I took this photo in October. Does that count for a November quote?
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Monday, November 10, 2008
JUAN GRIS Painting circa 1915 brings $20 million . . .
"Book, Pipe and Glasses,” a 1915 oil on canvas by Juan Gris, brought a record price of $20 million on Thursday evening.November 6,
When the Juan Gris, came up, three bidders methodically went for the painting, which has a distinguished exhibition history. Two hopefuls on the telephone competed with Franck Giraud, a New York dealer. It was Mr. Giraud who took home the winning $20.8 million bid, paying above the painting’s high $18.5 million estimate. (After the sale he said he had bid on behalf of an American collector whom he declined to name.)
The hammer price includes premiums paid to Christie's. New York Times.
"Take care of your antiques and they' will take care of you."
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Catching up on neglected domestic tasks this weekend . . .
I have been avoiding housework far too long.
Hopefully I will be able to play catch-up all weekend. Wish me luck!
image: Shorpy
Hopefully I will be able to play catch-up all weekend. Wish me luck!image: Shorpy
Friday, November 7, 2008
Dog with tongue in peanut butter jar . . .
"A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest flickr foto
Antique Pennsylvania Watercolor with Dog and Birds . . .
DOWNINGTOWN, PA ~ November 4, 2008Pook & Pook auction of the Americana Collection of Richard and Rosemarie Machmer.
"I love this thing," Ron Pook said as he sold lot 68, a vibrant Southeastern Pennsylvania watercolor fraktur bookplate dating from the early Nineteenth Century. It measures 2¾ by 4½ inches and depicts a dog chasing four birds. It had a presale estimate of $3/4,000, and apparently it was loved by others, as it sold for $25,740
"Take care of your antiques and they will take care of you."
YIKES ~ Million Dollar Stamp . . .
NEW YORK CITY: While the financial markets may be down, the market for rare stamps seems to be red hot. A single stamp issued by the US post office in 1868 sold for $1,035,000 in an auction here Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Siegel Auction Galleries, which specializes in rare stamp auctions. The price includes the 15 percent buyer's premium.
"Take care of your antiques and they will take care of you."
RISE AND SHINE Rug in my bedroom . . .
My birthday was in September and my mom gave me cash! It usually takes me quite a while to find the perfect remembrance. It's hard for me to buy anything new but when I saw this rug, I had to have it. The price was right; it used up almost all of the money. It is perfect in my bedroom too. Each time I step on it, it will remind me of 2008.
I love this font . . .
A scrap of paper found inside an old book. I have no idea of its age but oh, how I love this font.I hope someone will design a similar font based on this design that looks like an antique engraved monogram on sterling silver.
History behind the Shepard Fairey HOPE posters . . .
I am so happy I found this on YouTube. I love this artist!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Free OBAMA Yes We Did VICTORY Sticker . . .
Get Your Free Obama Sticker!These commemorative stickers mark Barack Obama's historic victory and were designed by groundbreaking artist Shepard Fairey—the same artist who designed the world-famous, iconic "Hope" poster for Obama.
You can get one sticker for free. For a $3+ donation, they'll send you 5 stickers. For a $20+ donation, they'll send 50 stickers. Stickers are 4.5" x 6" (about the size of a postcard) and may take 5-7 weeks to arrive.
Place your order here.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Who's The Boss today? . . .
Bruce Springsteen, aka The Boss, spent some quality time with Barack Obama and his daughter Sasha last month in Ohio.I love this photograph. Everyone looks so happy and so normal!
I can't wait to meet the "First Puppy" ~ the girls really earned this promised reward.
Congratulations to all of us.
Source: FameCrawler
We've made such progress . . .
"If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress." Barack ObamaNewark, New Jersey. December 1912. "Eldridge Bernard, 11 years old. Buster Smith, 6 years old. Colored route boys of Newark. Taken at 4 p.m." Photograph and caption by Lewis Wickes Hine. Library of Congress. (Source: Shorpy)
Rare Presidential Bookplate . . .
EXITUS ACTA PROBAT
"The outcome justifies the deed."
A rare personal bookplate of George Washington measuring 2-1/2" x 4" sold recently at auction in Dallas, Texas for $3,250.00.
"The outcome justifies the deed."
A rare personal bookplate of George Washington measuring 2-1/2" x 4" sold recently at auction in Dallas, Texas for $3,250.00.
President Elect Barack Obama . . .
I am so very proud of this man and this great country!
God Bless America.
Election details.
Source: fuzbiz
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