David Gill, archaeologist, reflects on the possible implications of the investigation into an antiquities dealer from Jaipur, India. In June 2003 a dealer in antiquities was arrested in Jaipur. He had aroused suspicion in the 1990s during an undercover investigation by British journalist Peter Watson. One of the leads had been provided [Read More]
Daily Archives: September 6, 2009
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The Mint Museum of Art will present Faces & Flowers: Painting on Lenox China through January 30, 2010. Lenox china is often referred to as America’s greatest porcelain. The exhibition will feature more than 70 objects, including plates, vases and decorative wares with exquisite paintings of orchids, figures, idealized women and landscapes.Faces [Read More]
For the last 5 or 6 years, the Julia firm has been world leader in the sale of quality, high-end firearms. Indeed, their auctions during that time have averaged $10 million each. In October 2008, just as the economy fell off a cliff, the Julia auction grossed $12 Million and set a [Read More]