Art & Antiques
Art, antiques, collectibles, buying guides, galleries, artist profiles written and compiled by our team with more than 25 years professional experience.
Art Rentals Art Portfolio ° Geoffrey Dyer
Geoff Dyer is a master of capturing the beauty and intensity of the Australian landscape. This artwork is for sale or available for exhibition and...
Collecting Propaganda Postcards of WWI & WWII ° Deltiology
On this page: Propaganda Postcards of WWII ° How to Store a Postcard Collection ° The Market for Collecting Postcards Rich in both historic and...
FEATURE: All About Pottery & Ceramics
Decorative arts expert Al Bagdade wrote the book on ceramics — literally. Your guide on everything from rare 18th-century porcelain to grandma's tea set....
Collecting and Caring for Apothecary Bottles
The concept of a glass medicine bottle is nothing new. For nearly two millennia, glass bottles have been used to hold medicines and perfumes....
What to look for in Antique Native American Jewelry
You may not realize it, but some of the best antique jewelry wasn't made with gold, diamonds, or pearls. Navajo and other Native American...
OpenField Arts Festival in Berry NSW
A new contemporary arts festival will be held in the historic town of Berry from June 22 to 25, 2023, further establishing the Shoalhaven...
How to Spot Real American Folk Art Paintings
Artists without formal art training have been producing folk art for centuries. But it wasn't until 1924 that the first American folk art exhibition...
Numismatics: Fake Coins to Watch For
Coins that are relatively worthless may appear intriguing and possibly valuable to the untrained eye. But they're of little interest to experienced coin collectors....
German Expressionism: Art Born of Self-Expression
If you could capture your unconscious thoughts, what would you see? This preoccupation with inner emotions propelled the German Expressionists to paint what they...
What to look for in collecting Native American Blankets
Native American blankets are a significant and culturally rich aspect of Native American art and heritage. These blankets are often handmade and reflect the...