Paper Trail
by Douglas R. Kelly Given the time and energy we spend pursuing antiquities and artifacts, it’s kind of surprising to me that we have a tendency to give short shrift to the supporting documentation of our hobby Some call…
Nick Boschetto
Happy Holiday Traditions
Holidays not only celebrate our culture and religion but bring generations of family and friends to the table. For these occasions, we take out our special china, prepare traditional meals, and decorate our home with meaningful objects, many passed down…
Louis Vuitton handbag, $151,200, Christie’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyerﾒs premium by Ken Hall A limited-edition Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama yellow and black monogram leather pumpkin bag with silver hardware sold for $151,200 at a Handbags Online:…
Online Resources To Turn To When Antiquing
by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor You’re at a vintage or antique show/shop/sale/auction and you just came across something you want more information on before you buy it or pass on it, and so you pull out your cellphone to search…
The Resurgence of Oasis: A New Era for Music Memorabilia Collectors
by Laurence Carpenter In recent months, the music world has been abuzz with news of an Oasis reunion. This long-anticipated event not only rekindles the flame of nostalgia for fans but also sends ripples through the collectibles market, particularly…
Steinway & Sons ebonized upright piano, $5,440, Roland Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1958 Steinway & Sons ebonized upright piano and bench, Model 100, sold for $5,440 at an Estates Sale held August…
What not to miss on your next visit to The Met
With holiday breaks coming up, there’s no better time to visit a museum, many decked out for the winter season. According to a figure released in 2024 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, there are more than 35,000…
Collecting, Life Satisfaction, and Personality Traits
by Shirley M. Mueller, MD Insights from a Big Five Analysis: Mõttus et al. (2024) In a study by Mõttus et al. (2024), researchers examined de-identified data from 9,110 Dutch residents, aged 16 to 95, collected over a span of…
Panamint basket, $2,835, Michaan’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Native American Panamint basket featuring a conical bowl form and single-color geometric arrow motif sold for $2,835 at a Gallery Auction held…
New Markets for Buying and Selling Antiques and Gathering the Stories with the Goods
by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers The antiques market is an ever-shifting landscape with new market entrants, ever-changing trends on what’s in and what’s out, and new ways of monitoring the market and buying and selling. In my business, it’s all…