The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

AUGUST 1, 2024

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher On Friday, October 14, 2022, The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum opened its doors to the public again after being closed for seven months for [.] The post The Reimagining of The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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JULY 29, 2024

It was fueled by the energy of the Belle Époque, or “Beautiful Age,” so named for the period’s seemingly glimmering aura thanks to a combination of enhanced modern conveniences that made life more pleasurable. Sold for ¥3,509,000 JPY via New Art Est-Ouest Auctions (Nov 2022). Sold for £28,000 GBP via Roseberys (April 2022).

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MAY 15, 2024

This pair of Pucci sunglasses sold for $1,200 in 2022. they’re a perfect starting point if you plan to thrift similar yet affordable vintage pieces to collect or resell. Related: Check out what went wrong with the period fashion depicted in The Gilded Age. ” Dramatic 1960s sunglasses are popular. Remember Mad Men ?

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JULY 19, 2024

(click to expand) A Glossy Glimpse into Hollywood’s Golden Age Movie stills, also known as production and publicity stills, are photographs captured either on or off of film sets during production. Some of the most popular movie stills are those from the Golden Age of Hollywood, i.e., the 1920s through the 1950s. percent) and 2023 (3.3

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JULY 19, 2024

click to expand) Movie Posters: Valuable Art Forms in a Digital Age Movie posters, i.e., the leaders in entertainment ephemera, are collected for various reasons, including for their art, their place in cinematic history, and as a nostalgic piece of memorabilia. Universal’s horror movie posters continue to scare up big prices.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Such lavishly stitched works grew significantly in popularity during the Middle Ages, when the functional applications of a warm covering were paired with elegant artistry. Sold for $5,000 USD via Black Art Auction (March 2022). Auctions & Appraisals (July 2022). Rare Dated & Signed Hawaiian Applique Quilt.

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JULY 19, 2024

Values depend on age, artwork, quality, and popularity of the movies or actors they depict. It was sold for $1,931 at Hake’s Auctions in March 2022. The card’s rarity, significance, and provenance—it was part of Lugosi’s private collection—make it a valuable piece of cinematic history. million in sales since 2020.

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APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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MAY 31, 2024

At the risk of sounding like an oddball kid, I’ll admit that I was introduced to Sandwich glass patterns while antiquing with my mom around the age of ten. It only stands to reason that sooner or later, I’d end up collecting one of the patterns I’d grown to not only recognize but love. It was awesome, if I do say so myself.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Sold for $500 USD via Neue Auctions (December 2022). Tang Dynasty Innovations Considered one of Chinas golden ages, the Tang Dynasty was a period of military strength and economic prosperity for a newly unified culture. Sold for $4,000 USD via Berkeley Auction Gallery (April 2022). The post Comparing Dynasties: Tang vs.

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MIR Appraisal

JUNE 12, 2019

In 2017 the Tate Modern held the exhibit The Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983, and the exhibit has since been traveling around the United States. Another factor in the surge in demand on the art market is museums are rushing to catch up and diversity their collections as well. million more than in 2017.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Carhartt jackets , once a brand only seen on construction sites, are now hot vintage collectibles. The tags and care labels on Carhartt clothing are often the best way to determine the age of a piece. If you are looking for their signature overalls, a niche collectible would be the Finck “Headlight” overalls.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Image courtesy: GoodwillFinds Since October 2022, Goodwill Industries’ newest online platform, GoodwillFinds.com , has been expanding its e-commerce presence and growing its customer base to generate more revenue for community programs. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than 20 years.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Sold for $2,100 USD via Stair (February 2022). early 19th century) Furniture design came into its golden age once more in France when Napoleon became emperor in 1804. Where and How Can I Find Authentic French Provincial Furniture for my Home or Collection? Directoire-Style Bouillotte Lamp. Directoire Style (c. Empire Style (c.

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JUNE 17, 2024

It became popular again in the 1960s and with New Age designers of the 1990s. Sold for $17,000 USD via FORTUNA® (November 2022). Alexandrite: The Color-Changing Gem Exceptional and Important Cat’s Eye Alexandrite ‘The Mona Lisa’ Sold for $650,000 USD via Bonhams (December 2022). Chrysanthemum 1.85-Carat

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The Art Newspaper

MARCH 7, 2025

Artist of memorials to family memory and sprits exhibited at the 2011 Venice Biennale, the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles, Documenta Fifteen (2022) and the Ghetto Biennale, in Port au Prince

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JULY 23, 2024

He recently passed at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of humor instantly recognizable by millions. Luckily for his fans, there are also several memorabilia items and collectibles left behind as well. He had fans across all age groups, so his original vinyl albums from the 1960s get scooped up fast at estate sales and auctions.

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MAY 29, 2024

What began in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries as a means of preserving specimens collected by explorers, would find a home in Victorian era Britain as a mark of social status and represent not only the growing wealth of those in society, but also a genuine interest in animals and biology. Sold for $169,500 USD via Toomey & Co.

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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

AUGUST 26, 2024

Summer normally brings family parties on the deck for Roberta and me, and at a recent such get-together I was talking with my nephew Greg, about whose boyhood enthusiasm for collecting baseball cards I have written. In late 2022 and 2023, several of Lewis’s works at auction didn’t sell (they were “buy-ins,” to use the trade term).

