California Faience Collection from Co-Founder’s Family Up for Sale in Alameda
by Kate Nixon
Two years ago, a portion of an important collection of California Faience was sold in Alameda - the remainder of the collection has returned to California Historical Design to be sold to lucky collectors. Kirby Brown's…
Stained Glass Window Rescue
by Bruce Johnson
Original date of publication: March 1st, 2018
I love stained glass windows. Over the years I have used them in a variety of ways, from constructing exterior doors around them, building them into new interior and exterior…
How To Get a Deal In Ten Minutes
This article has been re-published. Original date of publication: September 24th, 2017.
Antiques dealers are in the business of selling antiques, but whether a dealer chooses to sell to you – or wait for the next person – may well depend…
Sotheby’s Sales Soar for Arts & Crafts MasterWorks
by Kate Nixon
On a particularly thrilling Wednesday morning and afternoon, collectors all over the country were glued to their screens, watching bids soar on items by the icons of the Arts & Crafts Movement. Tens of thousands of…
AcStickley Arts and Crafts Auction Results
The AcStickley Arts & Crafts Auction was held this past Saturday, December 8th 11am PST along with a preview of the special event held this past Friday, December 7th -- put on by California Historical Design and Gust Bostrom. Plenty…
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ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.