Published on: By Gail Garlick
There are more abandoned blogs floating around the internet than NASA has hardware in space. I’m embarrassed to say I deserted a blog called cooking good and easy. Before I abandoned it I had written 74 posts about easy cooking, with nutritional posts thrown in. It was my first blogging effort. If you can look … Continued
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Back in the 70s, I was dealing in 18th and 19th century American antiques. I was fortunate to live in Columbia County at a time when six or seven couples, all up and coming Americana dealers, were living there, too. Every one of them went on to become prominent dealers. Back then, we were all … Continued
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New Year’s is upon us and with it, the opportunity for a fresh start. It’s the time of year we say goodbye to the past; hello to the future. A new year is mysterious—you never know what’s coming, only what’s been. The turn of the year, and entrance into the next phase of our lives … Continued
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On November 21st, The New York Times reported a robbery at the Castelveccchio, museum in Verona Italy. Seventeen masterpieces by Tintoretto, Mantegna and Peter Paul Rubens were taken. The incredibly amateurish robbers, after demanding the keys to the car of the single museum guard on duty, used it to make their getaway. Italy has long suffered … Continued
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Ok, I admit it, I’ve been having a love affair with Italy. Four or five times a year I visit the country of my affections. I’ve learned her beautiful language, traveled all over and made good friends. Asked what I would like my granddaughter to call me, I picked Nonna, Italian for grandma. So I … Continued
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Three Essential Qualities to look for in a dealer—signs that you’re in right hands. Look for these elements to help build a working relationship with a reputable and accomplished dealer. INTEGRITY is the most important. A good dealer is honest, and has strong moral principals. Dealers with integrity listen and respond directly to your questions. … Continued
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In the Style of Attributed to By or Documented What does it all mean and why is it important to you? You’re considering buying an important piece of furniture, lighting, or decorative object. You’re going to pay a premium for a genuine work by an important maker. Good documentation is your insurance policy that your purchase … Continued
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That’s the 64,000 dollar question, people are always asking. The answer is—and I’m not trying to be coy here—it depends. Determining value is dependent on many factors; condition, timing, reasons for evaluating, location, number available in the marketplace, whether the item is currently being made, auction results and dealer prices. Here are some of the … Continued
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One of the great joys of being an aesthete is that there’s always something new to see, always something new to experience, all of which are thrilling to your soul. On my recent trip to the antiques fair in Parma, I had some free time go to Mantova (Mantua as it is called in English), … Continued
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Recently, I contributed a piece to Halstead Property’s fantastic Tumblr Blog. We discussed unsung Italian design leaders, advice for buying and collecting vintage furniture, and trends in the modernism market. What made you become a modernism dealer? I started out as an Americana dealer in upstate New York. When I relocated to NYC I became … Continued
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It’s cold and damp in Milan. A colleague wants to introduce me to a new dealer. I’m bundled up in hood and gloves, inside the new dealer’s basement storage, a warren of small spaces, and still freezing. Piles of furniture and lighting are hidden under plastic sheeting and stacked to the ceiling. It’s impossible to … Continued
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This winter I have been making healthy smoothies for breakfast..Bought myself a big present..a Vitamix. Big WOW! I hear the Nutribullet is a great alternative at a lower price. As I experiment with my new kitchen toy, I’ll share my discoveries. Today I made a terrific tasting smoothie.