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At the Winter Antiques Show, a Pair of ‘Monumental Arms’

NEW YORK—The Winter Antique Show has brought many awe-inspiring items to the Park Avenue Armory—modern and antique furniture, 19th and 20th century art, jewelry and even German full-body armor. A...

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A Tale of Two African American-Made Plantation Desks

NEW YORK—William Howard literally put his life into his work. Nearly 150 years ago, he made two hand-crafted desks, secretary-style treasures with pictographic details representing the many tools and...

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Folk Tales: 1st Dibs is Showcasing Folk Art Treasures and Everything is For Sale

NEW YORK—1st Dibs, purveyor of fine antiques, and mid-century modern and vintage furniture, is showcasing 19th and early 20th century treasures and Americana. “Folk Tales: Bringing Folk Art Home,”...

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Jonathan Boos Features ‘Oh Mary, Don’t You Weep,’ by Charles White

NEW YORK—A stunning example of Charles White’s aesthetic is on display at the Jonathan Boos booth at the Winter Antiques Show. “Oh Mary, Don’t You Weep” features two women who at once appear full of...

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‘With Liberty’ Showcases Smithsonian’s Folk Art Collection

WASHINGTON, DC—From weather vanes to sculptures composed of found objects, the Smithonian’s American folk art collection includes fine examples of work by self-taught artists from the 19th and 20th...

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At Maison Girard, Sculptural Treasures by Mario Dal Fabrro

NEW YORK—Maison Girard is exhibiting two dozen sculptural treasures. The abstract wood works by Italian sculptor Mario Dal Fabbro (1913-1990) are true conversation pieces, crafted in a range of sizes...

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NYC20: Online Antiques Marketplace 1stdibs Hosts its First Design Fair

NEW YORK—1stdibs began as online marketplace where anyone with a healthy budget could buy antique, vintage and midcentury furniture and decorative arts, as well as collectible clothing and jewelry,...

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Picasso Ceramics Offered at Phillips de Pury “Evening Editions” Sale

NEW YORK—A collection of important Picasso vases, pitchers, jugs and plates are for sale at the Phillips de Pury “Evening Editions” auction next week. The rare limited-edition ceramics are from the...

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Anthropologie’s Keith Johnson Shares Images of ‘Past Ports’

NEW YORK—Keith Johnson has an enviable job. For the past 19 years he has been shopping the globe scouting for antiques and artisans and scouring the world’s markets for the unique finds sold in...

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Presence of Classic American Cars Reflects Cuba’s History

HAVANA—Visitors to Cuba are charmed by the omnipresence of vintage American cars, often hiring the classics for a chauffeured ride around town. About 60,000 roam the streets because after the 1959...

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