the auction, with a 30-gallon salt-glaze butterfly crock front-stamped Red Wing Stoneware Company bringing $9,600, and a 2-gallon salt-glaze target crock bottom signed Minnesota Stoneware with Siegel, Cooper & Co. Crockery Dept., Chicago, Ill. stenciled advertising reaching $8,900. A front-stamped 6-gallon salt-glaze water cooler with single-P decoration drew $8,000, a 20-gallon salt-glaze crock with one leaf dated 3/3/94 in cobalt brought $6,900, and a front-stamped 15-gallon salt-glaze crock with drop-eight decoration ended at $3,600.

The top art pottery piece was a white glaze triple-nude Athenian group table lamp at $1,350. The top Red Wing dinnerware item was a lunch-hour retirement plate made for a couple that retired from the potteries in 1965 at $1,000.

Other items of interest included an Albany slip cow and calf figure signed Minnesota Stoneware on the base, $8,400; an original 1-gallon 1915 "Potter’s Excursion" brown-top jug, $6,750; a half-gallon dome-topped mason fruit jar with Red Wing shield logo, $3,750; and a 5-gallon ice water cooler decorated with elephant ear leaves, $3,300. Two sets of RWCS commemoratives dating from 1977 to 2005 brought $5,750 and $6,200, respectively.

RWCS members had a wide variety of activities to attend during convention including a narrated tour of the historical sites around the city of Red Wing, tours of the RWCS Foundation Museum and a display room where members created their own unique displays for the education and enjoyment of attendees. Other events throughout the week included the annual business meeting, the Potter’s Picnic and the always anticipated Saturday Show and Sale. Members also bought and sold items throughout the week in the parking lot at Pottery Place Mall.

Educational seminar topics consisted of an orientation for first timers, the release of the Red Wing Potteries ledger much anticipated by advertising stoneware collectors, demonstrations from a working potter "throwing" pieces on a wheel, recent finds from the old pottery dump, eBay tips for collectors, Red Wing salt-glaze stoneware and advice for art pottery and dinnerware collectors.

The year’s commemorative, which could be purchased only by RWCS members, was a miniature 5-gallon beehive threshing jug with birch leaves. A limited-edition pottery tile recognizing the society’s 30th anniversary was also distributed.

Topping the news from the society’s annual business meeting, the raffle of a one-of-a-kind handmade RWCS quilt initiated by the RWCS Trails West Chapter earned $2,750 for the RWCS Foundation Museum. In addition, the RWCS Golden State Chapter donated more than $1,600 for the RWCS KidsView educational program that takes place during the annual convention, which is geared toward encouraging a younger generation to collect Red Wing stoneware and pottery.

The society is on the leading-edge of creating engaging and educational ways to get younger generations involved in collecting. The focus on these RWCS members is an important part of the society’s vision to ensure its continued existence and growth. There are many interactive and challenging activities and seminars for children of all ages to get involved in, such as learning how to bid at an auction, what to look for in an antique and several hands-on craft projects.

Founded in Red Wing in 1977, the Red Wing Collectors Society has more than 6,000 members worldwide. The society’s next event is its MidWinter GetTogether, Feb. 8-10 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Contact: (800) 977-7927,

www.redwingcollectors.org

World record British beer bottle brings $503,300 on eBay

2007-08-18T04:27:00.000-07:00

World record British beer bottle brings $503,300 on eBay

By Robert Kyle

There are still deals to be found on eBay. No one knows this better than the Tulsa, Okla., seller whose user name is collectordan. On June 21 he purchased a full bottle of Allsopp’s Arctic Ale on eBay for $304. Listed for seven days, it had received only one other bid. Shipping was $19.95.

After collectordan received the bottle, his research confirmed its incredible connection to mid-19th century British maritime history and Arctic exploration, a point the original seller had mentioned briefly in the listing. An old laminated hand written note came with the bottle. Signed by Percy G. Bolster, a Boston attorney, it stated he had received the bottle in 1919 and it had been brewed in 1852.

Collectordan put it back on eBay. This time it had 157 bidders, more than 74,000 views and sold for $503,300. Maybe.

The man Collectordan bought it from lives in Massachusetts. He prefers we not print his user name. The bottle, he said, had been in his family "for generations." New to eBay, he had joined only a few weeks earlier. He sells primarily pocketbooks and women’s accessories.

Collectordan has been with eBay since March 1999. With only 514 feedbacks over eight years, he is not a high-volume seller. But he has a good eye.

Specializing in militaria, historic documents and books, he knew the Allsopp’s bottle, which remains sealed with a wax cap, was something special. CollectorDan concluded it was part of the cache of provisions taken to the Arctic in 1852 by Sir Edward Belcher in his search for Sir John Franklin and his crew who left London for the Canadian Arctic in 1845 to find the Northwest Passage. They never returned.

Captain Belcher’s voyage with two ships was one of many expeditions sent looking for Franklin. Belcher had asked London brewer Samuel Allsopp to bottle a special batch for the trip. Belcher later wrote that Allsopp’s ale was "a valuable antiscorbutic" that defended against scurvy. And the high alcohol content kept it from freezing.

Allsopp was among Britain’s top beer makers. His potent dark ale, containing over 10 percent alcohol, was similar to the recipe of 18th century brewer George Hodgson. His strong India Pale Ale was developed to export to the British colony in India. Hodgson found that beer with more alcohol and hops did not spoil during the three-to-five-month passage to India. Beers in this tradition, also called IPA, are made today by many companies.

Captain Belcher, unsuccessful at finding Franklin, returned to England after two years in the Arctic. In 1857, another captain, Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, an Irishman, set sail aboard The Fox in search of Franklin and his 129 men. Remains were eventually found, and it was concluded Franklin had died in 1847 after his ships became icebound and the men trekked in snow seeking help. Captain McClintock returned with the sad news and published an account of his adventure.

The Voyage of the Fox in the Arctic Sea – A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin & His Companions became a best seller in 1860. In it, McClintock writes:

"Ample provision for twenty-eight months were embarked, including preserved vegetables, lemon juice and pickles, for daily consumption, and preserved meats for every third day; also, as much of Messrs. Allsopp’s stoutest ale as we could find room for."

CollectorDan’s eBay listing appeared on Aug. 2. It screamed: "Museum Quality Allsopp’s Arctic Ale 1852 Sealed/Full!" His subtitle was, "Rarest Historic Beer in the World! Amazing History!!!" He wanted it noticed and paid extra to have it as Featured Plus Listing and a Home Page Featured Listing. He also offered free shipping. He included a lengthy description of Captain Belcher and the quest to find Franklin.

He determined the bottle must be worth $150,000. That was his "Buy It Now" price. But when bidding started at $1, the "Buy It Now" opportunity vanished.

The 10-day listing had a long way to go. After two days, it had 11 bidders and was up to $360. On day six it broke the $2,000 mark, and bidders numbered 14. On day seven, which was Aug. 9, things began to happen quickly.

Twenty-three more bidders joined the eBay fray, hammering away at each other with increments in the multi-thousands. Bidder 29 offered $40,200. Bidder 30 called that bid with $50,000. Bidder 28 raised him with $57,000. Bidder 35 walked into this cyber poker hall and dropped $78,000 worth of chips.

All hell broke loose the next day. Word of the historic bottle battle began appearing in beer and brewing websites and forums. Soon bidders 42, 23 and 31 waged war on each other. Finally, bidder 42 left the game at $116,000. Bidder 23 quit at $335,000. And 31 folded at $501,000.

