I recently wrapped up another article on furniture in the Dietrich American Foundation that will appear in the next issue of the magazine "Incollect Magazine, Antiques + Art + Design" (formerly "Antiques & Fine Art). The article features the Foundation's American Windsor furniture, a small but carefully chosen and notable grouping that is a significant … Continue reading Windsors In Philadelphia
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W.A.R.P. Panel Discussion
On October 3, 6:30-7:30 there will be a panel discussion with the Windgate Wood Arts Residency Fellows on Zoom. I will be joining my fellow residents Kailee Bosch, Katie Hudnall, James Maurelle, Janice Smith,and D Wood to discuss our experiences during the residency. The panel discussion will be moderated by John-Duane Kingsley who participated in … Continue reading W.A.R.P. Panel Discussion
OVERLAP: W.A.R.P
The Windgate Wood Arts Residency Program 2022 is winding down. Installation of our exhibition begins next week and the opening reception - free and open to the public - happens Friday, August 5, 5:30-8 PM. Of interest to those who have followed the previously named Windgate ITE (International Turning Exchange) over the last 25 years, … Continue reading OVERLAP: W.A.R.P
The British Architect
From the private collection of Bill Reese sold at Christie's, Swan's, The British Architect: or the Builders Treasury of Stair-cases. Philadelphia, 1775: R. Bell for John Norman 1775. The first architecture book printed in America, a reprint of Abraham Swan's influential design book. “This copy with two prospectus leaves, for John Norman and John Folwell's The … Continue reading The British Architect
Dressing Table Sells at Sotheby’s
The March 2022 issue of Maine Antique Digest has an article by Lita Solis-Cohen on the sale of the Pfaffenroth collection that was sold at Sotheby’s on January 19. The dressing table I restored in 1993 is illustrated in the article. The caption mentions my blog posts about the restoration and how Erik Gronning found … Continue reading Dressing Table Sells at Sotheby’s