Funny How Life Works by Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher Before my husband and I had children, we spent our weekends attending flea markets and antique shows. We indulged his interest in vintage guitars, mine in American history books, purchased furniture for…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles – Marklin 3-pc. train set, $6,000, Pook & Pook Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A Marklin three-piece tin wind-up train set consisting of an engine, a tender and a Speisewagen dining car…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles – Qing Dynasty vase, $24.7 million, Skinner Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A monumental Fencai Chinese Imperial Qing Dynasty vase sold for $24.7 million at an Asian Works of Art Auction held…
Seemingly Unrelated to Record Prices, Cosplay Booms By J.C. Vaughn For those who report on the comic book and original comic art markets, and pop culture collectibles in general, it’s been a fantastic time. There have been some incredible record…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles – Arts and Crafts chandelier, $26,910, Stair Auctioneers Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A W.A.S. Benson English Arts and Crafts copper and brass 3-light chandelier sold for $26,910 at a Decorative Arts…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles – Konrad Cramer oil, $9,000, Hudson Valley Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An oil on panel surreal landscape painting by Konrad Cramer sold for $9,000 at an auction held Sept. 8 by…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles – Myochin School iron snake, $37,500, Rago Arts & Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A Myochin School iron articulated snake sold for $37,500 at a Great Estates Auction held Sept. 12-14…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles – Nazi paratrooper rifle, $299,000, Rock Island Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A World War II fully automatic Class III Nazi Krieghoff FG42 paratrooper sniper rifle with highly desirable accessories, such as…
Lladro Porcelain Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler Lladro porcelain is a big hit among collectors. The family-run Lladro Company is now headquartered in Tavernes Blanques, Spain which is commonly nicknamed the “City of Porcelain”. Surprisingly, the company is barely…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles – Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, $1.205 million, Doyle New York Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A pair of 19th century Chinese famille rose glazed porcelain covered vases, measuring 16 inches in…