On Aug.11, bidder 19 returned. He had been high at $2,350 just two days earlier. But now he was prepared to dig deep. He plunked down $501,100. He ruled the table for only 24 minutes before a fresh new player, bidder 59, walked in and played his hand for $503,200.

In the final flurry, new players arrived at the game but left quickly. Bidder 60 put up $503,300, but his bid was canceled by the seller when there was "no response to qualifications." Bidder 61 posted $503,400 only to retract it citing he had "entered the wrong amount." Bidder 62 bid the same amount but took it back when he "could not contact seller."

Then came the last of the 157 bids. Bidder 63 put up $503,300 and presumably won the bottle. His user name was revealed by eBay as v00d004sc0re. He has not responded to repeated e-mails from AntiqueWeek. What is known is that he lives in Somerville, Mass., had 17 positive feedbacks when he bid, and has been an eBay member since April 9, 2007.

The most expensive item he previously purchased on eBay was a 1960s Timothy Leary album with a prophetic title, You Can Be Anyone. The price was $30.

Before he began collecting half-million dollar historic beer bottles, v00d004sc0re bought record albums by Metallica, Death Angel, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Helloween, Helmet & the House of Pain, Morphine and Slayer.

When asked of eBay’s press department if the bottle has actually sold to this bidder, as his past buying history doesn’t support a purchase of this magnitude, they said:

"You can’t make those assumptions," admonished Wendy Sept of the public relations department. "As of right now, we don’t know" if it has sold, she said. "We don’t intermediate the transactions." She reiterated eBay’s policy that a bid is a "legal contract" and that the company doesn’t interfere between buyer and seller. She said, however, that certain "high profile" items occasionally attract bogus bidders who just want to be part of the action.

So far, she said, the seller hasn’t notified eBay that he may have a non-paying bidder. "The seller can take legal action" when bids aren’t honored, she said. When listing expensive objects, Sept said sellers can ask eBay to help qualify bidders. This occurred when eBay sold its most lavish item, a corporate jet for $4.9 million.

Asked if eBay was getting being with media queries regarding the bottle, Sept said no. "We’ve heard from just you and Reuters," she said.

Meanwhile, up in Waukesha, Wis., eBay seller bjorn16 came up with a way to cash-in on the situation. He registered the domain name www.allsoppsarcticale.com and two others using the Allsopp name. On Aug. 11 he offered all for sale at $3,500, or "Buy It Now" for $5,000. "These domain names are going to be huge," he advised bidders. He had no takers as of press time.

8/17/2007

The Latest News in the September 2007 Issue of Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles Newsletter

2007-08-18T04:16:00.000-07:00

n the September issue of Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles, stories include: Hull Pottery, 20th-Century Dolls, Griswold Cookware, Arts & Crafts Furniture, Wallace Nutting's Personal Desk, Tea Boxes

Related Website: The Kovels Newsletter

Publish Date: 2007-08-17

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Cleveland, Ohio – August 17, 2007 – The summer is starting to wind down and the cooler fall months are approaching fast. This is the perfect time of year for visiting antique shows. Don't venture out without being armed with the knowledge you can only get from the September edition of the Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles Newsletter. Nothing else brings the collector up to date on the latest prices, trends and news. The 12-page, color-illustrated newsletter is available to subscribers in print and online from the Kovels’ website at http://www.kovels.com . This month's issue features stories on:

A determined collector carried home an 11¾-inch Hull Bow Knot basket from an Ohio auction of thousands of pieces of Hull pottery. The price was $1,045—a basket full of bucks. For more info on this Hull auction, be sure to get the September newsletter.

Affordable 20th_century dolls are gaining in popularity. Ginny dolls are not getting much older, but they do cost more. A Ginny doll recently sold at an Ohio auction for $413. She was one of hundreds of mid-1900's dolls for sale. To see more of these dolls, see the September newsletter.

Griswold cookware fires up collectors. Don't take Griswold cookware for granted. It may not be pretty, but a 1920's skillet recently sold for the sizzling price of $275 at a Missouri auction. The Kovels serve up more information on practical and pricey Griswold cookware in the September issue.

Arts & Crafts furniture comes in all sizes and prices. If you are looking for craftsmanship and class, it does not necessarily need to be from Stickley. Recently an Arts & Crafts oak settle from the early 1900s sold for a very reasonable $705. If you're on a mission to compare prices for early Arts & Crafts furniture, you’ll want to get a copy of the September issue.

Skinner recently sold a desk used by Wallace Nutting. Find out where the desk came from and what it sold for in this month's issue.

Tantalizing tea boxes are what you used when tea sold for about $90 a pound in the early 17th century. Since tea was so valuable, it was kept in beautifully adorned boxes, most of which had locks. Prices vary from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars for these little boxes. To see examples and read more about locked tea caddies, be sure to get a copy of the September newsletter.

Noel Barret Auctions recently sold over 250 architectural toys at a recent event. Two of the more interesting sets include a Russian Monastery boxed set and a Palestine set that includes biblical cities and buildings and was made in Germany. Be sure to get the September issue so you can see photos and check out prices for these fascinating toy sets.

The September issue of the Kovels’ newsletter also includes their regular monthly features, such as the Buyer’s Price Guide, Collector’s Gallery, and News Flash. Subscriptions for the print edition and the online edition can be purchased from the Kovels’ website at http://www.kovels.com/subscribe.

About the Kovels
Ralph and Terry Kovel are the authors of more than 95 books about collecting and antiques, including the best-selling annual price guide "Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price List.” Hailed by Parade magazine as "the duke and duchess of the antiques world," the Kovels publish "Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles" (an award-winning newsletter) and write a syndicated weekly newspaper column distributed to more than 150 newspapers. They appeared weekly on the HGTV program "Flea Market Finds with the Kovels.” Their popular website with FREE price information is www.kovels.com. The Kovels' newest book is "Kovels' American Collectibles, 1900 to 2000,” published by Random House is available wherever books are sold and online at: http://www.kovels.com/KAC.

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Tradewinds all-cane auction

2007-08-18T04:15:00.000-07:00

Tradewinds is pleased to present our 31st all-cane auction. The sale will be held at The Salem Waterfront Hotel in historic Salem Mass. on September 29, 2007 at 11:00AM

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Publish Date: 2007-08-17

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We are celebrating our 15th year of doing all-cane auctions. In conjunction with this milestone, we are extending to our loyal customers a “thank you” by giving some tangible expressions of gratitude.

We will be sending a complimentary catalogue to all who have ordered one in the past two years.

Additionally, for all who personally attend on the 29th, we are bringing back the “good old days” by reducing the buyer’s premium to 10%, the amount we originally charged when we started our auctions in 1993. (The 10% applies only to those personally attending and helping us to celebrate, and only for this sale.)

We have gathered a wonderful array of antique canes and will be offering 196 lots of carefully selected high quality pieces, with many rare and uncommon examples. Additionally we are including a continuation of pieces from the late Philip Hampton’s fine collection as well as some from the collection of Ambassador Richard W. Carlson.

The sale will be preceded the evening before, September 28th at 6:300 PM, by a special event and private auction preview at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. We will be presenting our seventh pre-auction lecture. It will feature Larry Mattson, PHD, prominent businessman and collector from California. His topic will be: The World of Ceramic Canes. As always, there is no charge for the lecture, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. There will also be a cash bar. (Please call to let us know if you will be joining us so that facilities can be prepared.)

