With so many books to choose from, the true challenge is limiting a collection to volumes that bring pleasure and hold value. Here you’ll learn how to do just that. Read More +
Paging through history – An introduction to book collecting
Features
Stella Beats Sandy at NYC Pier Show
Just a few months back Hurricane Sandy ripped through the East Coast, but the NYC Pier Show opened its doors then and it is preparing to again March 16-17. Read More +
Eclectic estate sale led by painting of racing legend and Piquet pocket watch
Variety is the spice of life, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Michaan’s March 3 Fine Art Estate Auction, with oil paintings, serigraphs, pocket watches. Read More +
Rare 20th century tomb vault demo piece poised to sell for upwards of $6,800
Everything from a branded tomb vault to cast-iron toys and Pepsi signs take center stage during the annual Indy Antique Advertising Show, set for March 15-16. Read More +
Corning Museum appoints Dr. Audrey Whitty as Curator of European Glass
Dr. Audrey Whitty, a innovative leader of Ireland’s art community, takes the reigns as the new curator of European glass at The Corning Museum of Glass. Read More +
Retired Detroit postal worker earns $97,400 from comic book sales
Richard Brown’s passion for comic books began in childhood, first as he learned to read and then as a collector. In both ways comic books were good to him. Read More +
Haviland collectors elect officers for 2013
The Haviland Collectors International Foundation started the year with the announcement of new officers. The election took place at the annual conference. Read More +
Poll data shows growing number of younger antiques buyers
The results are in, and the latest trend data for the antiques marketplace reveals continued growth in the numbers of younger buyers in the antiques world. Read More +
Art Markets: Alexander Calder contrives art in motion
Innovative sculpture Alexander Calder fuses engineering and art to devise history-making sculptures and inspire the 20th century avant-garde art movement. Read More +
Glorious Gouda – Dutch pottery charms with brilliant colors and captivating designs
Gouda pottery is a “strong and silent type,” with colorful and captivating designs – which is its calling card, and what has it poised for a bright future. Read More +