Antiques & Collectibles
Discover news, auction results and stories about antiques, artifacts, collectibles and memorabilia from around the world.
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A Map of the Human Voice: Neel Khokhani and the Epochal Collection
Most collections tell you who matters. The Epochal Collection asks a different question: what remains of us when the systems that rank, categorize, and increasingly imitate human beings have finished their work? By placing canonical…
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The Perfect Affordable Gift for Creatives Actually Exists — FOLLOW.ART Nexus Card
This Valentine’s Day, FOLLOW.ART invites art lovers, collectors, and cultural supporters to celebrate love in its most lasting form: support, connection, and belief in creative practice. Instead of traditional Valentine’s gifts that fade quickly, FOLLOW.ART…
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Ma Weidu: Scholar of the Past, Craftsman of the Present – An Interview on Collecting, Cultural Practice and Responsibilities of Our Time
At a moment when cultural institutions worldwide struggle to define their purpose, Ma Weidu stands as a rare figure—part scholar, part craftsman—quietly reshaping what it means to care for the past. From founding China’s first…
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Historic Dalai Lama Sale at Bonhams Breaks Records with Krishna Kanwal’s Watercolors and Sir Basil Gould’s Archive
Discover the remarkable story behind Sir Basil Gould’s historic collection—featuring exclusive artworks, rare photographs, and personal artifacts from Tibet’s most pivotal moments. From Krishna Kanwal’s evocative watercolors capturing the enthronement of the young Dalai Lama…
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Selling Fine Art Prints: The Journey of Darla Farner
From a modest collection of ten paintings and a handful of transparency scans, Darla Farner built a decades-long journey that transformed her artwork into sought-after fine art prints featured in national magazines and showcased in…
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Redefining Language: How WordCraft is Transforming Words into Digital Art
The concept is simple yet revolutionary: users can create, mint, and exchange “word coins”—tokens tied to unique words or phrases. These word coins, much like digital art or NFTs, hold value and can be bought,…
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Banksy’s British Cool Mickey Snake Triumphs at Bonhams, Selling for £330,600
Banksy’s Mickey Snake, a rare sculpture from the artist’s infamous Dismaland exhibition, stunned the art world this week by more than doubling its estimate at Bonhams. With its unsettling blend of pop culture and dark…
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Simonetta Vespucci Restores the Identity of Botticelli’s Lost Altarpiece
After more than four years of meticulous restoration, a long-overlooked Renaissance altarpiece has reemerged in stunning detail—now believed by experts to be the work of none other than Sandro Botticelli. Hidden beneath centuries of retouching…
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Rare Qianlong ‘Dragon’ Vase Stuns at Auction, Sells for $3.7 Million—Over Six Times Its Estimate
A breathtaking imperial vase, once expected to sell for a fraction of its final price, has stunned collectors at Bonhams New York, igniting a fierce bidding war and shattering estimates. This extraordinary piece, with its…
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Rare Antique Book Collection Sells Out Completely at Bonhams New York Auction
In a historic moment for bibliophiles and collectors, Bonhams New York achieved a white glove result—100% sold—at its December 17 auction of The Complete Kelmscott Press Collection of Joseph Mark Van Horn. The auction marked…
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Legendary Stradivarius Violin Fetches $11 Million at Sotheby’s, Falling Short of World Record
A legendary Stradivarius violin, crafted over three centuries ago, has just sold for a staggering $11.25 million at a Sotheby’s auction—fueling not only the dreams of its new owner but also those of countless young…
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Boston Red Sox Memorabilia Hits It Out of the Park as Lucchino’s Baseball Collection Brings in $740K
A piece of Red Sox history just sold for six figures—can you guess what it was? The late Larry Lucchino’s legendary memorabilia collection shattered expectations at Bonhams Skinner, with items from the curse-breaking 2004 World…
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