Antiques & Auction News - June 27, 2025

“Andrew Wyeth At Kuerner Farm: The Eye Of The Earth”

Large-Scale Exhibit Opens At Brandywine Museum Of Art

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Opening at the Brandywine Museum of Art this summer, “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth” brings together some of the artist’s most iconic works featuring the landscape, buildings, and inhabitants of Kuerner Farm in Chadds Ford, Pa. Now a National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the Brandywine, Kuerner Farm inspired nearly 1,000 artworks by Andrew Wyeth in a wide variety of genres and media. “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm” is the first focused exhibition on this defining subject, surveying the artist’s sustained engagement with the site over the span of seven decades. This nationally traveling exhibition, co-organized by the Brandywine and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, N.C., has been years in the making and features nearly 50 paintings, including major works loaned from both private and public collections nationwide, as well as previously unexhibited works that will be new to public display. The exhibition will be on view at the Brandywine from Sunday, June 22 through Sunday, Sept. 28, before traveling to its third and final venue later in the fall.

Kuerner Farm stands a short walk from Andrew Wyeth’s Chadds Ford studio, also a National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the Brandywine. Through many years of immersion in this landscape, walking and sketching and gradually earning the trust of the Kuerner family, the artist gained unusual access to the

property, inside and out, and took sustained inspiration from the layers of this landscape, the evocative farmhouse at its heart, and

the people who lived and worked there. “Visitors to the exhibition will be immersed in this multi-decade story of Wyeth’s engagement

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with the Kuerner Farm. Through this journey it becomes apparent that this was the place where key tenets of Wyeth’s practice crystallized, including the self-limited palette and geographic range that served as gateways to his distinct mode of modernism,” said William L. Coleman, Ph.D., co-curator of the exhibition and the Brandywine Museum of Art’s Wyeth Foundation curator and director of the Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center. “Inspired by a significant but little-known watercolor of the pond found on the Kuerner property, a mysterious feature that the artist once called ‘the eye of the Earth’ this exhibition also marks 25 years of public access to the site through the Brandywine.”

Wyeth’s depictions of Kuerner Farm included some of his most iconic masterworks in his career in both tempera and watercolor. Highlights in the exhibition include the temperas “Karl” (1948), “Groundhog Day” (1959), and “Snow Hill” (1989), along with watercolor masterpieces like “Evening at Kuerners” (1970), “Wolf Moon” (1975), and “Loden Coat” (1978). “Kuerner Farm completely captivated Wyeth,” said Allison C. Slaby, Reynolda’s curator and the exhibition’s co-curator. “In his depictions of the farm, we gain a sense of the Kuerner world in its entirety: the land, the hill, the pond, the house, and its inhabitants. For decades, Wyeth had free rein at this singular place. It became for him ‘a world of his own.’ This exhibition presents a refreshed approach to these works, centering this iconic

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“Julia Child: A Recipe For Life”

Celebrates An American Culinary Icon

The Muskegon Museum of Art is excited to present “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life,” which opened June 5. The exhibition is an immersive experience that explores the key ingredients in Julia Child’s personal journey to becoming a culinary icon in America. Visitors will step into a replica of her famous television studio from “The French Chef”; explore the sights, sounds, and scents from her kitchen; and discover the inspiring moments where she transformed American cuisine. “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” will be on view at the Muskegon Museum of Art until Monday, Sept. 1.

