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 Saturday, January 31, 2009
Sometimes tough decisions have to be made
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Yes, it's all about the books again. Something had to be done. The library was utter and complete chaos. Books stacked this way and that ... choices had to be made. That's my main task today. Picking and choosing which books will stay on the shelves, which ones will be stored and kept, and which ones we can let go. One of the books I chose to let go (a rather large, heavy business law book that I had purchased at one of the university book store clearance sales back when I was in college), my daughter decided to use as a weight in building her "fort" in the living room. I was ready to put it on the free table at work, but my daughter found a 1963 dollar bill pressed between the pages. And I heard my husband say something like, "That's why we need to look through all of them before we get rid of them." But he thought that book was from one of the caches purchased at auction. I know that's not the case, but I honestly don't remember putting the dollar in there. It must have been in there since college, which is about two decades ago now! More years than I care to admit most days... So, my task will take much, much longer than originally anticipated so I don't inadvertently send pressed treasures along to someone else. Have a great weekend everyone! And always keep an eye out for those treasures that may be hiding right under your noses! Have any of you ever found anything like that where you didn't expect it? Have you had any "near misses" like this? What was it? — Karen
Ephemera
Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:39:31 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00) 
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Antiques spanning 4 centuries at St. Charles, Ill., show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If you're in the area March 14-15, you'll probably want to check out the spring Fox Valley Antiques Show. Here's the press release: CELEBRATE HISTORY AT THE SPRING FOX VALLEY ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE
March 14 & 15, 2009
As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth, we in the Land of Lincoln take special pride in our connection to the 16th President. While he was an extraordinary man, he came from ordinary circumstances. A chronology of his life indicates that on March 14, 1849, Lincoln deposited $21 collected from a legal fee in Springfield and later ‘shopped local’. Exactly 160 years later, to the day, you can follow our 16th President’s example by attending the Spring Fox Valley Antiques Show & Sale in St. Charles, Illinois where antiques from the 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries will be offered. Each piece tells a story of humankind and has been prudently conserved and recycled . . . not just for a greener earth, but just as importantly, for the preservation of our cultures. Continued is the tradition of presenting mini-lectures on antiques throughout the show at no extra charge. Saturday at 2 p.m. Jan & Bob Campbell will speak on “Make-dos,” followed at 3 p.m. by Dennis Raleigh on “Silhouettes and Portrait Miniatures of the 19th Century.” Lastly, at 4 p.m. Helen Siegel and Joan Stein will speak on “Antique Jewelry.” A special treat on Sunday, noted Lincoln collector, Ray McCaskey, member of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum Foundation Board, will speak at noon on “Collecting Lincoln”, sharing some items from his personal collection. Another added value, Mad Anthony Books, offering reference books on a variety of antiques-related topics, will be joining the show for the first time. Produced by the Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association, the show celebrates our heritage by collaborating with its sponsor, Garfield Farm Museum in LaFox, Illinois. This museum is the only surviving, historically-intact Illinois farmstead being restored as a working 1840's living history farm and inn, a true asset for teaching American history. Show hours are Saturday, March 14, 10 – 6, and Sunday, March 15, 10 – 4, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, Illinois (located on Randall Road between Routes 38 and 64) For further information visit www.foxvalleyantiqueshow.com or call (815) 838-0606.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:08:34 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Brooklyn Flea is expanding - already!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Check this out:
Following a successful opening month of its Antiques Market in Dumbo, Brooklyn Flea (www.brooklynflea.com) is expanding its Winter Pop-Up to a second empty storefront directly across the street, at 81 Front St. The details are the same as the antiques market: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., through March 29.
The 6,100-square-foot loft-like space will feature 35 (mostly) non-vintage vendors of clothes, jewelry, art, handmade/crafts, and best of all, food! This weekend, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, will be a soft launch for the new space, with the full grand opening Feb. 7-8.
Onboard so fare are silkscreeners Loyalty + Blood, Brooklyn Junior, and Flux Productions. Jewelers Birdhouse, Bonbon Oiseau, Jessica De Carlo, and Blint Design. Upcyclers Reclaimed Home and Un Jour, Georges. Handmade mavens Heartisans, Perch Design, A.S.I.S., and Hortensia Handmade. Vintage finds from FDR to JFK and Sew Moni. Fabulous greenery and garden design from Groundworks. Plus guest DJs including the Dumbo record shop Halcyon, special guest curators, and more.
Flea food-vendor staples Kumquat Cupcakery, McClure's Pickles, Hot Blondies Bakery, and Choice Market will all be at 81 Front St. Fine + Raw Chocolate will debut their insane raw hot cocoa. Consider Bardwell, the 140-year-old Vermont cheese farm, will be selling their award-winning goat and cow cheeses starting Feb. 8. For the 81 Front launch this weekend, Chris and his Kings County BBQ truck will be parked out front.
Did we mention pupusas? They're back too! Red Hook and Brooklyn Flea Food Vendor Rafael Soler will have his renowned pupusas available at 81 Front St. starting this weekend.
Winter Pop-Up will also feature the debut of the "Curated Corner," where the Flea will partner with guest curators to bring in their favorite designer/shop/artist/dealer to hold a one-time-only show/sample sale/trunk show. Curators include: Daily Candy (Feb. 7-8, Feb. 28/March 1, March 28-29), Refinery29 (Feb. 21-22), Cool Hunting (March 7-8), and Fred Flare (date TBA). (More curators to be announced soon.) Guest curators will create their own environments inside the market where visitors can shop and meet the creatives behind their favorite brands.
