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The Legacy of Lalique Glass: From René Lalique to Modern Collectibles
xplore the history of Lalique glass through the life and work of René Lalique, his iconic designs, postwar production, and how to spot authentic pieces from reproductions.
Staffordshire Figures: A Window into 19th Century English Life and Art
Discover the history, artistry, and collecting appeal of 19th-century Staffordshire figures—vibrant ceramic sculptures that brought Victorian life, morality, and culture into the home.
Audubon Print Identification Checklist
An enumeration of the known reproductions of John James Audubon prints and their characteristics
The Varied Forms and History of Lithography
A review and history of lithographic printing techniques.
1 Antiques Auctions to Commence
1 Antiques will begin auctions in May 2025, in partnership with Bonn Auctions.
Beware the Fake Cookie Jar
Exposing the fake Goldilocks cookie jars.
A Tale of Two Dealers
A quick note on how jewelry construction can help distinguish newer from vintage pieces
Tidbits from Tang Hui’s Chinese Porcelain Dissertation, Part 4
A sampling of Chapter 3 of Tang Hui's untitled doctoral thesis on Chinese enameled porcelains of the 18th century
Tidbits from Tang Hui’s Chinese Porcelain Dissertation, Part 3
Our continued sampling of Dr Tang Hui's doctoral dissertation on 18th century Chinese enameled porcelains and why they became luxury and status symbols.
Tidbits from Tang Hui’s Chinese Porcelain Dissertation, Part 2
Part 2 of our coverage of Dr Hui's doctoral thesis on 18th C. Chinese enameled porcelains, published in 2017