“The Julia Child Foundation,

By Karl Pass

While the 2025 Carlisle Ford Nationals car show may have taken place between June 6 and 8, for those in attendance in Central Pennsylvania, the days leading up to it were affectionately known as “Ford Week.” Prior to the official start, vehicles were both rolling onto the National Parts Depot

Andrew Wyeth’s (1917–2009) “Evening at Kuerners,” 1970, is a drybrush watercolor, collection of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wyeth, courtesy 2025 Wyeth Foundation for American Art/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

“Wolf Moon,” 1975, Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009), is a watercolor, collection of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, courtesy 2025 Wyeth Foundation for American Art/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Wyeth’s (1917–2009) “The Kuerners,” 1971, is a drybrush watercolor, collection of the Wyeth Foundation

American Art, courtesy 2025 Wyeth Foundation for American Art/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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Expansion On Tap For Woodmere

New Museum Will Boost Philadelphia Artists And Historic Preservation

Marking the most significant expansion since its founding in 1910, Woodmere announces the grand opening of its second location, an ambitious transformation of a 19th-century residence into a dynamic, 20th-century museum. Opening to the public this fall, the expansion adds 14 new galleries, a children’s art and education studio, and new public spaces for events and programs, encompassing 17,000 square-feet of interior space and four additional acres of preserved greenspace.

Just 70 steps from Woodmere’s original Charles Knox Smith Hall, Maguire Hall extends the museum’s mission to celebrate Philadelphia’s artists by showcasing previously stored and newly acquired artworks. Highlights include galleries dedicated to Philadelphia’s distinctive schools of American Impressionism, modernism, mid-century abstraction, and figurative realism; a new “vault” for the city’s historic jewelry arts; series by Violet Oakley and the Red Rose Girls; and a study-center and galleries for works on paper.

The two buildings are now enhanced by a newly designed “art trail,” weaving through sculpture installations and immersive “art + nature” garden experiences, known as WOW (Woodmere’s Outdoor Wonder). Among the highlights are two major works by Robinson Fredenthal, “White Water” 1977 and “On the Rocks,” 1978, continuing Woodmere’s ongoing dedication to create an inspiring environment where art, nature, and community converge.

Nestled in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood, Woodmere, now comprised of the original Charles Knox Smith Hall site and the new Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education expansion, offers a unique museum experience that centers on the art and artists of Philadelphia. Vibrant exhibitions explore the achievements and social ideas of the city’s artists in the broader context of American art.

With the opening of Maguire Hall, Woodmere affirms its position as a must-see destination for art and nature for both local and international

audiences.

This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation, in honor of the late Frances M. Maguire, an artist and philanthropist who served on Woodmere’s board of trustees.

“The opening of Frances M. Maguire Hall represents a transformation of Woodmere,

offering new ways to engage with it.”

Frances M. Maguire Hall

Building History

In 2021, Woodmere acquired St. Michael’s Hall, a 19th-century residence building formerly belonging to the Sisters of Saint Joseph. The sisters had initially used the mansion as a dormitory for

solidifying its contribution to the broader stream of American art with its superlative collection of Philadelphia’s art. Fourteen new galleries make for an exponential expansion of our ability to showcase our collection, weaving together the vivid tapestry of American history and the diverse voices of Philadelphia’s artists,” stated William R. Valerio, Ph.D., The Patricia Van Burgh Allison Director and CEO of Woodmere. “Our

students but then converted it into a residence for themselves for most of the period of their ownership. With an outpouring of community support and contributions from individuals across Philadelphia, Woodmere purchased the estate and endowed its maintenance, renaming the residence Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education. In purchasing the estate, Woodmere prevented

architectural and curatorial decisions were inspired by the spirit of our dear friend, artist and philanthropist Frances M. Maguire, whose belief in the mind-opening power of the arts knew no limits. We wanted to create unified grounds where art, nature, and community come together, honoring Philadelphia’s artistic legacy while

commercial development of the site. The museum also preserved the open greenspace and addressed the environmental imperatives associated with its location at the center of the Wissahickon Watershed.

“The Maguire Foundation’s lead gift on this remarkable project generated a groundswell of support from

donors and other foundations that allowed us to fully fund the building and its renovation. Dr. Valerio had an exciting vision to put our collection on display in a whole new way, and our only debt is one of gratitude to those who made this possible,” commented James Alexandre, Woodmere’s Board of Trustees President. “This project completely changes the ability for student groups, visitors, and scholars to access one of the great collections of American art and Philadelphia artists. Works by Violet Oakley, the Pennsylvania Impressionists, contemporary artists, and much more can now be on permanent display.”

