NEW YORK CITY — The Met continues a longstanding holiday tradition with the presentation of its Christmas tree, a favorite of both New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. The magnificently lit,...
PHILADELPHIA – The Antiques Dealers Association of America (ADA) has named Peter M. Kenny the winner of its annual Award of Merit for 2018. Kenny is co-president of Classical American Homes Preservation...
John F. Kennedy Painting Auctions For $162,500 At Heritage DALLAS – A rare painting completed in 1955 by John F. Kennedy and auctioned by Kennedy family heirs sold for $162,500 in Heritage Auctions’...
NEW YORK CITY – The first comprehensive US exhibition drawn from the Israel Museum’s world-renowned collection of Jewish costumes is at the Jewish Museum through March 18. “Veiled Meanings:...
Jane Peterson’s (1876-1965) shimmering views of Gloucester Harbor and the Venetian Lagoon have long resonated with collectors, who vie for her paintings when they come up for sale. Thus it comes...
Review and Photos by Rick Russack MARLBORO, MASS. – Peter Mavris’s November 26 show brought together more than 70 dealers. If Americana is your thing, you should have been there. Many people...
Review and Photos by Rick Russack, Catalog Photos Courtesy John McInnis Auctioneers AMESBURY, MASS. – On December 1-2, John McInnis sold the estate of Harriet Gould, a lifetime resident of Amesbury...
Review and Onsite Photos by Rick Russack, Catalog Photos Courtesy Skinner Inc. BOSTON – Skinner’s November 4 Americana sale showed the strength of the market for American paintings, scrimshaw,...
DALLAS — Two revolvers owned by Texas Ranger Col. John Coffee “Jack” Hays sold for a combined $745,000 in Heritage Auctions’ Arms and Armor, Civil War and Militaria Auction December 10. A cased...
TORONTO, CANADA – On December 6, Waddington’s featured nearly 100 lots of Martin Brothers Pottery from a private collection that represented a broad range of forms indicative of the firm’s 50 years...
DENVER, PENN. — An original Sweetheart Gum Co. display case with rear slots for stock and gum sticks on front, circa early 1900s, beat its $1/2,000 presale estimate to settle at $9,225, including premium,...
BOONTON, N.J. — Sleepers woke up to the racket of bidding at Millea Bros. Dec. 7-9 sale, as a 6 ¾-inch diameter Chinese porcelain reticulated stand, catalogued with a $500-700 estimate, propped up more...