Original works of art by noted artists such as Jean Dufy, Antoine Blanchard and Avinash Chandra will be part of a fine artwork and decorative arts auction slated for Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, by Elite Decorative Arts, Read More +
Tag Archives: porcelain
Ceramic Arts Studio collectors convention set for Aug. 25
The Ceramic Arts Studio Collectors convention will celebrate the popularity of CAS across America in cities large and small, as well as the all-American themes of many Studio releases. Read More +
Gold Rush Antiques Show bringing hundreds of dealers to Minnesota
The May Gold Rush at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Minn., opens May 11-13, 2012. The show is back on its regular Mother’s Day weekend. Read More +
KPM Plaques: As Konigliche Porzellan reclaims post-crash highs, a fresh wave of fakes hurts collectors
Unlike canvas paintings that fade with time, KPM painted plaques retain their rich, vibrant colors and soft, glowing skin tones indefinitely. The secret? Dealer Afshine Emrani says it’s the porcelain. “The magic of a KPM plaque,” he adds,“ is that it will look as crisp and beautiful 100 years from now as it does today. If two paintings on porcelain are identical, today’s collectors will pay significantly more for the one produced on fine KPM porcelain.” Read More +
19th century hand-painted porcelain Meissen dresser box earns $14,375
An antique Meissen hand-painted oval-covered dresser box with incredible reticulated design throughout sold for $14,375 at a multi-estate sale held Aug. 27, 2011. Read More +
Transferware Collectors Club, museum partner to launch online historic transferware exhibit
Made between 1818 and 1830, dark blue printed historical America transferwares are highly regarded because they illustrate important places and commemorate historical events of the early republic. Read More +
Faberge-marked desk clock from French adventurer Duke’s estate may bring $250K
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – The estate of the late Duke Louis d’Antin – a French-born nobleman who led a rich and interesting life prior to his passing earlier this year, who furnished his Key Biscayne, Fla., home with the finest … Read More +
Sales total $1.1 million at inaugural Asian art and antiques auction
Cowan’s is calling its first antiques auction dedicated solely to Asian Art “a huge success” with sales coming in at $1,116,846.25. Read More +
Red Wing water cooler expected to bring bidders to Nebraska sale
NEWMAN GROVE, Neb. — Beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 8, the Community Center, downtown Newman Grove, Neb., will be the site of a one-day estate-auction event clearing the collections of Ron Wiese and the late Jackie Wiese. Fowlkes Realty & … Read More +
Michaan family growing California’s Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire
From its inception in 1998, the Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire has lived up to its mission to encourage people to buy and sell treasures from the past. Allen Michaan, the fair’s founder and president, recognized a great opportunity for a wide-ranging antiques event when the Alameda Naval Air Station closed in 1997. Read More +