The American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF) opened strong Feb. 3, 2012. With early, substantial sales and a bigger than expected gate, a whopping 28,000 collectors visiting during the 10-day event. Read More +
Vintage sports auctioneers MEARS Auctions is expanding into collectibles with a call out for consignments due March 10, 2012. MEARS is planning a trade show schedule this year with showings in Tennessee and the Midwest. Read More +
With 70 years of experience in bringing rare books and manuscripts to auction, Swann Galleries is adding semiannual sales of select fountain pens from the early 20th century through the present. The sales, which start this fall, will feature limited … Read More +
Julien’s Auctions holding Hollywood Legends auction March 31-April 1 in Beverly Hills. Highlights include artifacts from the Golden Age of Hollywood to Superman including Charlie Chaplin iconic cane, Clark Gable’s riding jacket from “Gone With The Wind” and screen used tablets from “The Ten Commandments.” Read More +
After the Westminster Kennel Club dog show judging Feb. 14, 2012 attention moved to the Bonhams annual Dogs in Show & Field: The Fine Art Sale. “This was the best Dogs in Show & Field sale we have had in years and I am delighted with the results,” said Alan Fausel, Bonhams vice president and director of fine art. Read More +
A rare edition of Ernest Hemingway’s first book, Three Stories & Ten Poems, brought $68,500 on Feb. 8, 2012 to lead Heritage Auctions’ $736,000 rare books auction. The exceedingly ccarce first edition of the Boy Scout bible: Scouting for Boys, by Lieut.-General R. S. S. Baden Powell realized: $10,000. Read More +
Unlike canvas paintings that fade with time, KPM painted plaques retain their rich, vibrant colors and soft, glowing skin tones indefinitely. The secret? Dealer Afshine Emrani says it’s the porcelain. “The magic of a KPM plaque,” he adds,“ is that it will look as crisp and beautiful 100 years from now as it does today. If two paintings on porcelain are identical, today’s collectors will pay significantly more for the one produced on fine KPM porcelain.” Read More +
According to legend, the first Valentine greeting was sent by St. Valentine himself. Vintage Valentines are popular with collectors, who enjoy visuals and whimsical themes. Displayed singly or framed in a montage, vintage Valentines add a touch of retro charm to any décor and are guaranteed to rekindle plenty of nostalgic memories. Read More +
The Estate Auction of Countess Ute D. (Brammer) Von Haller v. Hallerstein of Gloucester, Mass., the president and owner of The Boston School of Modern Languages, the oldest private language school in the country, will include antique furniture and art from both residences. Read More +
DENVER, Pa. – The featured collection in Morphy Auctions’ Feb. 24-25, 2012 sale is a set of antique armor which was amassed over 50 years by Hollywood animator and film director Frank Andrina. The most imposing item in the collection … Read More +