For carved ivory figural canes, highlights include: A skull & snake memento mori, a pair of racing horses, a signed Japanese monkeys, a lion & elephant, a military man, a panda bear, a boar’s tusk w/a black boy, a rabbit, an English politician, a hand holding a cane, an angel & child, an alligator, a Japanese rat w/grapes, a fist & snake, a tiger & dog, a stork, a Dickens character, a Dieppe long roses, a jockey, a boy w/long hair, an erotic dancer, a four faces, a standing owl, a full ram, a ferocious tiger, a hound boar & rabbit, a pistol grip w/snake, an elephant ball, an Indian & alligator, a greyhound, a startled man, a lizard & snake, a Jewish man, a Welsh corgi, a man w/moustache, a king w/crown, a French Courtier, a woman & skull memento mori, a Japanese elephant & monkeys, a four toads cane, an octopus, a Sir Frere cane, a Sennin w/toad, Daniel & the Lion, a kneeling Chinese lady, a girl in bearskin cloak, a fox hunt, a Japanese man, a hunter w/game, a finback whale, a horse & dog, a jester, a Napoleon bust, an eagle/turkey, a Geenaway girl, a boy w/cross, a bulldog carpenter, etc.

For decorative canes, highlights include: An English ebony w/pique, a Mennecy porcelain tau, an enamel Cleopatra w/asp, an 18th C French pique, a Wedgwood tau, a gold w/sapphires & diamonds, a 1687 English pique, a silver Art Nouveau w/maidens, an 18th C. gold, a Tiffany silver, a Russian enamel w/jewels, a silver w/amethyst, a painted porcelain ball, a tiger eye ball, a blond tortoiseshell knob, a lapis & gold, a Russian enamel knob, a damascene knob, a silver w/carnelian, an octo-carved jade, a German porcelain w/coat of arms, a silver & enamel faux corn, a tiger eye ball, an 18th C. burl w/silver mounts, a tortoiseshell knob, a Tiffany gold, a rose quartz w/enamel, a silver Art Nouveau w/flowers, an 18th C ivory & malacca, a silver figures w/enamel, a gold w/tortoiseshell veneer, a straight damascene, an 18th C. gold doctors cane, a black hardstone w/crystal, an “L” damascene, a Chinese silver w/mop, a silver chinoiserie, a painted porcelain tau, a Japanese cloisonné, a pair of Sulka Art Deco canes, a jasper egg, a horn w/gold mounts, etc.

For gadget canes, highlights include: An Eiffel tower pepperbox, a stethoscope & medicine cane, a Tiffany watch cane, a Remington percussion curio, an English pique pomander, an all wood flute, a staghorn corkscrew, a Japanese sword curio w/quillons, a silver pop-up pencil, a cased cane/pipe, a Napoleon shadow cane, a crook Toledo sword curio, a GAR cheroot curio, an English early telescope, a silver English sword curio, a tin whistle & flute, a silver & shagreen vanity, a cigarette lighter, a ruby glass perfume, a rosewood telescope, a staghorn sword curio w/gold, a rhino horn dagger curio, a bronze dog flick stick, a wood fox & snake automaton, a 17th C ivory sword, a reliquary cane, a watch on top, an ivory opera glass, a silver tiger automaton, an ivory w/dancing girl, a Dumonthier gun curio, a crook billy club, a crystal monocular, a siren cane, a gold push-up pencil, a wood snuffbox w/snakes, a Biggs candle, a wood w/secret compartment, etc.

For non-ivory figural canes, highlights include: A porcelain man in hat, an ebony claw w/iv. egg, a Samson porcelain lady, a silver double snake, a pewter shoe, a silver geisha, an ebony fierce dog, a carved wood martyrs, a wood Louis Wain cat, a Japanese bamboo toads & snake, wood man w/hat, a silver monkey w/coral, an enamel eagle, a glass three faces, a wood wasp & nest, an amethyst bear,a bone & wood bacchanal, a painted porcelain lady, a Mickey Mouse, a wood squirrel & grapes, a long wood snake, etc.

For nautical canes, highlights include: A carved whalebone w/silver, a whale iv. snake & whalebone, a whale iv. knob w/sealing wax, a whale iv. & whalebone w/mop, a smooth whale iv. w/whalebone, a whale iv. lotus & whalebone, a whale iv. w/baleen & whalebone, a whale iv. w/mop rays, a whale iv. knot, a whale iv. polygon w/baleen & whalebone, a whale iv. knob & whalebone, a segmented narwhal, a whale iv. knob w/tortoiseshell, a whale iv. fist & whalebone, a whale iv. Sir Frere, a whale iv. polygon, a walrus iv. finback whale, a whale iv. looped snake & whalebone, etc

For folk art, political, historical, & relic canes highlights include: A General McClellan Masonic folk art, a Charter Oak relic, an 1887 English folk art, a White House relic, a Gen. Tyler presentation, an etched Heroes of the Navy, A bear & hounds, a Nellie Bly Jefferson cane, a folk art w/metal ball, an Old South Church relic, a GAR veterans carved cane, a ship Lawrence relic, a diamond willow w/birds, etc.

For accessories and books, highlights include: A lift-top cane case, and the Stein book, a signed original Boothroyd book, Les Cannes, and Cane Curiosa by Dike.

If you wish to order a fully pictured catalog, please call us at (978) 526-4085, $40.00 U.S., $45.00 outside. (MasterCard or Visa accepted).

Pollock Part 2: Jack the Dripper Revisits Beloit Auction House October 31

2007-08-18T04:14:00.000-07:00

For the second time in less than a year, a mid-sized auction house in Beloit will consign purported Pollock art to the auction block, according to Richard Ranft, president of Beloit Auction Service, I

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Publish Date: 2007-08-16

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Beloit, WI – For the second time in less than a year, a mid-sized auction house in Beloit will consign purported Pollock art to the auction block, according to Richard Ranft, president of Beloit Auction Service, Inc.

The Pollocks in question are three signed oils on board from brother and sister consignors in Texas who inherited the paintings from their father. “Their father bought them approximately 50 years ago,” said Ranft. “They’ve been in the family the entire time.”

Last October, Ranft’s auction house made international headlines auctioning a “possible” Pollock from the living estate of renowned architect and Frank Lloyd Wright protégé, Lynn Anderson of Milwaukee. The winning bid of $53,000 was submitted by artist and Pollock fan Bill Kolb, 62, of Austin, Tx.

These latest paintings have not been authenticated; however, Ranft said that a letter from Chapellier Galleries of NY, dated Dec. 28, 1973, supplied by the consigners, states, “In our opinion they seem to be fine examples [of Pollock’s work].”

Ranft said, “So far we have no reason to doubt that these are genuine works by Pollock.”

The paintings were created in a drip style made famous by Pollock, each with its own color palate of dribbled paint lines. Two measure approximately 16 by 16 inches and the largest, 65 inches by 44 inches.

The auction is set for Wednesday, October 31. For more information or to schedule an inspection of the paintings, call Beloit Auction and Realty, Inc. at (608) 364-1965 or visit www.beloitauction.com.

Published by ASMarketingCenter.com a division of http://www.auctionservices.com and the http://www.nationalauctionlist.com.

