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Carousel animals making the turn at Kaminski Auctions July 21

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International bidder interest drives Bertoia’s Spring Toy Sale to $1.3M

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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

July 11, 2019/by Catherine Saunders-Watson

Sports memorabilia expert Jonathan Castner joins Alderfer Auction

HATFIELD, Pa. – Alderfer Auction has hired Jonathan…

June 14, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Fore! Hickory clubs turn golf into a blast from the past

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Golf equipment changes so frequently…

June 6, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Judging a book by more than its cover

March 19, 2019/by Tom Hoepf

Michigan man is ‘alive’ with KISS collectibles

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