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New Era for American Ceramics

Maine Antique Digest

Crocker Farm, Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm “This was our third-highest-grossing sale to date,” stated Mark Zipp of Crocker Farm following the family operation’s spring sale, which made $1,753,470 (including buyers’ premiums). The absentee-only sale ran from March 27 through April 5

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An equestrian painting with a newly discovered secret and postage stamps worth framing: our pick of the December sales

The Art Newspaper

Plus a a little-known Botticelli and a sleek, Modernist ceramic bowl

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Stanley F. Goldfein collection of Wedgwood ceramics showcased at Dreweatts June 27

Auction Central News

NEWBURY, UK — Five examples of Wedgwood’s copy of the Portland vase come for sale at Dreweatts on Thursday, June 27 as part of the Stanley F. Goldfein collection of ceramics. Variously dated to 1789-1791, each of the five vases — three in black jasper, two in powder blue — has an estimate of £4,000-£6,000 ($5,100-$7,600). […]

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Nelson ceramics look set for victory

Antique Collecting

The enduring legacy of British naval hero Lord Horatio Nelson will be celebrated in two sales taking place this month The post Nelson ceramics look set for victory appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Met Is Auctioning Off a Cache of Chinese Ceramics and Jades

Artnet News

The sale features items from the collection of American business titan John D. The post The Met Is Auctioning Off a Cache of Chinese Ceramics and Jades appeared first on Artnet News. Rockefeller, Jr.

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Ever Dreamed of Owning a Picasso? His Ceramics Are a Surprisingly Affordable Entry Point for Collecting

Artnet Auctions

Several works by the acclaimed artist are highlights of the Artnet Auctions 40 Under 10 Sale. His Ceramics Are a Surprisingly Affordable Entry Point for Collecting appeared first on Artnet News. The post Ever Dreamed of Owning a Picasso?

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Wedgwood abolitionist medallion in Somerset sale

Antique Collecting

A rare Wedgwood Jasperware medallion is set to attract a lot of attention when it comes up for sale in The post Wedgwood abolitionist medallion in Somerset sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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