The War of Nations, the War to End All Wars, the Good War, World War I, World War II – no matter the name, these conflicts of the early 20th century produced an unprecedented level of widespread destruction. Although a century has passed since the Armistice of 1918, that first colossal clash of nations brought […]
$5 Flea Market Find Painted by Treasured Texas Artist
On an otherwise non-noteworthy trip into a flea market in 1986, a man’s attention was drawn quickly to a large work on paper. The painting’s bold, rhythmic lines showed a river in unusual colors. He didn’t recognize it, or know the name of the artist – he just knew he liked it. The asking price […]
What Was Norman Rockwell Famous For?
Popularity often has a finite lifespan. Whether for an actor, athlete, political candidate, there usually comes a time when the public is ready for the next big thing. Buy, Value or Appraise Your Fine Art – Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures Bid or buy art for sale, value your item, or request a free appraisal to sell […]
Rare Finds: The Rolex Daytona ‘John Player Special’ Ref. 6241
Whether new, pre-owned or vintage, the Rolex Daytona remains the most coveted and commercially successful model produced by the storied brand. The legendary timepiece design represents perhaps the most discussed family of watches currently being collected, with a value and rarity that truly stands apart. Add in the mystique from a well-publicized association with “the […]
From Takeoff to Touchdown: Artifacts Flown on the Two Most Important Flights in History
As would be expected, Heritage Auctions’ Space Exploration Auction Featuring The Armstrong Family Collection™ Nov. 1-3 in Dallas is full of amazing artifacts relating to the first man to walk on the moon, from buttons to medals to flags to photos to an early flight suit. Suffice to say there is nothing like it anywhere, […]
Einstein’s Letter Simplifying the Theory of Relativity
By 1952, the words “Albert Einstein” were synonymous with the word “genius.” Einstein was routinely stopped on the street by people asking him to explain “those theories,” which changed humanity’s perception of the universe and became pillars of modern physics. One inquisitive follower of Einstein’s work was Dr. Waldron Gardiner, a pathologist in San Francisco, who wrote Einstein on July 8, […]
Ed Asner’s Love of Comics to Benefit Special Needs Community in Charity Auction
To many, Ed Asner is, and always will remain “Lou Grant,” the newsroom chief with the crusty exterior that hides a sensitive side, a warm affection for his co-workers at WJM, the Minneapolis television station on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. His gruff voice and ornery scowl could make his employees tremble, but his compassion […]
Draftsman Frank Lloyd Wright & the Art of Harmonizing Design with Nature
“An idea is inevitably a coordination. It is a coming together of something that is separate or disorganized or incomplete. With an idea you begin to feel into the nature of that incompleteness.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Over the course of his 60-decade long career, Frank Lloyd Wright earned a reputation for being obsessively meticulous […]