Pulled pork, a handmade t-shirt, some earrings, a vintage side table, and some classic Dior sunglasses—the Winter Pop-Up is a Brooklyn winter wonderland.
Makes me hungry, though! I had to look up what a pupusa was. I'll save you the trouble. It's a thick, hand-made corn tortilla. According to whats4eats.com, it's "El Salvador's version of the tortilla, only thicker and often stuffed with cheese, beans or meat." Sounds great, doesn't it? — Karen
Folk Art | green living
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 4:05:50 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Buyer vs. Seller POV; Bonanzle vs. Ruby Lane vs. TIAS
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I wanted to take a moment and thank Antique Trader forum user trantiques for their comments in the "Alternatives to eBay" forum thread. [you can read the thread here]. (scroll down to the bottom of the thread) He takes the time and analyzes his buying and selling efforts on a number of sites other than eBay. If you're in the market for learning about someone else's online buying and selling experiences, with both positive and negative points, you won't want to miss what he has to say. Thanks again trantiques. I'm sure our readers will find your insights invaluable. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Do any of you have online buying or selling experiences you would like to share? Feel free to post a reply here or in the forums.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:18:56 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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The Remember When Antique Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The temperature is below zero again here in Wisconsin. I would LOVE to be in sunny Nevada to attend this show ... If you read through it, I think the press release author had Arizona on their mind, though. The "Remember When" antique and Collectibles show to be held in the
beautiful convention center (ballroom) of the AVI Resort and Casino, in
Laughlin, Nevada, Feb. 20-22., Fri. 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
and Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The convention center accommodates up to 70 spaces
for vendors, and Spaces are still available to those wishing to
participate. Spaces are at a premium and limited. Vendors should
reserve spaces as soon as possible. All 10x10 spaces will be provided
with two 8 foot tables at a cost of 50.00 per space.
"This is going to be our first show" said Penny Coburn, "but its going to be a great show."
"Vendors are coming from California, Nevada, and Arizona and they will
be displaying vintage antique furniture, including bedroom sets,
chairs, tables, and lamps. There is also going to be figuriens,
carnival glass, antique silver and crystal, linens, dolls and military
artifacts along with vintage pottery and Americana." "I have had just a
great time getting to know all the new dealers, they each have so much
to offer."
The Avi Casino is located on the Colorado River hosting a beautiful
beach, swimming pool, and Golf course. All vendors are invited to make
Feb 20-22 a working vacation in the clean air of Arizona. Please
contact Penny Coburn at 1-928-768-4196 for more information on Vendor
spaces or for general information on the show. Other contact
information available at pennycoburn@yahoo.com
See what I mean? "... working vacation in the clean air of Arizona." Anyone want to share your favorite antiques show? Favorite show memory?
Antique Show | Antiques Show
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:58:19 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
More news from Our Man In Brussels
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
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Sunday, January 25, 2009 7:13:37 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, January 23, 2009
A little good news ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I felt really good after reading this story, and I wanted to pass it along to you ... It's nice to read something that's not all "gloom and doom," but yet is realistic. Local antiques shop, owner celebrate 25 yearsSally Andersen says fine craftsmanship still sells
by Michelle Miron ... In spite of gloom and doom reports in the antiques industry as a
whole, Andersen said the store has maintained a steady trade of
clientele of all ages. Younger people seem especially drawn to items
like real wood furniture and vintage costume jewelry, she said, while
other top-selling categories are paintings, fabrics, crochet work and
anything else that speaks to the greater craftsmanship of the past.
There is also a decent demand for Scandinavian antiques in this area,
she said. ...
Click here or on the headline above for the full story
— Karen
Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News
Friday, January 23, 2009 12:43:12 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Our man's first day in Brussels at BRAFA
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 The Brussels Antiques and Fine Arts Fair 2009 By Mark F. Moran BRUSSELS, Belgium — With a new name and an infusion of new dealers, the 2009 Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair opened Jan. 23 with its usual flair, highlighted by some uniquely American iconography Formerly called the “Foire des Antiquaires de Belgique,” now it’s known simply in the European trade as BRAFA. This is the sixth year that the 10-day event has been held in the Tour & Taxis buildings next to the heart of the city. Amid the Flemish and Dutch old master paintings from the 15th to the 17th century, Oriental art and modern masters were images of John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and American Arts & Crafts furniture. Grethe Zeberg, Chair of the board of BRAFA, talked about the name change. “We had been thinking of changing the name of the fair for some years. Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair seemed the logical step forward in the development of the fair, and gives a better idea of its nature. It has gained both a strong international dimension and opened up to contemporary art. The name of the fair had to reflect these aspects. We therefore chose the English language, and added “Fine Arts.” Also, the English language catalog makes it easier to promote the Fair abroad.” More to come. Click here to see Mark's first pictures from the show.
