Collecting antiques is a popular pastime in both the United States and Britain, and undoubtedly there are plenty out there looking to sell off normal items as antiques. It can be difficult for a new collector to distinguish between a fake and an authentic antique, and it can take years to immediately spot exactly what sets the two apart. (more…)
Hockney Painting Sells for a Record $90m There is nothing quite like attending a high stakes auction set to showcase exquisite pieces of outrageous value. You feel the tension in the air as the potential Read more…
Top Tips for Identifying Fake Sports Memorabilia Whether you collect for sentimental value or financial gain, sport memorabilia can hold tremendous value – as long as the item is legitimate of course. Rare trading cards, Read more…
Top Tips for Buying and Selling Antiques Dealing in antiques and collectables can be a lucrative business, but the good news is that you don’t have to be an actual antique dealer to get started Read more…
Antique Collectables – Creating Valuable Collections Creating a collection of something is usually done for a few different reasons. Some might find joy in the hobby, and pursue it recreationally. Others might find that it Read more…
An antique copy of the infamous DH Lawrence novel, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, is set to be auctioned off at Sotheby’s soon. It is the copy which was used by the judge who presided over the obscenity trial that took place in 1960. Lady Dorothy Byrne, wife to Judge Sir Lawrence Byrne, annotated this copy of the book, and additionally made some notes on notepaper bearing the Central Criminal Court letterhead on her opinion of the language that Lawrence had used in the book. (more…)
The golden rule, if there is one, for collectibles is that you should buy things you love. If you’re lucky, these will turn out to be valuable, too, but even if you’re not, this way you’ll still find pleasure in your collection. (more…)