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 +
Author Archives: Antique Trader News
Question of the Week: What are your earliest memories involving antiques and collecting?
A life-long antiques enthusiast shares her earliest memories involving antiques and collectibles, and reveals how this passion for treasures has shaped her life. Read More +
Ask the Experts: Kabuki parachute could pull out $350
A collector’s unique and intricately designed Japanese-style parachute draws a historically-rich assessment by Dr. G. Marchelos in Ask the Experts. Read More +
Online auction house raises $20.2M for global expansion
Newcomer to the auction scene, Auctionata, is on the road to becoming a global powerhouse, with its recent announcement of expansion and partner additions. Read More +
Cranking up some fun with Mattel’s Ge-tars
From the late 1940s-1980s, Mattel’s mini-guitars struck a chord with children. Now, usually for less than $50, these playable
music boxes are finding new fans. Read More +
Artfact testing new auction service aimed at saving auction houses and bidders time and money
Testing is underway for a new online service, Timed Auctions, through Artfact.com, and company leaders are looking for it to bring cost and time-saving benefits. Read More +
Japanese prints and ivories tell a story of collecting
A new exhibit at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Art, set to open March 30, 2013, explores noted Japanese artwork of the first decade of the 20th century. Read More +
White House preservationist lecturing at Chicago Antiques & Garden Fair
White House Preservationist Michael S. Smith will serve as honorary chair and guest lecturer at the 13th Annual Antiques & Garden Fair in Chicago. Read More +
CC>CC announces future convention location, dates
Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club recently announces its plans to meet annually in Las Vegas, the mecca for collectors of chips, for years to come. Read More +
WICA members publish new ironstone guide
Who better to publish a book on Ironstone china than members of the White Ironstone China Association? That’s exactly what they did and it’s a great read. Read More +