Contact Information:
Richard Ranft, President
Beloit Auction Service, Inc.
534 W. Grand Ave.
Beloit, WI 53511
E-mail: info@beloitauction.com
Phone: (608) 364-1965
Fax: (608) 364-1117
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Restored Vase Smashed By Napoleon On Ebay

2007-08-18T04:12:00.002-07:00

This vase was given by Catherine the Great to Count Cobenzl, an Austrian diplomat. During negotiations with Cobenzl at Camp Formo, Napoleon got upset and smashed this vase. The vase was later restored

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Publish Date: 2007-08-16

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On April 8, 1927, the New York Times featured a story about a valuable porcelain vase that was about to be auctioned to settle a debt. But it was the vase’s colorful history that made the story truly newsworthy. Eighty years later, the vase is being put to auctioned again, this time on eBay for a minimum bid of $30,000.

According to the article (and other sources,) the vase once belonged to Catherine the Great, who presented it as a gift to Count Louis de Cobenzel, a prominent Austrian diplomat. When Napoleon came to see the count to negotiate the terms of a treaty between Austria and France, Cobenzel intimated that Austria might enlist Russian aid. Napoleon became furious and allegedly declared, “The truce is now ended and war declared. Before autumn is over, I shall shatter your empire as I shatter this vase.” According to the account, Napoleon then picked up the vase and smashed it into the fireplace.

Napoleon’s brother, Joseph, was party to this incident, and fortunately he collected the pieces of the vase and had the vase restored. He then brought it to America where it wound up in the hands of a New York society woman who bequeathed it to her personal physician. It was the physician who intended to auction off the vase to satisfy a personal debt owed to her nurse. But the auction never happened, and the vase became the property of the nurse. The New York Times account ends there. The vase’s current owner has kept it in her home all these years and is now willing to list it on eBay (Item Number: 250154416968) where it will be active until August 23.

Numismatic News Editor Honored for Writing Excellence

2007-08-18T04:12:00.001-07:00

Numismatic News Editor David C. Harper was recently awarded the Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in Numismatic Writing. The award was bestowed by the American Numismatic Association duri

Related Website: NumisMaster

Publish Date: 2007-08-16

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Numismatic News Editor Honored for Writing Excellence

IOLA, Wis. (Aug. 16, 2007) — Numismatic News Editor David C. Harper was recently awarded the Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in Numismatic Writing. The award was bestowed by the American Numismatic Association during its annual awards banquet Aug. 11 at the World's Fair of Money in Milwaukee.

The award holds special significance to Harper because he worked with Burnett Anderson for almost 18 years when Anderson served as the Numismatic News Washington, D.C., correspondent and Harper was on the NN staff.

"I am a better editor for having known and worked with Burnett," Harper said.

Harper has been a coin collector since 1963, when he began filling a Whitman album with Lincoln cents. He caught the tail end of the circulation finds era and he augmented his sets with purchases paid for from paper route earnings.

Inspired to write in part by Q. David Bowers' book, "Coins and Collectors," he entered and won the monthly Coins magazine "What's the Story" contest when he was 15 years old. His first bylined numismatic article appeared in the June 1971 issue as a result. He entered the contest so often and won often enough that the rules were changed to prohibit new submissions for a two-year period after winning.

"My free subscriptions were still running when Krause hired me," he joked. "Perhaps they wanted to save money."

He joined the Krause Publications editorial staff in 1978 and is currently editor of Numismatic News and World Coin News and executive editor of Bank Note Reporter. He also edits two books annually, North American Coins & Prices and U.S. Coin Digest. He is the author of the "Class of '63" column that runs each week in Numismatic News.

His various Krause Publications assignments included a stint as editor of Coins magazine 1980-1983.

Harper received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1977. He had a double major of journalism and economics.

"I first met Burnett Anderson when Krause hired him to be the firm's Washington correspondent in 1981. I learned a lot from him. I enjoyed working with him. He was a great storyteller and a stickler for accuracy. That is the heart of journalism. It is a special honor to receive the numismatic writing award that carries his name," Harper said.

Harper’s stories and blogs can be read at www.numismaster.com, Krause Publications’ web portal for coin and paper money values, news, and events.

About Krause Publications

Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows and 750 reference and how-to books. F+W Publications, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

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715-445-4612, ext. 428

Rare Gold Coins Return 39.4 Percent on Investment, But Timing Is Everything, Reports GPA for Coins

2007-08-18T04:11:00.001-07:00

GPA for Coins reports that the certified coin market has shown overall strong growth in 2007, but median prices are where they were in the first quarter of 2006.

Related Website: GPA for Certified Coins

Publish Date: 2007-08-15

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GPA for Coins (GPA) reports that the certified coin market has shown overall strong growth in 2007, but median prices are where they were in the first quarter of 2006. However, the total gold coin segment has shown strong median prices steadily increasing to give a return of almost 40 percent for those who purchased in the first half of 2005.

Bob Green of Park Avenue Numismatics agrees: "It is clear that the rare side of the market continues to have support while the more common date material, dates easily obtainable in quantity, are slipping back to levels seen 12-18 months ago."

Like any other collectibles market, the perfect time for buying and selling comes down to timing. The second half of 2006 generally saw prices fall, and this was a good time to buy. Almost every coin category saw a large jump in median price paid in 2007, and anyone selling after 2006 purchases would have made an excellent return.

But as Bob Green notes, "It may also have a lot to do with simple supply and demand dynamics." GPA data shows that a much larger than average volume of coins was traded between July 2006 and Dec 2006, and this influenced prices at auction. It would appear the market can only bare so much volume before prices (even for the stronger-showing gold coins) begin to fall.

Bob Green continues: "Low population, rare date gold coins are constantly sought after by a growing number of collectors looking to complete series, and with so few available the markets should continue to climb to higher levels in this segment."

The U.S. rare coin market - consisting of an estimated 250,000 U.S. coins collectors/investors and a further 2 million "average" collectors - has an estimated trade of $10 billion per annum, providing lucrative opportunities for those well-informed.

With over 800,000 transactions, representing U.S. $1.3 billion, GPA is the world's largest repository of information available on publicly-traded certified coins, spanning over a decade. GPA provides an unprecedented level of information to collectors/investors on the prices realized for certified rare coins.

GPA is not a traditional price "guide," but a price reporting service, listing only actual prices realized in publicly accessible auctions. As Susan Headly writes in About.com: "…the prices in coin price catalogs are determined by coin dealers … the dealers who contribute to these coin price catalogs have a built-in incentive to nudge the prices as high as they can. Therefore, the short answer to the question, 'Are the coin prices in most coin catalogs accurate?' is a qualified 'No.'"

What makes GPA for Coins really exciting and instantly different from anything else available in the market place is that the data is interactive. As George Pantela, founder of GPAnalysis explains: "Via a web browser, you can set parameters of the data set you wish to interrogate and then customize the output. This can be as simple as drilling down to see individual prices paid for a specific coin, to an overview of the market as a whole. Want to compare median prices paid this year to the previous? No problem; our online toolset allows you to do this in a cinch." Additionally, subscribers of the service can permanently annotate individual coin sales, compare relevant coins to silver and gold price trends, and manage and automatically value their coin collection.

Jim Halperin, co-chairman of the world's largest collectibles auctioneer Heritage Auction Galleries, believes services like GPA for Coins are essential to the collecting community. "GPA adds a level of confidence for buyers and sellers, helping them make informed decisions when trading in an increasingly complex and expanding rare coin market," Halperin says.

For additional information regarding this Press Release visit the GPA website, http://coins.gpanalysis.com and click on "Press Releases", or contact Dirk van der Gaag, dirk.vandergaag @ gpanalysis.com.

About GPAnalysis Pty Ltd

GPAnalysis Pty Ltd, www.gpanalysis.com, is a recognized innovator developing online services for the collectibles market segment. In 2003 the company launched GPA for Comics, http://comics.gpanalysis.com, an indispensable industry reference for the trading in certified comic books.

