Archive for April, 2012

Dealers, Living in Their Small World

Saturday, April 28th, 2012

There is no better way to understand the state of being a decorative arts dealer than going out and visiting their shops. Each one is an island unto itself, with the proprietor and his staff (hopefully) available to show the inventory and (hopefully) engage in a conversation about “the trade”. However as an industry, they [...]

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