The Haviland Collectors International Foundation started the year with the announcement of new officers. The election took place at the annual conference. Read More +
Haviland collectors elect officers for 2013
Features
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 +
Crowell shorebirds highlight Feb. 15 decoy sale
Decoys and decoy-related items from several prestigious collections will go under the gavel Feb. 15 at a Guyette, Schmidt & Deeter auction. Read More +
More than 7,000 firearms falling under the hammer Feb. 15-17
Some of the biggest names and models of collectible firearms will be represented among the 7,000 firearms set to sell at auction Feb. 15-17. Read More +
Exquisite Exports – Exploring the allure of Chinese silver made for Western markets
China’s relationship with silver dates back several dynasties and helped to define its economy and trade relations; today it the focus of many collectors dreams. Read More +
Dallas-based auction house reports banner year in 2012
Heritage Auctions sees their best year to date, with comics, sports, and fine & decorative art setting new highs in 2012. Read More +
Fine art and design auction ushers in new area of specialty for auction house
The new year ushers in new area of specialization for Ripley Auctions, as auction house kicks off the year with a fine art and design sale Jan. 24. Read More +
200-lot auction sees rare daguerreotype sell for three times estimate
Two daguerrotypes of President Abraham Lincoln, including a rare period copy daguerrotype of a “beardless” Lincoln, exceeds estimates, in 200-lot auction. Read More +