In this edition of the Ask the Experts antique appraisals, Asheford Institute of Antiques graduate Dr. G. Marchelos sheds light on an interesting oil painting. Read More +
Antique Appraisal: Despite damage, painting may be worth ‘thousands’
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Prominent Mass. estates pack country Americana auction
Willis Henry Auctions is hosting an exceptional country Americana auction filled with 18th-19th century redware, stoneware, folk art, and painted furniture. Read More +
Renown collection of vintage posters to be sold Nov. 22-24
On November 22-24, Guernsey Auctioneers will conduct the second of three vintage poster auctions of the legendary Dr. Hans Sachs poster collection. Read More +
Haunted Objects: Uncle Webb’s Tools
What happens when we perish is one of the world’s great mysteries. Many are confident the objects we leave behind are sometimes imparted with a lingering presence. Read More +
Weekly Antiques Auction & Show Ads: Oct. 30-Dec 15
Be prepped and ready for upcoming antiques shows and events when you consult the Antique Trader show and auction spotlight, for the time period. Read More +
Antique auction sees Chinese bronze jeweled vase sell for $52,000
Russian bronzes, Ivory pieces, Chinese items, and the fine art proved popular among the 600 bidders at a Florida estates and antique auction in September. Read More +
Behind the Gavel: Addressing the uncertainty of selling online
Lack of trust prevents Studies show there are certain behaviors sellers can adopt to achieve higher prices in their online auctions. Read More +
Grandma Moses oil painting may turn up $22,000 in Pa. art auction
A fresh collection of fine artworks assembled in the 1950s and ’60s is offered in Morphy Auctions’ Nov. 1-2 Fine & Decorative Art auction. Read More +
Wild Bill Hickok’s revolver may earn $500K in antique gun auction
Bonhams is offering a Smith & Wesson No. 2 revolver owned by Wild Bill Hickok that was on him when he was murdered by Jack McCall in Deadwood in 1876. Read More +
More than 240 lots of Royal Bayreuth in decorative arts sale Nov. 8-9
More than 650 lots in a wide range of categories – art glass, Royal Bayreuth and antiques – are coming up for bid in a two-day Woody Auction decorative arts sale. Read More +