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The Importance of Preservation: Help Clean a Historic House and View Seminars on Preserving LA and an Arts and Crafts Home
September 13, 2021by Kate Nixon An essential part of what gives a city a rich sense of community and character is the city’s own history, including the look of its buildings and houses. The economic, aesthetic and even environmental benefits of preserving a city’s historic buildings cannot be understated. At a …
Read More...Fine Art + Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction in Mid-September
September 4, 2021by Kate Nixon Fine Art + Furniture & Decorative Arts Wednesday, September 15th from 10:00 PM to 5:00 PM Central In-person (mask required) and online On Wednesday, September 15th, Toomey & Co Auctioneers out of Oak Park, Illinois, present their Fine Art + Furniture & Decorative Arts sale in …
Read More...10 Things to Do at the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement
August 30, 2021by Kate Nixon With the recent announcement of the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement opening September 7th, Arts and Crafts collectors from all parts of the country will be planning their trips to St. Petersburg, Florida. Of course, once visitors arrive, then what? We’ve put together …
Read More...Price Tag Scars
August 22, 2021Editor’s note: this article has been re-published. Original date of publication: April 23rd, 2018. As sensitive as everyone should be to the condition of a finish on any piece of antique furniture, I still find myself wincing as I walk through antique malls noting the number of price …
Read More...Roycroft Leather: A Creative Medium
August 14, 2021by Kate Nixon Date of original publication: April 19th, 2021. This article has been re-published. Roycroft hand-tooled leather hand purse. Image courtesy of AcStickley.com. Elbert Hubbard was truly a Renaissance man. While the reputation of the Roycroft Campus was gaining momentum, Hubbard’s interest in all things handmade grew …
Read More...Arts & Crafts Highlighted Items For Sale Now in Virtual Gallery
August 9, 2021by Kate Nixon While the live events of “Arts & Crafts In August: A Virtual Experience” have concluded and are now ready for registered participants to watch on “Video on Demand”, we’re not done yet! Visit the Featured Item Gallery HERE! The exhibitors in the Antiques and Contemporary Shows …
Read More...Decorative Arts Auction Offers Ceramics, Metalware, Furniture August 8th
July 31, 2021by Kate Nixon Sunday, August 8th, Treadway Gallery offers works in Arts & Crafts furniture, ceramics, metalware and lighting during their Decorative Arts Auction, starting at 11AM. The sale will include ceramics, lighting, bronze, art glass in not only Arts & Crafts style, but multiple styles from several collections. …
Read More...Passing On the Legacy: The Story of the Stickleys and the Audis
July 24, 2021This week, we’re presenting a guest post about the relationship between the Stickley family and the Audis from the Stickley Museum in Manlius, New York. This two part story tells the story of the Audis, a family with a long relationship with the Stickleys who would continue the Stickley legacy …
Read More...The American Beauty Vase
July 17, 2021The stately Grove Park Inn, constructed on and of Sunset Mountain overlooking Asheville, North Carolina, stands as a testament to the durability of the Arts and Crafts style and philosophy. When it first opened on July 12, 1913, it glistened as a literal showcase of the Arts and Crafts …
Read More...Upcoming Live Sessions in July and August
July 10, 2021by Kate Nixon The number of opportunities to learn this summer is astounding; while in-person shows and events slowly make their way back into our schedules, Arts & Crafts collectors can log into these virtual sessions from anywhere in the country in the comfort of your own home. This …
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