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Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide: Estate & Consignment Gifts
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 05.03.24 | ADMINCelebrate Mom this Mother's Day with unique estate and consignment gifts she'll love. Find something special with our ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide.
Continue ReadingHarry Laurie's Artful Universe
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 03.12.24 | Jennifer VentrescaStep into the world of Harry Laurie, a retired UPS employee turned neighborhood icon known for his boundless passion for people and art. Explore his diverse collection and the man who cherished each piece.
Continue ReadingVintage Voyages: Cameron Jones' Curated Treasures
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.12.24 | Tam TranStep into a world of curated elegance with Cameron Jones as your guide. In this exclusive edition of our Complementary. Guest Curations series, Cameron handpicks exquisite items from online auctions and sales, unveiling her unique approach to timeless design and vintage treasures. Join us on a journey through Cameron's design philosophy, her curated selections, and insightful Q&A session, as we delve into the captivating realm of vintage sophistication.
Continue ReadingDesign Confetti: Kim Lucian's Antique Treasures & Auction Finds
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.01.24 | Tam TranExplore online auctions with Kim Lucian of Design Confetti, as she shares her passion for sourcing vintage and antique finds. Discover ornate comforts, unique pieces, and gain insights into Kim's design style. Uncover the world of estate sales and online auctions through this curated collection.
Continue ReadingAlexander Calder's Art in Home Decor: Add Movement & Style
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.31.23 | ADMINDelve into the art of Alexander Calder and its seamless integration into home decor. From dynamic mobiles to prints and sculptures, uncover how Calder's versatile creations breathe life and elegance into your living spaces.
Continue ReadingWhen Does Something Become Antique? A Guide for Antique Furniture, Rugs, Jewelry, and More
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 10.08.23 | Jennifer VentrescaAntiques are beautiful and valuable objects that stand the test of time. But when does something become an antique? Explore the definitions of antiques
Continue ReadingExploring Nature's Artistry: Dr. Zahl's Mineral Egg Collection
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 09.30.23 | Jennifer VentrescaWhat do the world’s tallest tree, giant 3’ frogs, washtub-sized flowers, the first known African albino gorilla, giant ants of South America, and an extensive collection of mineral eggs have in common? Dr. Paul Arthur Zahl: explorer, scientist, writer, and collector!
Continue ReadingUnveiling Earth’s Historical Treasures: Estate Minerals
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 09.09.23 | Jennifer VentrescaA unique voyage awaits those who delve into the realm of estate mineral and rock collections. This realm exists in the world of mineralogy and lapidary arts where the past intertwines with the present.
Continue ReadingMaster of Rural Serenity Artistry: Daniel Ridgway Knight
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 08.28.23 | Jennifer VentrescaDelve into the life, art, aesthetic, and the collectibility and value of Daniel Ridgway Knight, whose work continues to delight art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Knight's unique approach to depicting rural life, his masterful use of light and color, and his skillful brushwork left an indelible mark on the art world.
Continue ReadingMasterpieces Unveiled: Nakashima, Lopez, Lik & More!
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 06.09.23 | Jennifer VentrescaExplore a wide range of exceptional artworks in the NC Multi Collector Sale, including Nakashima Furniture, fine sculptures by Nano Lopez, Bissell, and Wegner. Plus paintings, serigraphs, and prints from artists like Disney's Bill Justice, Romero Britto, Leroy Neiman, Charles Fazzino, Peter Lik, Marc Chagall, Peter Max, and renowned Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer.
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