Rummagemonkey A Cost Effective Solution For Antique Dealers

2007-08-16T01:43:00.001-07:00

Rummagemonkey.com is a Marketplace that allows individuals to list items for free, and allows businesses to create Store profiles and add listings that link back to their own sites.

Related Website: Rummagemonkey.com
Publish Date: 2007-08-15

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Rummagemonkey.com is a Marketplace that allows individuals to list items for free, and allows businesses to create store profiles and add listings that link back to their own websites. This format creates an excellent environment for anyone within the Antique industry to list their wares or find that next special item.Recently Rummagemonkey.com has added several vendors including Old Attic Treasures who has several different antique listings including, Serigraphs, Pottery, Sterling Silver and more.Stringed Instrument Division, A luthier that carries lots of vintage instruments including Gibson, National Resophonic,as well as Kent Everett also recently listed their inventory. BBeauty Design, a seller of Vintage Clothing and accessories rounds out the list of new vendors..The concept at Rummagemonkey lends itself nicely to the Antique industry. Their focus is to help small to mid size vendors get the exposure they deserve at a reasonable price point.When dealing with the large Ecommerce sites often times small and mid size vendors are priced right out of the game and watch their profits get eaten away due to high fees. Further the competition on the major Pay Per click sites has gotten so expensive many vendors feel that by the time they generate a sale they have already eroded their profits from spending money on prior clicks that did not culminate in a sale.Rummagemonkey sells its clicks in affordable packages. Its most popular package is $50.00 for 500 Clicks.So if your a Antique dealer looking for additional exposure Rummagemonkey.com may be a great addition to your online marketing campaign and if your an individual and have product to sell Rummagemonkey offers a basic listing for free.Rummagemonkey is a California based corporation for questions contact them at info@rummagemonkey.com or via their toll free number at 866-902-7413 or to join their newsletter Get News From Rummagemonkey.com

Good Better Best Appraiser Workshop

2007-08-16T01:42:00.000-07:00

Introducing the Good, Better Best Appraiser Workshop

Related Website: Appraiser Workshops
Publish Date: 2007-08-15

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GOOD, BETTER, “BEST”APPRAISER WORKSHOPACTIVE LEARNING AT ITS BESTNEVER BEFORE HAS THERE BEEN AN APPRAISER'S WORKSHOP LIKE THIS!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 2007This most exciting workshop is conducted at two beautiful antiques shops in historic “Old Town”, Alexandria, Va. The shop inventory includes period American and English furniture, colonial revival furniture, fine and decorative arts and much, much more.Are you the appraiser you want to be? Would you do business with you? Is your appraisal practice working smoothly? The Good, Better, Best Workshop can help you answer “yes” to the questions above.New Appraisers will have the opportunity to simulate an appraisal inspection and gain the confidence and skills needed to act like old pros, while old pros will add new skills needed to expand a practice and advance product knowledge in accumulating qualified appraiser status with the IRS.Attendees will learn how to discuss scope of work, close sales, prepare contracts, obtain deposits, prepare for inspections, use new research methods, utilize the latest technology techniques and deal with client challenges.Under guidance from two certified personal property appraisers, attendees will have the rare opportunity to completely inspect and study the contents of the shops. They may remove drawers, turn over case pieces, inspect backboards and even disassemble/assemble a tall case clock. Attendees will learn how to use ultra violet light to detect restorations to paintings, porcelains and furniture, and learn to write proper property descriptions and condition statements.Samples of Daily Telephone Logs, Time Logs, Contracts, Appraisal Worksheets, and other useful forms will be provided on a CD and in your Course workbook.Space is limited! Contact us now for pricing and availability. Click on the link below for further information and registration.Website: www.appraiserworkshops.com

'New Krause' on Display at World's Fair of Money

2007-08-16T01:41:00.001-07:00

The Krause Publications numismatics group was out in full force for the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money, asserting its leadership role in the antique coin collecting hobby.

Related Website: NumisMaster
Publish Date: 2007-08-15

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The Krause Publications numismatics group was out in full force last week in Milwaukee for the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money, asserting its leadership role in the antique coin and paper money collecting hobbies. A contingent believed to be the largest ever from Iola attending a single show made the trip to Milwaukee, and attendees took notice. “Our staff performed like a well-oiled machine in Milwaukee,” said Numismatic News editor Dave Harper. “All of us heard positive comments from attendees about the ‘New Krause’ look. Our expanded booth, uniform staff appearance, long-standing sponsored functions and new hospitality events created their own buzz on the bourse floor. Our well-known magazines and books were there, but new products like NumisMaster, video and price guides on DVD were in the spotlight.”Among the group’s accomplishments at the show:-Harper received a lifetime achievement award for his numismatic journalism, and book editor George Cuhaj was honored for his work on the Standard Catalog of U.S. Paper Money. Recent retiree Fred Borgmann, a 30-year KP employee, was honored with a reception in the numismatics booth, which also hosted a 55th birthday party for Numismatic News.-Harper presided over presentation of the Coin of the Year Awards, sponsored by World Coin News, with awards going to mints from Austria, Germany, Australia, Belarus, Israel, and the U.S. Harper was also master of ceremonies for the Numismatic Ambassador breakfast, where he honored KP founder Chet Krause for his contributions to the grassroots level of coin collecting.-Harper was the first in the numismatic press to break the big news story of the week: the ANA’s executive director was placed on administrative leave Sunday morning. Working with Dave Kranz and Debbie Bradley, Harper had stories posted to www.numismaticnews.net and NumisMaster by early afternoon; a subsequent e-blast Monday made the story the most-read in NumisMaster history.Numismatic editors Harper, Kranz, and Bob Van Ryzin were everywhere on the bourse floor, at seminars, in meetings, and at press conferences, often with Lisa Bellavin and Scott Tappa in tow recording the proceedings on video.-Sales staff Sue Konkel, Robbie Cain, Debbie Tischendorf, GayLynn Holcomb, Dennis Piotrowski, and Dean Listle made the most of their time with customers on the bourse floor. A special treat came Wednesday evening, when staff hosted a select group of customers to a lively dinner at the Chop House restaurant. Highlights included an appearance from former professional wrestler Hillbilly Jim and the magic of Chad Long, who impressed customers and show-goers with his illusions and humor. David Steward, Colin Ungaro, and Suzanne Mitchell took the opportunity to better acquaint themselves with the industry.-In the booth, Beth Grimsley, Tom Michael, Katy Gertz, Jana Tappa, and Bradley helped promote and demonstrate NumisMaster, the online coin values database which was making its first full-fledged appearance at the World’s Fair of Money. Tappa, Gertz, and Sara Wait also designed ads for customers onsite.-On the book side, Toni Rahn, Brenda Mazemke, and Corinne Zielke were busy fielding sales requests for KP’s extensive line of collectible coin and paper money price guides and books. Another similar new feature that drew considerable interest from buyers: price guides on DVD.-The numismatics group was not finished with the show’s closing on Sunday. A group of about 60 hobbyists loaded buses in Milwaukee, stopped in Appleton for breakfast and a tour of the Houdini Museum, then proceeded to Iola for lunch and a variety of afternoon activities: antique shopping, a cruise on the Chain O’ Lakes, and visiting with KP coin experts in the Iola office. Those involved with planning and executing the trip included Maggie Pahl, Nicole Florence, Judy Driebel, Jackie Baldwin, Mark Moran, Eric Krszjzaniek, Kelly and Eric Bradley, and Wait.-Tamara Beardsley, Bill Bright, Karen Thulien, and Kevin Isaacson coordinated the group's efforts.About Krause PublicationsKrause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows and 750 reference and how-to books. F+W Publications, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.ContactScott TappaEditorial director, NumisMasterscott.tappa@fwpubs.com715-445-4612, ext. 428

The Atlantique City Antiques & Collectibles Show to feature vintage fashions

2007-08-16T01:40:00.001-07:00

This season, vintage fashion takes the stage as the show theme, “Vintage Fashion: Always in Style,” will feature dozens of the nation’s top vintage fashion dealers.

