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The D.C. Big Flea And Antiques Market Expands
FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2016 • VOL. 47, NO. 17
Demand For Early U.S. Political Memorabilia Soars Hake’s Americana Sells 1864 Lincoln/ Johnson Campaign Parade Flag For $23,656
The D.C. Big Flea and Antiques Market enlarged to over 700 booths in two buildings, starting with the January show. This fortunately translated into record crowds. Returning again on Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1 to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va., this show will also feature the nation’s oldest modernism show, the Art Deco Society of Washington in the North Hall. This will be the 33rd annual exposition of 20th century decorative arts from the group. The D.C. Big Flea Market has
been delighting Washingtonians six times a year at the Dulles Expo Center for the past 19 years with its eclectic mix of country and period furniture, silver, paintings and art, glassware from 18th century to modern, advertising, toys, mid-century modern furniture and accessories, estate and costume jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories, and collectibles of all eras. Everything from vintage Pyrex to Tiffany silver and European
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Three Days Of Sales Loaded With Unique Offerings At Pook & Pook on page 2
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Howard Coleman Collection Of Fine Asian Art Soars At Kaminski on page 3
Promise of Spring Energized Selkirk Bidders This rare 1864 Lincoln/Johnson campaign parade flag sold for $23,656. Collectors cast their ballots Lewis Cass and William Butler camdecisively in Hake’s Americana’s paign coattail ribbon with the Coat March 15, 16, and 17 pop culture of Arms of Pennsylvania and the auction, and the clear winner misspelled phrase “Our Country among the 200-plus categories Right Or Worng” [sic.] surpassed its offered was antique political mem- pre-auction estimate with a selling orabilia. As predicted by Hake’s price of $12,523. Four variations of experts, the top political entry Cass ribbons were produced, and of turned out to be an 1864 Lincoln all types, only 10 are known to the and Johnson oil cloth campaign collecting world. The ribbon sold by parade flag with the candidates’ Hake’s was a new discovery, with names emblazoned across the ban- different characteristics than the ner’s 13 stripes. A rare and signifi- nine other examples that have cant historical artifact, it breezed been documented. past its high estimate to reach A Sterling silver pin-back $23,655. All prices quoted in this awarded by the National Women’s report are inclusive of 15 percent Party (NWP) “For Service In The buyer’s premium. Cause Of The Freedom Of Women” Likely a sole survivor, an 1848 dated to the second decade of the 20th century, when women’s suffrage advocates made their strongest push for the right to vote. Approximately 150 to 200 such awards were given to the White House-picketing members of the NWP known as the “Silent Sentinels.” Fewer than five of the ultra-desirable pins are known to exist, and there is no prior record of any one having appeared at auction in the past. The entry in Hake’s sale realized $6,425 against an estimate of $1,000-$2,000. Another strong performer was a Lincoln/Johnson double-sided Continued on page 6
The 1954 “Creature From The Black Lagoon” linen-mounted one-sheet movie poster sold for $18,108.
Sporadic showers did not dampen bidder enthusiasm for style, elegance and whimsy at the Selkirk Spring Eclectic Auction. On March 12, bidders left with treasures ranging from fine art and figurines to furniture. Buyers competed vigorously for the signed still life acrylic painting, featuring a vase of flowers, by Lois Marilou Jones. Born in 1905 and trained at the
School of the Museum of Fine Arts of Boston, Jones is recognized as an icon of the Harlem Renaissance, a respected college professor, an artist ambassador and an international expert on culture. The painting sold for $3,600. In keeping with the promise of Spring, a superb French bronze, “The Awakening of Nature” by Maurice Joseph Constant, drew
Skinner’s Posts $2.4 Million Asian Works Of Art Auction on page 4
Anne Frank’s Copy Of “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” Comes To Auction on page 7
The French bronze, “The Awakening of Nature” by Maurice Joseph Constant, realized $1,560.
This Ward’s Cake tin litho store display case sold for $1,063.
competitive bidding. The 37.5-inch female figure, seemed to levitate in a euphoric pose, crossed the auction block at $1,560. The elegant figure of Guan Yin, Goddess of Mercy, continues to command keen interest from collectors. The 13-inch carved, full-body Baltic amber figure, carrying beads and elevated on a lotus base, brought $1,188. An impressive and heavily
Three-Day Rich Penn Auction Event Slated For April 29 To May 1 on page 12
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A Dresden monkey orchestra with 12 figures playing musical instruments each with the blue Dresden mark sold for $1,320.
SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 9 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 9
FEATURED AUCTION: Pook & Pook Inc. - April 22, 23 and 25 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania - Page 2
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 13 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 19