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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Antique shows are a business
I’ve been in the antiques business for over 30 years, much of that time as a show dealer. It’s an interesting life, traveling to different cities, making friends, learning the lay of the land. When business is good, and it … Continue reading
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Tiffany sells well at Skinner's 20th Century Sale
I know I’m harping on the same point, but LOW estimates bring interest and interest brings action and action brings results. Cases in point. A Tiffany 18″ Peony table lamp on a rare Peacock base sold for $118,500, against an … Continue reading
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Tiffany results mixed at Julia's Glass and Lamp auction last week
If you’re going to sell anything at auction, make sure the estimate and reserve are low enough to attract interest. And that’s exactly the point at Julia’s Glass and Lamp auction last week. Many of the Tiffany leaded lamps in … Continue reading
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Non-Tiffany lamps lagged at Julia's Glass and Lamp auction
It was interesting sitting at Julia’s Glass & Lamp auction last Friday and Saturday. The mood changed often, depending on the category for sale. First English Cameo glass sold very well, then French Cameo glass didn’t sell as well. The … Continue reading
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French Cameo Glass slightly soft at Julia's Glass and Lamps auction
After English Cameo glass sold well at Julia’s Glass & Lamp auction last Friday, I expected the same fireworks for the French Cameo glass, but it wasn’t to be. I suspect that the estimates were too aggressive and the reserves … Continue reading
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English Cameo Glass excels at Julia's Glass and Lamp auction
Dudley Browne, the expert in charge of the Glass & Lamp division at James D. Julia, Inc., drives thousands and thousands of miles each year to gather the items that are consigned to the sale. This year he was lucky … Continue reading
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Julia's Glass and Lamp auction went fairly well
Thanks to my son, Billy, for encouraging me to start a blog. I hope to make it interesting with some behind-the-scenes information, not generally available. James D. Julia, Inc. held their bi-annual Glass and Lamps auction this past Friday and … Continue reading
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