San Francisco Antiques Show To Open With Derek Lam Preview Party
Written by admin on October 22, 2010 – 8:17 pm -by Deidre Woollard On October 27, San Francisco kicks off the 29th annual Fall Antiques Show with an opening night preview party hosted by Derek Lam. The show at Fort Mason Center is the oldest international antiques fair on the West Coast and runs October 28-31. Over 60 new and returning dealers will present thousands of decorative and fine art objects representing all styles and periods including American, English, Continental, and Asian furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, jewelry, rugs, textiles, paintings, prints, and photographs. To celebrate this year's theme, Chinoiserie: Rococo to Eco, guests will be greeted by a two-story, gilded pagoda entrance created by architect Andrew Skurman. Maria Santangelo of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco... more
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World-renowned experts appraise antiques and collectibles at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk, CT.
Written by admin on September 4, 2010 – 4:26 am -By Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will host its third annual Antiques Appraisal Weekend, October 2 and 3, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. In our ever-changing world, we continually revisit and reappraise our past to better understand the present. History can be a learning tool, but it can also be a profitable business when it comes to art and collectibles. It is no surprise, especially now in these troubled economic times, that millions of people are tuning into TV shows such as PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, Pawn Stars, and American Pickers. Today, as never before, dusting off family heirlooms and rummaging through attics and basements has become a national pastime, as well as an exciting... more
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The Ann Arbor Antiques Market August 14-15
Written by admin on August 9, 2010 – 10:16 pm -If you have ever searched for that perfect accent item, or piece of furniture to complete your living room, look no further. The Ann Arbor Antiques Market will have thousands of items from hundreds of vendors, each of them dedicated collectors and dealers in their particular specialty. The Ann Arbor Antiques Market began in 1968 by Ann Arbor resident and antique enthusiast Margaret Brusher. The first few years were modest affairs, held at the Ann Arbor Farmers' Market. After the explosion of interest in Americana antiques with the 1976 bi-centennial, the Ann Arbor Antiques Market expanded rapidly, and soon became one of the nation's most well-known antique shows. Now in its 42nd year, the Market hosts two-day shows once a month from April to... more
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“Antiques Roadshow” Hits Madison
Written by admin on July 12, 2009 – 11:29 pm -Appraisals Scheduled To Hit Airwaves In January Posted: 11:10 am CDT July 12, 2009 MADISON, Wis. -- Antiques Roadshow, one of public television's highest-rated programs, made a return visit to Madison on Saturday. More than 6,000 locals dug into their closets to be told by Roadshow appraisers if they were in possession of treasure or trash. From antique furniture to historic bedding, the appraisers saw – and judged – it all. "We're looking for that big item, that big ticket item," said Alasdair Nichol of Freeman's Auctioneers and Appraisers in Philadelphia. Thousands dreamed that big ticket item was in their possession. "I bought this in Chicago in the early 70s and paid about $100 for it," said Judy Roll of Merrimac, holding up a painting.... more
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