Did you know some of the most prolific writers of early Gothic literature wrote their masterpieces before they even reached the age of 25? That’s not all… Read More +
10 Things You Didn’t Know: Gothic Literature
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Ask the Experts: Value of rosary case is in its nostalgia
In this installment of Ask the Experts, Asheford Institute Of Antiques honors graduate Anthony J. Cavo speaks to the age and potential value of a unique rosary case. Read More +
Hypnotic Briard Housewares: Still captivating collectors after more than 60 years
It’s been said, Georges Briard knew what 1950s housewives wanted. Given that his unique and useful housewares are still popular after 60 years proves its true. Read More +
Decorative arts society inviting proposals to earn $1,000 research stipend
A $1,000 stipend for historical research is up for grabs in New Hampshire. The Piscataqua Decorative Arts Society has offered the stipend periodically since 2006. Read More +
New promotional team takes over California Country show
The West Coast’s longest running country and folk art antiques show is entering a new phase. It may have a new name and new leadership, but the show goes on. Read More +
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gone With the Wind
It is a Pulitzer Prize winning book and an iconic film, but did you know there are at least two museums dedicated to Gone With the Wind? That’s not all… Read More +
Sweet Lornita: Like bees to blooms, collectors seek out Lornita’s affordable, hand-painted milk glass
It’s been 68 years since the Lornita milk glass story began, and just as it did then, these hand-painted pieces charm generation after generation of collectors. Read More +
Tuned into Hot Wheels
It amazes it how often I’m inspired to explore the things that interest the people I appreciate and admire. I definitely believe that is the case with Hot Wheels, which I’ve gained an appreciation for since meeting Mike Zarnock, Guinness World Record holder of the largest collection of different Hot Wheels. Read More +
Anchoring, Bundling and Bracketing: Proper inventory pricing has nothing to do with ‘fair value’
As they say, nothing in life is fair, even when something has ‘fair value’ attached to it. In this installment of Behind the Gavel you gain a front row seat to the fair value debate. Read More +
MAG invites museum visitors worldwide to slow down during Slow Art Day
Slow Art Day, this year on April 27, asks people all over the globe to visit local museums and art galleries to look at art slowly. Read More +