What Makes Art Valuable?
October 23, 2023
It’s been debated for centuries, with the price of art fluctuating depending upon differing ideas of what it is that actually makes art valuable.
Collectors
Rare Sacagawea Coins: Background, Appearance & Value Factors
October 11, 2023
For coin collectors worldwide, the Sacagawea dollar coin is a remarkable find; the coin carries profound historical significance along with its rare status.
10 of the Most Valuable Football Cards Ever Sold
August 9, 2023
Football cards have passed through the hands of fans since the '30s. The market for sports trading cards is expected to reach more than $98 billion by 2027.
The Most Expensive Rare Vinyl Records Ever Sold
July 27, 2023
Some people who own vinyl records for more than listening. For some, purchasing valuable vinyl records signifies owning a piece of musical history.
The 63rd New York International Antiquarian Book Fair
April 24, 2023
Bibliophiles, mark your calendars! The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) is returning to the Park Avenue Armory this week.
The Best Private Art Collections and Tips for Starting your Own
February 9, 2023
Curating your own private art collection mightn't be as out of reach as you expect, according to auction house specialist, Angelo Madrigale.
Understanding the Beautiful Game of Collecting Soccer Memorabilia
November 2, 2022
There's great demand for authentic vintage soccer memorabilia, and the World Cup has equal appeal to fans and collectors alike.
Zombie Formalism and its Aftermath: Eight Years On
October 3, 2022
Zombie Formalism may have been the most important art movement of the new century but by late 2015 the market had cooled.
25 of the Most Important Chair Designs of All Time
September 19, 2022
Some innovations are heralded as turning points for civilization. The wheel propelled us great distances, the combustion engine transformed lives, and the television transported us to imagined lands. The chair doesn’t tend to receive quite the same status, despite literally lifting humans off the ground. But what started as something purely utilitarian has morphed into…
What is Blue-Chip Art and How to Start Investing in it
August 30, 2022
“Blue chip” is a term used to describe established companies whose value is a certainty. In the same vein, blue-chip art refers to the works of the most important and recognizable artists, whose pieces consistently sell in volume and at high prices. Blue-chip art is not acquired on a speculative basis – the art market is…
