Cycladic marble head sculpture soars to $188K to top $2.6M sale
A marble head sculpture created by Cycladic sculptors of the 3rd millennium BC finished atop all lots in Cottone Auctions' $2.6 million Sept. 22-23 auction.
Finding a place for primitives
Utility is one of the defining characteristics of primitives and an appealing aspect for collectors. Learn more...
Entertainment memorabilia, ethnographic art auction to benefit youth
What does a recorded LP of the Broadway hit 'Hamilton' signed by the cast have in common with ancient pottery from Ecuador? Both will come before bidders Oct. 5 in an auction benefiting youth.
Decorative arts selling without reserve Oct. 7
Woody Auctions is selling art glass, antique clocks, Newcomb Pottery pieces, Chinese enamel, vintage lamps - more than 400 lots in all - on Saturday, October 7, in Douglass, Kansas.
Japanese sword is special because of history, value [Ask the Experts]
Antique Trader magazine subscribers receive the benefit of complimentary antique appraisals. Dr. Anthony J. Cavo evaluates a historically significant Japanese sword with Marshall Islands provenance, as well as a Limoges porcelain ramekin.
WADA Antiques Show honors Pauline Pottery
Each year, the Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association (WADA) presents a featured exhibit during its shows. This year's 66th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association Show & Sale, Oct. 6-7, carries on that tradition with an exhibition of Pauline Pottery.
Secessionist Ceramics: How you can enjoy Art Nouveau on a dime
It's been 120 years since a group of Austrian ceramists developed the Vienna Secessionist Movement, and the impact of these visionaries continue to influence ceramic artisans and appeal to collectors.
Latin American art headlining Sept. 16-17 auction
An extensive selection of Latin American art, including a piece by one of Mexico's most notable muralists, is headlining Clars Auction Gallery's 1,500-plus lot auction slated for Sept. 16-17.
Tea Leaf ironstone proves durable, dependable
From the start, Ironstone china came to market with the intention of reliably serving the needs of users for a long period of time. Then in 1880, the 'Tea Leaf' motif brought style to service.