Antique Show | Antiques Show
Friday, January 23, 2009 10:25:38 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Get your free show/auction/sale listing on AntiqueTrader.com
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Free Antiques and Collectibles Event Listings Still Available in Marketplace of Rising PricesIOLA, Wis. — Antique Trader, the national antiques publication delivering news, commentary, and advertising for the antiques market, continues to offer free publication of antiques auction and antiques show listings in print and online. Even in these tough economic times, when the cost of living and the costs of operating a business continually inch upward, Antique Trader is continuing to offer the free placement of auction and show listings in its publication and online at AntiqueTrader.com. Antique Trader’s show and auction calendars are valuable resources for both antiques event organizers and attendees. Listing a show or auction in a national publication reaches a much broader, interested audience. There is an immediate benefit in listing an auction in the auction calendar if online bidding opportunities exist. A direct link to the auction company’s Web site is placed with their listing in the auction calendar, giving readers a shortcut to online bidding. “The show and auction calendar pages are consistently ranked in the top 10 most visited pages on AntiqueTrader.com,” stated Karen Knapstein, Antique Trader’s online editor, “showing us there is a definite interest in the antiques community to find out what antique events are taking place nationwide.” To have your event included at no cost in an upcoming issue of Antique Trader and listed online at www.AntiqueTrader.com, send your show or auction information to deb.schellin@fwmedia.com. To view the current Antique Trader auction and show calendars, visit www.antiquetrader.com/events/ and click on the calendar link for the type of event calendar you would like to see. About Antique TraderAntique Trader, a newspaper published in Iola, Wis., has served the antiques and collectibles community since 1957. Today’s Antique Trader is known for its timely news coverage, collector profiles, in-depth articles on general antiques topics, auction reviews and antique-show reports delivered via its print product, Web site ( www.antiquetrader.com), and two free weekly e-newsletters. Its loyal following includes antique dealers, antique show promoters, shop and mall operators, and collectors, some of whom have subscribed to the paper since its inception. 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 Media, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties. F+W Media, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs. Contact: Karen Knapstein Online Editor, AntiqueTrader.comkaren.knapstein@fwmedia.com715-445-4612 ext. 13627
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009 4:57:27 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, January 19, 2009
BRAFA, Europe's second-largest antiques and fine arts fair, gets underway this week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The 54th Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), Belgium’s
oldest and most important antiques fair, will take place from Jan.
23-Feb. 1, 2009, at the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels, Belgium.
 Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), a major antique and
arts fair taking place in the heart of Europe, has become a benchmark
event for European art markets with some 40,000 visitors expected to
attend, ranging from museum curators to collectors and lovers of art.
Some 130 exhibitors, 50 percent Belgian and 50 percent international,
will share 130,000 square feet in Tour & Taxis Building A. Special
care is paid to the quality and authenticity of the works on display,
which undergo strict selection procedures by an independent board of
museum curators and international experts not participating in the
fair. It is this insistence on the exceptional quality of the exhibits
that has enabled the fair to flourish internationally since its move to
the Tour & Taxis site in 2004.
For the first time in the history of BRAFA, two galleries from the
United States (Tony Anninos – Asian Arts, San Francisco and Sophie
Scheidecker – Fine Art, 19th and 20th century and contemporary
paintings and drawings, New York) will be taking part in the fair.
Beyond BRAFA, antique lovers can enjoy the eclectic antique market
every Saturday and Sunday on the Place du Grand Sablon. But that is not
all! Brussels, Belgium, offers sophisticated simplicity and welcomes
visitors with 85 museums; the famous Grand’ Place where hanging out is
a must; renowned architecture and art nouveau; gastronomy and
world-class beer and chocolate – Brussels is where fun is always in
fashion!
Discover the many beautiful castles and cities of French-speaking Belgium such as Namur, a romantic city on the River Meuse at www.namur.be. For information on other cities in the region visit www.opt.be. Our own Mark Moran, who wrote the above piece, will be attending the BRAFA and keeping us current with the goings-on at this important and exciting event. Stay tuned! Click here for Mark Moran's review of the 2008 BRAFA fair, "High style in the low country."
Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles | Architecture | fine art
Monday, January 19, 2009 4:08:05 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, January 16, 2009
WorthPoint partners with eBay research team
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
WorthPoint Signs Partnership Agreement with eBay Research and
Education Firm TerapeakATLANTA--WorthPoint Corporation Thursday announced that it has signed a
seven-year partnership agreement with Terapeak, the industry leader in
eBay research and education.
Victoria, British Columbia-based Terapeak, a subsidiary of Advanced
Ecommerce Research Systems Inc. (AERS), provides eBay sellers and buyers
with two years of trending data to help target the best products to
sell, as well as 90 days of item-specific data to guide average expected
pricing, sell-through rates, list timing, keyword choice and category
selection.
Under the terms of the agreement, AERS will provide WorthPoint with
eBay’s entire daily sales of antique and collectible data for inclusion
in WorthPoint’s database. In addition, Terapeak will re-sell
WorthPoint’s knowledge-based products, which include expertise provided
by “Worthologists” (WorthPoint’s art, antiques and collectibles
experts), WorthPoint employees and related professionals with more than
2,000 years of combined domain experience that is incorporated into the
database.
“We are excited to partner with Terapeak, which boasts the largest
customer base for eBay research,” said Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint.
“WorthPoint’s database already houses 30 million items, and we have
become the largest repository of art, antiques and collectible data in
the world. WorthPoint has data from more than 500 auction houses and
millions of products sold for retail. eBay data will now complement this
database, so that consumers, collectors, dealers and others will be able
to accurately assess the value of most any item.” Seippel said that the
partnership with Terapeak is a major element in a significant WorthPoint
product roll-out slated for late January.
“Our partnership with AERS and Terapeak will make WorthPoint the world’s
most comprehensive source of information on art, antiques and
collectibles,” Seippel said. “We will be adding more than one billion
items to our database over the course of this agreement and will make
information accessible in an easy-to-use format so that people can learn
more about the value of their collectibles. In these difficult economic
times, people need help finding additional sources of income, and
WorthPoint is the resource to help them do that.”
Commenting on the partnership, Fred Speckeen, CEO of AERS, said:
“Terapeak and WorthPoint aim to develop the ultimate resource for
collectors and sellers. Comprehensive new products will be created with
the vision of serving the breadth of the market, from small collectibles
to high-end works of art. We are excited to work with the experts at
WorthPoint to offer services that answer the questions most collectibles
enthusiasts and sellers ask: ‘What is this worth? Where can I buy or
sell this? Which of these items are valuable?’ The combination of
education, market research data and analytics will provide pinpoint
responses to these concerns and more.”
