Early Art Glass - Durand Glass

You have heard of Tiffany but how about Durand Or Quezal? At the start of the 20th century, there was a rush to get into the Art Glass business, and the beauty of it swept the country. The iridescent and luster finishes developed during this time seemed to brighten the rather gloomy times of that [...]

Daryle Lambert- EBAY SERVES SCRAMBLED EGGS

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Daryle Lambert: EBAY SERVES SCRAMBLED EGGS

I hate to admit this is my opinion but, it is. Ebay has served us the fluff. Yes, they have taken their plan, confused it, and are expecting us not to know that it is just fluff, all puffed up. In fact, if you take an egg, [...]

EBAY CHANGES. You Heard Them Here First

Photo From T&J Powersellers on Ebay
Yes, there are many people writing about the up coming changes at eBay, but you heard them first in our blogs and press release on October the 4, 2007. In my opinion, the changes are going to be good for the customers and should strengthen eBay’s position in the market.It [...]

Will Success Come to You in the Antiques, Collectibles, & Fine Art Markets?

I will never forget the words of wisdom my father shared with me as a boy. “Why see so little from the ground when you can soar with the eagles and see for miles?” And, “Why settle for mediocrity when magnificence is right around the corner?”My father was a man of humble beginning, but through [...]

Trade Secrets Gives Edge in Antiques, Collectibles, Art

Trade Secrets & Knowledge Will Help You Get the Edge in Art and Antiques
 

Too often, I get calls from individuals who tell me they’ve found a Renoir or a Picasso. Of course, this doesn’t turn out to be the case. These turn out to be copies, and poor ones at that. This is the get [...]

Being a “Pro” in Antiques & Art

I would like to set the record straight about buying in the art and antiques world as a novice. The question often comes up to me as this: Will the blogs I write about art and higher end items serve you well in this business while you are just beginning your search for valuable items, [...]

Value in Fine Art Paintings

What Really Counts When Looking for Value in Fine Art Paintings?

I often see art work that might be several hundred years old but sells for under $2,500. Wouldn’t something that old be worth so much more? So many of the older paintings are not signed, so unless you have provenance, meaning a record of ownership [...]

Classic Collector Cars - Vintage Cadillac

Nothing is Too Large - Not Even a Classic Car

I have shared with you that for me, I am not usually interested in dealing with anything that is larger than a bread basket or a painting. But there are exceptions. No, I’m not interested in making furniture one of my primary items to deal with, [...]

Modern Design Furniture & Objects of Art

1981 George Nakashima Coffee Table Sold in 2006 for $102,000

Modern 20th Century Design. Those objects of art, lighting, and furniture from about 1920 through the present time, continue to be a hot commodity in the collectibles world. This has been the trend and continues to grow as a red hot commodity today, with no [...]

Lotton Art Glass Bandwagon Begins to Roll, as Predicted

John Lotton Vase. Photo from Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago.

I have been writing that the day was soon coming, when buying a quality piece of Lotton Art Glass would rank up there with the names of Tiffany, Steuben and others. Yesterday, January 21, 2008, just might mark the day that Lotton Glass began to take its [...]