Author: Joyce

From the Archives: A 19th Century Henry Capt Carriage Clock

Written on June 25, 2015.

c1880 Henry Capt Bronze Dore Carriage Clock

Today we’re taking a look back at one of our auction highlights from 2010: a late 19th century bronze doré carriage clock. The first carriage clock was invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the leading watchmaker of his day. Breguet (1747-1823) was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. His step-father came from a family of watchmakers, and while Abraham-Louis resisted joining the trade as a youth,...

Appraisal Event Finds: A William Aiken Walker Painting

Written on May 15, 2015.

This William Aiken Walker painting was the star of our appraisal day event at the Malta Community Center on Saturday, May 9th. The Antiques Roadshow-style event had a great turnout with a wonderful mix of family treasures and hidden gems. Attendees brought a varied group of items for a two hour speaking event that examined and evaluated each piece, its history, significance, and potential value. William...

Appraisal Event Finds: Louis Comfort Tiffany Vases

Written on May 5, 2015.

On Saturday, April 25th, we were at the Malden Bridge Community Center for an Appraisal Day event. The event is similar to the Antiques Roadshow: individuals bring in their family treasures for appraisers to evaluate, looking for information and hoping for a pleasant surprise. We had a great time at the event, meeting lots of people and seeing some really interesting things. This week we’ll be taking...

Appraisal Event Finds: Antique Chinese Fruit Pit Carvings

Written on April 28, 2015.

On Saturday, April 25th, we were in residence at the Malden Bridge Community Center Appraisal Day event. The event is similar to the Antiques Roadshow: individuals bring in their family treasures for appraisers to evaluate, looking for information and hoping for a pleasant surprise. We had a great time at the event, meeting lots of people and seeing some really interesting things. This week we’ll...

Mark Lawson Antiques Speaking Engagement at the Malta Community Center

Written on April 22, 2015.

Have you stumbled across an old interesting item while spring cleaning? Have you always wondered about that unusual painting that once belonged to your grandparents? On Saturday, May 9th 2015, Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques and sponsor of Antiques Road Show will be doing an evaluation of your antiques and other items of interest at the Malta Community Center. The event begins at 10am. Mark...

Appraisal Day Event at the Malden Bridge Community Center

Written on April 21, 2015.

19th Century Blue Decorated Stoneware Crock

Have you always wanted to go to an Antiques Roadshow event? Are you ready to discover the value of your family heirloom? This Saturday, April 25th 2015, Mark Lawson will be at the Malden Bridge Community Center to take part in their Roadshow style event. We will be offering appraisals on your items from 10am to 2pm. Appraisals are at a cost of $8 for one item, or $20 for a limit of three items....

Indian Modernism: Jamini Roy Paintings

Written on March 30, 2015.

Today’s spotlight is on a beautiful pair of Jamini Roy paintings that we sold for a client. We’re updating the highlights from our 2014 consignments and auctions, and these paintings were certainly an exciting find. Jamini Roy (1887-1972) was a celebrated Indian artist who was noted for his revolutionary modernist work. Roy began his artistic career painting in an academic style, creating...

From the Archives: Esteban Vicente Collage

Written on March 19, 2015.

In 2009, a client brought in a striking mixed media collage signed Esteban Vicente. Our client had purchased the piece directly from the artist in the 1950s and was interested in exploring the possibility of selling it. Esteban Vicente Perez (1903-2001) was a Spanish-born American artist and one of the first generation of New York School abstract expressionists. The New York School was an informal,...

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