Discover the world class Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna's #1 museum. This guide offers an overview of the museum, spotlights must-see masterpieces, and provides insider tips for an enriching visit to this cultural gem. The Kunsthistorisches is a must visit treasure trove of old master paintings and antiquities.
Phoebe Clive’s love of homespun crafts is evident in every corner of her historic Herefordshire cottage, where friends and visiting artists admire her fascinating market finds and collected treasures, showcased alongside a selection of some of the beautiful pieces she sells in her Ledbury shop, Tinsmiths
In every household, treasures are waiting to be discovered—items that hold both sentimental value and profit potential. From cherished memories captured in photo albums to rare collectibles hidden in plain sight, this guide will explore
Thorvaldsens Plads Antikmarked is Copenhagen’s favorite treasure hunt venue for antiques and collectibles, gathering a very selected group of quality antiques dealers every weekend throughout the summer
This year, the Smithsonian Institution launched its Open Access initiative. Smithsonian Open Access invites you to share, remix, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. Discover Smithsonian Open Access with these five designs drawn from the Cooper Hewitt collection. What will you create? PRINT, FAUST IN HIS STUDY, CA. 1652, Rembrandt Harmensz
Welcome to the Pottery Marks Identification Guide. This guide is designed to not only provide you with a list of both antique and contemporary pottery and porcelain marks, but also help you understand the importance ... Read more
On the edge of a Gloucestershire meadow sits a tiny barn filled with varied treasures collected by the antique dealer and designer Christopher Howe.
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Okay. So shopping is done. The gifts have been wrapped and unwrapped. And we can finally promise to never walk into a mall again until next ...
The July 14 event will feature hundreds of costumes from her films, a massive doll collection and Hollywood memorabilia.
A storm in the Black Sea has washed up ancient Roman pillars and artifacts in Turkey's Amasra district.
Amateur metal detector unearths largest haul of gold from the period ever found – 1,500 pieces including weapons, helmet decorations, coins and Christian crosses
Auctions in South Carolina offer an exciting and dynamic environment where antiques, collectibles, real estate, and even automobiles are sold to the highest bidder. These events not only provide an opportunity to snag unique items at potentially lower prices but also play a crucial role in the state’s economy by facilitating the circulation of goods […]
Now here at Chintz of Darkness we have been demented (and fermented as well at times…) for as long as anyone can remember. We both decided at an early age to follow “the path less taken”. A path overhanging with gossamer cobwebs and shrouds of mystery. A moonlit trail strewn with a mosaic of perils and enchantment that one must carefully navigate. Existing at the fringes of society as we have, one learns to be surefooted and subversive, nimbly avoiding the pitfalls that would change the essence of ourselves and the work that we create. ( A wicked and sublime inkwell by Tiffany & Company) (The breathtaking furniture designed by Michel Haillard) Recently we spent our afternoon walk gathering twigs and branches (as well as an exquisite selection of crow feathers) for our new series of sculptures. As we neared our home, arms full of our gnarled harvest, it became necessary to cross the intersection of YUPPIE & SCUM (otherwise known as 15th & Market). As we waited for the traffic light to change we began noticing strange looks from passersby’s. Their expressions seemed to ask “who are these freakish druids and why are they performing a pagan ritual in front of our blessed 7-11?” (The answer to THAT would be, dear friends, trying to rid the world of the Big Bite Hot Dog, Cheesy Jalapeño Nachos and the National Inquirer all in one swoop of the wand…) (Alec Cobbe Residence) (...more of Michel Haillard's work.) Now if someone were to tell you that later that same afternoon that the same freaks were spotted harvesting lethally sharp (yet lovely) thistles from the middle of a traffic circle with a ceremonial knife and an altar cloth, we certainly do not know what to tell you… the world is full of unexplained strangeness. Upon returning home after our successful hunting and gathering foray we dutifully added our bounty to our growing collection of objects and ephemera that will be incorporated into our work. There are silver trays filled with antlers and bones upon sinisterly cloaked cabinets. A trio of stag skulls has taken over our parlor table, while a colony of costume jewelry has overrun the sofa. It now seems necessary to maneuver around bags of pheasant wings, nefariously purchased crucifixes and ceramic angels (just you wait, cherub, you won’t be smirking for long) simply to turn on the lights and one must climb through a maze of oversized gilded frames to retrieve a timid teacup… but do not get us wrong, we thoroughly enjoy living amid such an array of oddities and look forward to revealing our new conjuring you, dear readers… (Frank Flemming's inspiring studio...) (Seraph + Splendor's own Frog Orchestra...they play every night in the Haunted Dollhouse) Until then a visual collection of some of our favorite inspirations…of special note is the exquisitely phenomenal furniture of Michel Haillard. (This is how we furnish our dreams…how about you?) I am a Long Lived Snake, I Pass the Night and Am Reborn Every Day I am the Snake which is in the Limits of the Earth I Pass the Night and am Reborn, Renewed and Rejuvenated Every Day I am a Crocodile immersed in Dread I am the Crocodile who Takes by Robbery I am the Great and Mighty Loathsome Reptile Who is in the Bitter Waters I am the Lord of those who Bow Down in Sekhem (“Chapter For Transforming Into A Snake” by Nile)
For both collectors and savvy entrepreneurs, the world of toy reselling offers exciting opportunities to turn nostalgia into profit. Vintage and rare toys, as well as certain modern collectibles, can fetch impressive prices in today's market. Whether you have a hidden treasure trove of childhood toys or are considering investing in the reselling
Egyptian mummy from the Louvres museum in Paris. France
Both Diggers on the National Geographic Channel and Spike TV’s American Digger follow the exploits of metal-detecting teams as they search for buried artefacts. Both productions depict the frequent and careless removal of antiquities, with the sole objective to collect treasure for monetary gain. Archaeologists have angrily denounced the series as a promotion of mercenary treasure hunting with a disregard for any scientific protocols, context or recording. Particular concern was placed on the blatant commercialisation of the artefacts, where a price tag is put on all the unearthed objects. Dr Elizabeth Bartman at the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) raises
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Amateur metal detector unearths largest haul of gold from the period ever found – 1,500 pieces including weapons, helmet decorations, coins and Christian crosses
Want to sell old stuff? Learn about the best places to Sell Antiques Online & Offline for the best price, along with cool tips to make the best deals!
As the end of summer and the beginning of fall approaches, I am so excited! COOLER WEATHER! It makes me actually want to move around again. The coolness permeates the house through the open windows in the mornings. It is invigorating, and I think, 'What will I do today?' Now don't get me wrong. I'm not so full of spunk that I am going to clean all the rooms in the house today, or get that huge project finished, or anything funny as that. But I do see some progress in my work, which to me, is quite exciting! Sewing is one of my favorite pastimes. Collecting sewing notions is something that I just cannot stop doing! I decided to pull together some pretties and show them off this week. Below, packages of Silhouette trim were a recent find that are going in the 'keep' collection! I hope you are all having a lovely week! And that cool breezes and refreshing days are part of your future! Take care and thank you so much for visiting me! Blessings, Doni
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Finding antique souvenirs from Scotland is easy. In this post I list the 8 must-have antique souvenirs that I would be looking for as a memento from Scotland.
Check out this simple how-to on finding the value of a potentially collectible item that you'd like to sell, with helpful tips.
