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Ansel Adams, 1902-1984.

Ten Things You Didn't Know: Ansel Adams

By Antoinette Rahn
Jan 3, 2020

Dick Tracy Target, 1930s.Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Antiques Business Advice

Selling nostalgia: Take your customers on a sentimental journey

By Wayne Jordan
Oct 14, 2019

Ruby Lane antiques

Ruby Lane: Find your conversation starters at Allie's Antiques

By Karen Knapstein
Jun 5, 2019

Color postcard of Notre-Dame, west façade, by Yvon.

Vintage Postcards: Explore Notre-Dame de Paris

By Karen Knapstein
May 10, 2019

The painting purchased at auction.

Use the proper search terms to identify an artist

By Antique Trader Staff
Feb 20, 2019

Pattern-Molded Pocket Flask, 6 1/4” h., Medium Pink Amethyst, Germany 1795-1820, $400-$600

Guide to identifying whiskey flasks

By Michael Polak
Jan 30, 2019

The regular population of the tiny town of Round Top, Texas, is 90. Photos courtesy Melanie Carnation Thomas

Round Top: Enjoy the controlled chaos of this mega-antique fair

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
Nov 9, 2018

Meerschaum pipe made in South Africa.

Establishing meerschaum pipe value - material, carving matter

By Antique Trader Staff
Nov 1, 2018

Maurice Calka, orange Boomerang Desk, France, circa 1970, made by Maison Leleu, fiberglass, 33 1/2” d. x 30 1/2” h. x 70 1/2” w., $85,000. Image courtesy of eBay Collective

Decorative Arts

Inspiring Design: Five minutes with Sasha Bikoff

By Karen Knapstein
Oct 29, 2018

Kinrande style Saiko Kutani ware vases

Japanese Kutani, Imari turn out to be superb discoveries

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 4, 2018

shopping baskets

How you can use hand baskets to bump up sales

By Wayne Jordan
Jul 8, 2018

Real or Repro? Turning an ear to authenticity of Greentown Glass

By Antoinette Rahn
Mar 2, 2018

Bruce Wood using the spectrometer

All About Art: Evolution of a family business

By Antique Trader News
Feb 22, 2018

Pastel art bears Brundage traits, may fetch $6,500

By Antique Trader Staff
Feb 6, 2018

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Facebook changes mean dealers must adjust

By Wayne Jordan
Feb 1, 2018

Art Markets: Do you really own your WPA artworks?

By Mary Manion
Jan 23, 2018

Repainting lowers bust’s value by more than half

By Antique Trader Staff
Jan 3, 2018

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Decorative Arts

19th century cupola should bring at least $1,400

By Antique Trader Staff
Dec 18, 2017

1937 tax forms’ greatest value is historic

By Antique Trader Staff
Nov 30, 2017

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Reverse-painted lamp carries a value of $1,250

By Antique Trader Staff
Nov 12, 2017

Ask the Experts: WWI-era chest could be worth up to $700

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 18, 2017

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10 reasons you should know Viktor Schreckengost

By Karen Knapstein
Oct 13, 2017

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Decorative Arts

Suspected whorehouse lamp proves of value

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 8, 2017

Japanese WWII sword and scabbard

Japanese sword is special because of history, value [Ask the Experts]

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 28, 2017

Single Chair by Leon Jallot

Interior design advice: Tell your own story

By Karen Knapstein
Sep 26, 2017

16th century German treatise on chess

Dating antique chess sets using artwork

By Antique Trader News
Sep 19, 2017

Get more valuable business insights from Wayne Jordan.

The Essence of Collecting: Meaning over money

By Wayne Jordan
Sep 17, 2017

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Pewter bowl's hallmarks 'speak' volumes

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 12, 2017

Dunkin sign after rebranding

7 ways to refresh an antiques business

By Wayne Jordan
Sep 1, 2017

DINKs, WOOFs, and HENRYs: Selling to the rich

By Wayne Jordan
Jun 18, 2017

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Behind the Gavel: Does pricing transparency lower prices?

By Wayne Jordan
May 4, 2017

eBay illustration

EBay Authenticate: Noble effort, dubious solution

By Wayne Jordan
Feb 15, 2017

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Database Wars: Sales results are valuable assets

By Wayne Jordan
Feb 4, 2017

Arts & Crafts influence evident in uncommon table

By Antique Trader Staff
Dec 8, 2016

Everything But the House illustration

Adapting estate sale model increases sell-through

By Wayne Jordan
Nov 30, 2016

Original cupboard

Decorative Arts

Chalk-tique upgrades cupboard from eyesore to prize

By Karen Knapstein
Nov 26, 2016

Ask the Experts: ‘Silvery’ glass coasters are really tin-washed brass

By Antique Trader Staff
Nov 15, 2016

Decorative Arts

Ten Things You Didn't Know: Margaret Tafoya

By Antoinette Rahn
Sep 30, 2016

Examining the Bonaparte era in art history

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 4, 2016

Lipchitz painting

Donating art? IRS requires proper appraisal

By Mary Manion
May 19, 2016

Catholic Communion font may be worth $400

By Antique Trader Staff
Jan 26, 2016

saddle makers benchwb

Inherited saddle maker’s bench could fetch $600

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 7, 2015

Rules of the house rankle some customers

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
Oct 1, 2015

Unique Philadelphia scenes could be worth $400

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 24, 2015

Vintage signs at West End Architectural Salvage

Midwest antiquing trip restores the soul

By Antique Trader Staff
May 14, 2015

Bins and boards aid in verifying and pricing baker’s table

By Fred Taylor
May 4, 2015

Bessie Pease Gutmann

Art Markets: Early influences shape a legacy of unmatched artistry

By Mary Manion
Apr 30, 2015

Rocking toward the truth about American rockers

By Fred Taylor
Apr 22, 2015

Senses and the brain

Rousing customers’ senses leads to closing sales

By Wayne Jordan
Apr 22, 2015

Sand paper cutting jig

Breaking up bedroom set may result in better sales

By Fred Taylor
Apr 7, 2015

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