The Falkland Islands Philatelic Study Group (FIPSG) has, for some months, been trying to compile a basic mint collection of stamps to form the Falkland Islands National Stamp Collection to be housed in the Falklands Museum, after it was found that the collection bought previously was incomplete; Stanley Gibbons is pleased to [Read More]
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One of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century, the incredible life-size terracotta warriors have captivated audiences around the world. This amazing discovery stunned the world and exploration continues to this day. Exhibition open pen 2 Dec – 13 Mar 2011.. Discovered by villagers in 1974, this vast underground army was [Read More]
Rugs and Ritual in Tibetan Buddhism, an installation dedicated to ritual practice in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, explores the role of the ritual objects that were employed by its practitioners in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Exhibition open now through March 27, 2011. Comprising 30 tantric ritual rugs and utensils—including knives, vessel, fire-offering ladles, [Read More]
As many as 2,000 quality lots of militaria, guns, ammo and hunting and fishing collectibles are being offered in an online auction that ends Nov. 20 by SoldUSA.com, the premier Internet collectibles auction site. The figure may even exceed 2,000 lots, as additional items were being added practically on a daily basis [Read More]
The National Museum of Singapore presents Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town 79CE, open through 23 JAN 2011. Exhibition organised by Melbourne Museum and Soprintendenza Speciale per i beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei. In 79CE, the cosmopolitan city of Pompeii and much of its surrounding area were buried under volcanic ash [Read More]
This new venue is a truly distinctive addition to The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited’s portfolio of boutique-style antiques weekends and building on the success of the luxury antiques weekend formula, bookings for the 30 stands are already 95% confirmed. The fair brings together collectors, interior decorators, private and corporate buyers to enjoy [Read More]
The ‘Andre and Cecile Fink Liquidation Sale’ by Bonhams on 31st October, is likely to attract some interesting foreign buyers say the international auction house. James Hendy, Bonhams CEO in Australia, says: “There are a number of items in this sale that will doubtless attract French and European buyers as well as [Read More]
Skinner, Inc. will host its semi-annual sale of Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets on Saturday, October 23rd at noon in its Boston gallery. The auction will feature Serapi, Kerman, Tabriz, Ushak, Akstafa, Kuba, Bidjar, Sewan, Marasali, Seichor, Melas, Kelim, and Kazak examples, plus tribal weavings and textiles. More than 50 room-sized carpets [Read More]
A trove of 375 rare and vintage bottles will be sold to the highest bidders in an Internet and catalog auction slated for Oct. 29-Nov. 9 by American Bottle Auctions (www.americanbottle.com). It will be the 51st sale for the firm. Most of the bottles date to 1850-1900, the period desired by collectors, [Read More]
Bonhamsannounced the Inaugural Gentleman’s Library auction on November 17, 2010 in New York. The 300 lot sale will offer a diverse group of high quality works where the pursuit of leisure, pleasure, eccentricity and fun combine to rekindle the age of curiosity, comfort and nostalgia. Now firmly established in the London auction [Read More]
Dan Morphy’s Auctions next sale is slated for Oct. 15-16 and will feature the extraordinary Cristol/Glickman family’s doll collection, the advertising clocks of longtime collectors Jerry and Millie Maltz, and part II of the Michael O’Hearn vintage toy collection. The 1,850-lot auction will appeal to those who seek “fresh-to-market antiques with deep [Read More]
The Crosby Garrett Helmet went ‘under the hammer’ at Christie’s. Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery were represented at auction but with unprecedented global interest and a final hammer price of £2,000,000 were unfortunately unable to secure the helmet for Cumbria. Just over three weeks ago Tullie House embarked on an urgent [Read More]
Greg Martin Auctions presents its Fall Sale on October 9 & 10 at Greg Martin Auctions’ offices in Irvine, California. The event features an extensive array of antique arms, sporting arms, militaria and historic collectibles. Over 1780 lots will be offered in three sessions over two days. The Sunday session offers the [Read More]
Thanks to the hit TV series Mad Men the ’60s are back and fans of the show will be finding the best the era had to offer at Modern Vintage Chicago Fall Fashion and Jewelry Explosion by the Randolph Street Market Festival. “Other popular series like Six Feet Under and the Sopranos [Read More]