Rare coin found in piece of furniture sells for $2.52M at auction
A rare 17th Century coin sold at auction for a record-breaking $2.52 million eight years after it was found in an old cabinet.
Antiques Roadshow guest gasps as she learns truth behind 'incredible' statue found while looking for packet of biscuits in cupboard
Monday night's instalment of the show, presented at Thirlestane Castle in the borders of Scotland, saw one woman hand over ...
20 Wyeth paintings owned by LL Bean’s late granddaughter are set to be auctioned
Twenty paintings from the Wyeth family and other items from the estate of one of L.L. Bean's granddaughters are set to go up ...
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From Chandelier Bids to White-Glove Sales: The Wild Jargon of Art Auctions, Decoded
Auctions are filled with specialized vocabulary. Here is a guide to key terms, from estimates to chandelier bidding.
Rare silver coin struck before the American Revolution sets auction record, selling for $2.52 million
An American silver coin dating back to the 17th century, before the United States was founded, has sold for a record-breaking ...
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The Kovels: Antiques and collecting
Some antique arts fade in popularity but are never truly lost. Embroidery is one of them. There are surviving examples of embroidered fabric that date back thousands of years. There is even evidence ...
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Wayne Edens’ peerless collection of antique fishing lures will hook new owners at Morphy’s Dec. 9 auction
The auction example’s nameless props and cup rig suggest its production pre-dated 1912. In all-original condition and almost ...