Wishful Thinking
by Douglas R. Kelly You’d think I’d know better by now. I’ve been hunting and grooving on vintage toys for more than 40 years, and I’ve learned my share of hard lessons. But this time, school was back in session.…
What Styles of Glass Are You Passionate About?
A walk-through of American glass styles and inspiration with Peter Wade In the late 1800s, Canary glass was “all the rage” in Victorian households. This glass was a pale yellowish color with a slight tint of green in it.…
Lalanne sculpture, $8.4 million, Christie’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A sculpture by Francois-Xavier Lalanne, titled Ane Plante, sold for $8.4 million at an auction of works by 20th century sculptors Claude…
Signed Monroe photo, $300,000, Heritage
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium The only known photograph of Marilyn Monroe inscribed to Joe DiMaggio (“I love you Joe, Marilyn”), sold for $300,000 at an auction…
March 2023: Hooray for Hollywood
Our enduring love of the movies is the catalyst behind a popular and escalating-in-value Hollywood memorabilia market, which encompasses everything from movie posters to signed photos, costumes, props, sketches, film scripts, film reels, and advertising and marketing-related ephemera. Movie lovers…
A “short” history on Hollywood
In the first decade of the 20th century, it was obvious to anyone who had seen a film or heard about moving pictures that this new form of entertainment was a blockbuster invention! The first commercially produced “movie” is cited…
Chair Styles: Take a Seat … or Two … or Three …
by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor Everyone has their favorite chair, whether it is an ergonomic masterpiece or an overstuffed recliner. Even our pets tend to own their spots when allowed on the furniture. Across the centuries of our ever-changing country,…
A 2023 take on vintage
Over the past few years, I have written a number of columns and shared the perspectives and advice of others chronicling the rise of vintage fashion and the resale trade. This is a market on an upward trajectory, with online…
Marklin Fidelitas clown train,$84,000, Bertoia Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A rare Marklin “Fidelitas” clown train, 37 inches long with all original paint, sold for $84,000 at an auction held Nov. 17-18 by Bertoia…
Caille Bros. slot machine, $246,000, Morphy Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A circa 1904 Caille Bros. 5-cent Roulette floor-model slot machine with seven coin slots sold for $246,000 at an Antique Coin-Op Machines &…