An art glass auction catalog is always an explosion of color, and Heritage Auctions’ Nov. 14 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction is no exception, with page after page of practically glowing pieces by Tiffany, Lalique, Daum and others. Some of our favorites are below. 1. Taking the phrase museum-quality literally, this spectacular Tiffany Studios Leaded […]
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Five for Friday: Nature and Science Treasures
Nature and science auctions, like the one Heritage Auctions will present Nov. 4 in Dallas, are extraordinary opportunities for collectors. Among the available lots are an array of items of immeasurable technological value and others that are so stunning in visual appeal that they forever will alter – or in some cases, dominate – whatever […]
Five Top Fine Timepieces to Watch
The relationship you have with your watch (or watches) is unique. Both fashion statements and practical tools, today’s most expensive and luxurious watches exude style and technology unmatched by any other designer accessory. Although a watch’s retail price might alarm the novice, auctions of fine timepieces are excellent barometers of which brands increase in value […]
5 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Buy Birkin
In 2016, the luxury market faced global instability, Brexit, and other variables that contributed to many designers seeing a contraction in their sales. While the market is starting to slowly recover in 2017, the gap is still widening between winners and losers. A perennial winner, Hermès, and their beloved Birkin handbag continue to define the field […]
Five for Friday: Vintage Guitars
There are few instruments, if any, that have a place in the hearts of as many people as guitars do. They evoke memories of all kinds, from songs around a childhood campfire to old ballads sung by your grandfather to the memory of an early concert. They can represent a cool performance by themselves, or […]
Five for Friday: Early Political Campaign Memorabilia
Everyone has seen the advertisements and marketing efforts used in recent elections, tactics that range from confrontational internet messages to more traditional signs planted in countless yards. But people have been campaigning for their favorite candidates for generations, long before a few well-aimed advertising dollars could create endless waves of pop-up ads on computer monitors. […]
Five for Friday: Antique Fine Silver Serving Pieces
Many of us set the table before any meal, whether it’s a Saturday lunch with the family or a larger gathering to celebrate a birthday or holiday. More often than not, the table’s appearance is largely the same, meal after meal after meal. Adding a splash of silver, however, can alter the look of any […]
Five for Friday: First Baseball Cards Offered With Gum were in 1933 Goudey PSA Set
Enos Gordon Goudey opened the Goudey Gum Company in 1919 in Boston. Although he sold the company in 1932, Goudey stayed involved as a consultant. Today, the company is known best for its association with collectible baseball cards, which it introduced in 1933. After years of being available with the purchase of cigarettes or certain […]
