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A Hobby with Teeth: Collecting Decorative Hair Combs

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Though many people only wear hair combs for special occasions like proms and weddings, women once commonly wore these decorative objects as a regular part of their daily attire. Collectors also prize antique and vintage hair combs today for their beauty, history, and for their stylish way of securing coiffures.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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Bridgerton Ignites Passion for Regency-Era Antiques

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One of the hottest summer trends will be Bridgerton -inspired tea parties, so expect Regency antiques and vintage tea-related pieces to be popular, especially those with a floral motif. Bridgerton has brought attention to its rich cultural scene, marked by advancements in fashion, fine arts, literature, and music.

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Anubis Highlights

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Board of Director’s for 2019-2020, as well as the outgoing President Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP, and incoming President Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP. March I traveled to New York City in order to participate in the ISA Chinese Connoisseurship Short Course during Asia Art Week. Being a sporting and art enthusiast, I was in my element!

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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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Mesoamerican Marvels: Art and Architecture of the Aztec and Mayan Civilizations 

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Mayan Art Mexico/Guatemala, Engraved Jade Pectoral Plaque of a Richly Adorned Lord. Mayan art was heavily influenced by the culture’s deep ties to cosmology and nature, as they believed they were borne from the earth itself. Sold for $2,000 USD via Artemis Gallery (April 2020). A similar palace appeared at Chichen Itza.

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Grandpacore: Embracing the Style of Our Elders

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You can add the grandpacore look to your home in many ways with antique and vintage collectibles like art, furniture, and decorative objects that inspire you and help create a space that feels lived in. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than 20 years.