Here’s how you can tell if your Hitchcock chair (a small, rickety chair, perhaps painted black, with leaves and flowers and fruit painted all over) is the real thing, or a reproduction. Read More +
Identify an authentic ‘Hitchcock’ chair by its mark
Antique Chairs
Picasso Madoura ceramics in online auction ending April 25
Litchfield County Auctions announces its annual Spring Modernism, Asian and Tribal Arts and European Antiques Sale April 11-25 at iGavelauctions.com. Read More +
Estate of antique store owner with penchant for all things French set for live, online auction
J. Garrett Auctioneers will be offering the estate collection of one of Dallas’ most prominent socialites, the late Bertha Ahlsclager, from her Highland Park mansion. Read More +
Sevres centerpiece could earn $9,000 in live, online auction
Every corner and aisle at Don Presley’s auction gallery is brimming with decorative pieces of old gold, soft silver, rouge marble and jade – key inclusions from among the 1,000+ lots selected for a two-day event packed with antiques ‘fit for royalty.’ Read More +
Scholar Sumpter Priddy to speak on collecting Southern antique furniture
The Virginia Historical Society is hosting a special program called With a Collector’s Eye: An Institute on Southern Furniture. The event will feature two sessions taught by guest instructor Sumpter Priddy III. Read More +
Museum-quality Rosewood secretary made by Thomas Brooks sold for $21,280
A circa 1860 museum-quality mechanical rosewood drop-front secretary desk attributed to renowned American furniture maker Thomas Brooks, earned top lot honors when it sold for $21,280 Dec. 31, 2011. The secretary retains its original finish and stands nearly 10 feet tall. Read More +
Regency plum pudding mahogany side tables may top antique furniture auction
Three lots in Bonhams’ March 19 fine European furniture and decorative arts sale are in a horse race to top lot honors. From three lots are from the estate of Stella Wilson of Napa, Calif., and each carries pre-auction estimates of roughly between $10,000 to $15,000. Read More +
William Edmondson stone carving could bring $60,000 at Feb. 11 antique auction
A folk-carved stone sculpture of two people seated side-by-side, by Tennessee artist William Edmonson could take top lot honors Feb. 11, 2011 during a diverse antique sale. In addition, there will be music boxes, pottery, bronzes, firearms, a collection of fine sterling, antique slot machines, jewelry and hundreds of related and decorative accessories. Read More +
South Carolina stoneware spotted in Virginia antiques auction
Hundreds of select, handpicked items from three prominent Virginia estates – in Franklin, Virginia Beach and Norfolk, plus other consignments – will be sold at auction Saturday, Feb. 4. Read More +
Hot Cartier: Platinum and diamond Art Deco wristwatch sells for $21K during live/online antique auction
Over 300 people were in attendance (and more than 450 registered to bid online) during Cordier Auctions’ two day antique and fine art auction, the inaugural auction in their new Harrisburg, Pa., salesroom Nov. 5-6.
Among the highlights, a lady’s Cartier Art Deco diamond wristwatch realized $21,000. Read More +