Wayne Jordan explains, in his latest Behind the Gavel column, how you keep track of your consignment revenue can make your overall financial performance harder to analyze ... and may even make your business worth less in the long run.
Author Archives: Toni Rahn
Weekly Antique Auction & Show Ads: April 8 – June 5, 2016
Between the show and auction schedules this spring, there is plenty to keep all of us busy. Check out some of the featured ads in the latest issue.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know: Artus and Anne Van Briggle
In the latest 10 Things You Didn't Know column, Antoinette Rahn investigates Artus and Anne Van Briggle, a talented duo of artists who found success at Rookwood Pottery before establishing their own studio.
RWCS reaches settlement with Red Wing pottery
The non-profit Red Wing Collectors Society Foundation has reached a favorable settlement with Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery owners after a year-long intellectual property dispute.
Julia’s offering guns fit for a president March 14-15
Selections of moderately valued firearms will come to auction March 14, during James D. Julia's Sporting & Collector Firearms session. Among the featured lots is one of the only known engraved antique Reid Knuckle Duster pistol.
Lasting influence of Aunt Mary’s vintage perfume bottles
It's funny how reading about an upcoming show or viewing an item coming to auction can trigger memories of early introductions to antiques and collectibles. Such was the case for Antoinette Rahn recently.
Two-session auction, featuring 700 lots realizes $1.5M
Palm Beach Auction Modern Auctions' Nov. 21-22 saw a two-sided metal sculpture by Harry Bertoia command more than $112K in the two-session auction.
Second in series of prime petroliana auctions Jan. 9-10
The second of a series of four sales offering the premium petroliana collection of Kyle Moore is taking place January 9-10 in Denver, Pa. More than 1,100 prime petroliana and automobilia lots are scheduled to be sold over the two-day event.
From the Editor: Celebrating the gift of community
In so many aspects of life, we are all part of communities. Within many of those communities exists the opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the greater good, simply by participating. During this holiday season, the editors of Antique Trader offer thanks for all who are part of this community.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know: J.C. Leyendecker
J.C. Leyendecker’s illustrations helped build the circulation of The Saturday Evening Post to 2 million in the early 20th century. Antoinette Rahn explores more little-known facts about this important artist.