“Investment Intelligence” is the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles’ quarterly guide to strategic collecting. In each issue, we spotlight one antiques or collectibles category that shows: This isn’t hype. It’s data-informed collecting backed by market research, dealer insights, and 25…
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By Donald-Brian Johnson Minnesota. Maybe you’ve heard it called the “Land of 10,000 lakes.” Ah, but how about the “Land of 10,000 chickens?” The lakes are scattered across the state. The chickens? Well, they’re actually chicken collectibles, and they’re comfortably…
by Sloane Middleton Mann Selling vintage at a market is equal parts sourcing, logistics, and storytelling. The sellers who consistently have strong days are rarely “just lucky” with foot traffic. They show up with a plan that makes it easy…
by Barbara Miller Beem Not so very long ago, June was the month for brides, grads, and Dads. But these days, the time when couples are most likely to say “I do” is in October. And as for diplomas, mortar…
with Jessica Rickman CPPA, Certified Personal Property Appraiser Step into the foyer of a late-19th-century Gilded Age mansion, and you would not merely be greeted by a servant; you would be greeted by a grand narrative. In the Victorian era,…
by Barbara Miller Beem Ah, the month of May…no longer winter but not yet summer. Little wonder, then, that even songwriters can’t decide which way to go. On the one hand, there’s “the flirtiest celebration of moral mayhem ever to…
by Jessica Kosinski Each month this year, this column is focusing on major milestone anniversaries. This month, we’re taking a peek at the history of I.M. Singer and Co. The company, which was founded by Isaac Merritt Singer in 1850,…
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D The prevalence of clutter in modern domestic life is striking. Surveys suggest that between 25 and 67 percent of Americans acknowledge some degree of problematic accumulation in their homes, a range broad enough to suggest…
Gain valuable insights from the latest Quarterly Antiques Market Report, uncovering trends, valuations, and opportunities for collectors and investors alike.
