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May 22, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

20 Audubon prints lead off Arader Galleries auction June 8

NEW YORK – Arader Galleries’ auction on Saturday, June…

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May 20, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Kurt Cobain cardigan sells for $75K at Julien’s Music Icons auction

LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions, the world-record-breaking…

May 22, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

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May 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

The Hot Bid: Auction Team Breker works the steampunk Writing Ball

What you see: A Malling-Hansen "Writing Ball," the first…

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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

May 22, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

In Memoriam: Auctioneer/appraiser Lawrence DuMouchelle

GROSSE POINTE, Mich. - Longtime Grosse Pointe resident and…

May 17, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

In Memoriam: I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, 102

May 14, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

In Memoriam: comedian, actor Tim Conway, 85

May 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

In Memoriam: actress, singer, animal rights activist Doris Day, 97

May 10, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Music industry vet Pete Howard joins Heritage Auctions

May 6, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Late video game pioneer Ralph Baer honored with statue

April 24, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

In Memoriam: Henry Wollman Bloch, 96, patron of the arts

April 22, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Indianapolis Colts owner says he bought Lennon piano

March 19, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Michigan man is ‘alive’ with KISS collectibles

DETROIT (AP) – During Kiss's iconic May 1975 concert at…

March 13, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Barbie’s rich resume built over 60 years

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