May 2011

A Visit to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston

The ultimate destination on a short trip to Houston Memorial Day was the Houston Museum of…
Not Your Grandmother’s Antiques Store

I finally made my way over to a often recommended store in Dallas today called Dolly…
Jeff R. Bridgman Taking Civil War Era Flags on Tour

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the outbreak of the American Civil War, Jeff R. Bridgman,…
The Fairytale Watch Collection Hidden in a Bank Vault for More Than Sixty Years

Among serious watch collectors and horological aficionados, perhaps no name inspires as much reverence and admiration…
The Future of Antiques and Who Buys Luxury

Research that reached me via Facebook this morning helped confirm what I have suspected to be…
Heritage Auctions American Sale Review

Most paintings from Flanner & Buchanan Corporate collection sold well, a reminder of the successful…
Three D’s now Four

There have traditionally been three “d” words that have impacted the antiques industry (not to…
Met Will Take Over Whitney Building

Metropolitan Museum of Art will take over space vacated by the Whitney Museum of Art when…
Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Sale Sets Seven Records

Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale realized $301,683,630, exhibiting a thriving and healthy market for…