Collector’s Guide

Is It “Mission Oak” or “Arts and Crafts” ?

Editor's note: this article has been re-published. Original date of publication: June 5th, 2017.    Despite the fact that the Arts and Crafts revival has been going on even longer than the original Arts and Crafts movement, this question…

Arts & Crafts Profile: United Crafts

by Kate Nixon   When attempting to downsize a lifetime collection of hard-earned works, there are a number of potential issues: sell solo vs. consign, not knowing proper valuation of the works amidst a rapidly changing economy, unaware…

Rare and Unusual Furniture, Pottery and More at Toomey & Co

by Kate Nixon   Fine Art + Furniture & Decorative Arts Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT Keramics & Rookwood: American & European Art Pottery Curated by Riley Humler Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT Toomey &…

The Styles of Frederick Hurten Rhead and More at Rago’s

by Kate Nixon Editor's note: this article has been republished. Original date of publication: January 7th, 2022.   Ahead of the Early 20th Century Design auction at Rago Arts and Auction Center on January 20th, interested American art…

Roycroft Leather: A Creative Medium

by Kate Nixon Date of original publication: April 19th, 2021. This article has been re-published.     Elbert Hubbard was truly a Renaissance man. While the reputation of the Roycroft Campus was gaining momentum, Hubbard's interest…

Newcomb College and C.R. Ashbee Metalwork Impress at Treadway

by Kate Nixon     I spent four days in the Queen City reuniting with friends both known and brand new; the trip was pivotal as I took in Cincinnati's legacy as an historic hot spot of art pottery activity. A tour of the Rookwood…

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