About WorthPoint
Atlanta-based WorthPoint Corporation (www.worthpoint.com)
is an Internet-based data-and-media company that offers a vast database
of sales records on art, antiques and collectibles. Founded in 2007,
WorthPoint has quickly become the world's largest social network for
researching the worth of antiques and collectibles. WorthPoint helps
collectors understand the worth of their items and provides expert
advice from its international team of Worthologists on how to preserve
or sell antiques and collectibles. WorthPoint recently acquired Dublin,
Ohio- based GoAntiques, the oldest antiques-and-collectibles site on the
Web.
About AERS / Terapeak
Advanced Ecommerce Research Systems Inc. (AERS) (www.researchadvanced.com)
is a fast-growing, privately-held e-commerce data and analytics company.
The company has two strategic business units, Terapeak (www.terapeak.com)
and ResearchAdvanced, which deliver data and analytics based on huge
transactional data sets, including eBay. Today, AERS is eBay’s only
market data reseller, and has established itself as the pre-eminent
provider of the most up-to-date, thorough, and relevant online
marketplace statistical reporting available. Currently, AERS websites
receive more than one million page views per month.
For more
information: www.terapeak.com.
eBay
Friday, January 16, 2009 8:50:31 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
More show news: Brimfield vendor rate drops
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
According to a news story on the Worcester Telegram site (www.telegram.com), Brimfield selectmen met (twice), voted, and passed unanimously the motion to drop the vendor rate for the Brimfield Antique & Collectibles Shows from $30 to $20. Selectman Thomas C. Marino stated: “It’s just my
feeling that given the difficult road we’ve had and the concerns you’ve
(antiques show owner/operators) expressed and it’s the 50th year
anniversary — and the declining attendance — it would be my
recommendation that we reduce the fees in any way, shape or form that
provides assistance to you in terms of promoting the shows ... and we
intend to reduce the other fees as well.”
You can read the full article here.Please make sure you read the comments that were posted after the story (click here to read the comments) and let us know what you think ...
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Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:05:03 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Are you interested in a $500 shopping spree?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If so, check this out: Win a $500 Shopping Spree at Atlantique City
Barbara Gerr Antiques to sponsor two drawings at the show
Attendees at the 2009 Atlantique City, New Jersey’s largest indoor antiques and collectibles show, will have the opportunity to win one of two $500 shopping sprees sponsored by Barbara Gerr Antiques of Galloway, N.J. Atlantique City returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center for its now annual show on March 28-29, 2009.  Show buyers can enter a daily drawing for a $500 shopping spree in the appraisal/ bookstore area of the show floor or right outside the Barbara Gerr Antiques booth (#1000). One winner will be randomly chosen each day to win the shopping spree. You must be present to win and the shopping spree is good for purchases made at the show. “Barbara Gerr Antiques has been a tremendous partner over the last few years. Their sponsorship of the shopping sprees benefits all exhibitors as well as consumers and adds to the excitement at the show,” says Show Producer Eric Bradley of F+W Media. “Our buyers really look forward to the drawings.” The March 2009 Atlantique City Show expects hundreds of exhibitors of art, furniture, jewelry and vintage fashion, pottery, porcelain, glass, dolls, toys, silver and more. The show is considered by many dealers to be one of the easiest indoor shows to do because of drive-in set up that takes place over two days. It's also a haven for collectors and decorators with objects and styles ranging from colonial to contemporary. Atlantique City will continue to offer attendees valuable services such as free furniture delivery within a 100-mile radius, free appraisals, drawings for shopping sprees and deep discounts on the latest antiques and collectibles books. A comprehensive multi-media marketing campaign includes advertising in daily newspapers, television, community-themed magazines and weekly papers. Buyers may find updates on show events and activities at www.atlantiquecity.com. Learn more about Barbara Gerr Antiques at www.webteek.com/potsinacnj. For Atlantique City exhibitor information contact Eric Bradley at 800.526.2724 or eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:30:56 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Spilt milk
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 “Go out and buy yourself a milk bottle you find especially appealing and it will transport you to a simpler, quieter time.” As I was editing the milk bottle collecting story by Mark Roeder, I was transported back to a time … let’s see – it was more than 50 years ago now – when we had two gallons of milk delivered to our house every other day. The dairy provided an insulated box, silver on the outside, just large enough to hold two glass gallon bottles; the box was place just outside the back door. One wintry day my little brother Bob, about age 7 at the time, was going to be Mama’s helper and bring the milk into the house before it froze, which it sometimes did in spite of the insulated box. He lifted the two heavy bottles out of the box with no problem, but just as he got inside the door, between the top of the stairs that led down to the basement and the top of the three steps leading to the kitchen, the very cold, very heavy gallon bottles clinked ever-so-gently together. At the exact spot of that gentle clink, near the bottom of each bottle a small hole appeared, and the milk, two whole gallons of it, began to run down the basement stairs. Bob cried, and Mom cried. — Sandy
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:23:57 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
HADA Spring Antiques Show & Sale
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Houston Antiques Dealers Association is gearing up for their Spring '09 show. This will be their 45th semi-annual show. According to the HADA press release, more than 150 dealers will be showing antiques from the 1750s through Art Deco and
Mid-Century Modern items.
The show will take place Feb. 13-15, 2009. (Friday and Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-7 pm.; Sunday hours 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.) at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX.
Tickets are $10 and are good for all three days. Valet parking will be available.
