Art & Antiques News

Antique Trader News

  • Bonhams Presents the Sandy Lerner Collection August 19, 2026
    A four-part sale featuring an extraordinary private collection of cat-related art and collectibles, along with furnishings and decorative arts from the celebrated Ayrshire Farm estate. The post Bonham […]
    Bonhams
  • Americana Advertising Adds Charm to Keystone Auction August 19, 2026
    Company mascots and memorable slogans highlight advertising memorabilia lots during Keystone's Country Store Antiques, Advertising, and Americana Auction. The post Americana Advertising Adds Char […]
    Amanda Sheriff
  • Lighting the Way August 19, 2026
    From glowing neon to brilliantly illuminated marquees, The Neon Museum preserves the commercial signs that transformed Las Vegas into one of America’s most recognizable destinations. The post Lighting […]
    Kele Johnson

News from Kovels

  • #Whatsitwednesday: August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026
    Be the first to guess the pictured item by leaving a comment below. If you have a whatsit of your own, our editors may include it in a future post. Please email ATNews@aimmedia.com and attach a clear […]
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  • #Whatsitwednesday: August 11, 2026 August 12, 2026
    Be the first to guess the pictured item by leaving a comment below. If you have a whatsit of your own, our editors may include it in a future post. Please email ATNews@aimmedia.com and attach a clear […]
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  • My Favorite Flag: The True Centennial Banner August 8, 2026
    37-star silk flag, July 4, 1867, to July 3, 1877 From a Civil War veteran’s daughter to a young picker in 1960s New York, a rare 37 star banner carries a very personal meaning into America’s 250th yea […]
    Elizabeth Heineman

Art News

Collecting Antique Jewelry

Antique lava cameo

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

antique furnitureThe 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.