When antique trunks sell at auction, when the hammer falls they can fetch anywhere from $10 to thousands of dollars. Maker, condition, age and bidders are all factors. Read More +
SOLD: Antique trunks bring varied prices at auction
Author Archives: Karen Knapstein
Metropolitan Museum examines Chinese Garden theme in special exhibit
An exhibition exploring the rich interactions between pictorial and garden arts in China across more than 1,000 years will be on view Aug. 18, 2012, through Jan. 6, 2013, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Read More +
Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibit examines the postcard as art this fall
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts exhibit “The Postcard Age: Selections from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection,” depicts postcards as an artistic medium, Oct. 24, 2012. Read More +
Cache of Spicuzza oils offered in inaugural Milwaukee art and antique auction
Chicago-based Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will hold its summer auction July 26, 2012 at the firm’s newly opened office at 414 East Mason St., MIlwaukee. Hindman is thrilled to present a selection of nearly a dozen paintings from Francesco Spicuzza (American, 1883-1962), one of Wisconsin’s most prolific artists. He is best remembered for his beach scenes; “McKinley Beach,” 1910, oil-on-board signed lower left “F. Spicuzza” and dated on the verso, is estimated at $700 to $900. Read More +
New York’s Museum Mile festival returns June 12
Ten Fifth Avenue museums along New York’s Museum Mile are opening their doors for free for a mile-long block party and visual art celebration known as the Museum Mile Festival June 12. More than 1,600 museums across the country have opened their doors for free through Labor Day for active-duty military personnel and their families. Read More +
Ask Antique Trader: Thrift store velocipede is charming decorator piece worth up to $300
An Antique Trader subscriber inquires: “We found this at the Salvation Army and loved it at first sight. This horse is hand-carved from wood. The wheels are wood wrapped in steel and it has a horsehair tail. …” Read More +
Bidding war sends slave collar to $10,000
Mosby & Co.’s April 28 auction carried an eclectic mix of posters, porcelain, paintings and prints along with toys, advertising, folk art and Americana. The firm reported its best selection of posters to date. Read More +
Small-town antiques mall is an inspiration for the antiques business
What I expected to be a pleasant way to kill an extra hour of travel time was actually an inspiring visit that will come to mind every time I’m in the area. I’m excited for the opportunity to visit again – soon. Read More +
Ward illustration for Spicy Adventure Stories brings $62,500
Heritage Auction Galleries set a record March 1, 2012 for illustration artist Hugh Joseph Ward (American, 1909-1945). The 30-by-21-inch oil on canvas is the original illustration for the April 1937 Spicy Adventure Stories pulp magazine. With slight condition issues, … Read More +
Antiques Book Reviews: Italian Ironwork; English Silver hallmarks
Book reviews: “Decorative Ironwork of Italy,” “Italian Ironwork: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neo Classical,” and “Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver.” Read More +