NOVA-Antiques Newsletter – August 1, 2008 provides articles and information about Stolen Paintings Returned After 30 Years; the 41st Annual
Virginia Beach Antiques Show; the History of Rookwood Pottery and Overshot Glass or Crackle Glass? NOVA-Antiques Newsletter
– August 1, 2008 also contains info about upcoming antique & collectibles shows, auctions, estate & tag sales. NOVA-Antiques
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NOVA-Antiques.com was designated as a resource for antiques and collectibles flea markets in an article published in the Weekend Section
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stolen painting recovered after more than 30 years
More than thirty years ago a criminal and armed home invasion took place at the
home of the late Mae Persky, a wealthy woman from
The paintings, which were done by Gustav Courbet, William Hamilton and Childe Hassam, found their way into a little known antique dealers hands via an art auction. The dealer, William Conley, unaware that the paintings were stolen, used them as collateral to borrow money from his brother Patrick. For many years, the paintings hung in Patrick’s home unnoticed by frequent visitors to his home. Then one day Patrick decided to find out how much the paintings were worth and took them to an appraiser and this is where the story becomes even more interesting.
The appraiser informed Patrick and the authorities that the paintings appeared on the national register listing stolen and lost art. Although bad news for Patrick, it was good news for Judith Yoffie’s family but not before a long and contested fight over the paintings that also included the insurance agency that had previously paid out on the loss. In the end, U.S. District Court Judge Mary Lisi signed a consent where all three parties agreed that the Yoffie family were the rightful owners of the paintings, with Patrick Conley receiving a “finders fee” for recovering the stolen paintings.
41st annual virginia beach antiques show
The Virginia Beach Antiques Show makes its yearly appearance this month on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, August 1 – 3, 2008 at the
The show features fine period furniture, porcelains, rugs, art glass,
Saturday: August 9, 2008: Aldie Antiques Market: Mosby Highway - Route 50, Bella Villa Furnishings Parking Lot: Aldie, Virginia
Thu – Sun: Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2008:
Sat - Sun: Aug 2 - 3, 2008:
Saturday: Aug 9, 2008: Collingswood Crafts & Fine Art Festival:
Sat - Sun: Aug 2 - 3, 2008: Antique Fair & Flea Market:
Sat - Sun: August 2 - 3, 2008: Parks Flea Market & Auction: Antiques, Collectibles, Farmers: Bealeton, Virginia
For a complete listing of upcoming antiques & collectibles markets and flea markets as well as art/crafts fairs, food & wine festivals and fine art shows, please visit our Calendar Page . . .
DUMB MIKEY
Mikey was driving through
Later in the afternoon, after finally getting the truck fixed, the truck driver is driving through DC and he spots Mikey walking along holding hands with the two chimps, much to the amazement of a large crowd. He brings his truck to a quick halt and asks Mikey why the chimps are not at the zoo. Mikey replies, “Well actually we have been there and it was free, so I figured I’d take them to see the other sites and then buy them some ice cream.”
record aucton price - beatrix potter watercolor painting
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