by Barbara Miller Beem It’s February, the shortest month of the year, even though sometimes it feels like the longest one. Outside, the weather is frightful. Inside, the fire is so delightful (provided you have a fireplace, of course). But…
by Laurence Carpenter For much of the twentieth century, scarcity in music memorabilia was accidental rather than designed. Instruments survived by chance, stage costumes were kept or discarded without thought of future value, and autographs were obtained informally, often with…
by Douglas R. Kelly There’s a Dutch maker of toy cars that keeps popping up on my radar screen with new (well, vintage) examples of its output. Best I can remember, this started more than 15 years ago when I…
Article and photos by Donald-Brian Johnson “You’re my funny Valentine,sweet comic Valentine,you make me smile with my heart!”— Lorenz Hart, 1937 In the musical Babes in Arms, the “Valentine” being sung about was actually another character. And, just like the…
by Sloane Middleton Mann For many vintage lovers, shopping with your business isn’t just about what you sell. It’s about them seeing you as a trusted source. You might have an eye for design, a beautifully curated booth, and incredible…
by Jessica Kosinski There are a lot of cartoon bears out there, and I love them all. Long before I was a writer, I was a classic TV nut with a special interest in both sitcoms and cartoons. Growing up,…
Drawn from the Museum’s collection, the series illuminates illustration’s deep history Stockbridge, Mass.– January 22, 2026 –Norman Rockwell Museum announces the debut of a new exhibition series, A Brief History of Illustration. The first rotation, titled The Abyss, is on view now through May 31, 2026.…
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Dominican Academy ADSNY Member – $35.00 Jazz Age Order Member – $25.00 About the Program In the 1920s, designers transformed the decorative arts with bold new materials—from stainless steel and…
Recent Auction Results from Near & FarBy Ken HallAll prices include the buyer’s premium A 19th century Tibetan gilt bronze deity, with base 50 1/2 inches tall, with Tempera paint to the flames and eyes, sold for $44,800 at an…
Recent Auction Results from Near & FarBy Ken HallAll prices include the buyer’s premium The complete secrets of Kryptos — including the long-anticipated K5 connection and the original K4 coding system that underpins the sculpture’s unsolved passage — from artist…