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WCG

MAY 28, 2024

The deadline for application submissions is close-of-business July 15, 2022. West Collection of Photography, SAAM purchase made possible through the Franz H. The collection requires professional museum conservation to stabilize and prolong the life of the artworks. To apply, please submit a statement of interest, C.V.,

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APRIL 24, 2024

Auction Passed (Est: $35 USD – $80 USD) via Bid Again Auctions with American Space Museum (July 2022). Evans & Associates (Nov 2022). Evans & Associates (August 2022). Pennsylvania Dutch hand painted plate with Distelfink. More unique was the Distelfink , which comprised a stylized rendering of a goldfinch.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Auction Passed (Est: $35 USD – $80 USD) via Bid Again Auctions with American Space Museum (July 2022). Evans & Associates (Nov 2022). Evans & Associates (August 2022). Pennsylvania Dutch hand painted plate with Distelfink. More unique was the Distelfink , which comprised a stylized rendering of a goldfinch.

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Mark Hill

JULY 4, 2022

Ron Hitchins (1926-2019) was a British born artist, sculptor, and flamenco dancer whose life and soul was rooted in Hackney, East London from age 13. Mark Hill, London, June 2022. The post The Amazing Art of Ron Hitchins appeared first on Mark Hill | Antiques & Collectables Expert | Author & Publisher.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 30, 2025

Documents and Letters Original letters or documents signed by one or more of the Founding Fathers are the most vivid collectibles one can own. million in 2022. million in 2022. In 2022, a small glass bottle containing a few old tea leaves sold for $87,500. Though only a short letter, it still reached almost $1.9

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

From fanciful flappers to infectious musical riffs that electrified speakeasies across the country, the Jazz Age, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of decadent Art Deco design. In this article we jump into the splendors of the Jazz Age to explore these captivating creations.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Driven by technological advances, cultural shifts, and various artistic movements, the Golden Age of Illustration ushered in a period of unprecedented creativity that elevated the craft of illustration into an artform that would leave a lasting legacy on the world of art and design. It was a transformative period in the history of art.

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

This enduring love for the game has also created a vibrant market for memorabilia and collectibles, including collectible cards. From the early 1900s through to World War II (when shortages made including free cards no longer practical), Ogdens company produced countless cards of soccer players, which are now highly collectible items.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

You picture the attendees decked out in community-appropriate garb that pays tribute to their favorite heroes from their favorite collections. This image is whiskey collecting, which, like comics and sports, has a sizeable collector base. The absence of the original box can decrease value by 20 to 30 percent. in Q2 from 6.9%

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JANUARY 31, 2025

In today’s age of online streaming, we have access to the entire history of music at our fingertips. Although music is more accessible than ever, many people still enjoy building a physical collection. In 2022, vinyl records outsold CDs for the first time since 1987. Of the two, vinyl records are the most sought-after.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Highlights include concert tickets for a country music star participating in a charity auction for hurricane victims, a Christmas tree that serves as a Space Age icon, a bracelet crafted by an influential Native American jeweler, the coveted Holy Grail of Star Wars action figures, and an extremely rare horse-drawn toy sleigh.

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APRIL 21, 2025

ratingpretty impressive for a film about the world we know and love: collecting. This particular box, filled with potential pulls like Joe Namath, Bart Starr, Johnny Unitas, and Gale Sayers, is basically a cardboard time machine from the golden age of football. million in 2022 and remains one of the most coveted cards in existence.

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APRIL 4, 2025

WorthPoints Industry Partners are ushering in spring with some delightful collectibles in April auctions, including rare pottery, distinctive woodwork, a lush vintage gown, an art nouveau bat ring, and a world-class gold nugget. They also hold their value better than common grade or collectible grade nuggets.

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MARCH 4, 2025

WorthPoints Industry Partners are offering some remarkable collectibles in March auctions, including mid-century furnishings, antique and contemporary glass, work by women artists, and historical artifacts from the estate of an animation legend. Many Beany and Cecil collectibles have been sold between $10 and $1,200 over the past three years.

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MARCH 26, 2025

In June of 2022, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History unveiled the “Great American Diamonds” exhibit, highlighting four of the most stunning diamonds ever found in the United States. In 1965, at the age of 35, Buck loaned $1,000 to his family friend, Fred DeLuca, so he could open a sandwich shop.

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Association of Research Libraries

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A Historical Literature Review of the Subject Librarian Position (Brigham Young University (BYU) Library via C&RL: College & Research Libraries) Face-Tracking Technology Offers Students a Chance to Dabble in Hollywood Magic (Virginia Tech University Libraries) Increasing the Discoverability of LGBTQ+ Materials: A Case Study of the Homosaurus (..)

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MARCH 14, 2025

Graded CGC Mint 9, this card is among the rarest and most sought-after Pokmon collectibles in the world. With only 41 officially awarded copies, this card is a prized possession in any Pokmon collection. This Cheetozard was discovered between 2018 and 2022 and later went viral on social media in 2024.

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MARCH 3, 2025

These were all on the worn side, making them perfect for someone looking to start a collection with the intention of upgrading to higher-grade copies down the road. These #1 issues, while showing their age, have huge appeal for collectors, especially with their iconic status in the Marvel universe.

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