The End of Winter Auction of Exceptional Rugs by 1stbid.com is a highly anticipated event for rug enthusiasts and collectors around the world. It is a celebration of the finest in rug craftsmanship and design, with a curated selection of contemporary, vintage, and antique rugs and carpets that are sure to impress buyers with a discerning eye for quality and style.   As a premiere auction venue, 1stbid.com has spent the past year carefully curating a collection of classic and contemporary rugs that are unmatched in their beauty and craftsmanship. The February 26th auction is a testament to this dedication, featuring a diverse range of formal, tribal, modernist, and collectible pieces from all corners of the world. One of the highlights of this auction is the selection of room-size Persian and Oriental carpets from the 19th and 20th centuries...Read More

The delicate balance of an object holds a certain charm that was masterfully incorporated into Mid-Century Modern furniture designs. These pieces not only look visually appealing but also serve a functional purpose - one can comfortably sit in a chair or dine at a table without worrying about them tipping over. This was made possible due to the advancements in materials and manufacturing techniques in the 20th century that allowed designers to bring their creative visions to life. Interestingly, the grandeur of these everyday objects is somewhat paradoxical, as the underlying structure is based on the simple principles of bent metal and its elasticity and torsion - a design concept that dates back to 1901 with the invention of the paperclip. This playful reference to the paperclip is evident in the design of the "paperclip" stool, where one...Read More

On January 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2023, Pook & Pook Inc. will conduct auctions featuring over one thousand lots of antiques and art. This event will showcase several major collections spanning early colonial Americana to European antiques, and will feature items from numerous estates, museums, and individuals. Wednesday, January 18th will be dedicated to the Collection of Margaret Berwind Schiffer, the largest known private collection of Chester County, Pennsylvania furniture. This collection comprises a wide range of rare and noteworthy pieces, including an important Harrisburg silk on gauze needlework sampler dated 1807 and a Collection of Charles II stumpwork featuring a silk embroidered casket in its original case. The collection also boasts nearly all examples of early Chester County furniture styles, including a rare inlaid Queen Anne ...Read More

Sale total of $1,920,700.00 achieved in the historic sale [at Stair Galleries] of fine art and personal property from the collection of literary icon Joan Didion. Lot 2, Brigitte Lacombe (b. 1950): Two Portraits of Joan Didion, Two gelatin silver prints, 1996. Sold for $17,000 Fueled by passionate interest in Didion's personal property, bidders from around the world vied for every lot in the sale, with intense bidding on Didion's sunglasses, books, and fine art. Auction records were achieved for photographs by Brigitte Lacombe (Lot 2), Patti Smith (Lot 13), and Julian Wasser (Lot 12), as well as for prints by Ed Ruscha(Lots 40, 41, and 42), Vija Celmins (Lot 39), and Cy Twombly (Lot 95). Paintings by Willard Dixon (Lot 19 & 21), William Padien (Lot 17) , and Leslie Johnson (Lot 4), also set auction records for these artists. Lot 5, Pair of ...Read More

Sports Memorabilia at auction is having a moment. Just this summer, a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card knocked previous records out of the park when it fetched $12.6 million in Heritage Auctions July sale. On Bidsquare, sports memorabilia auctions have also seen their fair share of slam dunks across the auction block with results that reflect anything but a rookie season.  We're looking back on our favorite all-star auction items, starting with a (newly single) someone who continues to attract media attention. Tom Brady Championship Autograph Rookie Ticket Card Sold for $372,500 Lot 1, 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady Championship Autograph Rookie Ticket Card #144, #39 of 100. Sold for $372,500 at Bonham Skinner - December 07, 2021.  Although recent headlines are zeroing in on his marriage woes, Tom Brady's past and future as the gre...Read More

When you think of online auctions, it’s easy to imagine items going for tens of thousands of dollars all of the time. For many, million dollar auction headlines go well beyond what anyone would ever imagine spending on vintage or antique collectibles. Yet, we'll let you in on a little secret, estate auctions online happen to be a great way to find rare and unique collectibles at surprisingly decent prices. Lot 158, The Pop-Up Pinocchio,  Blue Ribbon Books 1932 1st edition. Sold for $100 Estate auctions are treasure chests filled with unexpected items waiting to be explored. You can find collectibles ranging from first edition books, rare coins, and handbags to sports memorabilia and toys. Items you might otherwise spend a premium on in a store can be bought for a fraction of the price in estate auctions online. So, how do you manage to snag...Read More

It isn’t always easy to focus on one thing when you’re browsing through cluttered antique centers or a plethora of items strewn out on a tag sale table.  Credit: Getty Image / Matteo Colombo It’s natural to gravitate towards objects that you’re instantly attracted to, but, what about the ones you haven’t considered before? When shopping for vintage and antique goods, noticing something as small as an unusual coin can prove to be more valuable than you would have ever expected.  There can be valuable antiques and collectibles hiding in your attic or sitting out on a cluttered tag sale table just waiting to be scooped up. So, whether you’re cleaning out your house or flipping through a neighbors leftovers, you may be surprised by what's worth a second look and which items can be potentially valuable antiques.  1. Hunting Decoys Lot 12, Earnes...Read More

Buying antique paintings for sale can be a hit or miss situation: you can either end up with a true antique or go home to find that you’ve overpaid for a forgery. So, what do you need to know before you bid on antique artworks? First things first! Not every online seller is created equal. If you buy antique paintings from a vetted platform like Bidsquare, you can be much more certain about the quality of goods you're purchasing as well as the reputation of the auction house you’re buying them from.    An example of a famous forgery | John Myatt’s copy of Oleanders, after Vincent Van Gough, 2021 | Courtesy of Washington Green Fine Art. A forgery purposefully exhibited in Treasures on Trial by Delaware’s Winterthur Museum in 2018. If you do decide to buy antique art elsewhere then there’s just three steps you need to follow to make sure you’r...Read More

Shopping and bidding in live online auctions is a great way to find modern, antique, and vintage collectors items that you couldn’t otherwise source yourself. Online dealers and auction houses are constantly consigning and stitching together all manner of goods to offer at auction, whether it’s timeless Chanel bags you’re hunting for or fresh home office accutroments - online auctions appeal to all design styles and interest types providing unparalleled variety. If you’ve always wanted to try bidding in a live online auction, we’re here to help you navigate the basic rules of participation. How To: Live Auction Bidding Online 1. Save Your Favorite Items With thousands of furnishings, fashion accessories, artworks and collectibles available to browse on Bidsquare, it’s important not to lose track of something you’re interested in. We suggest...Read More

On July 9-10, Case Antiques will host their, Summer Fine Art and Antique Auction - Day 1 & 2, featuring 1200+ items from Southern estates and collections. Included in the sizable auction, on Day 1, is what many would consider to be the very definition of a marvel.   Lot 39, The (Dutch) Kitchen Automaton Pocket Watch Attributed to Pierre-Simon Gounouilhou (France/Switzerland, 1779-1847) Coming up at Case Antiques, July 9. 2022 Attributed to Pierre-Simon Gounouilhou (France/Switzerland, 1779-1847), Lot 39, a rare Swiss double, open-face automaton pocket watch, depicts a highly detailed Dutch kitchen - the degree to which recaptures ones imagination and concept of a moment in time. Online bidding will be available live online via Bidsquare. The auction catalog further describes the timepiece:  - 18K gold surround and stem, enamels, brass, and ...Read More