Russian fine and decorative art, including a pair of unique paintings is generating much presale interest heading into the June 8 sale at Elite Decorative Arts. Read More +
Pair of Russian paintings each pegged to surpass $10K
Silver
Unleashing the Dragon: Expositions spread popularity of Late Qing Dynasty art objects
In an Antique Trader exclusive, Asian arts expert Melody Amsel-Arieli, takes you on an exploration of the popular and rarely seen late Qing Dynasty objets d’art. Read More +
Picker’s List: Mining for a pastry/pie fork like Mom’s
A son seeking a Gorham Empress pastry/pie fork, from the late 19th century, to give as a gift to his mother is he’s hoping fellow picker’s can help. Read More +
Rescued from tag sale fate, Garrard Victorian centerpiece earns $32,500
A monumental Garrard Victorian centerpiece destined for a Dallas estate sale before Heritage researchers discovered it was cast from more than 200 ounces of silver, sold for $32,500. Read More +
Handel, Tiffany lighting up March 23 antique auction
Fontaine’s Auction Gallery’s March 23 antique auction will feature more than 400 lots of antique furniture, Arts & Crafts items, antique lighting, paintings, bronzes and sterling silver. Read More +
Charleston artists holding court in N.C. antique auction
Asheville-based Brunk Auctions will hold its next live and online antique auction March 23, consisting of approximately 800 lots, including fine art, antiques, and decorative arts. Read More +
Exquisite Exports – Exploring the allure of Chinese silver made for Western markets
China’s relationship with silver dates back several dynasties and helped to define its economy and trade relations; today it the focus of many collectors dreams. Read More +
‘Canadian Antiques Roadshow’ expert offers appraisals Feb. 17
The winter Retro Design & Antiques Fair is set for Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, and features 175 different vendors participating in this fun one-day fair. Read More +
Pair of Russian enameled silver lidded urns may seal up $12K in Fla. sale
Original works of art by noted artists such as Jean Dufy, Antoine Blanchard and Avinash Chandra will be part of a fine artwork and decorative arts auction slated for Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, by Elite Decorative Arts, Read More +
John McInnis Auctioneers closes out the year with 700-lot estate sale
Items from local estates of Boston’s North Shore will be auctioned off Dec. 31, 2012. Paintings, jewelry, clocks, quilts and silver are expected to be sold. Read More +