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Overheard At An Antique Show

January 23, 2010

I was perusing the Armory show on 67th Street yesterday and while I was dashing through at lightspeed scanning the dearth of Victoriana, I had to stop to hear the rest of this conversation between two random show-goers:
She, admiring a piece of art: “the duality [of the piece]….it’s incredible”.
He: “Yes, it’s palpable”.
Me, thinking: “gag”.
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Cowan’s Results and the NYC Pier Show

March 16, 2008

Ok Rare Victorianites, I think we were all asleep yesterday since the Hunzinger chair above went for $325 at Cowan’s, which might be a recent record low for a chair of the style. Even if you shipped it to New Mexico, you’d still be ahead on the chair’s value. A separate wire [...]

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The Pier Antiques Show in NYC, March 15-16

March 14, 2008

I’m heading to the NYC area for a concert tonight and since I’ll be in the vicinity, I’m going to stay overnight and visit the annual Pier Antiques Show on Saturday. According to their promotional information, the show is:
“Internationally known and a staple for New Yorkers. Celebrities and major designers and decorators from all [...]

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