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Stunning reverse glass beer sign may yield $45K during 2,400-lot live, online auction

March 9, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Bellingham Bay Beer reverse glass sign in the original frame, 19 ½ inches in diameter (est. $30,000-$45,000). Photo courtesy Showtime Auction Services

More than 2,400 lots from three major collections of country store, pedal cars, toys and firefighting memorabilia will be offered the weekend of Apr. 12-14 by Showtime Auction Services. Read More +

Japanned ware book fills collecting resource void

March 5, 2013 | Antique Trader Staff | Leave a reply
Yvonne Jones, Japanned papier mache and tinware: 1740–1940, Antique Collectors’ Club, Woodbridge UK,2012; pp335 plus many illustrations in color and line, Hardback £45  $89.ISBN 978 1 85149 686 0

Japanned ware has always been admired and collected and yet few seem to know exactly what it is or how japanning developed as a process. Read More +

Eclectic estate sale led by painting of racing legend and Piquet pocket watch

February 25, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
This gemstone-embellished silver filigree tea caddy, encircled by alternating bands of rounded jade rings and enameled filigree designs mounted with various stones, measures 4-1/4 inches in height and has an estimate of $1,200 - $1,800. (Photo courtesy)

Variety is the spice of life, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Michaan’s March 3 Fine Art Estate Auction, with oil paintings, serigraphs, pocket watches. 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 +

Houston Museum of Decorative Arts sponsoring 39th annual Antiques Show

February 11, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Show News | Leave a reply
This 20th-century cranberry bowl is a popular item in the Houston collection. The leaf-shaped feet and enameled bat decoration reflect the Victorians’ interest in nature; bats symbolized good luck. (Photo courtesy Houston Museum)

Thousands of antique pitchers and glassware will take center stage Feb. 22-23 during the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts 39th annual Antiques Show & Sale fundraiser. 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 +

Willard L. Metcalf Impressionist painting reported stolen

January 28, 2013 | Karen Knapstein | Leave a reply
Willard Leroy Metcalf oil on canvas

An oil on canvas painting by American Impressionist Willard Leroy Metcalf was reported stolen in Woodstock, N.Y., in December 2012. 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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