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The Art of Vintage Wine Posters
January 17, 2022
Vintage wine posters showcasing thirsty artistic flair are as coveted, by some, as the bottles themselves. Take a brief saunter through wine poster history.
Eyes are the window: A quick intro to Margaret Keane
January 10, 2022
Margaret Keane remained unknown while her art soared in popularity. Today, Margaret Keane prints and paintings command competitive bidding at auction.
Chopard Jewelry: Where ethics meet beauty
January 3, 2022
Learn about Chopard, whose jewelry caters to a gamut of tastes with products ranging from Mille Miglia sports watches to its signature Happy Diamonds line.
Midcentury Pottery: Form, Function and Fun
December 29, 2021
Learn about the key Midcentury pottery studios and artists who created whimsical, yet practical, styles that are still emulated today.
It’s Christmas, but not quite as we know it
December 22, 2021
It’s the most magical time of year, and we’re celebrating festive traditions of past and present. Learn about the Christmas you don't remember from childhood.
Antique Taxidermy: Getting Your Fill
December 20, 2021
Art form meets science, antique taxidermy tells its own history. Learn about some of the elements collectors look for when buying taxidermy.
Gio Ponti: Modernist Master
December 15, 2021
Discover Gio Ponti, one of the most influential Italian architects and designers of the 20th century, and a leading proponent of Italian design.
Money, that’s what I want (to collect): A brief introduction to notaphily
December 13, 2021
There’s a lot more to notaphily (the study and collection of paper currency) than chasing the big numbers. Learn about factors that influence collectors.
The Futurist rebellion of David Burliuk
December 8, 2021
David Burliuk was a punk. Learn about the poet and cubist artist who took the early 20th century Russian avant-garde by storm.
5 Dutch Old Masters You Should Know (Beyond Rembrandt and Vermeer)
December 6, 2021
Learn about five Dutch Old Masters whose compelling paintings should be on the radar of any admirer of the Dutch Golden Age painters.