Collectors Guide
A Primer on Abrasives
July 3, 2021by Bruce Johnson If you own a piece of furniture, sooner or later you are going to need to know what type of abrasive you need to care for it. Here, then, is a brief summary of your options. SANDPAPER Sandpaper is rated by a “grit” system. The …
Read More...A Trip to Bruce’s Workshop, A Party With Pewabic Pottery, Important Updates and More: Upcoming Virtual Sessions In July and August
June 27, 2021by Kate Nixon July kicks off membership month for the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms and the summer continues with the special online event “Arts & Crafts In August: A Virtual Experience,” a week of access to Arts & Crafts Antiques and Contemporary shows, live Zoom sessions, seminars, tours …
Read More...The Allure of Rookwood: An Art Pottery Auction at Toomey & Co
June 21, 2021by Kate Nixon The enthusiasm of American art pottery collectors online and otherwise was on hand at a full intensity last Thursday as the Keramics & Rookwood: American & European Art Pottery started as the Spring/Summer auction season continues. The special 412 lot auction featured a variety of works …
Read More...Rookwood, Art Pottery Works Spotlighted In Curated Auction from Toomey & Co
June 13, 2021by Kate Nixon The appeal of Rookwood pottery will be put on display during Keramics & Rookwood: American & European Art Pottery, a special curated auction from Toomey & Co Auctioneers. This special 412 lot auction, curated by Toomey & Co’s Riley Humler, will highlight the wide variety of …
Read More...Rare Gustav Stickley Cabinet, Greene & Greene Andirons and More At Toomey’s This Wednesday
June 6, 2021by Kate Nixon Editor’s note: this article has been edited to reflect the true date of the auction. The Fine Art + Furniture & Decorative Arts auction at Toomey & Co’s will take place this Wednesday, June 9th, not June 6th. Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, June 9th: …
Read More...Auction Watch: Rare Frank Lloyd Wright & Teco “Monumental” Vase and Other Rarities Sell In the Triple Digits
May 30, 2021by Kate Nixon As if a record-smashing Tiffany lamp selling for $3.7 million isn’t enough proof that the collecting community is continuing their passionate interest, this week shows the power of collectors as three lots sell for hundreds of thousands and several highlighted items sail past their high estimates. …
Read More...Rookwood, Ceramic Vases, and Lighting Spring Forward at Treadway Auction
May 23, 2021by Kate Nixon Spring colors were on display during Treadway Gallery’s mid-May Spring Decorative Arts Auction, featuring ceramics, metalwork, fine art, and lighting in both antique and modern styles. While a big pull to their auction were the bright colorful floral pottery of Rookwood, Rosewood, Weller and a …
Read More...The 3.7 Million Dollar Lamp
May 17, 2021by Kate Nixon After an exciting bidding war, someone now has an historic Tiffany lamp for the price of $3,745,000.00: a now world-record selling Tiffany lamp. During the May 13th Early 20th Century Auction at Rago Arts, a room of 20 participants and hundreds of collectors online watched …
Read More...Springtime for Art Pottery Fans at Treadway
May 8, 2021by Kate Nixon Art pottery bright with spring colors, a colorful Wisteria lamp, Arts and Crafts metal and more will be available to bid on May 16th at Treadway’s 20th Century Decorative Arts auction. This 400-lot sale consists of ceramics, lighting, textiles, glass and fine art in several …
Read More...The Importance of Connecting: Small Group Discussions in the Era of Covid
May 1, 2021by Kate Nixon Long before the word “Zoom” found its way into typical discussion, the community that looks forward to making their annual vacation to the Grove Park Inn for the National Arts and Crafts Conference and Shows would make time to gather in a small room or anywhere …
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