Thanksgiving…When Families Reveal the Truth About Their Heirlooms
Thanksgiving does something funny: it exposes which heirlooms people actually care about — and which ones they absolutely don’t.
When the Things We Love Start to Weigh Us Down
I recently had an appointment on the North Shore of Long Island with a gentleman and his wife who owned one of the most beautiful collections I’ve seen in a while — art glass, porcelain, bronzes, jewelry, silver. Walking into their home felt like stepping into a private museum. Every shelf glimmered with pieces that had clearly been chosen with care.
The Strangest Thing We Ever Found — and Why Oddities Can Be Worth a Fortune
Every antique dealer has a story that makes even seasoned collectors stop and stare. For us, it was the day we opened a dusty cabinet and found… a human brain in a jar of formaldehyde.
How Selling at an Auction Really Works
Thinking of selling your fine art, antiques, collectibles, or jewelry at auction? Before you dive in, it’s essential to understand precisely how the process works—the costs, the risks, and the outcomes you might face.
Thinking of Selling Art? Here’s What’s Worth Something and What’s Not
You’re on a cruise, you’ve had a few cocktails, the sun is shining. You wander into one of those onboard art auctions and suddenly you’re raising your paddle for a Picasso. It’s got a certificate! It must be worth something, right?
Selling Your Art
People sell their art for many different reasons. They no longer like the piece(s), they don’t fit into their new home or their aesthetic has changed.
The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: Numerous Records Set
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Nassau County Museum of Art. The museum is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor 11756. What an amazing place in the middle of Long Island. The grounds are huge. They have walkways with sculptures, trails with beautiful flowers and of course the art exhibits which change every few months. In addition to the wonderful sites, the museum has educational programs for children and adults.
Nassau County Museum Of Art – New York, New York Exhibit
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Nassau County Museum of Art. The museum is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor 11756. What an amazing place in the middle of Long Island. The grounds are huge. They have walkways with sculptures, trails with beautiful flowers and of course the art exhibits which change every few months. In addition to the wonderful sites, the museum has educational programs for children and adults.