Globes
Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler If you ask a world traveler how many countries they have visited, he or she may not know for sure. However, the person may show you a globe and point out where he or…
July 2015
Simple Goods Show Changes Hands
Mansfield, OH – Simple Goods antiques and primitive goods show has recently been sold to Massachusetts antiques dealer and show promoter, Kris Casucci, who owns Walker Homestead in Brookfield, together with her husband Paul and Pennsylvania antiques dealer, Christina Hummel,…
Gavels 'N Paddles: Pablo Picasso pottery, $36,000, John Moran
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A polychrome glazed and knife-engraved pottery pichet a glace (or ice pitcher), designed by Pablo Picasso for Madoura, sold for $36,000 at a Decorative Auction held April 28 by…
Gavels 'N Paddles: T. C. Steele painting, $16,800, Kaminski
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A fall landscape painting by T. C. Steele sold for $16,800 at a sale of the collection of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, held April 12 by Kaminski…
A Cool Journey, From Farm to Functional Art
Rescue and Restore Jason Tedder never considered himself an artist or even a creative person. But three and a half years ago, after a 15 year career in agriculture, the rusted and broken old pieces of farm equipment saw new…
Gavels 'N Paddles: Ward Bros. goldeneye drake, $80,500, Guyette & Deeter
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1932 model goldeneye drake decoy by the Ward Brothers (Crisfield, Md.) sold for $80,500 at the annual Spring Decoy Auction, held April 23-24 by Guyette & Deeter (based…
Gavels 'N Paddles: Qing Dynasty cabinet, $233,000, Clars Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A stone inlaid Chinese cabinet from the Qing Dynasty sold for $233,000 at a Fine Art, Decoratives, Jewelry & Asian Antiques Auction held April 25-26 by Clars Auction Gallery…
The Art of Anthracite Coal Carving
by Bill Thornbrook A smoldering debate over “clean coal” technology for modern power plants has pitted environmentalists against an industry that once dominated the U.S. energy supply. Although still used to fire many industrial steam generators, coal has largely yielded…
Antiques & Appraising School Launches New e-Course
Florida – The Asheford Institute of Antiques (AIA), a professional-level distance learning program on antiques, collectibles and appraising, recently rolled out its first ever online e-Course at an industry trade gathering earlier this month, in anticipation of the schools 50th…
The Great Southwestern Antique Show, August 2015, Albuquerque, NM
The 17th annual Great Southwestern Antiques Show will be held August 7th, 8th and 9th, 2015 at the Manual Lujan Complex, at Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque NM. The show features over 200 of America’s finest dealers of art and antiques,…
Gavels 'N Paddles: Oswaldo Guayasamin painting, $39,040, Palm Beach Modern
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An original painting by the Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guyasamin (1919-1999), with a certificate of authenticity from the Foundation Guyasamin, sold for $39,040 at a Mad Men Tribute Auction held…
Collector's Showcase: July 2015
Rick Treworgy’s Muscle Car City If you’re a car guy or gal, specific to GM models, Muscle Car City in Punta Gorda, Florida is the place to see. With over 99,000 square feet of classic cars spanning 80 years of…