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A New Home for American Classicism

The Magazine Antiques

For decades, Kelly and Randall Schrimsher have acquired the best of the best in early nineteenth-century American furniture. Now, much of their collection has a period-appropriate showcase in Charleston, South Carolina. The post A New Home for American Classicism appeared first on The Magazine Antiques.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

In the past, furniture companies and named designers' ideas were the only ideas showcased on the printed or digital page. Scandinavian furniture continues to be popular with its fresh-washed colors, clean lines, and good quality, especially in this era focused on sustainability. By, Lisa Duke, ISA CAPP

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard

WorthPoint

This issue, first published in 1963, is a cornerstone of comic book collecting, featuring the debut of Professor X, Magneto, and the original X-Men team: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Angel, and Beast. These books were part of a larger comic collection that looked like a jackpot find for the auction house.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Van Cleef & Arpel Jewels, Karl Springer Tables

WorthPoint

Springer, who passed away in 1991 at just 60, began his career as a window designer for Lord & Taylor before becoming one of the most sought-after furniture designers of the late 20th century (his bio can be found here ).

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Insights on Auction Sales: Levi’s 501 Jeans, Native American Sculpture

WorthPoint

Strongwater’s work spans everything from furniture to Christmas ornaments, with 65,958 examples recorded in the WorthPoint database. Measuring an impressive 32.5″

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1760 Chest, Roseville Jardiniere

WorthPoint

Regardless, the piece’s proportions and quality reflected the “Good, Better, Best” principles laid out in Albert Sack’s iconic book Fine Points of American Furniture , and it ultimately sold for $48,000. Measuring nearly 29 inches wide, with only minor wear and original notations still visible, it sold for $26,800.

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Vintage IKEA designs in auction

Antique Collecting

Over 200 lots of vintage IKEA designs are going under the hammer in an online auction coinciding with the highly The post Vintage IKEA designs in auction appeared first on Antique Collecting.