NEWNAN, GA. – William Nathaniel Banks Jr, age 95, of Newnan, Georgia, died November 15 after a brief illness, at his home, Bankshaven. Known and respected by antiquarians and preservationists throughout...
Review by Anne Kugielsky, Photos Courtesy Theriault’s SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – The first part of the legendary doll collection of American heiress Huguette Clark was sold by Theriault’s...
As usual, the notable subjects detailed in our January 31, 2020 issue met and often surpassed their high estimates. At Roland Auctions, a pair of Chinese ribbed turquoise vases, estimated at a modest $75/125,...
Review and Onsite Photos by Madelia Hickman Ring WASHINGTON DC – The 65th Washington Winter Show was conducted January 10-12 at the Katzen Arts Center on the campus of American University. Balmy...
NEW YORK CITY — American folk artist Bill Traylor (circa 1853-1949) picked up a new artist record at Christie’s January 17 sale when a double-sided work sold for $507,000 to a private collector. This...
For the last several years, Chicago teacher Will Quam has engaged in deep conversation with the brick walls that line his city’s streets. And if you listen to him, you will find that they have a lot to say....
By Jessica Skwire Routhier SALEM, MASS. – A prodigy of the Harlem Renaissance, Jacob Lawrence has long been recognized as one of America’s premier artistic chroniclers of African American life...
Review and Onsite Photos by W.A. Demers, Additional Photos Courtesy of New Haven Auctions NEW HAVEN, CONN. – Fred Giampietro’s first New Haven Auction of 2020 was a two-day event, January 11 and 12, that...
ALAMEDA, CALIF. – A lotus-decorated Chinese water coupe in an apple form with a rolled rim discarded estimates when it sold for $492,000 above an $800 estimate at Michaan’s Auctions’ January 11 sale....
KISSIMMEE, FLA. (AP) – The Highland Green 1968 Ford Mustang GT featured in the film Bullitt was sold on January 10 at a Florida auction house for $3.74 million. The sale at Mecum Kissimmee marks...
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – At Theriault’s 50th Anniversary doll auction on January 11, featuring the doll collection of Huguette Clark, a French bisque art character, 225, Jumeau doll with a couturier...
DULUTH, MINN. – A Harry Chase (1853-1889) oil on board depicting a ship on stormy waters has made safe harbor, returned to its rightful owner after having been reported stolen from a private residence...