If you're in the area, don't miss the 27th Annual HADA Lecture, Thursday, Feb. 12, by Maureen Cassidy Geiger, an independent scholar and curator of the Arnhold Collection. The subject is “Meissen, a Fragile Diplomacy,” and it will take place at Brown Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet, at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by Houston Antiques Dealers Association. The
lecture is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
For more information, visit http://www.hadaantiques.com
Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Modernism | green living
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:46:06 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, January 12, 2009
What's going on at The Met
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Coming up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art and Love in Renaissance Italy through February 16, 2009
This exhibition explores the various exceptional objects created to
celebrate love and marriage in the Italian Renaissance. The
approximately 150 objects, which date from about 1400 to the mid-16th
century, range from exquisite examples of maiolica and jewelry given as nuptial gifts, to marriage portraits and paintings that extol sensual
love and fecundity, such as the Metropolitan's Venus and Cupid
by the great Venetian artist Lorenzo Lotto. The exhibition also
includes some of the rarest and most significant pieces of Renaissance
glassware, cassone panels, birth trays, and drawings and prints of amorous subjects. See the exhibition preview for more information, including sponsorship credits. And then ...Beyond Babylon: Art, Trade, and Diplomacy in the Second Millennium B.C., through March 15, 2009
This exhibition focuses on the extraordinary art created as a result of
a sophisticated network of interaction that developed among kings,
diplomats, merchants, and others in the Near East during the 2nd
millennium B.C.
Approximately 350 objects of the highest artistry from royal palaces,
temples, and tombs—as well as from a unique shipwreck—provide the
visitor with an overview of artistic exchange and international
connections throughout the period. Because many of these works have
either only recently been excavated or have never been shown abroad,
"Beyond Babylon" is a singular opportunity for the public to experience
the rich artistic and cultural traditions of this period. See the exhibition preview for more information, including sponsorship credits. Visit the Met's Web site at http://www.metmuseum.org/home.asp for more news and information on other exhibits.
Antiquities | Historic Preservation
Monday, January 12, 2009 4:36:53 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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How collectible will Razzia prove to be?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 From auctions to shows, posters have been making a buzz in the art collecting world lately. They provide a beautiful blend of pop culture and fine art. Check out this upcoming event at the International Poster Center:
Razzia and the Art of Advertising The first major US retrospective of the artist will be shown at the International Poster Center. Particulars: January 15 to February 1. Mon-Fri, 9-5; Sat/Sun, 11-6 Opening Reception with the Artist: Thursday, January 15, 5-8 pm  The first major US exhibition of one of the greatest living poster artists, Razzia. Synonymous with the retro-deco style of the 1980s, and creator of arguably the most important advertising campaign for Louis Vuitton, Razzia’s posters never lack punch and pizzazz. Part of a dying art, Razzia conceives his posters from an original painting rather than utilizing computer graphics, resulting in unique and distinguished works of art that revolve around the pure power of the image. Always bold and instantly recognizable, his work stands out as some of the finest in contemporary graphic design.  This retrospective will cover the entire arch of his career, beginning with the posters he created for the European rock scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Having been commissioned by the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Roxy Music, and Pink Floyd, his music posters where at the very heart of this era in popular culture. Of particular interest in this show are two posters made for the famous French music venue, The Palace: the first, advertising Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ ‘I Put A Spell On You’ Tour; the second, for Rainer Fassbinder’s wife, the great expressionist singer Ingrid Caven. Also highlighted are Razzia’s many posters for the icons of Parisian life and style: his famous images for Paris Fashion Week, ‘Pret a Porter Feminin’ and ‘Haute Couture;’ as well as those advertising such well-known French establishments that their names instantly invoke the romance of Paris: ‘Café de Flore,’ ‘Bistro du Nord,’ and ‘La Coupole.’  Dominating the exhibition are the many works Razzia created for Louis Vuitton, in which the artist gives his spin on the “Art of Traveling with Style.” For more information, visit www.postersplease.com.
fine art | Modern | pop art
Monday, January 12, 2009 10:36:39 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Fifty years and counting
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This just in from the Edna Hibel studio: Edna Hibel Studio Celebrates 50 Years
Edna Hibel’s first studio activity, a gallery in Rockport, Massachusetts,
opened in 1960, making 2009 the renowned Edna Hibel’s 50th year as a
professional fine artist. "To celebrate this practically unprecedented
milestone," says Hibel’s CEO Andy Plotkin, "Edna Hibel Studio will be offering
special values to the public throughout the year." One way in which the public
can take advantage of these special promotions is by visiting the Studio’s
location at 1910 7th Avenue in Lake Worth, Florida 33461. Edna Hibel will also hold special exhibitions, such as the forthcoming art
extravaganza and Hibel’s 92nd birthday celebration at the Hibel
Museum of Art on the FAU campus in Jupiter, Florida, on January 17 and 18, from
1 to 4 each day. Special events will also be announced by e-mail and postal service. For more
details, members of the public may call (800) 275-3426 or (561) 848-9633 and
visit www.hibel.com. Edna Hibel, 92, is one of America’s best-loved artists. She has been honored
as the first American woman to win the coveted Leonardo da Vinci Award, and is a
recipient of the National Women’s History Month Award. She has exhibited her
paintings, stone lithographs, and sculptures in more than 20 prominent museums
and galleries spanning four continents, including six national museums. For her latest honor, Edna will unveil her newest painting, "Ode to Reading,"
for the Florida Governor’s Literacy Coalition in February in front of Barbara
and President George H.W. Bush (the elder) and Columba and Governor Jeb
Bush.