The building and grounds remain dedicated to Woodmere’s founder’s intention of the “marriage” of art and nature. With that in mind, Woodmere chose highly qualified landscape architects in addition to the building architects. Matthew Baird Architects of New York City and Mount Desert Island, Maine, was the lead architect for the Frances M. Maguire Hall project. The firm, known widely for its arts and residential commissions, worked with Woodmere for several years on master planning; Baird worked in partnership with Krieger + Associates Architects and Andropogon Landscape Architects, as well as Sullivan Construction, and Aegis Property Group.

The landscape architects, Andropogon Associates, have developed a landscape that includes pedestrian accessibility and greater biodiversity. Andropogon Associates is an award-winning, MBE-certified landscape architecture and ecological planning firm with offices in both Philadelphia, and Raleigh, N.C.

“Andropogon is grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Woodmere’s Maguire Hall team for the preservation of this significant property within the Wissahickon Watershed, to enhance its biodiversity and access for the education and enjoyment of the community and public at large,” added José Almiéana of Principal Andropogon Associates.

“It has been a great honor

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Rendering photo courtesy Woodmere.

Photo courtesy Darryl Moran via Woodmere.

Collector Anecdotes And Antics

Meet The Newest Collectible Craze From China

By Shawn Surmick

Someone wise once said that just when you think you have seen everything, something new appears to test that theory. Now as someone approaching the ripe old age of 49, I have lived through many different collectible crazes. From PEZ to Beanie Babies to Funko Pops, the world of speculative crazes and mass-produced scarcity knows no bounds. I honestly once thought that eventually the buying public would get tired of all these overproduced collectible novelties. Then I had my own epiphany and realized that the products may change, but the same marketing strategy appeals to different generations and demographics time-and-time again.

Almost every generation has their own collectible equivalent of the ill-forgotten Beanie Baby. And for anyone alive in the mid-1990s, I am sure you remember those little under-stuffed plush critters that took the world by storm. The craze perfectly coincided with the beginning of online auction sites like eBay and other e-commerce platforms. There are countless stories of people paying thousands of dollars for these little plush critters all because the company that made them retired them rather quickly using a marketing strategy called mass-produced scarcity. Mass-produced scarcity is when a manufacturer of a collectible type of product purposely manufactures only a limited amount of the product to make it appear as though the item has a lot of demand on the secondary market, when in all actuality, most of these kinds of

items lack any true organic collectability. Speculators operating in the collectibles trade tend to fall for this concept easily because they view these items as having value due to the intended scarcity. Over the short term, this can work, but over the long term most items produced in this manner end up having very little collectible value decades later. Case in point, just go to almost any flea market or yard sale and you are bound to see pile after pile of Beanie Babies that are readily available for purchase for far less than their original retail price.

Collectors of most Funko Pop figurines are starting to learn this lesson all too well. Funko Pops came on the scene in 2011 and are a series of deformed vinyl figures that are based on a variety of different pop culture characters and licensing properties. Some of the figurines are limited in production, making them quite hard to find at retail locations, and collectors of these items pay a premium to get them on the secondary market. While it is true that even today certain (very few) Beanie Babies and Funko Pops do have substantial value on the secondary market, most are and will always be nothing more than a passing fad with very little true organic collectability. An example of this is that while there are Funko Pop figures based on popular franchises like “Star Wars” and “Pokemon,” none of these items are going to ever rival the true collectability of a vintage first generation “Pokemon” card, or an original vintage Kenner “Star Wars” toy that first premiered in the late 1970s alongside the release of the movie. This is why I often refer to Funko Pops as Beanie Babies 2.0. The similarities are exactly the same, especially from a marketing standpoint. And lo and behold, just as I was getting quite comfortable watching the slow demise of the Funko Pop market as the company continues to dump product after product into a softening secondary market, a new craze has started to take the collectible world by storm. Labubu is the hottest collectible fashion craze

