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Ruby Lane: Find your conversation starters at Allie's Antiques
One Ruby Lane shop I come back to time and again is Allie's Antiques. The seldom-found items are usually in excellent condition and give me a serious case of "the wants."
Vintage Postcards: Explore Notre-Dame de Paris
On April 15, 2019, a fire broke out at Notre-Dame de Paris. The fire destroyed the cathedral’s spire and large sections of its roof. We can still see how the landmark once was in vintage and antique postcards.
Use the proper search terms to identify an artist
Dr. Anthony Cavo takes us on his journey to identify the artist of an unsigned oil painting after buying a 'love-it-or-hate-it' depiction of King Lear.
Guide to Identifying Whiskey Flasks
Whiskey flasks have a wide variety of shapes, styles, sizes, and colors. This breakdown will help you determine which type of whiskey flask you have.
Round Top: Enjoy the controlled chaos of this mega-antique fair
Jay and Melanie Carnation Thomas are whittling down their “bucket list” since semi-retiring about 18 months ago. Attending the antiques show in Round Top, Texas has been on their list for the better part of two decades and they finally made it!
Inspiring Design: Five minutes with Sasha Bikoff
Up-and-coming interior designer Sasha Bikoff dedicated her time at the September Brimfield antique shows scouting fall decor and design trends. Bikoff has created an eBay Collective store so shoppers can experience some of the Brimfield shopping experience without leaving home.
Japanese Kutani, Imari turn out to be superb discoveries
Dr. Anthony Cavo evaluates Japanese Imari and Kutani wares, which were gifted to the owner in the 1930s – straight from Japan. Learn how valuable these prized gifts turned out to be.
How you can use hand baskets to bump up sales
A practical and planned approach to placement of shopping hand baskets can make the difference between successful connection with customers, advises Wayne Jordan in this column.
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.
All About Art: Evolution of a family business
Woodshed Art Auctions is celebrating 50 years as a family business, with a legacy steeped in art. The legacy began with a framing business and evolved into an auction business.
Pastel art bears Brundage traits, may fetch $6,500
In this installment of Ask the Experts, a $3 find at a Canadian thrift store bears indications of possibly being an example of an original work by Margaret Brundage, according to Dr. Anthony J. Cavo.
Facebook changes mean dealers must adjust
Behind the Gavel columnist Wayne Jordan takes a closer look at the potential impacts on small businesses stemming from Facebook's recent algorithm changes. This is the first in a series of columns on the topic.
Art Markets: Do you really own your WPA artworks?
When it comes to Works Progress Administration art a best practice is to confirm authenticity before attempting to sell.
Repainting lowers bust’s value by more than half
Sometimes the best piece of advice is 'leave well enough alone,' or it may cause regret. That seems to be one lesson to glean from a recent Ask the Experts column.
