fidzu : Antiques

(HATFIELD, Pa.) - Stephen L. Flood could never be referred to as a "low key" person. He was a man that lived life "large". He knew what he wanted out of life in the way he lived and the items he surrounded himself with in his personal and professional life. On Feb. 15-16, the Alderfer [...]

03 Feb 2012 10:27pm GMT

When they first hired Pierre, he was your typical young mime, full of promise. He could make you think he really was in a box. Like really, really in one. Then he discovered the champagne cellar, and pretty soon a glass after a show at night turned into a glass before the show, and then [...]

03 Feb 2012 6:17pm GMT

This tribute to women's history from a different perspective features names not well represented in mainstream historical texts, but worth recogizing nonetheless. These women had a notable impact on our culture in varied ways, and they're still recognized in their fields today. Read more...

03 Feb 2012 2:59pm GMT

Food for thought: Jan 27: Food Wine Art Exhibit Auction Opens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEW YORK CITY - On Sunday, February 12, Poster Auctions International will host a specialty sale of over 400 food wine related vintage posters. A veritable history of eating and drinking through advertising will be offered, from the whimsical charm [...]

01 Feb 2012 10:09pm GMT

Back when I lived in England, my boyfriend Max and I decided to take a stressful romantic roadtrip through France. Around the beginning of Week 2, we wound up in Chartres, a city best known in art history books for its epic cathedral. Being a poor graduate student, we found a four room bed breakfast [...]

01 Feb 2012 6:09pm GMT

Boston, MA - January 31, 2012 - Skinner, Inc. will offer over 300 lots of fine Oriental rugs and carpets - including more than 50 room-sized carpets - at auction in Boston on Saturday, February 11th, 2012. The diverse collection includes Persian, Anatolian, Turkish, Indian and Caucasian rugs and carpets. Persian Carpets The sale features an impressive [...]

31 Jan 2012 10:37pm GMT

There are many rare and exotic artworks in the 300+ lot March 21 auction that Chait predicts will attract intense interest. Topping the list is a marked 15th century Ming Xuande Period porcelain sprinkler of Islamic shape.

31 Jan 2012 6:35pm GMT

(OCEANSIDE, N.Y.) - A massive three-day sale that will feature as many as 2,000 quality, fresh-to-the-market lots in a host of categories will be held the weekend of March 1-3 by Philip Weiss Auctions, in the firm's spacious gallery located at #1 Neil Court in Oceanside. New merchandise was pouring in at press time and [...]

31 Jan 2012 4:45pm GMT

Have a vintage or antique necklace you want to sell but don't know what the style is called? Take a look at this illustrated guide to necklace styles, which is a work in progress with many more styles to come, to learn how to describe it. I've added a few photos of celebrities wearing modern versions just for fun. Don't you love Kristin Wiig's dog collar? Read more...

31 Jan 2012 12:52pm GMT

Lots related to polar exploration, including a microscope believed to be linked to Shackleton's Nimrod voyage will be sold this February at Cuttlestones...

31 Jan 2012 9:21am GMT

It's the final day of NRA's 3rd Annual Great American Hunting Outdoor Show in Frederick, Maryland. We've seen friends, families and kids of all ages make their way through the halls of the E-ventplex to witness the overwhelming availability of outdoor fun. And don't think the last day means all the good stuff is gone [...]

30 Jan 2012 10:05pm GMT

RYAN SULLIVAN February 10 through March 17, 2012 Opening Reception: Friday, February 10 from 6-8 pm Maccarone is pleased to announce the first solo exhibition by New York-based artist Ryan Sullivan. In several large-scale paintings, Sullivan tempers gesture and authorship through an entropic set of actions. The works often invoke topographies, with a strikingly physical surface that undermines simple [...]

30 Jan 2012 6:55pm GMT

When it comes to the most rare and valuable barber shop collectibles, occupational shaving mugs are among the finest. Finding a mug with just the right occupation illustrated on it can bring in lots of cash at auction, but condition issues can diminish value so it's wise to check these interesting antiques over carefully before buying. Read more...

29 Jan 2012 6:13pm GMT

After sharing my article highlighting five reasons not to end an online auction early in a recent newsletter, I got a few emails in response. Knowing there might be others who have something to say on this topic, I just created a "Readers Respond" page. If you've got a story to share about ending online auctions early, share them here, or scroll to the bottom of the story mentioned above to find the Readers Respond link.

20 Jan 2012 3:47pm GMT

Always looking for good resources to recommend to fellow jewelry collectors, I looked forward to sitting down with Kovel's Buyers' Guide To Costume Jewelry: Parts 1 & 2 to see what they had to offer. The verdict? Not bad for beginners. What that means is that I didn't find a lot of information advanced collectors would find useful, but that's not really who these booklets were designed to serve. Read more...

16 Jan 2012 10:02pm GMT

While you probably won't hear the name Pickard nearly as often as Limoges, they do have a history that fits together quite nicely. But Pickard Decorating Studios used white ware blanks from other areas well beyond Limoges, France and they purchased them in the U.S., too. In fact, this American company eventually began manufacturing their own china to decorate and they're still in business today. Read more...

16 Jan 2012 1:49pm GMT

I hear stories from time to time about people who ended an online auction early to accept a "buy it now" offer only to find out that the buyer resold the item for big bucks. It's disappointing for the auction seller when this happens, but all I can really say is shame on them for taking the bait. Ending an auction early is one of the biggest mistakes online auction sellers can make, and it's totally avoidable. Read more...

11 Jan 2012 7:04pm GMT

Designer Eva Zeisel recently passed away after a long and distinguished career. Her mid-century modern tableware designs are not only collected today, but revered in museums the world over. And believe it or not, this inspiring woman was still designing objects to grace American homes at age 105. Read more...

09 Jan 2012 7:44pm GMT

As with all my pottery and porcelain price guides, this new entry on valuing Limoges porcelain is a work in progress. This is the beginning of what will be a helpful tool for collectors and dealers who are trying to identify antique Limoges porcelain wares, and I've included links to identifying marks wherever possible. If Limoges is on your antiques learning list for 2012, this is a great place to start. Read more...

03 Jan 2012 10:59am GMT

At some point, especially if you like to shop for antique and collectible glassware, you'll likely hear or see the term "flashed on" or "flashed" used in reference to red or cranberry coloring. While it can be attractive and collectible in its own right, it's not the same as true red or cranberry glass made with gold oxide. One of my latest articles discusses flashed on coloring and how to detect it. Read more ...

18 Dec 2011 5:51pm GMT

Call it online estimate or something. "Appraisal" means formally establishing a value and the best you can hope for would be an online estimate. A true antique appraisal is a legal document! Antique appraisal is an art and generally performed by an appraiser using "experience" and a "trained eye". So, to be fair, don't expect an appraiser (blinded in an electronic world) to be able to provide you with anything more than an estimate..... more

22 Jan 2003 7:19pm GMT

The definition of antique varies from source to source, product to product and year to year.... more

22 Jan 2003 7:19pm GMT

Thanks to the popularity of programs like Public Television's "Antiques Roadshow" Americans are looking more closely than ever at stuff that, a few years ago, they might have unthinkingly taken to the local charity thrift shop or just tossed into a recycling bin never considering the price or value of an item.... more

22 Jan 2003 7:19pm GMT