Gramophones, graphophones, cylinder players are among the more than 500 antique musical devices heading to market July 19-20 through Donley Auction Services. Read More +
Fresh-to-market collection of antique music machines headlining sale
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Gallery records prove invaluable for provenance
Gallery records confirm the history of two 19th century paintings, by Americans who studied in Europe, and lay the foundation for growing attraction of these pieces as they headline the Fine Art Summer Auction offered by Witherell’s Antiques, July 9-23. Read More +
Ten Things You Didn’t Know: World War I
With July 28, 2014 marking 100 years since the start of the start of World War I, Antique Trader has gathered together an engrossing list of historical, political and collectible details related to the “War to End All Wars.” Read More +
Nashville glass show adding new events
American-made glassware and pottery will be celebrated at the 15th Annual Elegant and Depression Glass Show and Sale, set for July 19-20, in Nashville, Tenn. Read More +
Auction bill boasts ‘Ruthian’ prowess
There’s nothing like a good baseball story. Especially one that includes Babe Ruth; like the one that’s taking shape heading into Goldin Auctions’ Babe Ruth 100th Anniversary Auction July 12. Read More +
Advertising joins online bottles sale
American Bottle Auctions’ next sale, July 11-20, boasts a diverse selection of bottles along with several antique and vintage advertising lots. Read More +
Survival of the Symbolic: Social and cultural influence aplenty at antique markets
Using Scott Antique Markets as a font for inspiration and research, new contributor Jessica Munday explores how culturally significant symbols gain immortality through their appearances on historic objects. Read More +
Behind the Gavel: Tapping into apps for cataloging and selling
There’s a whole new generation of smartphone applications designed to help too-busy Americans catalog and sell their accumulations. In his latest Behind the Gavel column, Wayne Jordan reviews and shares his findings on several of them. Read More +
19th century Chinese baluster jar may fetch $4,000
A Chinese famille rose baluster jar/cover painted with scrolling lotuses and foliage on a dark blue, yellow, turquoise and pink background, may see $4,000 during the two-day Interiors sale offered by Dreweatts & Bloomsbury. Read More +
Top three lots in Asian Work of Art auction fetch more than $1M
The top three lots in the June 18 Asian Works of Art auction at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers together fetched $1 million, with a Chinese bronze ceremonial gong realizing $722,500 alone. Read More +