August, 2002 - Antiques And The Arts Weekly - Page 2

  • Transformations and Teapots at Ferrin Gallery
    August 27, 2002

    Ferrin Gallery will present the work of Linda Sikora and Sergei Isupov until September 15.

  • A Force in American Art
    August 20, 2002

    Eakins's passion for truth, adherence to ideals and commitment to artistic freedom got him into a lot of trouble, but he created an enduring and inspiring legacy. The current retrospective that concludes its international tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 2 confirms his greatness.

  • Bidder Reels in Tiffany Fish Lamp for $128,800 at Fontaine's
    August 20, 2002

    Also underlining strong prices across the board was a Handel Poppy lamp – featuring an 18-inch diameter shade reverse painted with vibrant red, pink and orange poppies – which sold for $56,000.

  • Bard Ship Portrait Headlines Northeast Maritime Sale
    August 20, 2002

    James Bard's large 1868 portrait of the side-wheeler "Milton Martin" led the auction at $96,000, sold with a single bid from Michael Florio representing the Quester Gallery of Stonington, Conn.

  • Maynard Dixon Painting Takes Top Honors at $7 Million Coeur d'Alene Event
    August 20, 2002

    Despite concerns over the previous week's stock market volatility, bidding was strong across the board as 16 new artists' records were set, with 92 percent of lots finding buyers.

  • Stoneware and Earthenware Offerings Lead Virginia Auction
    August 20, 2002

    Lot 1, a rare A. Keister & Co. three-gallon pitcher from Strasburg, Va., with freehand cobalt decoration, sold after heated bidding to a Virginia collector for $21,000.

  • Our New Hampshire Antiques Week Roundup
    August 20, 2002

    Coverage begins with the Americana Celebration Antiques Show, where a record number of early-birds rushed toward the four buildings and the outdoor dealer tents in search of something special.

  • Start of Manchester Antiques Show
    August 20, 2002

    Advertising for the show invited people to visit "80 of the finest Americana and country dealers from over thirty states." The show opened to 38 booths, causing some grumbling from a number of the visitors.

  • Record Crowd Greets Riverside
    August 20, 2002

    Sixty-six dealers were set-up, including nine showing for the first time, and show manager Linda Turner produced an interesting mix of exhibitors. "I am happy," she said the day after the show closed, noting that there were more than 1,000 people at the August 6 afternoon opening.

  • Barn Star's Flagship Event Offers Best of Country Furniture and Folk Art
    August 20, 2002

    One of the best things about Midweek in Manchester is that it feels like two terrific shows for the price of one.

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