Are you an antiques collector…or a hoarder?
Once, many years ago, I knew a restoration architect (Let’s call him “Bob”) who was also an avid collector…of nothing…
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Antiques, Vintage, Or Just Old?
In all my years of dealing, I have come to find that the word “antiques” means different things to different…
Collectibles Corner: The Parian Solution
Many years ago, when I first started collecting, I was obsessed with statuary. Nothing said “refinement” and “antiquity” to me…
Collectibles Corner: A Rose By Any Other Name…
I’ll admit, as a young collector, the world of Asian export porcelains intimidated me. Unlike the French or German collectibles…
Buy Authentic Fine Art Pieces
Neither a region in France nor a city in Rhode Island, provenance (pronounced “prävənəns”) is defined as “a record of…
The “Dos” and “Don’ts” of Fine Art Appraisals
As you know, I pride myself on recognizing fabulous fine art and antiques when I see them, and I have…
Add a Little Americana to Your Fine Art Collection
Americana art has grown increasingly popular in recent years, and there is now a great demand for this type of…
Surprisingly Popular Collectibles
The world has changed…and that includes the world of art and antiques. No longer the exclusive domain of collectors with…
Collectibles: The Simple Salt Cellar
Part of the appeal of antiques is the specificity of purpose that many items had, and how this particularity offers…
Sharpen Your Art Show Strategy
It is said that when you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This holds true with buying art and…
