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Christie's South Kensington
Auction, May 20, 2008
Features Wombwell Menagerie Estimate £10,000-15,000. See calendar at left for details.
Excitement In The Air
New In Beginnings 2008
Staffordshire Figure Association (SFA)
I
want to join and support the SFA so I can:
- Read
and enjoy the inaugural year of the online Staffordshire Bulletin to be
published 3 times a year. (Once becoming a member, you will receive a
password to log in and view the online Staffordshire Bulletin. You will
receive an email notice and link each time a new edition is published. If
you do not have an email/internet access, we will mail you a copy.)
- Attend
the members only 2008 conference in Alexandria, Virginia, September 11th-13th.
- Buy,
sell or trade figures at the exclusive Staffordshire Figure Sale with many
specialist dealers at the conference.
- Listen
to and learn from expert speakers at the conference.
- Share
your passion and knowledge about Staffordshire with other Staffordshire enthusiasts.
- Visit
and see private collections during the conference.
- Hear
about Staffordshire news and events during the year.
Enclosed is my/our payment for $35 U.S. funds, payable to SFA. Please send to our Treasurer:
Bo Rose,
PO Box 98, Penn Laird, Virginia 22846
Our 2008 Conference and Sale Will Be
September 11-13 in Alexandria, Virginia at the Hotel Monoco.
Call Barbara Berlin 301-299-7380 for Conference information. A
Conference Agenda will follow with details about the exciting speakers, the
Staffordshire Figure Sale, visits to private collections, and costs.
Don’t Miss This Outstanding Event!
Highlights from the 2007 Staffordshire Figure Association Conference
The Cape Codder Resort at Hyannis, Massachusetts, right in the heart of Cape Cod, was the site of the 2007 Conference.
We started with an informal get together and dinner where the early arrivers enjoyed renewing and making new friendships and discussing Staffordshire collecting adventures.
The next afternoon we went to see Greg Baecker's large and wonderful collection of both Early and Victorian Staffordshire as well as a magnificent collection of Sunderland jugs.
On Wednesday night we had a welcoming dinner where everyone had an enjoyable time meeting with others who are happily obsessed with Staffordshire figures.
Thursday morning the formal conference began. Myrna Scholkne gave a professional and highly informative slide presentation on her pearlware collection which we have seen part of in her recent, wonderful book.
Greg Baecker gave a talk about how his collection came to be and told of the delights of having knowledgeable people visit and see one's collecting endeavors.
Stephen Duckworth then talked about his continuing efforts in attributing sources for religious figures through the review of images in old bibles. Stephen showed some source material coupled with actual pieces from Elinor Penna's collection after lunch during the sale.
Bo Rose discussed his efforts to broaden Staffordshire awareness by promoting small local exhibits of one's collection as he does at a local theater.
Elections were then held and possible locations for the 2008 Conference were discussed.
Arnold and Barbara Berlin were elected Co-presidents. Elinor Penna was elected Secretary and Bo Rose was elected Treasurer. Greg and Linda Sarna volunteered to do a newsletter.
Tentative plans for next year's Conference were made with the Washington DC area picked for location, and September 11 to 14, 2008 were preferred as the dates, if possible.
We will post final details on www.staffordshire.org and send emails as soon as details become final.
After lunch was served the Show/Sale began. Nine dealers including Susan Biship, Sally and Wayne Perkins,Jane McClafferty, Jim and Elizabeth Dunn, David Boyer, Lynie and Monte Bourjaly, Rainey and Dick Kirchhoff, Chris Hagger, and Elinor Penna exhibited.
Buying and trading was heavy and seeing this sea of Staffordshire Figures with many rare examples would gladden the heart of any Staffordshire collector. Our Conferences probably present the largest groups of for sale figures presented anywhere.
A delightful dinner where Staffordshire conversations kept many up late followed.
On Friday we first visited The Osterville Historical Society which displayed Staffordshire Figures along with other historical objects.
Mr and Mrs Kip Smithers then opened their home and collection to us. The Smithers' extensive exceptional Staffordshire collection is surrounded by antique furniture and paintings and beautifully intergrated into their lovely home,.
The SFA clearly owes Elinor Penna a big thank you and congratulations for organizing a thoroughly enjoyable Conference.
Click Here to see photo highlights of the Staffordshire Figure Association
2007 Conference.
Superb New Staffordshire Book Published
People, Passions Pastimes, and Pleasures:
Staffordshire Figures 1810 - 1835
Myrna Schkolne's book is the first comprehensive collector's reference book devoted exclusively to early nineteenth-century enamel-painted Staffordshire figures
Features 332 fine figures in large, exquisite color photographs. Delves into the tales the figures tell. Explores and illustrates design sources. Divulges a wealth of new information for collectors.
A lavish, full color 324-page hardback volume in a limited edition of 1,000 copies.
Available in US from Hot Lane Press, 300 Beeechcliff Court, Winston Salem, NC 27104 for $125 plus $6 shipping. Hot Lane Press
Contact Referencee Works Ltd. in the UK at 9 Commercial Road, Swanage, Dorset, England phone 01929 424423 or Reference Works Ltd
Staffordshire Figure Association
2006 Conference
Click Here to see a writeup of the Conference.
Staffordshire Figure Association
2005 Conference
Click Here to see photo highlights of the Conference.
New Article Posted on Links Page
"America and the Staffordshire Figure" by Veronica Moriarty first published in "The Antiquer" is now accessible via our Links Page.
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Events
2008
April 2008
S. J. Hales Auctioneers
Antiques and Collectables Auction Including Staffordshire Figures
Tracey House Salerooms
Newton Road, Bovey Tracey
Newton Abbot
Devon, TQ13 9AZ
April 30, 2008
www.sjhales.com
011 44 (0) 1626 836684
Antiqus and Collectables including Victorian Staffordshire
Crow's Auction Gallery
Dorking Halls Car Park
Reigate Road
Dorking Surrey RH4 1SG
England
www.crowsauctions.co.uk
011 44 130 674-0382
April 30,2008
May 2008
Christie's South Kensington
Including Wombwell Menagerie
85 Old Brompton Road
London SW7 3LD
Christie's South Kensington
011 44 20 7389 2783
May 20, 2008
September 2008
Staffordshire Figure Association Conference
Hotel Monoco
11 Bridge Street
Alexandria VA
Hotel Monoco
703 549-6080
Ask for SFA block of rooms
September 11-13, 2008
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