American Rococo Revival center table from the third quarter of the 19th century. It features rosewood, white marble with flowers, scrollwork, finials, and cabriole legs on casters. It sold for $3,500 in January 2021.Fontaines Auction Assessing whether your furniture is collectible or contemporary involves careful observation, a basic knowledge of historical styles, and some understanding of furniture...
Thomas Taylor and his famous illustration.Thomas Taylor and Sotheby's Some years ago, I came across a blog post about me in which I was described as a missing person. It was chilling to find myself discussed as a mysterious and vanished figure – someone who had done one notable thing and then dissolved into obscurity. It left...
Early 1800s Chumash basketry tray from the Santa Barbara Mission.WikiCommons Cleaning your antique or vintage Native American basket requires a delicate approach. Baskets are usually made from things like willow, native wood splints, pine needles or other natural materials. Because of their age and other environmental factors such as storage, these baskets can be quite fragile. Before...
This glossary offers clear definitions of key terms related to antique furniture. It's a straightforward guide for anyone looking to better understand the language used in this field. Classic Art Deco interior with furniture by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.WikiCommons AAcanthus: A carved ornament featuring leaves, often found at the top of Corinthian columns and popular in Georgian, Victorian, and...
Some folks amass captivating collections of costume jewelry figurals that just boggle the mind with their creativity. I’ve never been one of them. Not that I haven’t thought about it, and I do have a few that fall into that category in my collection. But, by and large, I’ve always had a catch, enjoy for a while,...
By the 19th century, the process of casting iron ore into usable items had been perfected, and manufacturers began producing a wide range of durable goods, including children's toys. Soon, cast iron animal figurines, vehicles, and piggy banks became common in homes across the Western world. The early 20th century's Industrial Revolution further boosted cast iron toy...
Andy Warhol is famous for combining art with pop culture. How about art and technology? Warhol embraced the emerging field of digital art, even demonstrating the capabilities of the Commodore Amiga computer at its launch at Lincoln Center in 1985. As part of the event, he created a portrait of rock star Debbie Harry, lead singer of...
Mr. Crowell in his workshop. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) of East Harwich, Massachusetts, was one of the greatest decoy makers and bird carvers of all time. The lifelike quality of his three-dimensional portrayals of American wildfowl is unsurpassed. Crowell acquired his understanding of bird anatomy and plumage patterns during a lifetime of observing and hunting Cape Cod’s abundant...
Now that the 2024 Summer Olympics are underway, Olympics collectibles are getting more attention. A recent Olympics sale at RR Auction, taking place from June 18 to July 18, captured this year’s excitement with a wide selection of relay torches, medals, badges, autographs, posters, souvenirs, and more dating from the 19th century to today. In fact, one...
1938 Action Comics No. 1, the comic book that introduced Superman to the world. Earlier this year, Action Comics No. 1, the comic book that introduced Superman to the world in 1938, became the most valuable comic in the world, selling for $6 million at auction. The 68-page issue is so ridiculously prized that even loose pages...
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