SAN MARINO, CALIF. — “In the 1570s, the Spanish Imperial Administration decides that it wants to collect information about its new territories, its new dominions, in the America’s....
NEW YORK CITY – The highlight of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Hong Kong auction, a 14.93 carat fancy vivid pink diamond, sold for $31,861,000, including the buyer’s premium, matching a world-record...
Part two of our holiday book review list continues on with Darlings of Dress: Children’s Costume 1860–1920, Ben Wilson: From Social Realism to Abstraction, The Hidden Art: 20th- and 21st-Century Self-Taught...
PHILADELPHIA – The strength of Freeman’s November 15 Americana auction, which achieved more than $1.2 million, testifies to collectors’ and connoisseurs’ continued interest in a diverse...
By Rick Russack GLOUCESTER, MASS. – Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865) is best known for his marine paintings, but before working in oils he was a skilled printmaker. “Drawn from Nature & on Stone:...
EAST DENNIS, MASS. – In a sale that saw strong results across all major collecting categories, scrimshaw rose to the top at Eldred’s fall Americana auction, November 16-18, where 12 lots from...
Old Repair Adds Value To Decoy NORTHFIELD, MASS. – According to Paul T. Gorzokowski III of Northfield Auctions, there were several items in his November 13 sale that did very well. The top lot was a cherry...
Review and Photos by Tom O’Hara CHANTILLY, VA. – Joan Sides, founder and manager of D’Amore Promotions, filled the DC Expo in just one week for the November 4-5 edition of her DC Big Flea...
Review and Onsite Photos by Rick Russack BOSTON, MASS. – The weekend of November 10-12 was meant for book lovers – and map lovers – and manuscript lovers, etc. Once again, the Boston...
On November 10, members and guests of the New England Society in the City of New York (NES) gathered at the Metropolitan Club to enjoy culture, cheer and fellowship at its 212th Annual Dinner Dance. The society,...
LITCHFIELD, CONN. — While some cannot resist themselves, there is a firm rule to the end-of-year holidays that many abide by: no Christmas until after Thanksgiving. The rule was in full effect at Litchfield...
BEVERLY, MASS. — Bidders were taken away to a warmer place in the form of a Mediterranean coastal scene cataloged as “Guillaumin signed,” for French artist Armand Guillaumin, at Kaminski’s November...