Articles

One of the most iconic pieces of Asian art in the world is Katsushika Hokusai’s 1831 woodblock print, Under the Wave Off Kanagawa. In September 2020, this set the world record for the print by the artist when it sold for $1.1 million at Christie’s, breaking its previous record set in 2017 when it fetched $943,500, also at Christie’s.

Art

Japanese woodblock prints captivate collectors

By Kris Manty
Dec 30, 2020

This cinnamon-colored mohair center-seam bear, circa 1908, wearing a silver and paste brooch with the name “Will,” sold at Christie’s in 2004 for $55,304. Although far from the most expensive bear ever sold, it is one of the rarest in the world and was owned by Pam Hebbs, who was considered to be one of the world’s greatest antique teddy bear collectors and evaluators, and author of the 1998 book, Collecting Teddy Bears.

Articles

Teddy bears give comfort to collectors during these challenging times.

By Chriss Swaney
Dec 21, 2020

A set of four brightly colored Shiny Brite double star flower indent glass ornaments, late 1940s to early 1950s, 2-1/4” h; $40.

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Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments have lasting appeal with collectors for their beauty and nostalgia.

By Kris Manty
Dec 16, 2020

An Evergleam 94-branch stainless aluminum six-foot Christmas tree with tripod stand, 1960s, by Aluminum Specialty of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The Shiny Brite ornaments shown on tree were not included with the sale; $500.

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Aluminum Christmas trees, an icon of Space-Age kitsch, are popular with collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.

By Kris Manty
Dec 16, 2020

A circa 1960s' Bowden Spacelander bicycle in "charcoal" black, manufactured by Bomard Industries, Grand Haven, Michigan, and designed by Benjamin Bowden, an English industrial designer noted for his work on early Chevrolet Corvettes and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. This model represents industrial design as art; $7,020.

Collectibles

The appeal of these wheels for collectors is nostalgia, history, heritage, and artistic designs, says Mike Fallon of Copake Auction.

By Kris Manty
Sep 8, 2020

Featured

In the latest Ten Things You Didn't Know column we explore the life of the late Ansel Adams, considered by many to be the pioneer of modern nature photography. April 22, 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of his death.

By Antoinette Rahn
Jan 3, 2020

Feature Stories

Known as the Christmas Lady, SherieLee Schnell of Chilton, Wisconsin, has for a quarter century decorated her 4,200-square foot farmhouse, in Christmas decor. No wonder her home is dubbed Marshmallow World.

By Sara Jordan-Heintz
Feb 17, 2020

Articles

The Frank Capra classic, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, is filled with unrealized dreams, money problems and suicidal thoughts. In other words, it's the perfect holiday movie.