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 >>

Gold Alert: From Investing in Gold to Buying it over the Counter (5/1/13)
As an appraiser often I am asked, “Should I invest in gold?” Let me go over the basics before you … More >>

Art Glass, Collection of European Ivory Figurals to Lead A. B. Levy’s Event (3/22/13)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – In a tightly packed auction that will include an exclusive collection of 40 pieces of … More >>

Diamond Wise: Facts You Should Know before You Buy or Sell that Engagement Ring (3/15/13)
Buying and selling diamonds can be both easy and then complicated. Many believe that if you have a handle on … 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 >>

Picasso Plate Expected to be Top Lot at Multi-Estate Auction (2/19/13)
NEW ORLEANS – A silver plate showing an image of a bull’s head by the renowned artist Pablo Picasso and … More >>

March Auction to Feature Fine Art, Jewelry, Native American Objects (2/19/13)
GENESEO, N.Y. — Approximately 900 quality lots of fine arts and antiques in an array of categories will be sold … More >>

Selling Your Gold: What You Should Know About the Process (1/16/13)
As a professional independent appraiser, people have come to me over the years to sell their gold. During the consultation, … More >>

Antiques Auction Forum Podcast: Dan Horan on Luxury Wrist Watches (12/21/12)
In this week’s installment of the Antiques Auction Forum podcast, Martin Willis speaks with Dan Horan and talks about today’s … More >>

Fashionable Collectibles from the Top: Fancy, Fascinating Victorian Hat Pins (11/13/12)
Antique Victorian hat pins—long wire stems that attached to the top of a fancy woman’s hats, adorned at the top, … More >>