Press Releases by Industry

2008-05-11 | The CPSC & EPA announced their participation in assessments of the claims of risks using artificial turf yarns due to high lead content. To spite what appears to be negative attention from federal agencies, the market is confident & business is good!

2008-05-02 | Vladimir Kagan's Cubist Extension Table meets a Boston Binnacle; sale to include other masters of midcentury modern, American antiques, large lots of sterling including Tiffany and Georg Jensen, 19th C. samplers, massive foo dogs, semi-antique carpets, mirrors and chandeliers.

2008-04-26 | Home owners in search of inspiring new kitchen design ideas will enjoy this free Kitchen Design Guide which has loads of information on kitchen styles and architectural details.

2008-04-22 | The Deconstruction & Buiding Materials ReUse Network, Inc. will launch its programs this week at the 5th annual "Alternative Building & Design Expo" in Santa Monica to motivate California homeowners and building professionals to 'think outside the roll-off.'

2008-04-21 | Rare Collection of Driving School Model Cars Offers a Unique Glimpse into Automotive History

2008-04-17 | The San Francisco Decorator Showcase will exhibit the fine art photography of Christopher Flach. For More information: 415-447-3115. www.sfuhs.org

2008-04-11 | A 14 ft. portrait painting of "Pope Benedict XVI at Prayer with the Holy Theologians" from the National Museum of Catholic Art and History in NYC has arrived at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, DC for the pontiff's visit.

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2008-04-04 | Ceiling design was once an important facet of home decorating but over the years has fallen by the wayside due to changing tastes and high costs. New production methods have led to increased affordability resulting in a recent ceiling decor renaissance and more options for home owners.

2008-04-03 | Monday April 7 Auction features Collection of 19th C. Dog Paintings, Garden pieces such as 19th C. JW Fiske Fountain, French Bronzes, 20+ Chandeliers, Decorator Collection from Franklin Lakes estate, and Midcentury Modern from John Dickinson, Robesjohn-Gibbings, Milo Baughman, Parzinger, Gillon...

2008-03-19 | Daniel Chester French's missing maquette for his 1921 Victory bronze; paintings from the meteoric or ignored careers of Bob Thompson and African American artists; art of WPA and American artists from 1930-1970; 19th-20th Century European, South American and Indian paintings will be found at Clarke.

2008-03-13 | The New York School of Interior Design along with Christopher Flach will host a preview and reception for the documentary film entitled "Madeleine Castaing."

2008-03-10 | Pardee Homes, prominent developer of master-planned communities in California and Nevada, has promoted Jon Lash to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He replaces Hal Struck, who is retiring after 31 years of service to the company.

2008-03-07 | Highlights include Bessie Vonnoh and Louis Riche bronzes; Pre-Columbian figures; Russian silver; 50+ lots of Midcentury Modern; Decorative Screens; Oriental Carpets; Old Majolica ,Toby Jugs and Beleek; Sterling Silver; Chandeliers; Mirrors; Old Doors from France; Antique Furniture and Fine Art.

2008-03-07 | Homeowners can quickly upgrade the value and appearance of their homes with the new entry door glass service offered by Glass Doctor.

2008-02-20 | No Mile Long lines or Hours on the Road to Show your Antiques and Mysteries. Walk-In Wednesdays every week from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 20 North Avenue, Larchmont, NY.

2008-02-17 | The New York Stereoscopic Society celebrates its 10th anniversary on Thursday, February 21st at 7:00 pm in the Kaufmann Auditorium, in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

2008-02-14 | Agajanian Racer Was The Last Dirt Track Racer to Win the Indy 500

2008-02-14 | Major League Baseball's Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers, has donated his National League Rookie of the Year bonus of $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity. Braun pledged the donation following his participation as Honorary House Leader during the 2007 Jimmy Carter Work Project in Los Angeles.

2008-02-04 | Featuring Springer, Nakashima, Parzinger, Rohde, Rizzo, Wegner, Gibbons, Wormley, Seguso, Copier, Jensen, Noguchi and Mont ; a Garrison NY estate collection of antique clocks and music boxes, pair of Hunt Roskell ornate Sterling ice buckets, a highly carved dog pedestaled marble table and more.

2008-01-07 | Featuring Modern and Contemporary Art from an estate collection; a major modern art library; Judaica; sterling silver; a Steinway; Mid-Century Modern; period Venetian furniture; a 19th C. gilt bronze Tiffany clock; Japanese ivory sculpture and exceptional furnishings and fine and decorative art.