Bid Smart: Taylor Swift – a passionate collector who is also ‘collected’

Detail of a 2011 label industry achievement award highlighting Taylor Swift’s Speak Now tour and her accomplishments that year, which realized $950 plus the buyer’s premium in June 2021. Image courtesy of MusicGoldmine.com and LiveAuctioneers.
A 2011 label industry achievement award highlighting Taylor Swift’s Speak Now tour and her accomplishments that year realized $950 plus the buyer’s premium in June 2021. Image courtesy of MusicGoldmine.com and LiveAuctioneers.
A 2011 label industry achievement award highlighting Taylor Swift’s Speak Now tour and her accomplishments that year realized $950 plus the buyer’s premium in June 2021. Image courtesy of MusicGoldmine.com and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — It’s no secret that music superstar Taylor Swift has a passion for antiquing. Growing up in Berks County, Pennsylvania, before moving to a Nashville suburb at age 14 to pursue music, she was surrounded by antiques. Anyone familiar with the area knows it’s the unofficial antiques capital of Pennsylvania. The region is packed with antique shops, auctions, and shows, offering an endless supply of vintage goods dating back to the Keystone State’s colonial days.

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Stephenson’s New Year’s Day Auction packed with treasures from Philly estates   

Set of eight mid-century modern Johannes Hansen for Knoll ‘The Chair’ teakwood chairs, designed by Hans Wegner. All have ‘Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark’ branded to underside; seven have applied Knoll/Hansen retailer’s label. Estimate $10,000-$14,000

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – For more than 60 years, family owned and operated Stephenson’s Auctioneers has earned an impeccable reputation based on its sales of fresh-to-market art and antiques from the Philadelphia area’s most elegant estates. Traditionally, their most anticipated event of the year is their Jan. 1 New Year’s Auction, which, for 2023, will feature high-quality fine and decorative art, jewelry, silver, fine furniture; and other valuables and personal property from residences in the Mid-Atlantic region. All forms of remote bidding will be available for those who cannot attend in person, including phone, absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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75-year Southern art collection featured in Everard’s Oct. 18-20 series

Virginia and John Duncan, with their Cavalier King Charles spaniel Emma, enjoy some quiet time in the front parlor of their antique- and art-filled home, the historic Thomas-Levy House in Savannah, Georgia. Their collection will be auctioned in the October 19 and 20 sessions of Everard’s three-day series. Photo by Richard Leo Johnson, provided by Everard Auctions

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard Auctions takes great pleasure in announcing highlights of its Oct. 18 Fall Southern Estates auction to be followed on October 19-20 by a very special sale of the John and Virginia Duncan collection of fine, folk and ethnographic art and antiques. Amassed over 75 years, the Duncan collection encompasses fine, folk & ethnographic art; antiques, furniture, rare maps and broad range of material culture of Southeastern United States. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Top dealers from 10 states to set up at The Big Collectibles Show, Oct. 21-22

Pair of 1936 Landon & Knox political license plate toppers, offered by Lon Ellis, $1,600 for the pair

NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Where can a $5 bill buy collectors an entertaining day of antiques and collectibles shopping, free expert appraisals, and admission to one of America’s most exciting museums? At The Big Collectibles Show taking place October 21 and 22 at the MAPS (Military Air Preservation Society) Air Museum.

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Auction Technology Group to complete acquisition of LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – LiveAuctioneers, one of North America’s favorite destinations for fine and decorative arts, antiques and luxury goods, is pleased to announce its acquisition by Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG). Following the receipt of final approvals required in order to proceed, ATG expects to complete the acquisition shortly. LiveAuctioneers is currently owned by Cove Hill Partners, a Boston-based, long-term oriented private equity firm that invests in consumer internet and technology businesses.

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New Hampshire Antiques Show will take place in person in 2021

Dealer’s room setting at a past NHADA-sponsored edition of the New Hampshire Antiques Show. Photo copyright Catherine Saunders-Watson

MANCHESTER, N.H. – The New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association (NHADA) has announced that the 64th annual edition of the New Hampshire Antiques Show will take place in person this summer. The event will be held August 12-14 at the DoubleTree Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire. A total of 65 vetted dealers, all members of the NHADA, are expected to appear at the 2021 New Hampshire Antiques Show.
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Antique Trader invites entries for Nostalgic Treasures contest

 

IOLA, Wis. – Following a successful inaugural Antique Trader Nostalgic Treasures contest in 2016, the call is out for stories for the 2017 contest. Not only will all story submissions appear in the commemorative Nostalgic Treasures print issue of Antique Trader, but each writer will receive a complimentary copy of this special magazine. Also, submissions will put the writer in the running to possibly win some great prizes.

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National Aviation Day: Top Aviation Memorabilia at Auction

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As August 19th is National Aviation Day, it is an opportune time to search for fascinating aviation memorabilia. Tracking down vintage and contemporary aviation items on LiveAuctioneers is an exploration unlike any other. So buckle up and prepare for takeoff as we explore the friendly auction skies.
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P51D “Mustang” and an F/A-22 “Raptor” in a heritage flight by aviation artist Ray Waddey
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Marx Tin Wind Up Looping Plane Airplane
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Marx Tin Wind Up Looping Plane Airplane

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Marx Tin Wind Up Looping Plane Airplane
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Jet O Plane – 1930’s Planes in Box

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Rare American Bi-Plane Mascot, 1918

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Charles Lindbergh With Spirit of St. Louis Photo

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Coca-Cola Fighting Planes Signs

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World War II-era navy blue wool U.S. Navy uniform jacket with gold bullion Naval Aviator’s wings

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Air France Travel Poster – Brazil/Bresil

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