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The Deco LookSince a revival in the 1970's, Art Deco furniture has exploded in popularity, partially fueled by copies that make it affordable. Read Full Story |
 The Big Show: The fifth Annual Georgia Historical Society Antiques Show and Sales offers three days of premium antiques shopping, expert lecturers and a chance to get your own treasure evaluated. Read Full Story Stars of the Orient: Arts and Crafts: A Stitch in Time: Tea Time: Stunning Objects: Warm Glow: Oldest Mahogany in Charleston?:  Gems from the Heart: Expressionist paintings and handcrafted jewelry capture the eye in Allison Cherry exhibit. Read Full Story Inaugural Exhibition: Folk Finds: Renaissance Fare:
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Sotheby's selling rare Button Gwinnett signature on June 5 Sotheby's New York will offer for sale the most prized autograph of all of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, the signature of Button Gwinnett of Georgia. Discovered on the back of another document fragment and tentatively dated to April 7, 1763, this is only one of three to come up for auction int he last 40 years. It is estimated to bring $75,000-$125,000. The signature is featured among a complete set of signers of the Declaration of Independence included in the sale of the library of Marshall B. Coyne, the late proprietor of the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. Gwinnett, one of 56 statesmen who signed the Declaration of Independence, returned to Savannah immediately following the signing, was appointed speaker of the Assembly and participated in drafting Georgia's Constitution. In the spring of 1777, he was appointed temporary governor and found himself in dispute with Lachlan McIntosh. A duel between the men left Gwinnett dead, ensuring the rarity of his autograph. Call for Artists The Telfair Museum of Art si taking applications for artists to participate in its seventh annual Art Fair, planned for Nov. 2-4. More than $4,500 in prize money will be awarded. Deadline for entries is July 16. Send an SASE for information to Linda McWhorter, Telfair Museum of Art, P.O. Box 10081, Savannah, GA 31412. |