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Some Irish Belleek as scarce as four-leaf clovers

Apothecary cabinets cure accent furniture blahs

Collectors take cue from theater memorabilia

Southern furniture – iconic forms, regional differences

The Ward Brothers – decoy carvers extraordinaire

Gee’s Bend quilts: unique works of folk art

Sam Gilliam: pushing art’s boundaries

French carriage clocks – pretty and portable

Upcoming Auctions

March 18, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

RM Auctions to offer diverse car collections March 29-30

BLENHEIM, Ontario – RM Auctions will present six diverse…

March 17, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Bronzes, silver, rare Louis Vuitton mini trunk grace Sterling’s Mar. 20 auction

March 15, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Woody Auction showcasing cut glass rarities March 22-23

March 15, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Woodblock print sale March 31 pictures scenic Japan

March 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Founding Fathers sign in for University Archives sale March 27

March 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Crescent City Auction Gallery loaded for major sale March 23-24

March 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Moran’s Studio Sale brings out California art March 24

March 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Silver shines through Jasper52 decorative arts auction March 19

Auction Results

March 18, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Moran’s posts strong prices for European furnishings, fine art

MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s first Traditional Collector…

March 12, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Andrew Jones Auctions Home & Garden sale grows to $1.1M

March 12, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Sisters’ early 19th C. samplers achieve $10K at Bruneau auction

March 7, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Urban Culture Auctions debuts with entertaining sale of pop art & memorabilia

March 4, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Frazetta Buck Rogers art, Superman #1 lead Heritage Auctions $9.4M sale

February 28, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Artemis Gallery sets new house record with $1.4M+ auction

February 25, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Huge fancy yellow diamond ring tops Clars auction at $530K

February 25, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Fine collections boost prices at Jeffrey Evans Americana auction

March 18, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

New York’s towering ‘Vessel’ structure open to public

NEW YORK (AP) – New York's $25 billion Hudson Yards development…

March 18, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Recovered Willem de Kooning painting back in the spotlight

March 18, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Astronaut Neil Armstrong exhibit on view at Purdue

March 15, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

George Michael art collection a big hit at London auction

March 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Bob Dylan’s guitar from ‘Blonde on Blonde’ album to be sold

March 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Long-lost Caravaggio painting to have NYC showing

March 13, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Hindman expands team; Joan Wagner to lead Midwest region

March 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

‘Play It Loud’ rock instruments show debuts at the Met

Columns & International

March 1, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: 18th century Chinese cloisonné urn soars to $126K

ATLANTA – At the start of each month, ACN columnist Ken Hall…

February 4, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Chinese Imperial dragon robe sells for $132K

January 2, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Currier & Ives print rolls to $62,500 at auction

December 3, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Jean Puiforcat vases achieve $28,750 at Andrew Jones auction

November 2, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Joan Mitchell drawing tops $1.2M at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

September 28, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Ming porcelain bowl sells for $1.5M

September 10, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: Grandma Moses’ ‘Halloween’ scares up $100K

July 31, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Gallery Report: July 2018

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'Gianni Colombo: The Body and the Space 1959-1980,' exhibition view at Robilant+Voena, London, Oct. 2 – Nov. 20, 2015. Courtesy Robilant+Voena — Art Market Italy: Gianni Colombo
January 14, 2016/by 8178pwpadmin

Nelson Atkins 68-1_Chinese-FoldingArmchaire — Chinese huanghuali furniture: precious wood, elegant design
December 30, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

Alberto Giacometti, "Place", 1948-1949, Bronze, 21 × 63.5 × 44 cm, Emanuel Hoffmann-Stiftung, Depositum in der Öffentlichen Kunstsammlung Basel, © Succession Alberto Giacometti / 2015, ProLitteris, Zurich, Foto: Martin P. Bühler, Öffentliche Kunstsammlung Basel On show at "Future Present", from Jun.13, 2015 to Jan.31, 2016 — Alberto Giacometti: Redefining the human figure
December 18, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

This Special Order Horseshoe 35cm Shiny Electric Blue Birkin in Porosus Crocodile, the most desirable material, brought $81,250 at a 2015 Heritage New York Valentine Signature Auction. Courtesy Heritage Auctions — Hermes: Handbags with a distinguished history
October 14, 2015/by 8178pwpadmin

Neustadt Poinsettia Detail — Tiffany glass continues to make lighting magical
September 24, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

Uniques 6-15 Lot 24 — Piero Fornasetti: Inspired jester of the decorative arts
September 8, 2015/by Tom Hoepf

ponti-105088.001-v4 — Gio Ponti: Grand thinker of Italian design
August 12, 2015/by 8178pwpadmin

March 18, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

In Memoriam: Sir John Richardson, Picasso biographer, 95

NEW YORK (AP) – Sir John Richardson, the eminent historian…

March 18, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Johnnie White appointed CEO of American Society of Appraisers

March 15, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Newfields names Michael Vetter to contemporary art post

March 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Duchess of Cambridge, celebrities attend gallery gala

March 12, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

In Memoriam: Atlantique City producer Norman Schaut, 86

March 11, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Tate appoints Anna Lowe youth engagement trustee

March 8, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Duchess of Cambridge to attend UK National Portrait Gallery gala

March 8, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Peabody Essex Museum names Brian Kennedy director & CEO

March 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Barbie’s rich resume built over 60 years

CLEVELAND – Barbie turned 60 on March 9. Barbie creator…

January 30, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Professor treasures his vintage computer collection

December 18, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Pennsylvania man pushes to make Slinky official state toy

December 14, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Designers say comfort is on trend for decor in 2019

December 13, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Beatles fan’s collection has been growing for 50 years

November 7, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Fond memories of childhood sparked radio premium collection

September 24, 2018/by Tom Hoepf

Cold case: death of African American artist Ellis Ruley

August 10, 2018/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

What do you do with 1,500 washing machines? ‘You tell me’