Antiques Roadshow April 2008 Listings
Program # 1211: Spokane, Washington - Hour Two
Spokane Convention Center
PBS Airdate: Monday, April 7, 2008 at 8 PM ET (check local listings)
In Spokane, Washington, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser Kathleen Bailey at the historic E. J. Roberts mansion to look at examples of a charming Victorian
lighting fixture: the […]
P. G. Tutor Estate (Deceased) Fuquay Varina, Harnett County, NC
DATE(S) and TIME(S): Saturday, March 8th, 2008 at 10:00 AM
SALE SITE: 1879 Oakridge Duncan Road Fuquay Varina, NC
We will be offering the estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. P.G. Tutor. Mr Tutor was a very well known contractor in the area. We will be offering […]
“Victory Mail” Exhibit Opens March 6 at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum
When America’s sons and daughters are stationed overseas, especially during wartime, contact with loved ones back home becomes an essential part of life. During World War II, a new mail processing method was introduced to increase the amount of mail […]
The Causes for the Major Leap in Gold Prices
I talk to folks of every walk of life every day and they all ask me why is Gold so high
I have to reflect on the state of our economy and the world economy especially in China. The US Economy has taken a severe down turn in […]
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January 25, 2008
AUCTION GALLERY OF THE PALM BEACHES
Sale January 7, 2008
West Palm Beach, FL
A chess set designed by Salvador Dali reproducing his own fingers sold for $23,400 at Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches.
A close up look at the details of the digits of renowned artist Salvador Dali (Spanish 1904-1989) could be […]
Today’s Old Master and 19th Century Drawings sale at Christie’s New York totaled $4,085,150 and was 89% sold by value, 73% by lot.
Manhattan, New York - January 24, 2008 - New York auction house RM Smythe & Co, Inc held one of the most successful autograph auctions in its 125-year history on Thursday, January 17, 2008. The sale, featuring the collection of Steven Lee Carson, saw an unprecedented 77 percent of offered lots sell. Although the auction […]
SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEW MUSICAL
QUEEN ESTHER
AT THE JEWISH MUSEUM ON FEBRUARY 25
NEW YORK, NY - On Monday, February 25 at 7:30 pm, The Jewish Museum will present a sneak preview of Queen Esther, a forthcoming musical comedy by composer Joshua Salzman and bookwriter/lyricist Ryan Cunningham, based on the Purim […]
barrett-jackson shatters records at 2008 scottsdale event
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - January 22, 2008 - Barrett-Jackson once again showcased its position as the world’s premier auction company by setting record breaking numbers at the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz. Preliminary figures indicate over $88 million in sales, which includes sales from the Showroom […]
Today’s sale of Chinese Export Art & The Hodroff Collection, Part II at Christie’s New York totaled $3,110,251/ £151,829 / €211,735 and was 90% sold by lot and 87% sold by value.
Becky MacGuire, Head of Sale: “Two strong sales of Chinese export art today demonstrated the vigor of this collecting field, in which the traditional American and European bidders are increasingly joined by buyers from Latin America and Asia. The top lot of the day was an exceptional pair of stoneware hawks in the morning’s various owners sale that soared to $121,000. During the afternoon, the market again honored the collecting eyes of Leo and Doris Hodroff. The Hodroff Collection, Part II totaled just a hair under its high estimate, bringing about 10% more than a selection of similar size from the Collection last year.”
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