The market for that 19th-century desk you inherited is about as lively as the guy who made it. Simply put, the market for most antique furniture is moribund and won’t rebound anytime soon, antique ...
The antique world operates on a currency most people don’t fully understand. Rarity, provenance, craftsmanship, and that ineffable quality collectors call desirability all play a role. A dusty object ...
Local antique shops agree that what a piece was worth 10 years ago is not what it's worth today. Antique prices in the U.S. started falling in the early 2000s, a victim of changing tastes, older ...
What a bargain! Often an authentic antique sells for less than a modern copy. Since the price of antique wooden (“brown”) furniture has dropped in the last few years, the good news is that there are ...
Antique pine furniture is seeing a serious comeback in the design world, making its way back into homes with a fresh appeal. If you’ve ever admired the warm grain and natural patina of pine pieces, ...
The economy is not the only thing being blamed for a downturn in the antique business. WFMZ's Melissa Batulis explains how some local dealers are trying to freshen up the market for potential buyers.
Antique insect collections became exceedingly popular in the 1800s and early 1900s. They were often built as working ...
Reality TV shows such as the Antiques Roadshow and Cash in the Attic have led to a reaction against period furniture and paradoxically fuelled the fashion for modernist pieces, say antiques dealers.
Antique and art prices are on the rise in Berkshire according to experts, but that old vase in the attic may still not be worth as much as you hoped. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) ...