A collection of weathervanes, including a copper grasshopper, will be among the fine art, antiques, folk art, and Asian artifacts presented Feb. 4-6 at James D. Julia, Inc. Read More +
Grasshopper weathervane may jump to $80,000
Antiques
Red Wing collectors moving event to Wisconsin
Organizers of the Red Wing Collectors Society’s (RWCS) Annual MidWinter GetTogether are sharing the gift of Red Wing across the Midwest, by giving Wisconsin the opportunity to take over hosting duties of the event, which was previous held in Iowa. Read More +
Postcard Ponderings: Tourists feel the pull of France from around the world
The magnetism of France and French culture is undeniable. In her latest Postcard Ponderings column, Karen Knapstein explores French architecture and character, represented in antique and vintage postcards. Read More +
Tiffany Dragonfly table lamp flies to $142K
The top seller among more than 80 leaded and non-leaded lamps offered at James D. Julia’s November auction was a Tiffany Dragonfly table lamp that realized $142K. Read More +
Uncommon regulator clock strikes a new record: $356,950
Claiming top lot during Fontaine’s Auction Gallery’s November clock and watch auction was an E. Howard & Company No. 47 wall-hanging astronomical regulator clock – one of only three examples known. The soared to a record price of $356,950. Read More +
Legendary political memorabilia collection heading to auction
One of the most revered and seldom-seen collections of political memorabilia will cross the auction block, during four auctions in 2015 and 2016, with the first to be held Feb. 28 in Dallas. Read More +
Trend Spotting: Lighting the way with Web tools
Knowing where to find it, and how to use it, data that online tools provide can tell you whether interest in antiques inventory is waxing or waning — a necessity for sales success, reports Wayne Jordan in his latest Behind the Gavel column. Read More +
Well-labeled Colonial Revival table serving as fine example of picking prowess
In his latest column, Furniture Detective Fred Taylor praises a reader for making a savvy purchase, by spending $25 for a Colonial Revival table in a combination of the drum table valued at retail price of $200 to $300. Read More +
Cartographers following the trail back to Miami map fair
The longest-running map fair in the world, the Miami International Map Fair, will feature displays and dealers with maps, lithographs and land plans, and will offer lectures about cartography, Feb. 6-8. Read More +
Weekly Auction & Show Ads: Jan. 30 – Mar. 8
There’s nothing that compares to a good day at an auction or antiques show. Shows and auctions are some of the best places to expand one’s knowledge of antiques and collectibles, while enjoying the thrill of bidding and picking, and the selection of auction and show ads in the Jan. 21, 2015 issue of Antique Trader offers opportunities to plan for and experience upcoming auctions and shows. Read More +