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- Abraham Lincoln Auction Benefits Foundation, Sets Records May 28, 2025A recent auction of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia at Freeman’s | Hindman honored the 16th president’s legacy on behalf of the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. The post Abraham Lincoln Auction Benefits F […]Antique Trader Staff
- Rory McEwen’s Tulips are a Fusion of Science and Art May 28, 2025Blending botanical precision with modern artistry, Rory McEwen's tulip paintings continue to captivate—both at auction and in a U.S. exhibition honoring his legacy. The post Rory McEwen’s Tulips […]Elizabeth Heineman
- Confessions of a Thrift Store Junkie May 28, 2025A lifelong collector’s ode to the hunt, the heart, and the hidden treasures of thrifting. The post Confessions of a Thrift Store Junkie appeared first on Antique Trader. […]Eric Bradley
Art News
- Harvard Cedes Earliest Photographs of Enslaved Americans After Contentious Legal Fight May 28, 2025Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed. […]Angelica Villa
- Longtime Expo Chicago Director Tony Karman to Step Down May 28, 2025Karman, who founded the fair in 2012, will continue to serve in an advisory capacity. […]Maximilíano Durón
- Pope Leo XIV Features in New Mural at Chicago’s White Sox Stadium May 28, 2025“He has an open invite to throw out a first pitch,” said the White Sox marketing officer Brooks Boyer. “Heck, maybe we’ll let him get an at-bat.” […]Daniel Cassady
Collecting Antique Jewelry
The cameo image is from Ms. Cinamon's book Estate Jewelry, 1760 to 1960. The article is from Collector's Weekly. It provides an overview of antique periods and styles along with many other articles on various areas of collecting.
Antique Furniture Prices
The downward trend in furniture prices is explained well by the Antiques Trade Gazette. While not necessarily good news for sellers, it is good news for buyers. The antiques industry is cyclical just like any other industry. What is down today could be up tomorrow. The chair is on exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It is executed in the Regency style and dates to 1804.