HARRISBURG, PA – The Democratic National Convention is not the only assemblage of politically minded individuals that will be gathering in Pennsylvania this year. The American Political Items Collectors (APIC) have selected the Keystone State’s capital city of Harrisburg for their 2016 national convention. The July 6-10 event will be headquartered at [Read More]
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Guests attending Palm Beach Modern Auctions’ (PBMA) stylish, hospitable events often compliment co-owners Rico Baca and Wade Terwilliger on the consistent superiority of items offered in their sales. In order to make the cut for any of PBMA’s beautifully presented auctions, an artwork, furnishing or decorative accessory [Read More]
Vincent Fremont has been named CEO of ARTnews Ltd. “This is an exciting new chapter for me,” said Fremont. “There’s a remarkable opportunity here to build upon the rich editorial history of Art in America, ARTnews, The Magazine Antiques, and MODERN, while enhancing the company’s digital offerings and spearheading new initiatives.” Fremont [Read More]
Chicago, IL – The three major personal property appraisal organizations jointly announce an initiative to educate the public regarding meaningful qualification standards for Appraisers. The Appraisers Association of America (AAA), American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), all support the effort as a needed step to improving [Read More]
WESTHAMPTON, N.Y. – Bidding for Grey Flannel’s Holiday Auction featuring important game-used memorabilia from all major sports is now officially under way. Clearly illustrated, expertly written descriptions for nearly 1,400 lots are now available to view online at www.greyflannelauctions.com. Action from the batter’s box is led by Lot #183, an incredible Ty [Read More]
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – The eye-catching cover of Palm Beach Modern Auctions’ catalog speaks a thousand words about what to expect at the company’s Nov. 21-22 auction. Andy Warhol’s vibrant pop-art depiction of a Campbell’s Chicken ’N Dumplings Soup can serves as the visual appetizer for an 817-lot selection of sleek [Read More]
YORK, PA – America’s pop culture headquarters, Hake’s Americana, will offer an unprecedented selection of memorabilia and collectibles in their online, phone and absentee Auction #216 that closes for bidding Nov. 10-12. More than 200 collector categories are represented in the 2,735-lot sale, with a timeline that starts with a Benjamin Franklin [Read More]
Featured in this year’s Waterfowl Festival Artifacts Exhibit will be the story of the evolving relationship between the people and swans of the Chesapeake Bay as told through a curated collection of decoys, photographs, and artifacts in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Chesapeake Swan Song: From Commodity to Conservation. The 45th annual [Read More]
The three major personal property appraisal organizations jointly announce an initiative to educate the public regarding meaningful qualification standards for Appraisers. The American Society of Appraisers, the Appraisers Association of America, and the International Society of Appraisers, support qualification standards required by the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the [Read More]
The award-winning documentary Fabergé: A Life of Its Own (2014), tells the fascinating story of one of the most prestigious names in luxury goods, offering unprecedented access to the most esteemed private collections, insights from world experts, and interviews with the descendants of the Fabergé family. The film highlights the royal connections [Read More]
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Captivated followers of AMC’s Mad Men knew the time would come that they’d have to bid farewell to moody Don Draper and the rest of the dysfunctional crew at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. In recognition of the smash-hit TV series’ last season, Palm Beach Modern Auctions (PBMA) [Read More]
POMONA, Calif. – Sundays are about to be a lot more fun for Southern California flea marketers, especially those who live inland and east of LA. Starting May 3rd, the new Inland Vintage Market will be open for business on the first Sunday of every month, offering vendor space to sellers of [Read More]
Original, signed 1935 Krazy Kat and Felix the Cat Sunday comic strip art, prized political, sports and entertainment memorabilia from premier collections YORK, Pa. – Whether it comes from the world of politics, entertainment or sports, if an object or memento has added meaningfully to the pop-culture landscape at any point in [Read More]
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The team at Palm Beach Modern Auctions (PBMA) – south Florida’s leading specialists in modern and contemporary art and design – will welcome bidders and other interested guests to a Nov. 22 Modern Design auction of more than 400 carefully chosen lots. Auctioneer and co-owner Rico Baca, [Read More]