December 21, 2007 - Antiques And The Arts Weekly

  • Albert E Backus Florida Paintings Draw Record Prices At CRN
    December 21, 2007

    Two Florida paintings by Albert E. Backus not seen previously in the market were the hot lots at CRN Auctions November 18 sale, where they drew record prices for the artist.

  • 35th Annual Peabody Essex Museum Antiques Show Shines Once Again
    December 21, 2007

    A hallowed hall in Salem was the site of the 35th annual Peabody Essex Museum Antiques Show on Thanksgiving with many dealers in the revered show displaying their wares in the 1825 East India Marine Hall, surrounded by Nineteenth Century figureheads, sea captains†portraits and early American marine artifacts.

  • Vanishing Frontier Rookwood, Farny And The American Indian
    December 21, 2007

    Highly regarded and long collected, the American art pottery fashioned by Rookwood and the renderings laid down on canvas by Henry Farny (American, 1847-1916) †both adorned with painterly images of American Indians †played an influential role in shaping the romantic myths of American Indian culture. Fresh from the kiln and easel, these works of art created as much excitement in the late Nineteenth Century as they do in today⁳ aggressive antiques collecting venues. Uniquely documenting this phenomenon is the exhibition ⁖anishing Frontier: Rookwood, Farny and The American Indian†on view at the Cincinnati Art Museum through January 20. Stunning ceramic portraits from the James J. Gardner collection of Rookwood and exquisite Farny opaque watercolors from the museum⁳ holdings, as well as private collections, offer a compelling view of the American Indian during the final days of the frontier.

  • LACMA Acquires Modern Art From Lazarof Collection
    December 21, 2007

    The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced the acquisition of a major collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings by leading modern artists that will significantly transform the museum⁳ collection of Twentieth Century art.

  • Frederick R Brandt, Former VMFA Curator, Dies At 71
    December 21, 2007

    Retired Virginia Museum of Fine Arts curator Frederick R. Brandt died Wednesday, December 12, at the age of 71. He was instrumental in working with donors Sydney and Frances Lewis of Richmond to build what are now VMFA⁳ world-class collections of Art Nouveau and Art Deco works.

  • Antiques & Art At The Armory Upscale Start To Holiday Shows
    December 21, 2007

    Rebranded under the new Westchester Enterprises banner, an upbeat and upscale Antiques and Art at the Armory show opened at the Park Avenue Armory on November 29 for a five-day run.

  • Pound Ridge Antiques Show Brightens Holiday Weekend
    December 21, 2007

    Sated with turkey and pumpkin pie, buyers descended on Fox Lane High School to peruse the delectable offerings at the Pound Ridge Historical Society Antiques Show November 24′5.

  • 50 Years Of Collecting At Antiquarius The Greenwich Antiques Show
    December 21, 2007

    The Greenwich Antiques Show celebrated its 50th anniversary event, which kicked off with a champagne opening gala on November 29 and continued through December 2 at the Greenwich Civic Center.

  • Bertoia Welcomes Holidays With 21 Million Sale
    December 21, 2007

    The holidays will be happier for collectors of fine toys after Bertoia Auctions†sale this past November 9‱1, which totaled $2.1 million.

  • Harlowe-Powell Auction Yields Great Values
    December 21, 2007

    At Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery⁳ November 17 sale, nearly 700 lots found new owners. Situated in the hometown of the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson, the gallery draws an educated audience with a keen interest in the area⁳ history. .



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