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Monthly Archives: October 2009
What a find at auction! A fantastic Tiffany Favrile vase.
This is something that doesn’t happen every day. An auction gallery thinks so little of a vase that it’s not advertised, combined with a Baccarat vase to raise the value of the lot, sold near the end of the auction, … Continue reading
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Posted in Auctions, Knowledge is power, Tiffany
Tagged Art Nouveau, authentic Tiffany, Philip Chasen, Tiffany, Tiffany Favrile, Tiffany Studios
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The changing antiques market
I’ve been pondering the changing nature of the antiques business. After 35 years, I have the luxury of being able to stand back and look dispassionately at the changes. One of the major changes I’ve noticed is that there are … Continue reading
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Sorry, no posts for a couple of days
I’ve just been too busy the last few days preparing for my shows at the Arlington Park Racetrack this coming weekend and at the Denver Merchandise Mart the following week. I’ll be posting shortly.
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The Charles Martignette collection of American Illustration Art, part II
I’ve previously written about the Charles Martignette collection of American Illustration Art, but I’m writing again because this time I’m giving you advance notice of an upcoming auction, being held by Heritage Galleries on Oct 27, 2009, where you will … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Auctions
Tagged American illustration art, Heritage Auction Galleries, Philip Chasen
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Changes at Stella Shows and Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Good changes are happening in the antique show world. Irene Stella’s company, Stella Show Mgmt. Co., has been promoting shows in the greater NY area for quite a few years. They have many successful shows under their belt, including the … Continue reading
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Some treasures I’ve owned, part III, Martin Brothers Stoneware
If you’re not familiar with the Martin Brothers of London & Southall, you should be. They produced the zaniest, most whimsical stoneware that one could imagine. What’s amazing is that they did it over 100 years ago. Many Martin Brothers … Continue reading
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Posted in Lessons, Treasures I've Owned
Tagged Martin Bros., Martin Brothers, Philip Chasen
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Thank you, Chicago
We last exhibited at the Chicago Merchandise Mart in May. The spring show is considered the better of the two shows because it’s more established and gets better attendance. But for us the results were the reverse. We were disappointed … Continue reading
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Posted in Antique shows, Daum Nancy, French cameo glass, Galle, Le Verre Francais, Tiffany
Tagged Art Nouveau, Authentic Daum, Authentic Galle, Authentic Icart etchings, authentic Tiffany, Chicago Merchandise Mart, Daum, Daum Nancy, French cameo glass, Galle, Icart etchings, Le Verre Francais, Louis Icart, Merchandise Mart Antiques Fair, Philip Chasen, Tiffany, Tiffany Favrile, Tiffany Studios
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French Cameo Glass excels at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Leslie Hindman held an auction today with fresh-to-the-market French cameo glass from the Patricia J. Gottschalk Trust. Combined with the fact that the estimates were very conservative, the results excelled, with most items exceeding the high estimates, some items selling … Continue reading
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Tagged Authentic Daum, Authentic Galle, Daum, Daum Nancy, French cameo glass, Galle, Leslie Hindman, Philip Chasen
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The Chicago Merchandise Mart Preview Party
The preview party is in full swing as I type this post. There are lots and lots of people walking around, probably hundreds. What I don’t understand is why are we here?? I guess it benefits some charity, so the … Continue reading
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Setting up at the Chicago Merchandise Mart Show
The Merchandise Mart Show started setting up yesterday and will open with a preview party tomorrow night. The show will open to the general public on Friday at 11 AM and finish at 3 PM on Monday. The Fall show … Continue reading
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