The real economics of an antique show.
I often get asked how much it costs to do an antique show. Here is an example: Recently, I exhibited at a fine show about 400 miles away with room-setting walls and a regional audience. I traveled ... See More
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
Look for hidden information!
Sometimes one can find an indicator of the origin, the maker, an owner, or other provenance or history of a piece by looking very carefully for written or impressed writing. Case study: I recently ha... See More
Rarely Found Diminutive 18th Century Tavern Table in Early Paint
New England, ca. 1740-1760. Oval, overhanging top on a molded apron resting on turned and splayed legs joined by molded box stretcher raised on button feet. Early 19th century in-use oxidized blue pai... See More
Neat Paint Decorated Miniature Blanket Chest or Trinket Box......SALE PENDING
New England, likely New Hampshire, ca. early to mid-19th century. White pine. Sweet little box in strong original conditon. Retains first dry paint of darker-green wisps over a sage ground, with ori... See More