Related Website: The Atlantique City Antique & Collectibles Show
Publish Date: 2007-08-14

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - August 15, 2007 – Atlantique City (http://www.atlantiquecity.com), the world’s largest indoor antiques and collectibles show, is back and in style with more than 500 top dealers and special events converging at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Oct. 20-21. Dealers from around the world will display astonishing finds, unusual pieces and rare collections of fine antiques. This season, vintage fashion takes the stage as the show theme, “Vintage Fashion: Always in Style,” will feature dozens of the nation’s top vintage fashion dealers as well as a stunning exhibit by the prestigious Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company, the nation’s only auction house to specialize in vintage clothing.Show attendees who buy tickets in advance (before Oct. 12) will get in at 8:30 a.m., 90 minutes before gate sales open on Saturday.Whether you are looking for culture or the collectible – Atlantique City has it all. Our dealers specialize in Tiffany lighting, Continental, European and Asian porcelain, fine art, furniture, ’50s kitsch, Golden Age comic books and vintage Mego action figures. This fall’s show will also feature new dealers who specialize in antique and vintage tin toys, decorative arts, fine furniture and postcards.Join thousands of fellow collectors in the Antique Trader Appraisal Booth and meet celebrity appraisers, including experts Kyle Husfloen, editor of the Antique Trader Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, the nation’s best selling guide; Ellen Schroy, editor of Warman’s Guide to Antiques and Collectibles; and Caroline Ashleigh and Carolyn Remmey from PBS’s Antiques Roadshow.Be the first to know about special offers and receive continuous, up-to-date information on everything about his show by signing up on the Atlantique City mailing list at www.atlantiquecity.com . Exhibitor contract and booth information is also available at this Web site or by calling the show office at 800-526-2724. You don’t want to miss Atlantique City on Oct. 20-21!FOR MORE INFORMATION:Call Atlantique City Show office at 800.526.2724or visit http://www.atlantiquecity.comEric BradleyAtlantique City Show Producer800-726-9966 x331eric.bradley@fwpubs.comTamara BeardsleyEvents Marketing Manager800-726-9966 x443tamara.beardsley@fwpubs.com

Daryle S. Lambert’s New Blog: A Refreshing New Voice in Antiques & Collectibles

2007-08-16T01:38:00.000-07:00

A new Antiques & Collectible Blog addressing important market trends, new opportunities and financial strategies in shifting markets is launched by author, Daryle S. Lambert.

Related Website: www.31corp.com
Publish Date: 2007-08-14

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Chicago, Illinois --August 14, 2007--The Guy in the Red Tie, a refreshing and inspiring new daily blog with rss feeds written by 31 Inc.’s President, Daryle S. Lambert, has launched this month on the company website at www.31corp.com. Lambert’s blog addresses important market trends, new opportunities in the industry, and financial strategies for accumulating wealth in the midst of shifting markets. Readers of Lambert’s book, “31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles” will find the The Guy in the Red Tie Blog, a valuable component in their quest to reaching their financial goals in the antique and collectible markets. This new perspective along with other vital information gleaned from other select blogs and websites is included. Rss feeds available at http://31corp.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default and http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/gylg and www.google.com/reader/viewAbout Daryle S. Lambert:Daryle S. Lambert, President of 31 INC, and leader of the 31 Club, has been a collector of antiques and collectibles for over 40 years. During that time his entrepreneurial endeavors have included starting businesses in real estate, oil exploration, and financial securities. Throughout his career, his love of collecting and dealing in antiques, collectibles, and fine art has remained a constant source of enjoyment and profit. Daryle, his wife Vickie and his son, Joshua, live in the Chicago area.Mr. Lambert is available for interviews with accredited media. Contact Cindy Nieder, Director of Marketing & Publicity. cindy@31corp.com www.31corp.com

Letter from Grant to Lee sells for $63,250 at Gallery 63

2007-08-16T01:36:00.000-07:00

Gallery 63 in Atlanta's August 4-5 sale featured a trove of material from the '60s pertaining mostly to Dr. Martin Luther King ($17,250) and a letter from Ulysses S. Grant to Robert E. Lee ($63,250).

