Invaluable

AUGUST 26, 2024

Sold for £80,000 via Bonhams (April 2024). Produced with a dedicated level of craftsmanship, these complicated instruments were often highly decorated to ensure their scientific insight was matched by their delicate beauty. Sold for £400,000 via Bonhams (April 2024).

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 15, 2024

Are you interested in finding the best antiques, collectibles, and souvenirs while traveling abroad? But did you know France is also among the best European countries to hunt down antiques and collectibles? Hence, my first recommendation for shopping for antiques and collectibles in France is simply to seek and buy what you love.

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Ceramics Glass Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles 98

The Magazine Antiques

JUNE 19, 2024

The post Patterned on the Past appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Patterned on the Past was first posted on June 19, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Furniture 111

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JANUARY 2, 2024

We at Jerry’s Antiques warmly encourage you to explore the world of timeless treasures and turn 2024 into a year of fabulous finds from the past. Hunting for the Best Vintage Finds Searching for the greatest vintage finds can be a thrilling adventure for those who love antiques.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This majolica cup and saucer , circa 1880s, was sold for $249 in April 2024. Cultivating elaborate facial hair became an art form for Victorian gentlemen, who spent a lot of time washing, brushing, combing, curling, and dyeing their mustaches and beards. The British Army also made mustaches mandatory for soldiers in 1860.

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The Magazine Antiques

AUGUST 23, 2024

The post Facets and settings: Boys in Brooches appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Facets and settings: Boys in Brooches was first posted on August 23, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. The Present And Past of Jewelry for Men.

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Penrose Appraisals

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It's important to realize that your homeowners' insurance does not automatically cover items of unusual value such as antiques and collectibles. I'm calling it Collecting Objects for now and it's about collectors, collections, and those who are connected in some way (think antique dealers, auctioneers, etc).

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Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Billings Auction in Los Angeles, California, is offering one of his iconic designs in its Fall 2024 Modern Art + Design auction on September 14. He wanted to change the way people decorate, so he developed dining tables, sofas, chairs, and other pieces with flowing lines and near-surreal forms. Duffner and Oliver S.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Glass Furniture Sculpture 98

The Magazine Antiques

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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The Magazine Antiques

JULY 1, 2024

The post Digital doings: Catching up with <em>Curious Objects</em> appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Digital doings: Catching up with Curious Objects was first posted on July 1, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Furniture 64

The Magazine Antiques

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A look into the decorative lives of four bachelors from the early twentieth century. The post On books: The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. On books: The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home was first posted on September 2, 2024 at 8:00 am.

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Furniture 40

The Magazine Antiques

JULY 3, 2024

Collecting American furniture continues at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The post Personality and Purpose appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Personality and Purpose was first posted on July 3, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 12, 2024

Vintage and antique café au lait bowls are valuable, especially those in good condition. Artistic bowls typically fetch more, like this antique Henriot Quimper mug and saucer , which were sold for $58 in 2023. She noted that many pieces come in an array of patterns stenciled in primary colors in a bold art deco style.

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The Magazine Antiques

AUGUST 2, 2024

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Furniture 59

The Magazine Antiques

JUNE 24, 2024

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The Magazine Antiques

JULY 1, 2024

The renowned antique retailer travels across the pond. The post A La Vieille Russie at the Treasure House Fair appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. A La Vieille Russie at the Treasure House Fair was first posted on July 1, 2024 at 8:10 pm.

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Furniture 59

WorthPoint

AUGUST 29, 2024

I still have it, and I’ve picked up a few others in like-new condition in antique malls and at estate sales over the years. The 99 embellished purses were featured in an exhibit called “A Fancy Flourish: Mary Frances Handbags” that ran from January 2023 through May 2024. WorthPoint—Discover.

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The Magazine Antiques

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Despite their diverse origins, modern and folk arts from around the world achieve unity in the former home—now house museum—of an American expat in Mexico. The post Found in Translation appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Found in Translation was first posted on September 9, 2024 at 10:00 am.

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Furniture 45

The Magazine Antiques

JULY 27, 2024

The post Medal Heads appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Medal Heads was first posted on July 27, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. A soccer star turned Olympian and a Birmingham mint produced England’s first Olympic medals.

