2023 Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles 
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APRIL 3, 2024
Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In
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APRIL 12, 2024
Vintage and antique café au lait bowls are valuable, especially those in good condition. I have always loved collecting coffee mugs, but café au lait bowls , usually measuring at least five inches in diameter and without handles , make it easy to soak up the coffee experience. What Is a Café Au Lait Bowl?
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AUGUST 26, 2024
Produced with a dedicated level of craftsmanship, these complicated instruments were often highly decorated to ensure their scientific insight was matched by their delicate beauty. Sold for £37,800 via Christie’s (July 2023). An Early English Five-Draw Telescope. Sold for £8,125 via Christie’s (October 2009).
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APRIL 29, 2024
Sold for $85,618,000HKD via Sotheby’s (October 2023). The arts flourished and iconic art forms developed, such as Ming porcelain and Qing cloisonné. Sold for €381,000 via Sotheby’s (June 2023). From his imperial workshop, painting, sculpture, and porcelain formed the foundation for the arts in the Ming dynasty.
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JUNE 10, 2024
The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. Sold for £1,800 GBP via Lyon & Turnbull (August 2023). Weymss Ware sleeping piglet with shamrocks pattern. Cats Weymss Ware tabby cat.
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AUGUST 29, 2024
I still have it, and I’ve picked up a few others in like-new condition in antique malls and at estate sales over the years. Just as I surmised, I’m not the only one who’s collected them. The 99 embellished purses were featured in an exhibit called “A Fancy Flourish: Mary Frances Handbags” that ran from January 2023 through May 2024.
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JUNE 26, 2024
Sold for $6,500 AUD via Leonard Joel (December 2023). Although it was originally envisioned for rural abodes, it’s a style of decoration that can work seamlessly when paired with contemporary, urban interiors, with a number of versatile and timeless styles. Sold for €825,500 EUR via Sotheby’s (May 2023). Directoire Style (c.
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