Related Website: www.gallery63.net
Publish Date: 2007-08-14

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IMPORTANT MLK AUDIO TAPES FROM THE '60s, LETTER FROM GRANT TO LEE,SIGNED ENGRAVING OF ROBERT E. LEE ALL CHANGE HANDS AT GALLERY 63(Atlanta, Ga.) - Gallery 63 is fast becoming the auction house of choice for consignors of civil rights and other historical merchandise. The firm's August 4-5 sale featured a trove of audio tapes from the 1960s pertaining mostly to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ($17,250); a letter written by Ulysses S. Grant to Robert E. Lee ($63,250); and a steel engraving of Lee, signed by the general ($43,125).“Ever since we moved into our larger quarters (at 4577 Roswell Road in Atlanta), it seems we've gotten more of this kind of historic material, and it's great,” said Paul Brown of Gallery 63. “We were already known as the consignment arm of Red Baron, and for staging some really wonderful multi-estate sales with fresh-to-the-market material. And now we're known for something else, too.”Indeed, the three aforementioned pieces of American history alone accounted for more than $100,000 in a sale that grossed about $1.35 million. Civil rights and Civil War took center stage, but the auction saw about 1,250 lots change hands in a broad range of categories, from fine art to period furniture. The sale attracted over 460 registered bidders. About 650 people overall packed the gallery.Gallery 63 made the news across the country a few months ago, when it appeared poised to sell a folder of previously unknown documents pertaining to Dr. King. But the King family intervened, and when the exact provenance of the material could not be determined, it was pulled from the auction block. However, the publicity resulted in phone calls from consignors with other civil rights material.The MLK items sold at the August 4-5 sale comprised a trove of over 20 original audio and video tapes of speeches, sermons, hearings and interviews originally aired in the 1960s and pertaining mostly to the slain civil rights leader (although some tapes concerned Robert F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy). They came from the estate of Jerry Tucker, a former newsman at WNOO in Chattanooga.On one tape, Dr. King sits for an interview with Mr. Tucker, an event that was broadcast once, in 1960, and never aired again. It is the only reel of the interview that exists. Also sold, as a separate lot, was a letter, written on Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, thanking an organizer of a banquet honoring Dr. King for receiving the Nobel Prize in 1964, and a dinner invitation.The letter written by Grant to Lee (dated April 10, 1865, the day after the official end of the Civil War), discusses the terms of surrender of the Confederate Army and was originally penned at the Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia. The letter was consigned by a Texas woman who became aware of Gallery 63 when she saw a television report on the folder of MLK papers that were pulled from sale.It is believed the letter was a handwritten copy of the original document, presented by Grant to Lee the day after Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Va., on April 9, 1865. Grant wrote the copy, it is presumed, for posterity's sake. The late Civil War historian Shelby Foote said of it, “It is almost certainly Grant's...he wrote it either on the train back to City Point or up the coast to Washington.”The original period steel engraving of General Lee was exceedingly rare and bore the Confederate legend's signature. Fittingly, these items were sold in Atlanta, a city closely associated with the Civil War and the civil rights movement. From Sherman's march through Georgia to the movie “Gone With the Wind” to Dr. King's sermons and marches, Atlanta has been at the epicenter of it all. Other top lots from the sale follow. All prices quoted include a 15% buyer's premium.A watercolor rendering, “Figures and a Cabin,” by the renowned landscape painter Joseph Mallard William Turner (British, 1775-1851) soared to $32,200. Turner is widely regarded as one of the finest landscape painters in English history. He is sometimes referred to as the 'First Impressionist' because many of his works (like the one sold) exhibit a hazy wash of light, captured in the moment.Another painting, done by the accomplished marine painter Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973), and titled “Sailing Ship in Rough Seas,” gaveled for $10,350. Dawson's reputation was such that by the 1930s he was firmly established as one of the leading marine painters of the day. He secured important commissions from Queen Elizabeth, and his work has hung in the White House.A delft blue 1974 Triumph TR-6 convertible, looking ready for the road after a frame up restoration, sped away for $11,040; an antique player piano with multiple animated automata, pipes, bells and drums, for years a fixture at the 1960's-era blues club in Underground Atlanta called Blind Willie's, fetched $9,315; and a restored oak barber chair by the Theo Kochs Company made $2,185.A rare Alabama Kentucky rifle made by D. Evans and featuring beautiful brass hardware and curly maple stock rang out at $4,830; a matched pair of consecutively numbered Colt Derringer pistols, in the original Colt leather-bound case and with mint high-gloss blued barrels and carved grips, achieved $3,565; and a lifetime collection of over 25 rare military swords sold for $1,035-$4,025 each.A stunning Art Deco bracelet in 18k gold inset, with over nine carats of diamonds, was the top lot of the fine jewelry, sliding on to a most appreciative wrist for $8,337; a pair of Louis Vuitton valaises (suitcases), in excellent condition with leather ribs and straps, hammered for $1,035 each; and an Otto Altenburg 5-foot baby grand piano with an immaculate black lacquer finish went for $8,510.A fine American Baroque buffet in quarter sawn golden oak, executed in the late 19th century by R.J. Horner and in museum-quality condition, realized $9,200; a centennial center table in walnut and burl walnut, with a surface depicting the Great Seal of the United States, made $7,245; and a monumental French buffet, crafted in walnut and with curved and beveled glass vitrines, hit $4,312.Returning to fine art, a pastel work by Edward Dufner (American, 1871-1957), titled “Children Playing at the Edge of a Stream,” crossed the block at $5,290. The 13” x 17” painting was signed lower right by the artist. And a 14” x 18” watercolor, also signed lower right, by Ogden Pleissner (American, 1905-1988), titled “Landscape With a Stream,” changed hands for $7,762.Gallery 63's next big sale is slated for Saturday, September 23. Already consigned is an oil-on-canvas landscape by Albert Bierstadt, depicting two figures in a canoe; important Civil War letters and ephemera; and about 250 lots of fine furniture from the collection of a prominent Atlanta family. Watch the website for additional lots and information as the sale date approaches: www.Gallery63.net.Gallery 63 is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call the firm directly, at (404) 252-2555. Or, you can e-mail them at Rbaron2@bellsouth.net. Gallery 63 is located at 4577 Roswell Rd., in the desirable Buckhead section of Atlanta. The firm relocated to the new space earlier this year, having outgrown its former facility.

1948 Hot-Rod Lincoln hits $11,550 at Four Seasons sale

2007-08-16T01:34:00.000-07:00

A midnight blue, partially restored 1948 Lincoln Continental hot-rod car roared off for $11,550 at a summertime multi-estate sale held July 29 by Four Seasons Auction Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia.

Related Website: www.fsagallery.com
Publish Date: 2007-08-14

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1948 HOT-ROD LINCOLN, MIDNIGHT BLUE, ROARS OFF FOR $11,550AT MULTI-ESTATE SALE HELD JULY 29 BY FOUR SEASONS, ATLANTA(Atlanta, Ga.) - A midnight blue, partially restored 1948 Lincoln Continental hot-rod car – retrofitted with a 350 Chevrolet small-block engine and matching transmission, a 1953 Chrysler New Yorker frame, and a Ford 150 differential – roared away for $11,550 at a multi-estate sale held July 29 by Four Seasons Auction Gallery. The car had less than 3,000 miles on the engine and transmission.“Vintage automobiles just seem to find their way to me, and this one certainly was a one-of-a-kind,” said Steve White of Four Seasons Auction Gallery. “The interior was a midnight blue velvet, to match the paint, and it had a new air conditioning unit just installed that really blew out cold air. All the chrome had been redone, too. It's going to be a fun drive for the buyer who took it home.”The car was the top lot in what Four Seasons billed as its Annual Mid-Summer Spectacular Auction, held at the firm's spacious gallery in the fashionable Buckhead section of Atlanta. By the end of the day, close to 800 lots had changed hands, most of them selling to the estimated 250 people who had gathered there. “For a summertime sale, that's a great turnout, and a positive sign,” Mr. White said.Additional highlights from the sale follow. Prices quoted include a 10% buyer's premium.Fine period furniture did well, as it does at all Four Seasons sales. Leading the pack was a William IV English secretary-bookcase (90” tall, circa 1840), fitted with a drop front and individual mullioned doors. It crossed the block at $4,125. Another crowd-pleaser was a William IV linen press (87” tall, circa 1830), flame grain mahogany with fitted drawer interior and scroll crest. It made $1,760.From the art category, a beautifully framed oil-on-canvas shipyard scene of dockworkers loading boats, signed lower left by J. Bale and executed around 1860, achieved $3,850; a huge oil-on-canvas depiction of a ship in distress, signed lower left by Will Williams and done in the early 1800s, went for $2,750; and an oil-on-board scene of an alluring maiden picking flowers (circa 1890) hit $715.Everybody would love to own a Rolex watch, and the 1989 diamond bezel Rolex Datejust that gaveled for $3,520 was a real beauty. Stainless, with a gold band and blue dial, it came with neither box nor papers, but that didn't deter bidders who seemed eager to slide it on their wrist. Also, a stunning antique Limoges vase, hand-painted with gilt relief decorations (circa 1890), sold for $990.A turn-of-the-century Italian mantle clock with bronze mounted case and intricate fretwork designs (17” tall, with numbers 1925 and 56 stamped into the works) commanded $1,760; an antique Art Nouveau lamp, with a beautiful nymph surrounded by flowers hand-painted on heavy cast metal (circa 1910-1920), brought $965; and an antique French screen with gilt gesso over carvings hit $770.A set of six fine carved French chairs, with backs sporting carved roses and foliate, dainty fluted legs, acanthus knees and gorgeous striped upholstery, went for $2,500 (the two arm chairs of the same group were listed separately and sold for $550 each). Also, a pair of Anglo-Indian armchairs, decorated with figural rosewood carving and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (circa 1930) achieved $550.A French Art Nouveau table made by Emile Galle (1846-1904) around 1900 and decorated with organic carving and exotic foliate marquetry changed hands for $1,760; a period Georgian chest-on-chest with nice inlaid canted corners (78” tall, circa 1840) crossed the block at $1,650; and an elegant French bowed-front, marble-top commode with floral and drape relief carvings, fetched $1,650.Four Seasons Auction Gallery's next big sale will be held the weekend of September 15-16, on-site, at the home of Bernice Shirey, on Chamblee Gap Road in Cumming, Ga. This living estate sale will feature Ms. Shirey's lifetime accumulation of more than 3,000 personal items, collected over 60 years. The start time for both days will be 11 am, and the auction will be held under tents, rain or shine.Then, on Sunday, September 23, another on-site living estate sale is planned, comprising the lifetime antique collection and real estate property of Constanee and Harold Zier of Huntsville, Ala. Highlights include a Sohmer & Co. baby grand piano; a Rococo curio on stand; mahogany bookcases; mahogany bedroom suites; a pair of Chippendale sofas; and paintings by James Holland and A. Lewis.The Ziers will also be selling their home and property, on Gill Street in Huntsville. The house is a 2,600-square-foot brick, two-story structure with detached garage with studio. The three bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on an 80' x 250' lot, with a large, gently sloping front yard. It's in a nice, mature neighborhood. The auction will begin at 11 am sharp and be held under tents, rain or shine.Four Seasons Auction Gallery averages nearly 100 auctions a year. The firm is licensed and bonded in five states and offers certified appraisals. It specializes in antiques; estates and fine arts; real estate; vehicles of all types; business liquidations; bankruptcy; court-ordered auctions; and unique collections. Sales may be conducted on-site or in the firm's spacious 16,000-square-foot showroom.To learn more about the upcoming on-site auctions slated for Sept. 15-16 and Sept. 23, you may log on to www.fsagallery.com. Four Seasons Auction Gallery holds sales on Wednesday evenings and most weekends, and is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly at (404) 876-1048. Or, e-mail to info@fsagallery.com.

PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL COURSES OFFERED

2007-08-16T01:33:00.000-07:00

Those of you who have been thinking about becoming credentialed as a professional personal property appraiser should check into the Core Course in Appraisal Studies offered by the International Societ

Related Website: International Society of Appraisers
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Those of you who have been thinking about becoming credentialed as a professional personal property appraiser should check into the Core Course in Appraisal Studies offered by the International Society of Appraisers October 3-9, 2007 in Chicago, IL at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites O'Hare. Contact ISA at courses@isa-appraisers.org for registrations details.Instructors:Judy Martin, ISA CAPP Certified Appraiser of Personal Property, estate liquidator, lecturer, and television guest appraiser. Owns and operates M&M Sales, one of the largest estate liquidators in the Chicago area. Ms. Martin has done extensive appraisal work involving insurance, estate tax liability, divorce, charitable contributions, and liability claims in addition to estate sales. She is a primary member of the revision team for the ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies. Leon Castner, Ph.D., ISA CAPPDr. Castner has a Ph.D. in Valuation Sciences; is Certified in Appreciable Residential Contents with ISA; and Certified in Antiques and Decorative Arts with AAA. He has been the recipient of the ISA Outstanding Leadership Award, Special Legislative Award, Marketing Award, and Outstanding Member of the Year Award. Dr. Castner is a long-time ISA Core Course contributor and instructor.With new tighter regulations created by the IRS concerning donation appraisals, and a more informed public demanding educated appraisal experts, consumers are turning more and more to appraisers who are trained and credentialed by professional associations. The International Society of Appraisers, a leader in the personal property appraisal profession, has provided the public with qualified appraisers for over twenty years. The ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies covers appraisal theory and principles, report writing standards, professional ethics, how to accurately describe property, how to conduct market and value research and analysis, how to start your own appraisal business, and concludes with how to write an actual appraisal in a hands-on workshop. Samples of complete appraisals are given to students, along with appraisal checklists covering the required elements for standard appraisal types. These assist in developing your own appraisal style and tailoring checklists to your specialty field.This investment in your professional excellence will help build your business and expand your client services. For more information, contact ISA today at courses@isa-appraisers.org or visit us at www.isa-appraisers.org .About International Society of Appraisers The International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is a not-for-profit, member-driven association, formed to support our member needs and serve the public by producing highly qualified and ethical appraisers who are recognized authorities in professional personal property appraising. We offer a comprehensive professional development program designed to build and enhance performance in the area of personal property appraisal practice as well as specialty studies. ISA's professional development and credentialing programs, along with its strong code of ethics and professional conduct, serve as the foundation for the organizational mission - to advance the professionalism and effectiveness of personal property appraisers.

LiveAuctionTalk.com Highlights T-Rex Skull in its Weekly Free Article

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Rosemary McKittrick’s column is one of the web’s premier online resources for up-to-date art and antique information. Visit the site and sign up for a free weekly subscription.

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Publish Date: 2007-08-14

Aug. 14, 2007--One of my favorite things to do as a kid was to visit the dinosaur collection at the Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh. Staring up at the huge teeth, mighty jaws and giant head of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, I was certain the beast could have easily eaten me on the spot. I also pictured the T. rex charging migrating herds of smaller dinosaurs in his territory and picking off their weak, young and sick. Even today the childhood recollections are still clear. The common thinking nowadays is that dinosaurs were slow-moving, dull-witted prehistoric versions of today’s reptiles. Most scientists agree they were reptiles. Some dinosaurs were as small as roosters. Others were as big as buildings. Some were slow like turtles. Others were as fast as horses. Even in brainpower there were tremendous differences among dinosaurs. The thing that makes T. rex standout is that it was one of the last, largest and strongest of all the predatory dinosaurs. It could easily have stared inside my bedroom window and plucked me out of my childhood bed with its birdlike claws.No surprise all the interest today in this lumbering beast. The T. rex has been pictured and brought to life in magazines, movies and dime-store novels for eons.Dinosaurs like T. rex teach us what life was like on the earth millions of years ago. They’re important links in the chain of history. Perhaps, they’re even the source of our ancient legends about mythical beasts.That’s why when the skull of an extremely rare Tyrannosaurid comes up for sale on the auction block it stirs up keen interest. That’s what happened on March 25, 2007, when a T. rex skull sold at I. M. Chait Gallery in an auction held simultaneously in Beverly Hills and New York City. The prepped and mounted 32-inch-long tyrannosaurus skull sold to an anonymous California collector for $276,000.Read the entire article at www.LiveAuctionTalk.com.RSS: www.liveauctiontalk.com/rss/lat.rss.Photo courtesy of I.M. Chait Gallery.

Alternative to eBay Partners with ANA

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The American Numismatic Association has officially partnered with Collectica.com to offer coin collectors a low-fee, low-fraud online auction

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It's official!! The ANA and Collectica.com are joining forces to create a safe online environment for coin collectors.It's free to join the community and there are no listing fees in the Collectica Marketplace. E-commerce has never been friendlier or safer!Collectica.com is the collector's online community and marketplace, and partnerships with associations like the ANA are intended to eliminate the fraud that makes online auctions so risky.Collectica.com is not just for coin collectors; with members sharing and auctioning their stamps, sports memorabilia, dolls, comics and antiques, Collectica.com is a collectables paradise!Why remain anonymous on other online auction sites? Why be hassled by fee hikes and hidden fees? Why not share your collection with your friends and fellow collectors?Collectica.com offers community tools such as clubs, blogs, forums, and news and event information to allow collectors to come together and discuss topics of interest. The club feature is unique in that it offers the traditional collecting clubs exciting new opportunities to enhance club activities and increase membership participation."Collectica's goal is to create a global collectors' community," said Collectica president Michael Dworecki, "our free software and easy-to-use collection management tools will make it simple for collectors to share information and post photos of the objects they are most passionate about."