CINCINNATI – Cowan’s has announced its first auction dedicated solely to Asian art. The auction will be held over two days, Aug. 26-27, in Cowan’s salesroom. The auction will feature more than 790 lots including a wide selection of ivory, … Read More +
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FREE 12-page download: Your Guide to Captain America Collectibles & Comics
With Captain America: The First Avenger opening in theaters this Friday, folks are unearthing many Cap collectibles and wondering what they have and, more importantly, what it’s worth. In this free color download, we and our friends at Comics Buyer’s … Read More +
Caroline Ashleigh Blog: Drama, Suspense, Intrigue: Art Crime 101
On June 13 a dozen participants and I arrived in Philadelphia for the first ever Art Crime Investigation Seminar, conducted by former FBI Special Agent, and real Indiana Jones, Robert Wittman. The week, consisting of five days of instruction and … Read More +
Are 19th century artifacts still buried in your backyard?
Remember that urge to dig you had as a child? Some people never grow out of it. I don’t blame them because there’s treasure buried under the dirt and ash that fill 18th and 19th century privy and cistern holes. … Read More +
Al Capone’s ‘Police Positive’ revolver sells for $109,080
Photo courtesy Christie’s. SOUTH KENSINGTON, England – Christie’s June 22, 2011 sale of Antique Arms, Armour and Collectors Firearms saw the Colt .38 ‘Police Positive’ revolver formerly owned by notorious American gangster “Al” Capone sell for $109,080, earning the top … Read More +
What do ‘Great Wines’ and ‘History Detectives’ have in common?
Elyse Luray! Elyse Luray uncorks the top 200 wines in “Great Wines Under $20.” With 100 reds and 100 whites from all over the world, you’ll never need to search for affordable wine again! Elyse Luray is also an appraiser … Read More +
Marilyn Monroe Subway Dress sells for $5.6 million at Profiles in History
Marilyn Monroe – perhaps the most famous movie star in recent memory – and her famous white dress from “The Seven Year Itch,” shown in background of this photograph – is considered to be one of the greatest movie costume … Read More +
The Green Factor: New show bets on vintage fashion collectors
Available at shop.collect.com BURBANK, Calif. — Continuing their long tradition of organizing specialty shows, Caskey Lees has announced a new vintage costume jewelry and vintage fashion event scheduled to debut July 10 at Pickwick Gardens in Burbank. More than 60 … Read More +
Chicago’s Randolph Street Market antiques show plans June 25-26 do over
Antiques show promoters have to roll with the punches. Besides having to work with hundreds of exhibitors they also have to make an event smooth and enjoyable for thousands of attendees. Hold your event outside and all bets are off. … Read More +
Smart way to get young people grooving on old objects: Move them to decorate with antiques
Lori Oberlin, promoter of Michigan Antiques & Collectibles Festival in Midland, Mich., has a new approach to get a group of college students interested in antiques and collectibles. At the June 4 season debut of her sprawling, 80-acre show, Oberlin … Read More +