Folk art auction price tag sets record in Boston

"A painting sold at auction in Boston over the weekend has set a new record in an obscure but cherished corner of the art world that has a long history in New England.

The painting, an 18th century portrait of a young Connecticut woman, sold for $1.27 million at an auction of American furniture and decorative arts, held Saturday in Boston by Skinner Inc. The previous record was held by a similar painting sold in 2007 by Christie’s Group plc for just a few tens of thousands less, according to the auction house."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  Boston Business Journal
On:  11/10/11
Website:  http://www.bizjournals.com

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