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George Nakashima, Conoid Bench, 1976, American black walnut, 36 x 24 x 87". photo: Michael J. Joniec. Represented by Moderne Gallery, Philadelphia, PA .

WITH A SPOTLIGHT ON CUTTING-EDGE CONTEMPORARY DECORATIVE DESIGN, THE SCULPTURE OBJECTS & FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS FAIR OPENS IN NEW YORK AT THE PARK AVENUE ARMORY

/ March 12th, 2010

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A George Wesley Bellows painting, Lady in a Green Dress, is expected to sell for $70,000 to $90,000.

LESLIE HINDMAN TO OFFER PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF RONALD C. SLOTER

/ March 10th, 2010

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With an asking price of $845,000, M.S. Rau Antiques sold a charming composition by Norman Rockwell titled “Little Girl with Lipstick.”

OUTSTANDING COLLECTIONS AND WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERS SPARK STRONG SALES AND RECORD ATTENDANCE AT THE 7TH ANNUAL PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART & ANTIQUE SHOW

Palm Beach Show Group / March 2nd, 2010

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Pieter Bruegel the Younger, The Indoor Wedding Dance, 1622 To be exhibited by De Jonckheere, Paris at TEFAF Maastricht 2010

FROM YACHTS TO OLD MASTERS How investment helped the art market weather the economic crisis

/ February 26th, 2010

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Philadelphia hosts a trio of exciting antiques and collecting events during the month of April collectively known as “Antiques Week in Philadelphia."

Antiques Week in Philadelphia, April 16 through 20, 2010

/ February 18th, 2010

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Gavin Spanierman sold a painting titled "Fountain in a Spanish Garden" by F Luis Mora, which had an asking price of $110,000.

ENTHUSIASM, EXCITEMENT AND INTEREST EVIDENT THEMES DURING DAY THREE AT THE PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART & ANTIQUE SHOW

Palm Beach Show Group / February 16th, 2010

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Grandma Moses, Quiet Day, 1951, sold by Owen Gallery.

THOUSANDS ATTEND THE PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART & ANTIQUE SHOW'S OPENING DAY

/ February 15th, 2010

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Baldwin House Antiques will offer a tall-case clock, dated 1789, created by noted Philadelphia clockmaker John Heilig to honor George Washington's inauguration as the nation's first president.

One of America's 100 Most Important Clocks on Sale at Hunt Valley Antiques Show

Armacoast Antiques Show / February 15th, 2010

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The January auction boasts a strong selection of Continental furniture and decorations from the 18th through 20th centuries.

Style on Sunset Goes Cutting Edge for the New Year - Inaugural 2010 Sunset Estate Auction Set for January

Bonhams / January 7th, 2010

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Cat Butler by Diego Giacometti, to be exhibited by L’Arc en Seine, Paris.

TEFAF DESIGN Presents Rare and Influential Pieces in 2010; TEFAF MAASTRICHT 12-21 MARCH 2010

Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions / December 17th, 2009

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An important Louis XV style gilt bronze and coramandel lacquer mounted ebonized commode Paul Sormani fourth quarter 19th century. Sold for $122,000 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

Bonhams & Butterfields’ December 7th Furniture Sale Shows Strength in Private Collections

Bonhams / December 16th, 2009

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Untitled XVI by Willem de Kooning (1904-1997), new exhibitor L&M Arts.

BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE – TEFAF MAASTRICHT MARCH 12-21, 2010

Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions / November 23rd, 2009

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Ligne Revolving Chair, Shoki Collection, George Nakashima Woodworker.

GEORGE NAKASHIMA WOODWORKER INTRODUCES “SHOKI” COLLECTION; New furniture from her father’s early designs by Mira Nakashima

Moderne Gallery / November 10th, 2009

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Estimated at $30/40,000, Franz Bergman's "Prince & Mandolin Player" lamp (c. 1900) is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Matt Wyse collection.

Several Outstanding Collections Highlight 20th Century Sale at Bonhams This December

Bonhams / October 28th, 2009

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Armchair, 1763-1767, Origin: England, London (probably)

New eMuseum feeds history hunger and antiques appetites

Colonial Williamsburg / October 27th, 2009

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