“A collection of collections.” – Mrs. Webb Shelburne Museum, in Shelburne, Vermont, is the manifestation of one woman’s enduring passion and unwavering commitment to a distinctive vision. Electra Havemeyer Webb […]
Author Archives: Nick Boschetto
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“Don’t spoil a good story by telling the truth.” – Isabella Stewart Gardner Isabella Stewart Gardner was born in New York City on April 14, 1840, into a well-to-do […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Linemar friction-powered Space Explorer rover, near-mint with very crisp box, sold […]
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By Selena McGonnell, MSc Museum Studies, BS History The 20th century brought with it many new female art collectors and patrons. They made numerous significant contributions to the art […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1995 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Triple Date wristwatch sold […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO, Chassis 3765, sold for $51.7 […]
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By Patricia H. Svoboda, Research Coordinator, Catalog of American Portraits, National Portrait Gallery. Reprinted with permission. As collectors, patrons, and museum founders, American women have played an influential role […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall An impressionist oil on canvas waterside painting of a young girl with flowers […]
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If history has taught us anything it’s that it takes a woman to get the job done! That has certainly been the case in the collector world as we discover […]
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By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Trading cards and stickers are not new to the collectibles world or ephemera collectors. Nor are the subjects printed on these small pieces of paper, […]
