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Talking Antiques

Staff — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We asked three young dealers to introduce themselves and to discuss the field of antiques in a digital age.

Asian art in New York

Staff — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

March 20 to 28 is Asia Week in New York, when more than thirty dealers, auction houses, and museums come together to offer an array of exhibitions, sales, lectures, and receptions highlighting the best in Asian art.

The European Fine Art Fair

Staff — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

New blood at old fairs March is fair season in Europe, with the powerhouse Maastricht show followed almost immediately by that of the British Art Dealers’ Association [BADA]. Here’s a look at what these venerable fairs are doing to stay fresh.

Dealer Profile Erik and Cornelia Thomsen

Staff — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

As the first Westerner to apprentice at a Japanese gallery, Erik Thomsen got an immersion course in Japanese art and in the ways of the country’s small clan of art dealers. Auctions, attended exclusively by dealers, took place daily.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:37:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:38:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

Masterpiece London confirmed

Carolin C. Young — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:35:00 +0100

After months of anticipation, Masterpiece London, the new art and antiques fair from the organizers of the prestigious 75-year-old Grosvenor House Fair, received the permissions necessary to confirm that it will take place on 24-29 June 2010 at the Chelsea Barracks.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:07:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:21:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:33:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

Dealers bring biggest & best to the 56th Annual Winter Antiques Show

Eleanor H. Gustafson — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:38:00 +0100

There is no arguing with the idea that the Winter Antiques Show, which opened last night at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, is the BIG one.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:32:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

Dealer profile: Titi Halle

Paul O'Donnell — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:55:00 +0100

The precious textiles and clothing sold at Cora Ginsburg have as much charm, beauty, and depth as any other category of antiques, but like the firm itself, you may have to look for it.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:42:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

Top Lots: 2009 Year in Review

Staff — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:29:00 +0100

A selection of outstanding lots and sales results from auctions in 2009.

Endnotes: Combat ready

Eleanor H. Gustafson — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:50:00 +0100

When visiting the International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Fair in New York in October, I was struck by the imposing arms and armor on display in the booth of Peter Finer of London—enormous poleaxes, a beautifully ornamented Italian half suit of armor, a bronze cannon on its field carriage.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:01:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

This week's top lots

Staff — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0100

A weekly selection of outstanding lots and sales results from recent auctions.

This Week's Top Lots: November 30 - December 4

Staff — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:05:00 +0100

A selection of auction highlights from November 30 - December 4 including Russian fine and decorative art; American paintings, drawings, and sculpture; books and manuscripts; and jewels.

Lalique up close at Heritage Auctions

Carolyn Kelly — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:50:00 +0100

Starting tomorrow, December 5, New Yorkers will have a chance to see up close over one hundred examples of art glass by René Lalique—one of the leading names in the decorative arts—when Heritage Auctions begins the preview for its inaugural 20th century design auction in Manhattan.