Collecting the Royals: Kings, Queens and Pretenders to the Throne (5/15/13)
There seems to be a lot of abdicating going around. First, Pope Benedict XVI stepped down as Supreme Pontiff (a … More >>

Collecting JFK: Reviewing the Dave Powers Kennedy Presidential Auction (5/9/13)
As WorthPoint’s Worthologist for presidential, political and White House memorabilia, one of my first articles, written more than five years … More >>

Ask a Worthologist: Mom’s ‘Untouchable’ Bird Figurine (5/6/13)
Darren H. inherited a bird figurine from his mother. He thinks it might have been a wedding gift 
but was … More >>

Chinese Art, Fine Jewelry Shine at Upcoming Elite Decorative Arts Sale (5/5/13)
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.—A large selection of estate jewelry, fine artwork, bronzes, sterling silver and Chinese decorative pieces will cross the … More >>

Wendt Painting Tops Multi-Estate Fine Art, Antiquities Sale (4/17/13)
GENESEO, N.Y. — An original oil-on-canvas painting by renowned American artist William Wendt (1865-1946) titled “Patriarchs of the Grove” sold … More >>

‘Herzlichen Glückwunsch!’ Best Wishes on Starting a German Beer Stein Collection (4/4/13)
Collecting something new can usually be overwhelming. When I first started collecting and selling beer steins, I was amazed by … More >>

Ask A Worthologist: The Railroad Platter (3/27/13)
Bart N. was given this platter by a relative. The piece is in very good condition, having been packed away … More >>

Spring is the Time to Hop on Easter Collectibles (3/22/13)
A time of bunnies bearing eggs is just one tradition of Easter. Many religions have been celebrating early spring as … More >>

Antique Lighting to Shine in First of Three Big Fontaine’s Auction Gallery Sales (3/14/13)
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – An auction featuring more than 400 quality lots of antique furniture, Arts & Crafts items, antique lighting—by … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: When Does a Collectible Hit its Bottom Price? (3/11/13)
When asked about the influence of the Internet—especially eBay—on the antiques and collectibles market, the shift in the antiques and … More >>