that is being driven by wellknown celebrities and social media influencers, and most of the world is still not even aware of its impact. Packaged in blind boxes and sold by the Chinese company Pop Mart, Labubus are a line of plush gremlins that look both quite adorable and quite creepy. Major celebrities and social media influencers have been attaching the roughly 8- to 15-inch critters to their designer handbags, and now this has started a collectible frenzy. Since the toys are packed in blind boxes, a buyer doesn’t know which Labubu they are going to get, and of course, some of them are harder to find than others. As a result, and as of this writing, some of these harder to find sought after little critters can be seen selling for hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on sites like eBay. Mind you, these toys can usually be seen selling for well under $50 at launch, with some readily available for $20 to $30 each at retail, assuming you can find them. The trick is all in the marketing and the fact that celebrities are now attaching the little critters to $10,000 designer Hermes Birkin Bags as a fashion statement. The company Pop Mart is profiting immensely off the craze as sales are up 900 percent just in the last year, as a result. Social

media influencers have even taken to sites like Instagram and Tik Tok to show off their finds and provide tips on how to track down all the newest releases. It will be interesting to watch and see what this market does going forward. After all, the great Beanie Baby craze lasted about 5 to 6 years before it was said and done and the Funko Pop craze has managed to last almost a little over a decade, but has definitely been deflated over the past few years. Will Labubus buck the trend? Don’t bet on it.

In the collectibles trade, what goes around comes around, and most of us have seen this same thing many different times. But, I wouldn’t want it any other way. I mean how else will the younger generations of collectors learn firsthand about the dangers of mass-produced scarcity? This will be another great teacher, assuming they are buying these items as a financial investment and not just for the joy of owning them.

Shawn Surmick has been an avid collector since the age of 12. He currently resides in his hometown of Boyertown, Pa., and is a passionate collector of antiques and collectibles. His articles focus on various topics affecting the marketplace.

Sounds Of Commemoration

The Music Of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour

On Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m., at Historic Rock Ford in Lancaster, Pa., Dr. Christina McSherry will present a special history program “The Sounds of Commemoration: The Music of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour.”

During the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America from 1824 to 1825, music was an integral part of most celebrations around the country. This lecture examines how music was utilized in the celebrations for Lafayette, playing a significant role in shaping public memory of the visit.

Christina McSherry is currently the executive director of Historic Rock Ford. She is a graduate of Franklin &

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Marshall College and completed her Ph.D in historical archaeology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her academic research focuses on the archaeology of conflict and warfare. In addition to being Rock Ford’s director, she is an adjunct assistant professor of anthropology at Franklin & Marshall College. The idea for this talk came about from a discussion with students in her seminar, “Commemoration and Culture.”

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This presentation is part of the museum’s Lafayette Lecture Series and will be held on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. General admission is $5.

Michael Jordan Uniform Scores

$2.63 Million

Cards Also Among Highlights Of $18.5 Million Sale

Like the player who wore it on his way to basketball immortality, a 199293 Michael Jordan GameWorn Chicago Bulls Uniform soared to $2.63 million to lead Heritage’s May 16 to 18 Spring Sports Catalog Auction to $18,487,695.

Two independent authenticators combined to photo-match this jersey and shorts as having been worn

by Jordan in 17 games during the 1992-93 season, as well as on the Oct. 18, 1993, cover of “Sports Illustrated.”

“It is only fitting that the player many consider the greatest in the history of the sport should produce the highest result in this auction,” said Chris Ivy, Heritage’s director of sports auctions. “Even now, long after the end of his playing career, he remains arguably the most coveted athlete from any sport among collectors. That this uniform is complete, with both a jersey and shorts, was photo-matched to games and appeared on the cover of what was the top sports publication for a generation makes this an absolute trophy for its new owner.”

