Triumph of Tiffany
The stained glass, decorative objects and artistic craftsmanship associated with Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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Stories We’ve Run
The stories presented on this website offer a sampling of the people we've encountered, the objects we've examined and the events we've reported. They reflect the interests of a publication that began with the antiques and collectibles community but has never felt obliged to confine its curiosity to the boundaries of that industry.
176 stories
Art, Antiques and Design
Tamara de Lempicka’s Portrait of a Bacteriologist
A look at one of the Polish-born Art Deco painter’s distinctive portraits.
Ancient Art of Glassmaking
The materials, furnaces and techniques used to manufacture glass in antiquity.
Fired Up for Tile
Decorative ceramic tiles and the artistry involved in their manufacture.
Dynasty of Deco
The decorative vocabulary of Art Deco, from geometric patterns to streamlined forms.
Spotlight on Deco
A closer examination of objects and decorative design associated with the Art Deco era.
Fired Up Over Pottery
Ceramic objects, their makers and the fascination they hold for collectors.
Requiem for a Pottery Heavyweight
A look at a major figure in pottery and the work that established a reputation.
Wicker Wizard
The craftsmanship involved in making furniture and decorative objects from woven wicker.
The Art of Hair
The elaborate hairstyles, hair ornaments and decorative traditions associated with hair.
The Ballerina’s Icons
Images of ballet dancers and the objects that preserve the history of dance.
Magnificent Menus
Restaurant menus as examples of illustration, typography, advertising and commercial design.
Miracle Crate Label Collection
The colorful artwork and history of vintage commercial produce labels.
Fantastic Fantasy
The imaginative figures and objects represented in fantasy-inspired art.
Fantasy Animals
Animals transformed by artists into fantastic decorative creations.
Art Revisited
A return to works of art for another examination of their design and significance.
Picking Up Pansies
The appearance of floral motifs and pansies in decorative collectibles.
Artifacts of Sacred Rituals
Objects associated with ceremonial practices and religious traditions.
Hollywood, Television, Music and Popular Culture
The Twilight Zone Re-Invented
The reinvention of The Twilight Zone, the television series known for its unsettling stories and unexpected conclusions.
Four Television Shows That Transformed American Television
Four programs examined for their contributions to the development of American television.
An Early Godfather Script
A preliminary screenplay showing how The Godfather developed before reaching the screen.
Jeff Beck: Guitar’s Mad Scientist
The experimental guitar techniques that distinguished Jeff Beck from other rock musicians.
Bob Dylan’s Reel-to-Reel Demos
Early recordings preserved on magnetic tape, offering a glimpse into Bob Dylan’s musical development.
James Dean’s Enduring Mystique
The continued fascination with James Dean and memorabilia associated with his brief film career.
Steve McQueen Collectibles
Objects and memorabilia associated with the actor whose image became inseparable from fast cars and motorcycles.
Elvis: Auction of the Century
An auction devoted to Elvis Presley and objects associated with his career.
Marilyn’s Letter
A letter associated with Marilyn Monroe, offering collectors a personal artifact from her life.
Mae West Sells All
The sale of possessions associated with Mae West, the actress whose career extended from vaudeville to Hollywood.
Michael Jackson’s Thriller Jacket
The return of the famous jacket associated with Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
Where Stars and Icons Meet
A gathering of Hollywood memorabilia and objects associated with celebrated entertainment personalities.
Santa Claus and Betty Boop
Two familiar figures from American popular culture represented in collectible art and memorabilia.
Super Death Creates a Collectibles Blast-Off
The surge of collecting interest associated with the death of a prominent public figure.
The Original Star Wars Poster Painting
Tom Jung’s original artwork for the first Star Wars theatrical campaign sold for $3.875 million, setting a record for movie poster art.
John Cusack’s Trench Coat From Say Anything
The oversized trench coat worn by John Cusack in the scene where he raises a boombox outside Ione Skye’s window brought $61,250 at auction.
