Bidsquare is proud to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month: Asian American and Pacific Islanders or (AAPI) are an integral part of the American cultural mosaic, representing over 23 million people and encompassing approximately 50 ethnic groups and over 100 spoken languages, with connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other Asian and Pacific Islander ancestries. What initially started as a commemorative week, the first ten days of May, was expanded by Congress in 1992 to encompass a month long celebration (AAPI Heritage Month) to recognize the emigration of the first Japanese Americans on May 7, 1843, and to honor the Chinese Americans who contributed to the transcontinental railroad which was completed on May 10, 1896. Now, the month of May is dedicated to the recognition of all AAPI and represents t...Read More

It’s clear that a dramatic and likely permanent shift in the workplace landscape has occurred over the past two years - the workplace, “place” now being one’s home.  This normalized change, of working from home, has highlighted the importance of carefully considered interiors and alternative design choices, some of which can have an emotional and physical effect on remote and hybrid workers. Although the idea of a positive work environment is not entirely new, the concept of blending or smoothly dividing it within your home is. Avoiding burnout and added stresses that are brought on by staying at home, like a lack of variety and privacy, is essential for maintaining a healthy grip on and formula for a successful work/life balance.  Source - housebeautiful.com | Photo: Clary Bosbyshell We’ve compiled a list of small yet effective home decor ...Read More

For such a small treasure, buying an engagement ring can feel like a big task. There are many factors to consider when purchasing an item meant to be cherished and possibly passed down for generations. This guide will help you navigate through what you need to know when buying an engagement ring at auction and clarify all of the options that are available to you. It may seem like a daunting task at first but there’s plenty of ways to enjoy the process! Before we begin, it’s worth noting that if you’re looking to surprise your fiancée with a ring, we recommend finding out their preferences before you begin seriously shopping around. Gem type, cut, style and background all play into picking the perfect ring.  Asking family and friends who know your fiancée can be a helpful resource as well as paying extra close attention to the jewelry your p...Read More

Bidsquare is proud to virtually host the 33rd MassArt Auction - a highly anticipated, annual event made fully accessible, online, through two main events: the Live Auction, which will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m. EDT, and will once again be conducted by Karen Keane, auctioneer and CEO of Skinner, as well as, a Timed/Silent Auction catalog, with online bidding open from March 21, 12pm EDT-April 10, 12pm EDT. This year's event will be held as a hybrid, where online bidding will run in parallel with in-person live bidding, an aspect which has been missing for the past two years due to the pandemic. MassArt will welcome guests back to the Design and Media Center on MassArt’s campus for the Live Auction on April 9, 2022 where the bidding will commence simultaneously in person and virtually on Bidsquare, register here to participate....Read More

Buying antiques online can open up all kinds of new options for serious collectors and casual weekend pickers alike. The eclectic fun that online auctions have to offer is an attractive way to shop for all interest types - and it’s catching on. Last year, we interviewed Katherine, a new online art collector who bid on and won a Frank Stella print. She described how engaging it was for her to discover artworks she liked and how easy it was to place live bids in an online auction on Bidsquare. Even as a new collector, she identified that hunting for and winning the item she loved was one of the main reasons why online auctions attract new art collectors. Whether bargain hunting for a new home or seeking out specialty items you can’t find in local shops, online auctions are rife with a range of unpredictable possibilities and hidden gems. Now,...Read More

When it comes to online auctions, Bidsquare was tailor-made from the get-go. The online bidding platform, from its very foundation, was designed and assembled to provide a seamless and more favorable way for buyers and sellers to convene online. Over the years, as online auctions started catching on, Bidsquare’s platform has gained recognition for a well-designed interface known for its ease of use and real-time bidding technology for both bidders and auction houses. Now, the technology that underpins Bidsquare’s marketplace as a leading online auction platform, is available to all. The new white label can be fully integrated into any website - offering a custom branded experience for businesses looking to boost online sales. What is Bidsquare Cloud? Bidsquare Cloud, the innovative new software, allows any seller, auction house or business ...Read More

It’s a new year and so far 2022 is looking as exciting as ever - if you're in the antiques and collectibles world a least! While we're still facing “real world problems” whether it be COVID-19 or global political unrest, I'm happy to report that Pop Culture is still on an upward climb since the pre-COVID world. If you refer back to our Top Picks article from this past December, you'll recall that the market had undergone a correction since the height of COVID. This is still the case, which is a good thing! The market for Pokémon, late Bronze and Modern Age comics, and anything in that 1985+ category with a high population has nicely plateaued and is maintaining since last quarter. For example, the New Mutants #98 CGC 9.8 we referenced in December is still averaging the same $1,500.00. However, important key issues, early Silver and Golden a...Read More

For many giants of art history, printing a portfolio of limited lithographs can act as a sensible way to reproduce, sell and preserve copies or original lithographic versions of ones work and  understanding the process of different types of prints is key in choosing the right method to do so. The powerful and often unsettling works by Francis Bacon only continue to grow in magnetism and allure - portraits bending around themselves, figures trapped within dark portals and vague geometric rooms. Bacon’s paintings exist on a plane of crushing gravity and dense interruptions made by the fragile human condition - his raw paint application dissolving and remaining upon itself like the dipping of a wet spoon into a sugar bowl.  Over his lifetime, Francis Bacon collaborated with several printmakers to release 36 of his best-known pieces as limited-...Read More

The brand has substantially increased their handbag prices by at least 60% - signaling a shift toward the secondary auction market. Chanel Classic Flap Bag Perhaps the most visible fashion brand in the world, Coco Chanel’s eponymous luxury house, Chanel, has decided to up the ante (again). Since November 2019, Chanel has made a steady effort to increase the value of their most beloved handbags with classics such as the small flap - seeing a 60% price jump to $8,200 and the larger version known as the 2.55 to $9,500 (up from $7,400 in June) according to Bloomberg and data compiled by the Jefferies Group. The move is seen as a direct sashay to chase rival house Hermes, who tops the charts in terms of price and desirability with their iconic Birkin and Kelly bags existing comfortably as the pinnacle of handbag eminence. Chanel is now zipping u...Read More

The cutting-edge French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, known as the father of modern photojournalism and a pioneer in street-photography, immortalized a photograph of a man leaping over the puddle behind the Saint-Lazare train station in Paris. The iconic photograph, snapped in 1930, exemplified what Henri called “The Decisive Moment”. The term defines the essence of photography and describes the precise timing of capturing a fleeting moment and preserving it forever.  Over the years, different photographers have eternalized “The Decisive Moment” and earned critical acclaim for their works. Striking aesthetics, impactful compositions and strong social commentary are some of the characteristics that make these images the highest-priced photographs ever sold. Just as striking paintings can fetch millions of dollars, attention-grabbing an...Read More