Resurrection’s a feat fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli would appreciate after dying nearly 40 years ago in 1973. Talk about a revival. Elsa Schiaparelli’s come back to life. It’s positively Surreal. Read More +
Enter your favorite antiques collecting story in the 4th annual Antique Trader Favorite Finds contest for a chance to win a $500 auction credit from Heritage Auctions! This year’s runner-up entry will win a 10-volume reference library courtesy of Krause Publications. It’s free to enter and every participant receives a free copy of the Nov. 14, 2012, cover-dated magazine in which the stories are shared! Read More +
The Kentucky Derby Trophy is horse racing’s most desired prize, and on June 25, horse racing’s “Run for the Roses” will be sold at auction in West Palm Beach, Fla., amid more than 300 lots of fine estate jewelry, sterling silver, antique furniture and more. Read More +
Sal Dambra, who has sold more than 20,000 items on eBay, isn’t content to stick with eBay. Like many other sellers, he’s now signed up on Etsy and is enjoying the transparent fee structure and sense of community. Read More +
Whether you’ve got money to burn or you simply want to escape for a few hours of fantasy browsing, 1stdibs.com likely has what you seek. Read More +
Antiques dealers want to find the best merchandise and negotiate a good price before their competitors show up. Browsing probate records could help a family in need and help you score some valuable inventory. Read More +
Why do shows and shops tell dealers they are selling space when they are really selling traffic? Antique malls (and antique shows) that rent space based solely on booth size are cheating themselves and their dealers. Read More +
The forecast for Tri-State Antique Market’s 27th season is looking up: both indoor antiques shows and multi-dealer shops are reporting strong sales for the first few months of 2012. Read More +
A rainbow of color filled the auction gallery as a collection of prized French art glass went on offer at Kaminski Auctions 20th Century Modern, Rare Lamps and Art Glass sale on Sunday, March 25. Read More +
April showers may bring May flowers, but in Sweden April also brings the witches that help celebrate Glad Pasque or Easter. From the art work of the era, especially by people such as Jenny Nystrom, Ingebord Klein, Aetelius, Lasse, and Sigrun Steenhoff, the festival had blossomed into sending of cards and making funny, friendly type witches as gifts. Read More +