Heritage Auctions Signature Auction Featured Treasures from the House of Romanoff

The Romanov treasures feature a captivating blend of opulence, history, and tragedy, reflecting the grandeur and tumultuous fate of this once-mighty dynasty.  On May 17, Heritage Auctions held its first Imperial Fabergé & Russian Works of Art Signature Auction, focusing on treasures from the house of Romanoff. In a press release, Nick Nicholson, the auction […]

Collecting Antique and Vintage Parasols and Handles

By Kris Manty The most important thing to know if you want to collect these pretty sun shields is the difference between parasols and umbrellas. Because parasols are used for sun protection, they are typically made of more fragile material; umbrellas offer rain protection and hence are traditionally waterproof and sturdier. According to The Met […]

Fabergé Still Desirable

The Fabergé name is still going strong. Even new Fabergé is selling for high prices and catalogued by museums. Theo Fabergé, grandson of the famous jeweler Peter Carl, began designing and making art objects from wood and ivory in the 1950s. In 1984, he began a collection for the international market, using precious metals and […]