Pieces from notable collections fetched a record-setting $6 million during the Fine Jewelry and Timepieces April 6-8 at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers’. Leading all lots was a .06 carat emerald cut diamond which realized $464,500, against a presale estimate of $250,000 to $300,000. Read More +
“Spray,” a five-foot tall steel and brass sculpture is among the pieces of the Robert Kidd Gallery of Birmingham, Mich. generating much pre-sale interest ahead of two modern design and fine art auctions, April 23 and May 31, being offered by Heritage Auctions. Read More +
A variety of exceptional objects from distant shores, plus several outstanding examples of folk art, including a ship’s carved figurehead, dominated a Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ Winter Auction. Read More +
Jonathan Ullman, executive director of the Las Vegas Mob Museum, will speak at the volunteers’ banquet June 21, following the CC>CC convention. Read More +
Indianpolis’ south side neighborhood will welcome a new monthly open-air antiques marketplace starting April 12. The new monthly antiques event runs through October. Read More +
Stuart Grannen’s love affair with antiques and artifacts began at the age of seven and has evolved into his life’s passion, prompting him to pioneer the “urban archaeology” movement — which is celebrated and displayed daily at Grannen’s business Architectural Artifacts, and will take center stage May 2-4 during the company’s 2nd Annual Auction in its Chicago-based showroom. Read More +
Before pickin’ and grinnin’ truly captivated the eyes and ears of the American public, the art guitars of the 1930s and ’40s supplied enticing sights and sounds to the masses, as Steve Evans explains in his latest Collector Feature. Read More +
It’s a great big world and when you venture out in it you’re bound to come across tremendous finds, and we’re here to help you discover some great antiques shows, auctions and events near you, or worthy of a planned treasure hunt.
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According to some, the world of antiques and collectibles may not seem very ‘manly,’ but there’s no question that thought couldn’t be more far from the truth – as Eric Bradley, author of the new book “Mantiques: A Guide to Cool Stuff” explains. Read More +
A country-style sale set for April 23 in Pottstown, Pa. will benefit the community’s efforts to restore a 1905 Philadelphia Toboggan Co., carousel. Read More +