WHY?
Many years ago, before I was a dealer, I bought a small, mid-18th century painting of a boy holding a candle as a gentleman read. It was probably a study for a larger work. It was on a thick, small ... See More
Why is provenance important?
An antique that has a confirmable provenance to a great collector (or great dealer), particularly from years ago, often adds considerably to its value. In the space of folk art, names that come to mi... See More
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
The Expression: UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL is one that we hear often, but when did we start using it in America? Research indicates that its first documented use in America was in the Revolutio... See More
Stunning Folk Art Watercolor Painting of the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
Northern States, ca. last quarter, 19th century. Watercolor on paper. HIGHER RESOLUTION PHOTOS EASILY EMAILED. Clearly inspired by the steel engraving of The First Battle of Bull Run, 21st July 186... See More
Delightful Folk Art Rendering of a New England Village
New England, ca. mid-19th century. Pastel on paper. Colorful and bright, like a living postcard, this peaceful painting shows a tight protective cluster of large Federal homes, several of the homes ... See More