fine art
Monday, January 12, 2009 8:45:23 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, January 09, 2009
Heritage offers free dino teeth to kids
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A free dinosaur tooth will be given to each of the first 100 children
(ages 7 to 13, and accompanied by an adult) who visit the headquarters
of Heritage Auction Galleries, 3500 Maple, in Dallas between 12 noon
and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17. Each 67-million year old tooth is
from a giant, meat-eating Spinosaurus, the largest carnivore to ever
walk the earth, and will be given away during the preview of Heritage’s Signature Natural History Auction to be held on Sunday, Jan. 18. “Kids
and dinosaurs are a natural fit, as any parent will tell you,” said
David Herskowitz, Director of Natural History at Heritage. “If a child
goes crazy over a plastic dino you pick up at a toy store, imagine what
it will be like for them to have an actual tooth of what was once a
real live hunting and fighting dinosaur.”  The
dino teeth being given away range in size from 3/4 of an inch to 1 1/2
inches. The offer is strictly limited to the first 100 eligible kids
that come into the gallery. As Heritage has become the world
leader in Natural History Auctions, it has also increased its
commitment to creating the next generation of dedicated and educated
collectors. A prize like the Spinosaur teeth being offered will not
only make any child the envy of every kid on the block, it also
presents a real, tangible link to one of the greatest creatures the
world knew – or ever will know again – tens of millions of years ago.
Little could serve as more inspiration, or edification, to a budding
paleontologist. “We are very committed to our role as the
world’s leading Natural History auctioneer,” said Herskowitz. “Part of
that role is to educate both our clients and their families, and to
bring history alive in a way that only the real thing can possibly do.” Once
in the gallery, children and parents alike will also have the
opportunity to view the vast array of significant natural history
treasures being offered at auction starting at 1 p.m. the next day,
Sunday, Jan. 18. Some of these singular relics include a 93% intact skull of a Triceratops,
one of the fiercest and most famous dinosaurs of all. This massive
specimen – five feet wide and seven feet long – is in fantastic
condition, is as rare as they come and features the three large horns
that this dinosaur is known for. Also on view will be a virtually complete flying dinosaur known as a Petrosaur; an enormous 11-1/2 foot tusk from a Woolly Mammoth; a 336 pound Iron meteorite and pieces of the moon and the planet Mars. For
more information on this auction, to view the entire catalog or to see
fully enlargeable images of each lot, and to bid, go online to www.HA.com/6012. For more information, call David Herskowitz at 800-872-6467, ext. 1610, or email to DavidH@HA.com. To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please contact Client Services at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 1150, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog to order by email. Heritage
Auction Galleries is the world’s third largest auction house, and by
far the largest auctioneer of rare collectibles, with annual sales more
than $700 million, and 400,000+ registered online bidder members. For
more information about Heritage's auctions, and to join and gain access
to a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color,
enlargeable photos of each lot, visit www.HA.com.
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Friday, January 09, 2009 10:44:46 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Mummies are fascinating - Female mummies even more so
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Ancient Egypt captures the imaginations of old and young alike - even mid-lifers like me. BBC News posted an article that captured my attention today:
Mummy of female pharaoh uncovered
Egyptologists have discovered the remains of a mummy thought to
belong to a queen who ruled 4,300 years ago, Egypt's antiquities chief
has said.
It's a brief article. Stories like this make me squirm in my chair and want to say "tell me more, tell me more!"
I remember once asking one of my college professors about new discoveries and their impact on how we interpret history. His response was something like: as time goes on, the chance of such discoveries decreases, along with the chance of re-interpreting history. It made sense to me at the time. But now I find myself unsatisfied with that answer and looking forward to new discoveries of the old. Do any of you have an opinion you'd like to share? Feel free to post a reply.
Antiquities | Historic Preservation
Friday, January 09, 2009 10:34:12 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 08, 2009
Evolution of Shopping: Freedom of Choice
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
There’s an ongoing campaign in my community to “Buy Local” – spend your
dollars close to home so jobs and businesses can survive and thrive.
I did my best to help the local economy over the holiday season. But in
the end, when all was said and done, I spent close to half of my
Christmas money shopping online. In some cases, it offered the best
deal. In others, it was something I just couldn’t find locally and
would have had to gas up the vehicle and travel a ways to get. Online
shopping was there to meet those needs.
I had to chuckle when I read Robert Reed’s cover story on mail-order
catalogs. How did we manage with so few options for spending our money?
I guess we didn’t mind all that much, did we?
After all, it was such a pleasure to stop at the local store and get
personal customer service. And those mail-order catalogs were quite the
treat when they arrived!
I can recall closely looking at every single page of those “Christmas
Wish Books” from Sears, Montgomery Ward and JCPenney, and then starting
my own wish list. When I was too young to write to Santa, I’d cut out
pictures of probably dozens of toys from those Wish Books, then stuff
those clippings in an envelope addressed to the North Pole. If Santa
couldn’t find what I needed at Sears, then where else was there?
It’s amazing today how our shopping habits have evolved. It is still a
pleasure to shop locally but, for some people, “local” is within the
four walls of their home. They can order through a catalog, sure, but
maybe they saw an ad on TV or in their local newspaper and are calling
a phone number to order the item. Perhaps the antiques shop in the next
town has a Web site so they don’t have to brave the winter roads to
shop there. Maybe the buyer wants to do some “window shopping” on eBay.
So many options!
On the other side of the commerce coin… What are you, the shop and mall
owners, auction houses and dealers, doing to capitalize on these
options? Are you still relying on just foot traffic to help your
business grow? Or have you found other avenues to reach your market?
