Antiques Business

An Antiques Week in the USA

There’s been talk of a week dedicated to antiques in the U.S. for years now. We…
Let’s Talk About Pure Vintage Authenticity

If you’ve spent a moment fretting about what is and isn’t vintage or have been aghast…
Want to Have A Booming Vintage Business? Learn Y Speak

More signs of why its less than the best of times for the antiques, and in…
Have We Given Up on Authenticity?

If you’re looking for authenticity at major retailers, yes you might become weary. A recent tale…
The Other X Factor

New England Antiques Editor John Fiske sent out his latest column, this one titled The X…
Old Technology Meets New at North Texas Book & Paper Show

This weekend I was introduced to the North Texas Book & Paper show held this year…
Could Herman Cain Save the Antiques Industry?

Articles abound about the demise of the consumer. A Wall Street Journal article calls it a…
Minerva Carving Well Exceeds Estimate

An 18th Century Wood Carved Relief of the Goddess Minerva well exceeded estimates at Cowan’s auction…
Seal Sets Record, Prove Popular With Collectors, Tourists

I’ve been in the room when an unnoticed or misidentified piece of Asian art hammers down…