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A couple of days off…
Hi Everyone, We are taking a couple of days off. Our regular output will resume on Wednesday evening. Have a great week. Best wishes, AAD http://www.art-antiques-design.com
THE METHODOLOGY OF FINDING THE DÜRER CIPHER -THE SMOKING GUN
June 17, 2013
The most baffling aspect about Albrecht Dürer is not his art but that there is no paper trail. This is the invisible smoking gun that hangs over his life and his art. Almost everything that has been published about Dürer to date is speculative assumption, with very little solid proof to support exisiting conclusions. In […]
Who really wants to be an Art or Antiques dealer ? By Tom Higginson
June 16, 2013
I’m a miserable old git. I know I am because the wife and mistress often tell me so. I’m bored you see. Not with her of course, the last 24 years have been very happy ones, but I’m in France and on holiday and I’m trying to relax. Unfortunately like many men I find trying […]
Discovering the Dürer Cipher : The Dogs of Dürer…By Elizabeth Garner
June 16, 2013
Everyone loves dogs. And so did Albrecht Dürer. More than likely, Dürer included dogs in his prints because they were an integral part of medieval society as hunters and companions, and thus had the same marketing appeal as they do today. But is it possible that the dogs of Dürer illustrated secret messages? Let’s take […]
A Message for Michael Bruno
June 16, 2013
Dear Michael Bruno and 1stdibs dealers, Thanks to Chris Houston for his thoughtful letter and insights! I have a few thoughts and observations I will add to the mix. First,I’ll address the matter of the hidden price–the “contact dealer”syndrome. The parties who have commented (“Very Concerned Dealer” and Chris Houston) talk in generalities about the occasional […]
20th Century Design Sale Totals $4.7 Million
June 14, 2013
Sotheby’s New York sale of Important 20th Century Design totaled $4,738,940, nearly reaching its pre-sale high estimate of $5 million. American modern design led the sale with multiple, persistent bidders competing for an important and rare coffee service designed by Paul Lobel circa 1934. The sale price eventually reached $449,000, over four times the pre-sale […]
I like Sir Clive Sinclair’s approach…
June 14, 2013
At least I admire the approach the inventor of the ZX range of home computers – in an age where a computer with the capacity of today’s smartphone would have taken up three continents- had in designing said home computers. It is said that, in his design concept, Sir Clive would brush up on the […]
2013 Review of the Resale Royalty Scheme, a response to the Australian Government’s call for submissions…By John R. Walker
June 14, 2013
Editors Note: The below is John R. Walker’s response to the Australian Government’s call for submissions as part of their Post Implementation Review of the ARR scheme. The Australian Government will be dissolved in the first week of August, therefore, it is unlikely that the review process will be completed before caretaker mode, an election […]
Mr. Auction Vendetta
June 13, 2013
I’ve been characterized by names (both good, and bad), but now I have been “recognized” by colleagues for my observations and opinions on how the auction process works in the art and antiques industry. Perhaps I should also have the additional titles of Mr. Antiques Show Vendetta and Mr. Dealer Vendetta. My criticism and comments […]
June 18, 2013
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