The Wicked Witch’s Flying Hat
Margaret Hamilton’s screen-worn hat from The Wizard of Oz brought $575,000 at Heritage Auctions.
The Seaview Submarine Surfaces Again
A large filming miniature of the futuristic submarine from Irwin Allen’s Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea sold for $222,250.
One Control Panel, Three Science Fiction Productions
A prop control station used in The Time Tunnel also appeared in Lost in Space and City Beneath the Sea, demonstrating how Hollywood studios reused elaborate science fiction sets.
Marilyn Monroe’s Black Evening Dress
A black Ceil Chapman dress worn by Marilyn Monroe to an event with Joe DiMaggio brought $254,000 at Julien’s Auctions.
The Central Perk Couch From Friends
A studio-made reproduction of the familiar orange couch from the television sitcom Friends brought $29,250 at auction.
The Man Who Invented the Walking Piano
Remo Saraceni, creator of the giant floor keyboard featured in the Tom Hanks film Big, developed electronic installations that responded directly to human movement.
George Lucas’s Galaxy in the Auction Room
Rare Star Wars action figures, original artwork and other memorabilia helped drive a multimillion-dollar popular culture auction at Hake’s.
The Shark-Defying Stunt Performer From Jaws
A story about a performer associated with Jaws revisited the dangerous world of Hollywood stunt work and the woman whose career included confronting a mechanical shark.
When a Hollywood Star Became Mayor
A signed Clint Eastwood print transformed his familiar Western gunslinger image into an advertisement for law, order and ice cream during his time in Carmel.
A Painter’s Madeline Murals Aboard Onassis’s Yacht
Aristotle Onassis commissioned Ludwig Bemelmans to paint scenes from the Madeline children’s books for the playroom aboard his yacht, Christina O.
The Music Dealer Who Played With the Kinks
John Kale, a former guitarist who performed with a later incarnation of the Glass Family that opened for the Kinks, now sells approximately 800 classic rock albums at the Oceanside Antique Mall.
The Album That Outlived Its Initial Reception
Love’s Forever Changes, a modest seller when released, appears among the records in John Kale’s collection, reflecting the later appreciation of Los Angeles psychedelic rock.
Brian Jones’s Harmony Guitar
A guitar associated with Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones brought $150,000 at Heritage Auctions.
The Beatles Reunited on Stage
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr performed together during the finale of McCartney’s Got Back tour.
The Final Chapter of Brian Wilson
The death of Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson prompted tributes to the musician whose studio experimentation helped redefine pop recording.
A Film Director and a Mechanical Watchmaker
Francis Ford Coppola collaborated with François-Paul Journe on a wristwatch whose mechanical fingers form a miniature display of the passing hours.
Architecture, Automobiles and American Design
Palm Springs Plays Host to Modernism
The architecture and design celebrated during Palm Springs’ modernism events.
Inside the Mind of Frank Lloyd Wright
The architectural thinking and design principles of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Googie Architecture: Food and Fun
The futuristic coffee shops, roadside buildings and dramatic signs associated with Googie architecture.
Bob’s Big Boy Is Back
The return of an American restaurant landmark associated with roadside dining and midcentury design.
Carhop Service Is Back
The revival of restaurant service in which attendants bring food directly to customers’ automobiles.
Palm Springs Summer Is Now Cool
The attractions and events that brought renewed attention to Palm Springs during the summer.
Sneak Preview: The Hottest Antique Car Museum
An advance look at a museum devoted to historic automobiles.
Retro Rocketry
Early rockets, experimental propulsion and the machines associated with the beginnings of rocket technology.
Radio Razzmatazz
Vintage radios, their cabinet designs and their place in the early development of broadcasting.
Automata Revealed
Mechanical figures that imitate human or animal movements through elaborate internal mechanisms.
Edison Lightbulb Patent Auction
The auction of patent-related material documenting Thomas Edison’s work on electric lighting.