Not surprisingly, Jordan memorabilia of all kinds roused eager bidders, who took their shots at

a multitude of MJ items, including a 1985 Game-Worn and Signed Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers that brought

A signed 1990 Topps USA George H.W. Bush (White House Issue) #USA1 PSA Authentic, PSA/DNA Auto 8 card sold for $51,240.

$152,500; a 1995 SP Top Prospects Autographs Michael Jordan #14 BGS Gem Mint 9.5, Beckett Auto 10 that is one of just three tied for the top Beckett grade and fetched a winning bid of $140,300; a 1997 SkyBox E-X2001 (Essential Credentials Future) #9 BGS NM-MT 8 that ended at $128,100; and a 1998 Hoops (Slam Bams) #1 BGS Mint 9 that closed at $88,450.

One lot set a record weeks before the auction closed and kept flying like the 630 career home runs belted by the superstar it spotlights. Prior to this auction, no Ken Griffey Jr. card ever sold for six figures. But bidders kept taking their cuts at the 1998 SkyBox E-X 2001 Ken Griffey Jr. (Essential Credentials Now) No. 10 PSA Mint 9 that was offered in this auction until it climbed all the way to $280,600.

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A 2009 Topps Chrome Stephen Curry (Gold Refractor) #101 PSA Mint 9 numbered 22/50 rookie card realized $237,900.

Rock Ford

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Tickets may be purchased at www.HistoricRockFord.org/ special-events.

Historic Rock Ford, located at 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, Pa., is comprised of the ca. 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion and the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts. It is owned and operated by the Rock Ford Foundation, a private, not-forprofit corporation.

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Heritage

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Issued when Griffey was the reigning American League MVP, this card has been called his best and is No. 4 among just 10 ultra-rarities that were inserted into 1998 SkyBox packs, and it is tied with one other example for the highest grade.

One lucky bidder’s shot was on target for a 2009 Topps Chrome Stephen Curry (Gold Refractor) #101 PSA Mint 9 numbered 22/50 that

The 1998 SkyBox E-X 2001

Ken Griffey Jr. (Essential Credentials Now) No. 10 PSA Mint 9 card sold for $280,600.

Woodmere

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to help save this historic house and landscape, and to reimagine it with Woodmere as a place for art and education,” contributed Matthew Baird, FAIA, Principal of Baird Architects.

“The acquisition and renovation of St. Michael’s Hall by Woodmere is a monumental achievement made possible by the museum’s director, Bill Valerio, the Woodmere board, and donors. Without their vision, the historic 19th-century building would likely have been demolished, and the extensive open space developed. The preservation of the building and grounds provides multigenerational benefits to the museum, Chestnut Hill, and surrounding neighborhoods. We are thrilled to be a part of this transformative project,” said Jeff Krieger, President of Krieger + Associates, Architects.

Collection

The core of Woodmere’s collection is the gift of Charles Knox Smith (1845-1916). Born of modest means, Smith built his fortune in the mining industry, and he became a city leader and passionate art collector. In 1898, he purchased the Woodmere estate, now known as Charles Knox Smith Hall, with the grand ambition of creating a museum of the fine arts immersed in the green beauty of Chestnut Hill. He expanded and transformed his home into a showcase for his art collection as a gift to the people of Philadelphia. Smith focused much of his collecting on Philadelphia’s artists, but his Hudson River paintings remain on view and are considered the best in Philadelphia to this day. For almost 40 years up to 1978, the artist Edith Emerson was Woodmere’s director, and she established a focus on women artists, especially collecting those in the circle of her life partner, Violet Oakley.

realized $237,900. Featuring the Golden State Warriors star who is widely regarded as the greatest shooter in the history of the sport, this is one of the key rookie rarities during the 2009 season and an undeniable trophy from a limited run of just 50 that ranks better than all but two in PSA’s population.

