Defined simply as objects from the ancient world, antiquities span a vast range of places, periods, and media. While the Western trade is primarily …
Famous Antiquities Collectors from History
Ancient art and artifacts have entranced collectors for centuries. This article explores nine of the most interesting collectors of antiquities, from Renaissance noblemen to Hollywood actresses.
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The 20th century brought with it many new female art collectors and patrons. They made numerous significant contributions to the art world and museum …
The British have been famous art collectors for centuries. The first systematic art collectors in the British Isles appeared in the 16th century with …
It’s interesting to consider that much of the world’s masterpieces aren’t all displayed at the biggest museums or public spaces. Instead, they’re …
For the casual art appreciator, art fairs fill a leisurely afternoon. They function like portable museums, full of new art to view as the event …
The important role of horology in our everyday lives, the complexity of clockwork mechanisms, and the potential for the most sophisticated and …
‘The most personal of the decorative arts’, jewelry can represent a foregone age, tell the intimate story of its owner, and harness the beauty of …
Comic illustration books may not receive the same level of literary respect or regard as the novel, and those who admire the oil paintings of the Old …
The most important art sales at the major auction houses were long dominated by European masterpieces, from Old Master paintings to Pop Art. Over the …
The 2010s proved an exceptional decade for the art industry, with the world’s most expensive painting sold at auction, ever-increasing interest in …
Throughout the centuries, the lure of the ancient world has evoked curiosity and interest, from the Neoclassical movement to the continued use of …
Centuries after they were created, the masterpieces of the Old Masters continue to attract the attention and admiration of a global audience. The …
In the 21st century, photography has come to be respected as a form of art equal to that of painting or sculpture. While cameras are ubiquitous, few …
All markets fluctuate and the art trade is no exception, but over the last five years, some of the most important, famous, and expensive pieces of …
As we mentioned in Part 1 of The Collector’s Wine and Spirits series, auction houses around the world take the sale of fine wines and spirits …
When you think of auctions, you’d assume that fast-talking and gavel-knocking is the name of the game. But at elite art auction like Sotheby’s and …
Pokémon cards were the analog 1990’s version of Pokémon Go. Players collected cards representing different Pokémons and used them to have elaborate …
The most valuable comics books share one thing in common: they’re the first of something. They can be the first introduction to a character you love …
In the last decade, some auction houses broke the world records for most expensive books ever sold. But there are lesser-known historical gems that …
Comic books used to be seen as only something kids begged for when the newest edition of their favorite superhero hit the stands. As the first decade …