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THE METHODOLOGY OF FINDING THE DÜRER CIPHER -THE SMOKING GUN
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
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
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
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 […]
I like Sir Clive Sinclair’s approach…
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
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
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 […]
$33.8 Million Dollar Persian Carpet – Live Footage from the Auction Floor…
With thanks to Omri Shwartz of www.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com for sending us in this live footage from the auction floor.
Design Miami/Basel — Abramovich, Soviet-era furniture, polar bear sofas, and Italian resin furniture
The eigth edition of Design Miami/Basel (June 11-16) confirmed its position as the leading venue for design in Europe this week gathering about 50 prominent galleries from 13 countries. By the end of the first public day sales were strong, with many galleries reporting satisfactory results. The priciest item to sell (as far as we […]
June 17, 2013 by Editors
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