The player sometimes referred to as “the next Babe Ruth” also grabbed a share of the spotlight when a oneof-one 2024 Transcendent Collection Shohei Ohtani (‘60 Topps - Superfractor Auto) #60SFA-SO PSA Gem Mint 10, PSA/DNA Auto 10 drew a winning bid of $189,100. The biggest star in the game raised the demand for this unique card by signing it, twice: once in English and once in Japanese.

second-finest on the PSA set registry, boasts a “Who’s Who?” of stars from the era, including Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas, Ray Berry, Don Meredith, Sonny Jurgenson, Jim Taylor, Y.A. Tittle, Fran Tarkenton and

Rosey Grier. With the exception of two NM 7 cards, every card in the set graded NM-MT 8 to Gem Mint 10.

A 1989 Joe Montana Game-Worn and Signed San Francisco 49ers jersey realized $94,550, and a signed 1990 Topps USA George H.W. Bush (White House Issue)

DNA Auto 8 card sold for

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More than three dozen bids poured in for a 1963 Topps Football Complete Set (170) that brought $146,400. This exceptional set of 170 cards, which ranks

Woodmere’s original Charles Knox Smith Hall building will continue to be the location for galleries of 19th-century art (including Woodmere’s collection of Hudson River paintings), special exhibitions, children’s art, and the museum’s store and staff offices.

Throughout the year, Woodmere offers family events, tours, gallery talks, lectures, panel discussions, studio art classes, film, and music performances. The Charles Knox Smith Hall is located at 9201 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. The Frances M. Maguire Hall address is 9001 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. Current admission is $10, admission is always free of charge on Sunday. For more information, visit www.woodmereart museum.org.

A pair of 1985 Michael Jordan Game-Worn and Signed Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers brought $152,500.

A 1992-93 Michael Jordan Game-Worn Chicago Bulls uniform soared to $2.63 million.

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GEORGIA

07/10-13/2025, Atlanta - Thu

10 AM - 5 PM, Fri & Sat 9 AM6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets

08/07-10/2025, Atlanta - Thu 10 AM - 4 PM, Fri & Sat 9 AM6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets

09/11-14/2025, Atlanta - The 10 AM - 5 PM, Fri & Sat 9 AM6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets

ILLINOIS

07/12/2025, Chrisman - Sat 9 AM - 2 PM, 18444 N 1600th Street, Pure Country Antique Show

NEW YORK

07/05/2025, Stormville - Saturday & Sunday 8AM - 4PM, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market

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place that not only captured the fascination of one of America’s most notable painters, but that also held his love and affection over the course of his life.”

The exhibition is accompanied by a generously illustrated hardcover catalogue published by Rizzoli Electa, supported by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

Like the exhibition itself, the catalogue gives a thorough examination of Wyeth’s connection to Kuerner Farm with essays from the exhibition co-curators, Coleman and Slaby, as well as contributions by Karen Baumgartner, collection manager in the Brandywine’s Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center, and artist James Welling.

Following its presentation at the Brandywine, “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth” will travel to the Cummer

08/10-16/2025, BouckvilleSun - Sat., Scenic Rt 20, Madison Bouckville Antique Week 08/30-31/2025, Stormville - Sat 8AM-4PM, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport FLea Market

OHIO

11/29-30/2025, ColumbusSat 9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 717 East 17th Avenue, Scott Antique Markets

12/20-21/2025, ColumbusSat & Sun., 717 E 17th Avenue, Scott Antique Markets

PENNSYLVANIA

01/02-12/27/2025, BerwynEvery Sat. & Sun. 9-5, 270 W. Swedesford Rd., Phila Flea Market

01/02-12/31/2025, Lewisburg - Every Sunday (Except Easter) 8 AM - 4 PM, 150 Silvermoon Lane, Rt 15 Flea Market & Farmers Market

06/21-22/2025, Reinholds - Sat. & Sun. 7AM - 4PM, 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

