A large 19th century painting of a young girl prompted Diana Bailey Harris to trace the story of the young girl, a relative of Harris’, and the search revealed countless family stories. Read More +
Building family stories from data and conjecture
Antiques
Ask the Experts: Options abound for divesting diverse collections
In the latest installment of Ask the Experts Dr. G. Marchelos, a certified appraiser of the Asheford Institute of Antiques, provides several sound suggestions for divest a collection. Read More +
Charleston Antiques Show kicks off festival
It will be a celebration of Charleston’s architectural, historical and cultural heritage March 19 through April 18, during the 67th annual spring Festival of Houses and Gardens in Charleston, S.C. Read More +
Weekly Auction & Show Ads: Mar. 7 – May 3, 2014
Just because Mother Nature continues to deliver arctic conditions in many places across the country, it doesn’t mean you have to suffer a shortage of antiques and collectibles entertainment. In fact, what better solution for cabin fever than to attend an antiques show or tap into an auction, in person or online. Feed your collecting passion this winter! Read More +
Noah’s Ark toy may sail away with $14,000
A multi-piece Noah’s Ark toy figure may fetch between $12,000 and $14,000 during Bertoia Auctions’ 1,400-lot Toy & Holiday auction Mar. 28-29. Read More +
Signed Gallé art glass vase could fetch $50,000
Woody Auction is holding the first of five scheduled auctions to sell a single, outstanding antiques collection March 20. Jason Woody of Woody Auction says of the collection: “It might be the finest ever offered in the state of Kansas.” Read More +
Toy dealers joining Midwest doll show
Organizers of the 32nd annual Eastern Iowa Doll/Toy/Teddy bear show are hoping this annual event will jump start the arrival of Spring, as dealers and collectors of dolls, bears and vintage toys converge on Iowa March 10. Read More +
Sunburst snuff jar may rise to $40,000
Heckler Auction is bringing a selection of 96 pieces of glass to auction beginning March 17, with potential top lots in the form of an early 19th century Sunburst snuff jar. Read More +
Swiss dealers joining Asia Week NY
Asia Week New York is rapidly approaching, March 14-22, and among the hundreds of dealers set to participate in this popular annual show is BachmannEckenstein | JapaneseArt. Read More +
Indy Ad Show ringing in Spring
Vintage advertising and toys will take center stage during the Indy Antique Advertising Show March 14-15. A wide variety of advertising pieces from soda fountain, gas & oil, drug & country store to brewery advertising will be offered. Read More +