Tim’s, Inc., will celebrate the end of winter – if that day ever comes – with its 18th annual Cabin Fever Auction, slated for Saturday, Mar. 27, at the Litchfield Firehouse on Route 202 in Litchfield, beginning promptly at 10:30 a.m. Featured will be property from the historic Beleden Mansion, plus items from area homes, estates and collections. “We call it the Cabin Fever Auction because people need a good reason to get out of their homes at the end of winter, and we’re ... Read The Full Story

A figural bronze statue of a warrior on his steed by the German artist Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928) sold for $20,880 in an online auction held Feb. 3-17 by Litchfield County Auctions, Inc. The bronze, titled Amazon, was the top achiever in a sale that saw over 1,000 lots change hands and grossed nearly $1 million. Internet bidding was facilitated by iGavelAuctions.com. The Von Stuck bronze went to a determined bidder from Germany, and that set the tone for the auction overall, as bidders ... Read The Full Story

Christie’s New York will present selections from the Robert H. Blumenfield Collection, a single-owner sale of exceptional Chinese carvings and works of art. Meticulously acquired over the past thirty years, the Blumenfield Collection is one of the most significant collections of Chinese scholar’s objects assembled. This extraordinary group of 158 objects includes rare and important examples from the 15th to the 19th centuries, offering a comprehensive range of rhinoceros horn and ... Read The Full Story

Highlighting the sale is the Estate of Lester Yankee, a Solebury, Pennsylvania resident for 34 years. Rago’s is selling the personal property from Mr. Yankee’s large and elegant house and gardens. He and his life partner were dedicated collectors whose taste ran to Continental decorative art and furnishings. Rago’s will also serve as agent of sale for Mr. Yankee’s fine art, jewelry, garden statuary and Steinway piano. An additional 300 lots to be auctioned include paintings and ... Read The Full Story

Government of Canada have announced funding for The Upper Canadian Antique Showcase magazine. This funding will be used for The Upper Canadian Antique Showcase’s freelance writing, editing, and photography costs, as well as for design and assembly of the magazine. “A strong magazine sector contributes to our economy and allows Canadian stories, opinions, and perspectives to be told and heard,” said Minister Moore. “The Upper Canadian Antique Showcase is a quality ... Read The Full Story