Amazon.com is going head-to-head with ebay with its new "make an offer" feature. The flexible pricing model for third-party sellers of art and collectibles allows users to click on the "Make an Offer" button and enter a bid. The seller has 72 hours to accept, reject, or give a counter offer, followed by 72 hours to respond to … Continue reading Amazon Launches “Make an Offer” Feature
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Notable Objects – Charles Warren Eaton’s Signature Pine Trees Paintings on eBay
Without experienced auction appraisers or reputable dealers fanning out forgery or poor-condition, eBay may not be a primary source for fine art and antiques collectors. Here a lack of hands-on experience forces the decision to be made soley on a few amateur photos under dim lighting. But great finds are abundant. In particular, quite often … Continue reading Notable Objects – Charles Warren Eaton’s Signature Pine Trees Paintings on eBay
Nude Life Sketch of Lady Gaga by Tony Bennett on Ebay
A nude sketch of Lady Gaga by crooner Tony Bennett has gone viral (like much of what Lady Gaga is involved in). The Vancouver Sun reports that the 85-year-old Bennet released the portrait after they recorded “The Lady Is a Tramp.” The original charcoal drawing is being auctioned as a benefit for Gaga’s anti-bullying foundation, Born … Continue reading Nude Life Sketch of Lady Gaga by Tony Bennett on Ebay
A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 16, 2011
In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops, shows or eBay. We neither own the items or have the capability of examining the items in person in some cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily in … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 16, 2011
An Interview with Daryle Lambert
Daryle Lambert has some unique insights into the antique and collectibles business. In a new exclusive interview with Urban Art & Antiques he shares some of those insights and strategies. While he doesn’t argue it’s a tough world for dealers out there, he says he never worries about the selling, only the buying. If you … Continue reading An Interview with Daryle Lambert
A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 10, 2010
West Meets East in this small tankard, offered at New Orleans Auction In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops, shows or eBay. We neither own the items or have the capability of examining the items in person in some cases. It mainly … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 10, 2010
George Inness on ebay (again)
It isn’t that infrequent that you see the name George Inness attached to a painting on ebay. This is the first time in recent memory it’s been attached to a painting that struck me as having the potential to be a George Inness painting. It’s hard to get a good feel for paintings from internet … Continue reading George Inness on ebay (again)
A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 3, 2010
In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops or eBay. We neither own the items or have the capability of examining the items in person in some cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily in … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 3, 2010
A Gaggle of Interests – Nov 29, 2009
A Chinese carpet Deaccessioned In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops, or eBay. We neither own the items nor have the capability of examining the items in person in most cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Nov 29, 2009
A Gaggle of Interests – Nov 1, 2009 NYC Marathon Day!
In this series, UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops or eBay. Neither do we own the items nor we have the capability of examining the items in person in most cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Nov 1, 2009 NYC Marathon Day!
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