David Gill, archaeologist, reflects on the growing co-operation of auction-houses to halt the sale of recently surfaced antiquities Authorities in Italy and Greece now have access to at least 14,000 images of antiquities that were passed onto the market over the last few decades. These photographed objects were handled by three dealers: [Read More]
A Fabergé clock spirited out of Russia in 1917 by the deposed Tsar’s aide-de-camp, Prince Mikhail Cantacuzène, and his American wife Julia, granddaughter of US President, Ulysses Grant, is for sale at Bonhams Russian sale on 7 June. The silver-mounted seed-pearl and enamel clock (£70,000- 90,000) is a fabulous reminder of a [Read More]
On June 7th 2010, fine arts auctioneers Bonhams & Butterfields will bring collectible Native American art to auction — featuring jewelry, baskets, pots and blankets from private collections, estates and institutions. Desirable lots stem from an Atlanta collection, from private collections and estates in Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and California, and deaccessioned [Read More]
Professional Appraisers and Liquidators Antique Auctions will be the venue for the Estate of Harry Renker, Retired Delta Pilot and International Purveyor of Fine Antiques. The auction is to take place on June 26, 2010 beginning at 10am. Auctioneer, Charles Fudge, a 40 year veteran auctioneer of antiques, fine art and collectibles [Read More]
Tek Communications, Inc. has launched Antiques.com, a virtual antique mall and information website for collecting enthusiasts. Recognizing the continued growing interest in collecting, Antiques.com created a place for dealers and collectors to network, share information on upcoming shows & auctions, post classified listings and publish informative articles written by noted experts in [Read More]
Bonhams is to sell an important collection of Weiner Werkstätte (Vienna Workshops) artefacts at its ‘Design Since 1860’ sale on 16 June. The collection was accumulated by a collector and dealer in the Decorative Arts from various sources throughout Britain and Europe over the last thirty years. It demonstrates the depth and [Read More]
Over 100 antique clocks and related items will be sold at auction Friday, June 18, by Gordon S. Converse & Co., in the Pennsylvania Banquet Room of The Expo Center in York, Pa. The event is timed to coincide with the opening of the annual convention of the National Association of Watch [Read More]
A massive and beautiful rosewood rococo ¾ tester plantation bed, crafted around 1850 by P. Mallard, soared to $40,320 at the sale of the contents of the magnificent Bella Vida mansion in Aberdeen, plus the estate of the late J.T. Boudreaux of southern Louisiana. The sale was held May 1 by Stevens [Read More]
Christie’s New York sale of Antiquities on June 10, will offer over 150 lots with a stunning selection of Roman marbles, Greek helmets and vases, and Egyptian art. The highlight of the sale is a rare Roman marble relief from the Julio-Claudian period, circa early 1st century A.D., that depicts the Emperor [Read More]
The annual Hong Kong International Art and Antiques Fair will return to the prestigious Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3-6 October 2010, with a new name: FINE ART ASIA 2010. The new title reflects its status as Asia’s premier annual art fair presenting a unique combination of Art and Antiques. [Read More]
On on 22 June 2010, Christie’s Interiors sales offer the ultimate opportunity to source a diverse and eclectic selection of home furnishings with an extensive selection of lots in each sale including everything from ceramics and textiles to furniture and lighting, whilst each piece is defined by its inherent value and design [Read More]
An exceptional cataloged multi-estate auction featuring hundreds of fresh-to-the-market lots in a broad range of categories – period furniture, antique clocks, vintage lighting, and more – will be held Saturday, May 22, at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery, in the firm’s spacious gallery facility, at 1485 West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. Previews will be [Read More]
Approaching its 30th anniversary Claremont Rug Company declared 2010 “The Year of the Rug” and recent sales at the Gallery and of a rare carpet at auction have dramatically reinforced the claim. The most authoritative demonstration of the burgeoning interest in art level rugs was the recent sale of a 17th century [Read More]
Proceeds to benefit the Wayside Inn Historic Site MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – Skinner, Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the Wayside Inn Antiques Show, a major new antiques show for the Boston area and the most significant fundraising endeavor that the historic landmark has held in its nearly 300-year history. The debut event [Read More]