Since the earliest known paintings are the remarkably lifelike figures of animals discovered deep inside the prehistoric caverns of France, wildlife art can claim a pedigree considerably longer than portraiture, the still life or any other subject matter available to artists.

Determination of watch movement’s maker will help establish age and value

Antique Trader editor Eric Bradley answers readers' questions about their antiques.

Collectors enchanted by early comic characters struggle, oftentimes, to find items featuring their favorites. To find toys based on "Polly and Her Pals" or "Little Jimmy," however popular those strips were in their day, must take some dedicated digging ...

The doll world is not only a world of fantasy and fun but also a hotbed of invention and innovation. Doll makers and manufacturers are constantly searching for something that is cheaper, more moldable, more realistic or just unique.

For those who love baseball collectibles but find the traditional “bubblegum” cards too pricey or too commercial, there’s a pleasant alternative: BASEBALL POSTCARDS.

My husband and I attend or participate in doll shows, auctions and appraisal clinics throughout the United States and these past four months have been interesting.

Anne Gilbert, The Antiques Detective, answers Antique Trader readers' questions about their antiques.

One of our strongest memories of grade school is likely to be of the rows of tan desks in our homeroom. In our adult life, the desk defines our office and the location of our work. However, the importance of the desk is a comparatively recent development.