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Kinrande style Saiko Kutani ware vases
Antiques

Japanese Kutani, Imari turn out to be superb discoveries

Exceptional circa-1821 textile printing of the Declaration of Independence. Sold for $20,774 against an estimate of $1,000-$5,000.
Toys

‘Blazing Combat’ comic book art commands over $100K

Kiowa ledger drawing by Etahdleuh Doanmoe, circa 1878, mixed media, titled at the bottom with pencil in the artist’s hand: The Kiowa Camp in Indian Territory, $25,000.
News

Kiowa drawings of captivity bring $396,500

Mourning jewelry may or may not include hair. Cherubs and floral sprays are popular themes that can help identify pieces as mourning jewelry.
Jewelry

Identifying hairwork and mourning jewelry

A descendant of the simple chest, this slender chest of drawers was called a chiffonier in France.
Furniture

Marrying functions results in new furniture forms

Quai du Louvre en Hiver, oil on canvas, signed lower right, framed; 8” x 12 1/2” (sight), 14 3/4” x 19” (frame), $12,500. Image courtesy Cowan’s Auctions
Fine Art

Esteem is rising for Édouard Léon Cortès art

Collectibles markets sales results
Collecting 101

See which collectibles markets are thriving

Boy Holding Screaming Baby (Big Brother’s Dilemma)
Fine Art

ARI on the hunt for stolen Norman Rockwell paintings

Snapshots never lie and often reveal truths that the subjects might have wanted to keep secret. Courtesy Joel Rotenberg Collection.
Folk Art

Vernacular photography celebrates everyday life

Scott Tagliapietra of Scott’s Antiques, Whitefish Bay, WI (well-known holiday, doll and toy dealer) collects antique candy containers, particularly circa 1910 German papier-mâché examples. Here are just of few of the pieces he will share at the special exhibit.
Antique Shows

Fall WADA show gives a nod to antique candy containers

A working Apple-1 computer offered in a Sept. 25 auction. A preliminary, close-up video of the Apple-1 can be viewed at https://bit.ly/2obVJfr. Photos courtesy RR Auction
Auctions

Rare, working Apple-1 should process investor interest

Weekly Showcase

U.S. Navy Mark V mixed gas diving helmet
Auctions

Diving Danger for Sale

Rare 'Widow Maker' diving helmet that helped daring divers survive rescue missions in incredible ocean depths comes to auction at Nation's Attic.