Auction houses is now the marketplace for many of the finest luxury collectibles. For many years, the dominant categories were old master paintings, modern art and antiques. However, in recent years, vintage watches, rare jewelry and mid-century design have become increasingly popular among collectors and therefore a dominant force in […]
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Elements of art value – definition of value in art – 10 factors
When exploring a museum or gallery, have you ever secretly wondered why certain works of art are far more valuable than others? We have! Get an online antique appraisal It’s easy to say that it’s a matter of taste, however, there are a number of important factors to look for […]
85 different things to collect – the ultimate list
Why do people collect things? What do people collect? And what kind of things should I collect? If you scroll down you will find a list of all 85 items that people are collecting. Feel free to add your comment of something interesting you collect that are not mentioned in […]
Jewelry Valuation
Starting 100,000 years ago with a shell necklace, jewelry has been the symbol of personal style and status. The word “jewelry” comes from Latin “jocale”, which means plaything. Appealing to a wide section of society, jewelry signifies the fashion and style of its era and individuality of its owner, with […]
Find of the Week – A 2300 year-old Carthaginian coin
The find of this week is this rare Shekel coin from Carthago Nova (New Carthage), the ancient city which lies along the southern coast of Iberia. The city was captured by Hannibal‘s brother Hasdrubal Barca during the Carthaginian conquest of Spain. However, their rule lasted for only seventeen years, which makes it […]
Collectors’ Heaven: Summer Auction at Skånes Auktionsverk
As the summer ends, it seems like many beautiful and quality antiques, collectibles and paintings have found their way to the Skånes Auction House. Their online auction, starting on August 23 18:00 CEST, features highlights such as an incredible painting by Bengt Lindström, an impressive silver bowl from the 16th century […]
Father’s Day Inspiration 2016
Finding the perfect gift for the man that raised you is never easy. This year, skip the socks or another boring tie for your dad, and impress him with a Scandinavian design armchair, a vintage Breitling, aged cognac from the cellars of a French castle or crystal whiskey glasses from […]
Find of the Week – Porsche 930 Primal Turbo 3.0 at Auctionata
This Porsche 930 is mentioned in 2015 in the strictly limited edition of the book: “40 – Porsche 911 Turbo Air-Cooled Years 1975 – 1998“ by the internationally accepted Porsche expert Norbert Franz. It is on auction on Auctionata until June 11, 3 pm CET. With only 2,880 units built between […]
A warm welcome to LAMA, Los Angeles Modern Auctions!
Founded in 1992 by Peter Loughrey, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) is the first auction house to specialize in selling 20th century Modern Art & Design. Holding up to three auctions a year, LAMA offers a carefully assessed selection of artworks for everyone, from the casual buyer to the most dedicated collector, and in every […]