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Signed marble sculpture may carve up $15,000 in Calif. sale

February 26, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply

Italian marble sculpture, expected to fetch upwards of $4,000, is among the highlights of Moran Auctioneers’ Antiques and Fine Art Auction on March 12. Read More +

Fleisher directs 47th edition of “Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles”

February 24, 2013 | Karen Knapstein | Leave a reply
With 2,500 breathtaking photographs, tens of thousands of detailed descriptions for antiques in hundreds of categories make this book a must-have for any antiques enthusiast, each and every year.

Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles is a triple threat of expertise. It entertains, informs and inspires. Something not every antiques guide does. See for yourself. Read More +

Rago’s to host open house including talk by Mira Nakashima

February 14, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
Mira chairs from Nakashima Woodworker. (Photo courtesy Nakashima Woodworker)

Renowned woodworker Mira Nakashima, daughter of the master craftsman George Nakashima, will speak at the preview for Rago’s 20th/21st Century Design auction. Read More +

Furniture Detective: Looking closely at brass hardware aids in deciding furniture age

February 14, 2013 | Fred Taylor | Leave a reply
The post at the top is handmade from the early 19th century. Note the rough texture and the shallow, flat treads. This post started as a square rod. The post on the bottom is a machine made post from the mid-20th century with a smooth surface and perfect threads. (Photo courtesy Fred Taylor)

Gauging the age of a piece of furniture can be tricky, but not if you turn to the hardware on the piece – as it contains tips to the true age of the treasure. Read More +

Alfred Stieglitz 1892 photogravure ‘The Terminal’ strides to $82,600

February 14, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Among the fine jewelry pieces to command much attention at the auction was this large Edwardian diamond solitaire which soared to $22,420 (includes 18% buyers premium). (Photo courtesy of Leland Little Auction Estate Sales)

Fine jewelry and photogravures led the way in November 2012 for Leland Little Auction Estate Sales eighth consecutive $1 million auction. Read More +

Anticipation high for large turn out at UNI-Dome Antique & Collectibles Show

February 14, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply

Iowa’s largest indoor antiques and collectibles show, the UNI-Dome Antique & Collectibles Show, will get underway March 22 and feature wares from 150 dealers. Read More +

Silver Picasso plate may serve up to $50,000 in live and online auction

February 8, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Silver plate with image of a bull's head by Pablo Picasso, cast by Francois and Peter Hugo. Photo courtesy Crescent City Auction Gallery

A silver plate showing an image of a bull’s head by renowned artist Pablo Picasso may earn top lot honors at $50,000 during a March 2-3 multi-estate sale. Read More +

Dixie Cup inventor’s fine art collection showcased at Feb. 10 auction

February 4, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Faces of Women Bracelet, weighs 28.3 dwt, is in good condition, and is expected to fetch upwards of $2,000. (Photo courtesy Myers Fine Art & Antiques)

An extensive collection of fine art pieces owned by the inventor of the Dixie Cup will go under the gavel Feb. 10 at Myers Fine Art & Antiques Auction Gallery. Read More +

Stars come out for opening of Winter Antiques Show

January 31, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Show News | Leave a reply
Martha Stewart

The Winter Antiques Show opened its 10-day run at the Park Avenue Armory with strong antiques sales, celebrity sightings, standing-room-only at the special lectures, and a 25 percent increase in daily visitors. Read More +

Special Report: 2012 in Review

January 27, 2013 | Toni Rahn | Leave a reply

Many auction houses are finding that variety is a necessity for growth and continued success. This is evident in leading auction houses’ triumphs of 2012. Read More +

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