Alexander Calder work, $114,000, A. B. Levy’s Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An original gouache (opaque watercolor) painting by Alexander Calder (1898-1976), titled Red and Blue Egg (1969), sold for $114,000 at a…
The Antiques of Downton Abbey’s Magnificent Highclere Castle By Mike McLeod, EditorViolet to Cora: “I’m so looking forward to seeing your mother again. When I’m with her, I’m reminded of the virtues of the English.” Matthew Crawley: “Isn’t she American?”…
There is Something Fishy About That Lady By Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell Mermaids and sea maidens have excited the imagination for millennia. She has enchanted us in fairy tales and sagas of the sea as well as delighted us in art.…
Childe Hassam painting, $288,000, Shannon’s Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A large and important oil painting by the renowned American Impressionist Childe Hassam (1859-1935), titled The East Hampton Elms in May (1920), sold…
Antique corset display, $17,100, Showtime Auction Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A C/B a la Spirite corset display with the original box and a mannequin sold for $17,100 at an auction held Apr.…
Covers: Cover Beauty In the Eye of The Beholder By Doug Finch Let’s face it – the covers in today’s mail are boring. So why not add a little color? Sure, computer generated cachets for first day covers (FDCs) and…
“Workt by Hand” – Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts On view in the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum from March 15–September 15, 2013 “Workt by Hand”: Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts showcases approximately thirty-five…
1963 Corvette coupe, $260,000, Vicari Auction Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A 1963 ZO6 Chevrolet Corvette coupe roared off for $260,000 at a Cruisin’ Nocona in North Texas Auction held Apr. 20…
Jewel-encrusted dagger, $93,750, Rago Arts Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A jewel-encrusted Mughal dagger sold for $93,750 at a Great Estate Sale held in April by Rago Arts & Auction Center in…
13-state U.S. flag, $212,500, Freeman’s Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A rare, 18th century flag of the United States with just 13 stars sold for $212,500 at a sale of American Furniture,…
