CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — On June 26, CRN conducted its Summer Mélange auction, which, appropriately, offered up two unrelated but compelling lead items. A large Chinese carved wood panel from the Nineteenth...
By Ed Polk Douglas Capital Houses: Historic Residences Of Washington, D.C., And Its Environs, 1735–1965 by James M. Goode, photography by Bruce M. White. Published by Acanthus Press, www.acanthuspress.com,...
WOODBURY, CONN. — Several lots of Midcentury Modern elicited enthusiastic bidding at Schwenke Auctioneers American and estates auction on June 26, notably a George Nakashima (American, 1905–1990) triple...
Rob Hunter edits Chipstone Foundation’s annual journal Ceramics in America, a forum for new research on the history of ceramics in the American context. Originally an archaeologist, he studied anthropology...
CHICAGO, ILL. — The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced June 24 that ongoing resistance from the not-for-profit group Friends of the Parks had caused it to eliminate Chicago from consideration as a potential...
LONDON — The morning after the United Kingdom’s referendum on whether to remain in or leave the European Union, arts organizations, artists and trade associations expressed a mix of alarm, worry and hope...
Review by Rick Russack, Photos Courtesy James D. Julia, Inc FAIRFIELD, MAINE — There were about 60 Tiffany lamps, more than 40 Handel lamps, nearly 50 Pairpoint lamps and a wide variety of art glass...
Review And Photos by Rick Russack BOSTON, MASS. — Arts East Boston moved its antique rug and textile show into downtown Boston for its second East Coast show June 10–12. The show took over the attractive...
By Andrea Valluzzo Photos Courtesy Nadeau’s Auction Gallery WINDSOR, CONN. — Nadeau Auction Gallery’s May 14 debut dedicated auction of couture and fashion was a rousing success, with many lots performing...
Oley Hosts Annual Show With 45 Exhibitors Review and Photos by R. Scudder Smith OLEY, PENN. — The organizers of Antiques in the Valley made a very positive move with the show this year and eliminated...
At Butterscotch Auction, Dutch Still Life Finds Floor Bidder At $66,000 Review and Onsite Photos by W.A. Demers; Additional Photos Courtesy Butterscotch Auctioneers & Appraisers BEDFORD, N.Y. — It was a sunny...
LONDON — Phillips’ evening sale of Twentieth Century and contemporary art on June 27 totaled $15,672,360 with 21 lots out of 31 offered sold, 68 percent sold by lot and 85 percent sold by value. The top lot,...