Ann Arbor Antiques Market - May 2011

Commonly mistaken preconceptions.

Tom Brown - Indiana




"Let's look around.  Maybe we can find one for less."

Charles Gerhardt - Ohio





"I'm sure they would break up the set"

Thatcher Goetz - Michigan




"Let's think about it.  If someone else buys it well, it just wasn't meant to be".

James Klein - Michigan




"No need to buy, I could make you one of those".

Ridgefield Gallery






" 48" X 72"? Would you have one 47" x 73"? Could it be cut down?"

Rust.2 - Michigan




"My grandparents had a wagon just like this, except it was metal not wood and the wheels were much smaller.  Grandmother painted it pink when aunt Mary was small, but now it is rusty because we've let it sit outside for the last 20 years". Adds, " But if it's worth this much I guess we better bring it in or maybe you'd like to buy it?"






No misconceptions here some smart shopper nabbed this quilt first thing.

Butter Beans Antiques - Michigan



"Postcards, do you have any postcards?"

Marta & Don Orwig - Indiana




"Could this table be used outside?"

Mongenas Antiques - Ohio




"What are those?"

Sanussi Janneh - Ohio





Drive by splat fails to break glass.

Worden Select Objects - Michigan



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Next market June 18 - 19 2011


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LOST AND FOUND - BRIMFIELD, HAVE YOU SEEN IT?

A miniscule slice of a panoramic event or blurred visions of the semi conscience.


'Heart of the Mart' pre-setup



Prototype of Alaska's 'Bridge to Nowhere'....
No stimulus was used.



The ride to Brimfield was smooth and seamless.




It pays to know the system.
While helter skelter works,
A plan is also good.




Listen, Look, and Learn.





Many come searching for .......





Others know and are more than willing to share.






Colors attracted eager gatherers.





Iron clad guarantees conveyed
that it is safe to buy.




Like a whirling dervish; thousands came, traded goods
and currencies, then vanished as quickly as they arrived.









A few were reported to stay the entire week.
I think they're called residents.





Once a mighty river now a quiet meadow...... who knew?

WSO


For a few more photos of Brimfield -
Click on link - https://picasaweb.google.com/urban.art.design/20110514?authkey=Gv1sRgCLXQqsWhkr3DHQ#

Chicago Botanic Garden Show - Reflections of Self

More important than what you heard is what you might have seen.



Nourishment is multifaceted.




My Grandmother had none of this stuff.

Faustina Pace
http://www.faustinapace.com/Web/about.html




Stimuli is current and encouraged.

Thistle - Illinois


Capital well placed will open many a gate or, once rested,
deliver a dividend.

Finnegan Gallery
http://www.finnegangallery.com/


The Sun neither rises or sets, we merely move on.
"If I had the time I wouldn't mind."

Worden Select Objects


A slice of time.
A photo captures a fraction of a second of fluidity.

Jeffrey Henkel


Color me blue "Self Portrait of a Chiseler"
What color is your home?

Village Braider
http://www.villagebraider.com/



Don't forget to Milk It.
Rations not applicable in some states.

Cottage & Camp
http://www.cottagecamp.com/



The truly faithful's epiphany will lift the curtain of obscurity.

Praiseworthy Antiques Inc.


The full impact of reality is purposely diluted in order to
achieve a level of comfort.



For many more photos of the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques & Garden Fair and less ramblings-
Click on link - https://picasaweb.google.com/urban.art.design/20110415#

DOUBLE VISION - SOUTH OF EAST TEXAS - QUESTION YOUR EYE

The Texas Look





Forget your preconceived notions.
Though there is wide diversity here on the range,
Deer and Buffalo perhaps are at home but 
Americana is not.

Mario Polo - New York




Beer and wine were available but not at this saloon.
One of 12 historic buildings that reside at Marburger Farm.

SILVER DOLLAR SALOON




Round Top is much more than a series of antique shows, 
it is a cultural event of almost religious proportions. 
The faithful attend this festive event with a passion.

STONE HOUSE ANTIQUES - ILLINOIS




While Round Top is by no means a 'chik flik',
women dominate as attendees.
Close to 80% would be the Wanderer's guess.
Maybe that's why it's so festive.

KIRK ALBERT ANTIQUES - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
http://www.kirkalbert.com/




Texas, as with many parts of the country, has its own distinct fashion look.







The almost cult like dream booth of -

MAGNOLIA PEARL
 http://www.magnoliapearl.com/






'Euro-Urban-Chic' is what seems to trip the trigger here.

Antica Collection
http://www.eantiquing.com/antica.html






Not everyone is on the same page.

FRENCH INFLUENCE






The kitty purred as many purchases were made.

Don & Marta Orwig - Indiana
Large zinc(?) architectural.





Comfort was the look craved for.





Texas shows are like no other.

MARIO POLO - New York




Style, aisle by aisle.

KARA FOGERTEY - Missouri





Exhibitors traveled from all over the country 
to make connections with buyers from all over the country.

WORDEN SELECT OBJECTS - MICHIGAN




Illuminated time was expansively used.

French Vanilla - Texas


One more of the ways to know for sure you're in Texas.






As almost everywhere, lighting was in big demand.

Artifacts - Nashville, Tn





If not "Texas" definitely  southern.

I believe this is "Willows Nest Farm" booth


Lurking around every corner.

DAVID RAMSEY - FLORIDA/MAINE






Semi-finals for 'National Chicken Calling' were not held here.







While the competition for most items requiring a mount was stiff, the winner was clearly apparent.

PACIFIC ARTEFACTS
http://www.pacificartefacts.com/





More of the "Texas Bling"







Early Tube radio dinner!

The French Corner
http://www.thefrenchcorner.biz/




The #1 Celebrity sighting of the show.

Utopia





For many more photos of Marburger Farm Antiques Show -
Texas -
Click on links -
https://picasaweb.google.com/urban.art.design/20110330#
https://picasaweb.google.com/urban.art.design/20110331#


For more information on the Marburger Antiques Show -
http://www.roundtop-marburger.com/


For more information on the Round Top Antiques Shows in general -
  http://www.roundtop.org/cat_listing.php?cat_id=antiques