06/25-29/2025, Adamstown - Wed. through Sun., along 7 miles, Antiques Capital USA

Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Fla., the exhibition’s third and final venue, where it will be on view Oct. 25, 2025 to Feb. 15, 2026. Generous support for the exhibition is provided by national sponsor Wells Fargo, with additional support for the exhibition and its publication provided by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

About the Brandywine Museum of

Art

The Brandywine Museum of Art features an outstanding collection of American art housed in a 19th-century

06/27-28/2025, ReinholdsSat., 607 Willow St., Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

06/27-28/2025, KutztownFri. & Sat. 10 AM - 4 PM, 740 Noble Street, Renninger’s Kutztown

06/29/2025, Denver - Sundays , 2500 N. Reading Rd.,Renningers Adamstown

07/19/2025, Schnecksville - Sat. 9 AM - 3 PM, 4550 Old Packhouse Road, Indian Artifact Show (I.A.C.A.N.E.)

07/20/2025, SelinsgroveSun. 9 AM - 3 PM, N. Broad St., Selinsgrove Rotary Field

07/20/2025, SelinsgroveSun. 9AM - 3PM, North Broad Street, Antiques in the Grove

07/28/2025, Lancaster - Mon. 10 AM - 4 PM., 881 Rockford Road, Lafayette Day

09/26-27/2025, KutztownFri. & Sat., 740 Noble St., Renninger’s Kutztown

09/28/2025, Adamstown - Sun., 740 Noble St., Renninger’s Adamstown

mill building with a dramatic steel and glass addition overlooking the banks of the Brandywine Creek. The museum is located on Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pa. Current admission rates and hours of operation can be found at www.brandywine.org/ hours. Guided tours of the Andrew Wyeth Studio, N.C. Wyeth House & Studio and the Kuerner Farm are available seasonally for an additional fee, and advance reservations are recommended. For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandywine.org/ museum.

Andrew Wyeth’s (1917–2009) “Cornflowers,” 1986, is a watercolor, collection of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, B2244, courtesy 2025 Wyeth Foundation for American Art/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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Showfield as well as staging within their respective display galleries. Guests were coming to town, and vendors were set up to do business amongst each other in advance of the official start time. Ford Week has become an annual tradition for Blue Oval lovers around the world, going all the way back to the first year of the Carlisle Ford Nationals in 1995.

Special displays this year included those focused on the Mercury Motorsports Capri, 60 years of the GT350, a pair of amazing Ford GT displays, 70 years of the Thunderbird, the Galaxie Nationals, and the MK1 North American Focus. Best of all, show cars didn’t just stay stationary to be seen; they ventured out onto the grounds so guests could see the wheels in motion. From the Thunderbirds to the Galaxies, plus a grand cruise-in from Shelby American, there was no shortage of cool cars on the move.

In addition to the cars on parade, there were a variety of walk-arounds in front of the stage. This included offerings

from Ford Performance, Fathouse Performance, Shelby American, Ford Motor Company, Duncan Brothers, Saleen, and more. Speaking of Ford, they showed up and showed out in an epic way, with two great displays and, as part of their Midway showcase, unveiled for the first time to enthusiasts a pair of 2026 Mustang offerings with their FX package. These vehicles, tipping their proverbial caps to Mustang’s past, embraced modern technology with a build toward the future.

The sun shone through for the bulk of day two as guests from around the world converged to watch Formula Drift racer Ben Hobson showcase his talents on the Carlisle track in partnership with RTR Vehicles. Local drifter and PROSPEC driver Adam Heishman was also part of the fun, and there were competitions like the rolling burnout and donut contest, rolling exhaust contest, and Sunday morning’s Real Street Shootout (autocross). Those contests weren’t the only outlets for awards; Hemmings.com recognized its top five clubs, and John Clor from Ford Performance Group honored the Coolest Clubs

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which Julia created to carry on her contributions, marvels at how Julia’s example still inspires individuals to learn to cook and pursue their dreams as well as make our food more delicious and sustainable. As one of the most comprehensive portraits of Julia’s story and legacy, “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life’ is not to be missed,” said Todd Schulkin, executive director of the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.

“Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” explores pivotal, inspiring moments in Julia Child’s life and the supportive network of family and friends that contributed to her career, offering a comprehensive view beyond her renowned status as a television personality and author. Visitors will experience interactive spaces like “The French Chef” television studio, where they can operate a vintage video camera, mix “ingredients” and feel like part of the

show. Photographs by Julia’s husband, Paul Child, are also included, along with her personal correspondence and favorite kitchen tools.

Tickets to “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” are $20 per adult, $5 for Muskegon Museum of Art Members, and $2 for children under 17. Each ticket includes admission to all other galleries and exhibitions at the art museum and can be purchased in the museum store upon arrival. The museum is in Muskegon, Mich.

The museum will be hosting a series of events inspired by Julia Child. “Let’s get cooking with Julia Child’s recipes” is in partnership with the Culinary Institute of Michigan. The program will be whipping up Julia’s famed recipes with live cooking demos throughout the summer.

The Playhouse at White Lake is excited to present “Julia Child’s Bon Appétit! A Delicious Cabaret.” Get ready for a feast of music and laughter in Bon Appétit!,

(one winner plus two honorable mentions).

Two parades helped wrap up the event, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, as showgoers and the community alike began to look forward to 2026. On Saturday night, in partnership with the Downtown Carlisle Association, a few hundred Fords hit the street as part of the annual Downtown Carlisle Ford Parade, Park, and Party. And on Sunday morning, not long after the Real Street Shootout concluded, the Awards Parade was held, recognizing those who were chosen by their peers on the Showfield.

While the 2025 event is in the books with 3,319 cars attending this year, planning is already underway for 2026. Readers can mark their calendars for June 5 to 7, 2026, as the Carlisle Ford Nationals return showcasing the Bronco 60th anniversary, Roush 50th anniversary, and tent displays highlighting the 50th anniversary of the Starsky and Hutch Torino, and 40 years of the Ford Taurus, while Building Y hosts the annual Carlisle Select display.

For further information, visit www.CarlisleEvents.com.

a 20-minute comic opera by Lee Hoiby that serves up a deliciously witty tribute to the legendary Julia Child. This playful performance recreates two episodes of her iconic TV show, “The French Chef,” featuring her famous chocolate cake recipe, complete with Child’s signature humor and flair.

“Julia Child’s Better with Butter Class” will take place Wednesdays, July 23 and Aug. 27. Julia Child once said, “With enough butter, anything is good.” Learn how to make butter with “The Cheese Lady,” Kathleen Fagan Riegler. Tickets to this event are $18 for the public and $15 for members and include admission to the exhibit prior to the class.

“Julia Child Happy Birthday Party and Happy Hour” will take place on Friday, Aug. 15. Don pearls and celebrate Julia’s birthday in style. Tour the exhibition with docents, enjoy light bites and birthday cake, printmaking with food, and a bubbly toast. Tickets are $23 for the public and $15 for members. Advanced registration for this event is encouraged.

For more information about the exhibition and events, visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org/event/ julia-child-a-recipe-for-life.

“Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” is a touring exhibition produced and managed by Flying Fish, developed in collaboration with the Napa Valley Museum, under rights granted by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts and The Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University, and generously supported by Oceania Cruises.

“Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” is locally presented by Mike & Kay Olthoff and sponsored by DTE Energy, Hines Corporation, Steve & Deb Olsen, Gary & Wendy Merkey, Patrick O’Leary & Karen Yamasaki, Jean Chin, Amy Tenny, Swanson Pickle, Fifth Third Bank, Bekins - TrevArrow, Straight Line Design, and WGVU Public Media.

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