Today, there are countless options available from mail-order catalogs
and newspaper ads to billboards, radio spots, infomercials and Web
sites. Are you evolving along with the shopping habits of your
customers?
The only way to attract customers and keep them is to give them what
they want through the avenue they want it. And always give them the
same quality customer service you’d apply if they walked through your
front door.
Convenience. Service. Two words to build on for 2009. Best of luck!
Antique Trader would like to know how you reach your customers. What marketing tools have worked best for you? Drop me a line at robyn.austin@fwmedia.com, post a comment in the forums on our Web site, www.antiquetrader.com, or post a reply here. — Robyn
Antiques Blog | Antiques, blog, question of the week
Thursday, January 08, 2009 4:27:31 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Hunt Valley Antiques Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antique hunters have a reason to celebrate. This year’s Hunt Valley Antiques Show, Baltimore’s most prestigious annual antiquing event, will be bigger and better than ever.
Marking its 39th consecutive year, the Hunt Valley Antiques Show takes place February 20-22 at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore, in Timonium, MD.
The show will bring together 56 of the nation’s top dealers offering for sale more than 10,000 examples of antiques and fine art.
Visitors will discover exquisite examples of formal and country
furniture, paintings, prints, glass, ceramics, textiles, rugs, silver,
clocks, jewelry, folk art and equestrian antiques from four centuries.
Every item is backed by a guarantee of authenticity.
“This year’s show will be 25 percent larger and feature more great
dealers than ever before,” says Bob James, president of Armacost
Antiques Shows. “Attendees will be delighted by the quality and sheer
variety of antiques they’ll find.”
“The Hunt Valley Antiques Show
offers a tremendous chance to become better acquainted with the world
of fine antiques,” says John Fiske, partner in Ipswich, MA-based Fiske & Freeman,
specialists in 17th and early 18th century English furniture and
decorative accessories. “Dealers like ourselves bring all our best
offerings to the show and are pleased to help educate anyone with an
interest in decorating with antiques or enhancing a collection.”
Besides meeting dealers, visitors to the show will also be greeted
by Baltimore’s own star-spangled songwriter, Francis Scott Key, as
brought to life by accomplished stage, screen and television actor
Charles Wissinger.
Hours of the show are Friday, February 20, 11 am-5 pm; Saturday, February 21, 11 am-7 pm; and Sunday, February 22, 11 am-5 pm.
Admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 each or for $12 each at www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com. Children under 12 are free.
The show is located at Crowne Plaza Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD. Free parking is available.
A preview party will take place Thursday, February 19, 6 pm-9:30 pm.
J. Thomas Savage, director of Museum Affairs for Winterthur, will
open the show with a lecture on Friday, February 20 at 10 am. The
acclaimed author will provide tips for choosing the right antiques
based on vast knowledge of American architecture, interiors and
decorative arts.
James Archer Abbott, curator of Evergreen Museum and noted scholar
in the field of American Presidential tastes, will lead a private show
tour on Saturday, February 21 at 9:45 am.
Separate tickets are required for the preview party, lecture and
private show tour. More information is available at 410-366-1980.
Dealers participating in the Hunt Valley Antiques Show
include Appleton Manor Antiques & Gallery, New Ipswich, NH; At the
Sign of the Sycamore, Sewickley, PA; Aydin Oriental Rugs, Germantown,
MD; Brennan & Mouilleseaux, Northfield, CT; Brill's Antiques,
Newport News, VA; Sue Brown, London, UK; The Country Squire, Milton,
MA; Cunha/St. John, Essex, MA; Dawson Gallery, Stevensville, MD; Dongan
Collection, Bronxville, NY; Drake Field Antiques, Longmeadow, MA;
Drusilla’s Books, Baltimore, MD; Dubey’s Art & Antiques, Baltimore,
MD; Fair Trade, Shelburne Falls, MA; Fiske & Freeman, Ipswich, MA;
Fletcher/Copenhaver Fine Art, Fredericksburg, VA; James Gallagher,
North Norwich, NY; Gemini Antiques, Oldwick, NJ; The Hanebergs
Antiques, East Lyme, CT; Hanes & Ruskin, Old Lyme, CT; J&M
Antiques, East Amherst, NY; Arthur Guy Kaplan, Baltimore, MD; Kruggel
Antiques, Rochester, NY; Leatherwood Antiques, Sandwich, MA; M.
McAlister, Brentwood, TN; Malcolm Magruder, Millwood, VA; Trace Mayer,
Louisville, KY; Merry Walk Antiques, Annapolis, MD; Aileen Minor
Antiques, Centreville, MD; Neverbird Antiques, Surry, VA; Nicoll Fine
Art & Antiques, Newcastle, ME; Paulette & Hilary Nolan,
Falmouth, MA; Park Place Gallery, Delton, MI; Peenstra Antiques
Appraisals, Annapolis, MD; Perry-Joyce Fine Arts, Sawyer, MI; The Print
Portfolio, Potomac, MD; Robert Quilter Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD;
Running Battle Antiques, Newagen, ME; Russack & Loto Books,
Northwood, NH; Saje Americana, Short Hills, NJ; Rick Scott, San
Francisco, CA; Shaeffer/Sutor, Glyndon, MD; Shaia of Williamsburg,
Williamsburg, VA; Solomon Suchard, Shaker Heights, OH; The Spare Room,
Baltimore, MD; Spencer Marks, Southhampton, MA; Philip Suval,
Fredericksburg, VA; Swan Tavern Antiques, Ordinary, VA; Time &
Strike, McLean, VA; Washington Square Antiques, Alexandria, VA; Ed
Weissman, Antiquarian, Portsmouth, NH; and Roger D. Winter, Solebury,
PA.
