All I Want for Christmas is Edward Gorey’s Fur Coat

December 9, 2010 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ 2 Comments

I’m not sure what size Edward Gorey wore, but I am certain one of his fur coats would make a great Christmas gift for that hard-to-please Victorian. More than a dozen of Gorey’s coats are being offered today at Bloomsbury Auctions in New York, along with a gold ring, limited edition prints and other items. … Continue reading All I Want for Christmas is Edward Gorey’s Fur Coat

Poster Show for First-Time Buyers Opens in Feb.

January 29, 2010 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ 1 Comment

The International Poster Center will offer more than 400 original vintage posters from the latter half of the 20th century in its second Modern Poster Auction. Featuring posters from around the world, this show explores the unbridled creativity that defined graphic advertising from the 1950s onward. All items are on view February 1 – February … Continue reading Poster Show for First-Time Buyers Opens in Feb.