Russian vase commands more than 150 times estimate
A 7 1/2-inch tall Russian vase, which was cataloged with a $600 to $900 estimate, didn’t end its auction until it hit $141,450 – 157 times its high estimate.
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Fine art auction sees marble busts soar to $1.475M
Two rediscovered marble busts by the 18th century French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon sold for a combined $1.475 million at the Fine Art & Antiques Auction held March 23 by Cottone Auctions.
Heritage launches monthly online decorative arts auction
Heritage Auctions will make its expansive offerings of fine & decorative art more accessible than ever before when the firm launches monthly Fine Art auctions in the summer of 2019.
Antique auction offers Galle, Tiffany, Wave Crest March 9
A March 9 live and online antique auction is packed with beautiful examples from many genres including names such as Galle, Daum Nancy, Tiffany, and Wave Crest.
Wave Crest pipe holder, unmarked, claims $13,000
A gorgeous Wave Crest Native American-themed pipe holder plaque soared to $13,000 and a Wave Crest panel marked C.F. Monroe changed hands for $8,500 at an auction hosted by Woody Auction Sept. 7-8 in Douglass, Kansas.
Sale of clock collection will benefit NAWCC
A scarce Simon Willard gallery clock dating to 1810, with an estimate of $30,000 to $50,000, will headline a collection of 100 clocks featured in Cottone Auctions' March 23-24.
10 Things to Discover: Blenko Glass
It's been 125 years since William J. Blenko formed Blenko glass company, and what began and remains a hand-crafted process of art glass creation continues today.
Real or Repro? Turning an ear to authenticity of Greentown Glass
Sometimes the information we seek can be found in the most unexpected locations. Ask the Experts evaluator Dr. Anthony J. Cavo demonstrates this in his latest assessment of a Greentown Glass dog head toothpick holder.
Ten Things You Didn't Know about Webb art glass
Patents, progressiveness, and partnerships are all part of the legacy of the company behind Thomas Webb art glass. In this Ten Things column, we'll explore this history.
Thiebaud's Lollipop Tree may surpass $400K on Jan. 1
An enchanting painting titled, the 'Lollipop Tree' by Wayne Thiebaud, painted in 1969, is expected to vie for top lot in the New Year's Day auction through Nadeau Gallery.
6 intriguing lots to watch during Dec. 2 auction
Woody Auction's Dec. 2 auction will bring before bidders a rich variety of items, including several lots of napkin holders.
Woody Auction bringing 450 lots of art glass Sept. 9
Pickle castors, bride's baskets, unique examples of decorative art glass comprise the 450 lots in Woody Auction's Sept. 9 sale.
Cambridge Wildflower pattern glass sets course for Aug. 19 sale
A footed vase, candle holders, butter dishes, and a cocktail shaker in Cambridge glass' Wildflower pattern are among the lots coming before bidders Auc. 19 by way of Specialists of the South.
Classic Shooting Gallery Targets
Legendary collection of vintage shooting gallery targets takes center stage at Soulis Auctions in September. Early collectors Richard and Valerie Tucker embraced the targets, calling them 'iron as art.'