Proceeds from the show help fund the programs of Family &
Children’s Services of Central Maryland. The Baltimore, MD-based agency
delivers services to vulnerable individuals and families experiencing
problems relating to social and personal adjustment.
The Hunt Valley Antiques Show
is produced by Washington, DC-based Armacost Antiques Shows. Among
other events, the firm produces the Naples Art & Antiques Show, the
Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and the new Aspen Art &
Antiques Show.
About Armacost Antiques Shows
Armacost Antiques Shows lets
people of all ages discover the simple pleasure of owning fine
antiques. Visitors to our shows can shop, look and learn in friendly
surroundings, knowing they can buy with a guarantee of authenticity.
All shows benefit nonprofits, including museums, churches, social
service agencies and preservation groups. The nonprofit sponsors help
generate enthusiasm for antiques while delivering much-needed financial
support for their institutions and communities. Information is
available at www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com.
Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:57:12 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Peter Berwind Schiffer, 1948-2008
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Our condolences go out to the friends, family and co-workers of Peter Berwind Schiffer, 60, who passed away Dec. 19 of a heart attack. Mr. Schiffer was the founder of Schiffer Publishing Ltd. of Atglen, Pa., which is located on the Schiffer Book Farm, approximately 30 minutes east of Lancaster, Pa. He also authored several collecting and special-interest books. Schiffer Publishing specializes in a wide variety of book subjects, ranging from antiques and collectibles to lifestyle to aviation and military history. Schiffer is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Nutt Schiffer; his mother, Margaret Berwind Schiffer; a sister, Susan Berwind Schiffer; and two sons, Herbert and Peter. Online condolences can be posted on the Wilde Funeral Home Web site: http://www.wildefuneralhome.com/content/peter-berwind-schiffer
Antique News | Antiques News | Antiques publications
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:18:22 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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December's over ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
the computer just doesn't know it yet. We'll be picking a winner for the December Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes soon. That lucky winner is going to receive the Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2009 Price Guide. Although the entry form doesn't reflect it yet, we're giving a new prize away for January '09: Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide. All entries received from January 1 to January 31 will be entered for the chance to win the Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide. Your soda pop collecting library isn't complete until you have a copy of this book on your bookshelf. It's absolutely beautiful: This 12th edition is hardcover and has almost 650 full-color pages packed with 2,000 color and 3,000 black and white photos, along with descriptions and values. The cover price is $49.99. If you want to be able to recognize a $10 Coke item from a $100 Coke item from a $1,000 Coke item, this is the book to have. For example, the Coke playing card values range from $10 to $6,500! Would you be able to tell the difference? If you've decided you have to have this book and don't want to wait to see if you won, you can order it from www.KrauseBooks.com and use offer code ATBL19 to save 10% - that's a savings of $4.99, folks. Click here for more information on Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide.I'm not eligible to win, but if I were, I would be entering this sweepstakes every day. Being the bibliophile that I am, I want this book for myself ... but some lucky sweeps entrant is going to win it! Good luck to you all!
Antique News | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:25:16 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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My reaction would have been different
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I caught part of the Antiques Roadshow season premiere last night. And I was able to see the half-million dollar painting by Clyfford Still – the highest-value item ever appraised on the show. I was surprised by the owner’s reaction… or rather, the lack of a reaction. That lady was reserved. Or, perhaps, I just wear my heart on my sleeve ... I was very excited for her. If you caught the show, what was your take? Anyway, the Roadshow’s summer 2009 tour schedule has been released. June 6: Atlantic City, N.J. June 27: Raleigh, N.C. July 11: Madison, Wis. July 25: Denver, Colo. Aug. 1: Phoenix, Ariz. Aug. 15: San Jose, Calif. If you would like more information about this summer’s tour, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/faq.htmlWant ticket information? Visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/tickets.html
Antique News | Antique news odd | Antiques News
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:43:22 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, January 05, 2009
If they have everything ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 ... and money is no object, opt for the triceratops! Heritage Auctions has announced they have a 93% complete and intact triceratops skull in their January 18 Natural History auction. The artifact was discovered on a private ranch in Montana some years ago and - literally - kept under wraps. Get this: It's 7 1/2 feet long, so you'll need plenty of space to store or display this amazing piece. If you find you've gotta have it, it'll set you back about a cool quarter million, though. You can click here or on the image to learn more about the dino and about some of the other amazing natural history highlights Heritage has to offer.
Antique News | Antiques News | Antiquities | Auction | Historic Preservation
Monday, January 05, 2009 3:05:54 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, January 02, 2009
Antiques Roadshow's 13th season launches with high-ticket appraisals
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Happy New Year everyone! I hope the new year finds you all healthy and happy. Personally, it's been a tumultuous week for me. 2008 ended as low as it could have, but 2009 is looking very promising. Enough about me. On to the world of antiques! According to a recent news report, the Antiques Roadshow, which launches its 13th season this month, found some extraordinary items at its Palm Springs taping. Remember the little black dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in "Some
Like it Hot"? Well, it turned up in one of the Roadshow appraisals. (SPOILER ALERT) ... and it's valued between $150,000 and $250,000. But that's not the most valuable item ever appraised on the program. That honor goes to a 1937 painting by abstract artist Clyfford Still. Received by the current owner as a housewarming gift, it's currently estimated at (*drumroll, please*) $500,000. The Palm Springs episodes were taped last June, and will be aired beginning January 5th. Visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/index.html for the full schedule and more information. — Karen
Antique News | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Vintage Fashion
Friday, January 02, 2009 10:12:24 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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