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Furniture 59

The Magazine Antiques

AUGUST 22, 2024

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Furniture 59

The Magazine Antiques

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The post Auctions: Wake Up Call appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Auctions: Wake Up Call was first posted on October 21, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. Timely results in the world of carriage clocks.

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Furniture 52

Invaluable

JUNE 26, 2024

Although it was originally envisioned for rural abodes, it’s a style of decoration that can work seamlessly when paired with contemporary, urban interiors, with a number of versatile and timeless styles. Sold for $1,500 USD via Charleston Estate Auctions (April 2024). Directoire Style (c. Farmhouse Chic (c.

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The Magazine Antiques

MAY 6, 2024

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Furniture 52

Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. Sold for £18,000 GBP via Lyon & Turnbull (January 2024). Unveiling Rare Gems Vases Wemyss Ware jardinière. Cats Weymss Ware tabby cat.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 14, 2024

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. Aztec Art The artists of the Aztec empire worked in many of the same media as the Mayans.

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The Magazine Antiques

OCTOBER 9, 2024

At an antiques shop on Madison Avenue, interior designer Michael Simon tells ANTIQUES the lessons he learned from a couture-clad tastemaker. The post Little Briton appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Little Briton was first posted on October 9, 2024 at 9:00 am.

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Furniture 40

Invaluable

JUNE 19, 2024

From the grandeur of the Renaissance to the flowing, organic lines of Art Nouveau of the early 20 th century, European architecture has not only witnessed the evolution of styles, techniques, and cultural influences in mansions and palaces across the continent, but also shaped approaches to town planning that are still evident today.

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The Magazine Antiques

MAY 1, 2024

On collecting antique sewing boxes. The post Object lesson: A Stitch from Time Past appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Object lesson: A Stitch from Time Past was first posted on May 1, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The Magazine Antiques

MAY 10, 2024

The post Field notes: Rolling Along appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Field notes: Rolling Along was first posted on May 10, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. A visit to the Velocipede Museum in Newburgh, New York.

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Furniture 40

WorthPoint

JUNE 26, 2024

GRANDFATHERS ARE THE NEW STYLE ICONS While last year was all about the “ coastal grandmother ” style, 2024 is taking inspiration from our grandfathers. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than 20 years. The trend isn’t confined to just fashion, either. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Invaluable

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

One of the most treasured objects held by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is also one of its smallest. Sold for $500 USD via Artemis Gallery (June 2024). Sold for £750 GBP via Apollo Art Auctions (June 2024). Sold for £280 GBP via Apollo Art Auctions (January 2023). Late to Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 664-343 BC.

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Ceramics Antiques and Decorative Arts Jewelry Provenance 52

Invaluable

APRIL 22, 2024

Antique Mizpah Brooch. Sold for $35 AUD via Albion Antique Auction Centre (March 2024). Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry. Another sentimental keepsake was hair jewelry (jewelry made of hair, rather than jewelry to adorn the hair) which at the height of its popularity became its own art form.

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Jewelry Antiques and Decorative Arts Fashion and Trends Engravings 98

Invaluable

MARCH 10, 2025

Sold for 4,600 GBP via Apollo Art Auctions (December 2024). Sold for 2,000 GBP via Apollo Art Auction s (January 2022). Sold 300 GBP via Apollo Art Auctions (December 2024). Sold for $750 USD via Artemis Fine Arts (December 2021). When placed on a mummy it was believed to bestow eternal life to the dead.

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Invaluable

MARCH 24, 2025

We rarely notice them, yet they shape how we see the art they enclose. Frames are the unsung storytellers of the art world – silent yet essential. In addition to some splendid historical examples, well also break down the materials and methods that go into these works of art all their own. Sold for $750 USD via Jeffrey S.

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The Magazine Antiques

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Antique and contemporary design come together at this five-day event. The post Salon Art + Design 2024 Highlights appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Salon Art + Design 2024 Highlights was first posted on November 7, 2024 at 5:33 pm.

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Furniture 52

WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. Art deco, a beloved aesthetic for over 100 years, is experiencing a revival as one of the most significant trends for interior design in 2025.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Fashion and Trends Furniture Jewelry 69