Arts from Jerusalem span time and space
The holy city of Jerusalem has inspired artists and craftsmen for thousands of years. Their creations often span time and space, like the city itself.
Religious Artifacts
Colonial Williamsburg acquires its first Judaica objects
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has recently added several important objects of Judaica to its collections. Objects that represent the early Anglo-American experience have also been acquired.
Online charity auction will fill food bank Dec. 25
Artemis Gallery will conduct a Holiday Charity Auction and donate 100% of the sales total – or a minimum donation of $25,000 – to Colorado's Community Food Share.
Creating, finding lasting meaning in quilts
For ceturies people have been telling stories, and sharing the tales of their lives and experiences through quilts. In this article, Antoinette Rahn explores this topic of tales told through textiles.
Rosaries: Memorabilia of sanctity and mindfulness
Since the earliest of times, the rosary's obvious purpose was as an instrument of guidance during prayer. However, many other influences and inspirations are associated with these beads of meditation.
Friday the 13th Fun: Oddities and curiosities at auction
Are you a superstitious sort of person? Whether you are or you aren't, there's no harm in spending a little time this Friday the 13th enjoying some of the oddities and curiosities of the auction world.
Catholic Communion font may be worth $400
Dr. Marchelos provides history and market insight related to a Catholic Communion font, in a response to a reader's inquiry to Ask the Experts.
'Flight into Egypt' by H.O. Tanner headlining Jan. 1 auction
Works by two of the first African American artist to earn international acclaim, H.O. Tanner and Charles Ethan Porter, are among the lots featured in Nadeau's Auction Gallery's Jan. 1 auction.
Reggie Jackson, Brigham Young and Walt Disney to share spotlight
From game uniforms, including one worn by Reggie Jackson, to railroad passes issued to Brigham Young and a signed photo of Walt Disney, the May 21 Discovery Sale at Philip Weiss Auctions is packed with more than 500 eclectic items.
Survival of the Symbolic: Social and cultural influence aplenty at antique markets
Using Scott Antique Markets as a font for inspiration and research, new contributor Jessica Munday explores how culturally significant symbols gain immortality through their appearances on historic objects.
Costume Jewelry Show Rounds Out “Jewelry Week” on Ruby Lane
Costume Jewelry Collector’s Int’l (CJCI) will host a weekend-long online fundraiser show and sale as part of Ruby Lane’s “Jewelry Week” promotion in mid-October. Jewelry Week promotions featuring both fine jewelry and costume jewelry start Oct. 12 and wrap up Oct. 16-18 with the CJCI online show.