| Man charged in holdup try deemed dangerous
SALEM - A man charged with attempting to rob an antiques dealer, only to have a coffee mug slammed into his face, had been paroled just days before the holdup, his lawyer said, and had been drinking heavily.
Steven Donarumo, 27, was ordered held without bail yesterday after a hearing in Salem District Court, where a judge heard testimony from the antiques dealer and a police officer who responded to the 911 call. Read this article in full with a
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Princely prints at the Morse Museum
WINTER PARK -- The superb new exhibit at the Morse Museum of American Art is certainly at home in its softly lighted gallery. But, given its charmingly antique quality, the dozens of works in "Dickens to Benton: Rare Books and Works on Paper" would seem just as suited for a quaint library. An 1835 edition of Charles Dickens' "Bleak House" is displayed in one case, its richly marbleized cover enhanced by the nearby example of American art pottery, a turn-of-the-century Weller "Dickensware" vase that depicts Mr. Peckinsniff. Just down the gallery wall is a treasure-trove of prints, paintings and sketches by some of the 19th century's greatest artists. The boldly patterned fan design Paul Gauguin made with gouache and pastel between 1887 and 1888 shows exotic ladies lounging, while a Mary Cassatt etching from about 1905 reveals the fine lines in the American impressionist's tender studies of mothers and babies.
Kaminski Auctions Launches San Diego Operations with Important ...
(Boston and San Diego) - Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts top antiques and fine art auction houses, announced today the launch of its West Coast operations in San Diego, California. Headed by Frank Kaminski, the auction houses first auction in its new location is an important single-owner lifelong collection of Continental, English and American antiques. The auction will take place at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in San Diego, 1895 Camino Del Rio South, the I-8, Mission Valley, and is free and open to the public. On-site preview hours are Thursday, Feb. 15th, 5pm-10pm; Friday, Feb. 16th, 10am-10pm; and 8:30am-10:30am on the days of the auction. The auction takes place Saturday, February 17, 10:30am and Sunday, February 18, 10:30am. The auction will feature live online bidding through eBay Live Auctions, and the complete catalog can be viewed online in advance of the sale.
SF police recover $1 million painting, other stolen valuables
(01-22) 17:23 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco police say a 42-year-old man has confessed to masterminding the holiday heist of millions of dollars of artwork and antiques from a Presidio Heights home. Burglary Inspector Denise Fabbri said that James Reem, a San Francisco man, confessed last week to gathering a group of thieves who were able to steal several valuable antiques, including a book of etchings, coins, furniture and a John Singer Sargent portrait of a gray-haired woman valued at over $1 million. The painting, along with a smaller portrait and two antique chairs are now being stored safely in the Hall of Justice where burglary detectives continue their investigation. According to Fabbri, a scheme to burglarize the Jackson Street home of Robert Kendrick began in September when Reem snuck into the mansion and stole jewels and other small items.
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