Curious Collections and Unusual Objects
Around the World in 100 Ashtrays
A collection illustrating the remarkable variety of ashtray designs from different countries.
The Value of Historic Papers
Old documents, letters and manuscripts examined as objects of historical and monetary interest.
Pieces of Camelot
Objects and memorabilia associated with the Kennedy era and its enduring popular fascination.
Unearthing Egypt
Egyptian artifacts and the discoveries that have made ancient Egypt a continuing subject of collecting interest.
Dance of Hawaiian Desire
Hawaiian-inspired objects and imagery associated with the islands’ cultural appeal.
The Pack Rat
The accumulation of objects by collectors who find it difficult to discard anything.
Potions of Deceit
A story involving deceptive preparations and the claims associated with them.
The Swindler
A look at deception and fraudulent dealings involving collectible objects.
On the Seamy Side
The less respectable side of the antiques trade and the questionable practices encountered by collectors.
Cleaning Catastrophes
The damage that can result when antique objects are cleaned improperly.
Stop the Destruction
An examination of the damage or loss of objects considered historically or artistically significant.
Collecting Tsunami
A wave of collecting activity and the forces behind a surge of interest.
Auctions, Sales and Notable Finds
Top Artworks Sold at Auction
A look at works of art that achieved exceptionally high auction prices.
The Tiffany & Co. Sale
Objects associated with Tiffany & Co. presented to collectors through an important sale.
Hake’s Comics Auction
Comic books and related collectibles offered through Hake’s auction business.
On and Off the Block
A look at the objects offered at auction and the transactions surrounding their sale.
I’ll Buy That!
A look at objects attracting buyers and the decisions that lead to a purchase.
The Mayor’s Great Find
An unusual discovery involving a mayor and an object of collecting interest.
Mall Owner Shakes the Dice
A business gamble involving the owner of an antiques mall.
Clash of Values
Conflicting judgments about the worth of objects offered for sale.
Picking Up the Pieces
The aftermath of a setback and the effort to recover valuable objects or rebuild a collecting enterprise.
Top-Grossing Antiques Dealers
An examination of dealers whose businesses generated some of the industry’s highest sales.
What’s Hot for Collectors
A report on objects attracting particular attention in the antiques marketplace.
Appraiseology
The practice of appraising antiques and the methods used to arrive at a valuation.
Dealers, Shows and the Antiques Trade
The Genius of the Dana Point Summer Show
The planning and presentation of an antiques show in Dana Point.
Melissa at Kobey’s Swap Meet
A look at Melissa and the activities surrounding the well-known San Diego swap meet.
Robin Messick’s Apprenticeship
The experiences of an apprentice learning the antiques business.
Sandra Michaan’s Vintage Fashion Show
A fashion presentation featuring vintage clothing and the styles of earlier periods.
Triumph and Tragedy at Sandra Michaan’s Fashion Show
The successes and unexpected difficulties surrounding a vintage fashion event.
An Outer Space Vintage Fashion Show
Vintage clothing presented in a fashion show with an outer-space theme.
Making Out: The Max Factor Collection
Objects associated with Max Factor and the history of cosmetics and beauty products.
The Romance of the Dealers Ball
A social event bringing members of the antiques trade together for an evening of celebration.
The Collectors Conference
A gathering devoted to the business of collecting, antique education and the concerns of dealers.
Ethics Takes Center Stage
An antiques conference keynote focused on ethical conduct within the trade.
No Retreat From Antique Education
A collectors conference emphasizing the continuing need for education and professional knowledge.
Charting Your Antique Education
Courses, seminars and other educational opportunities available to people studying antiques.
Words for Collectors
The language and terminology used by collectors and antiques professionals.
The Industry’s Tentative Reopening
Antiques businesses and events attempting to resume operations following pandemic shutdowns.
Brain Trust Averts Crisis
The efforts of a group of specialists to resolve a serious problem confronting the antiques community.
Dealer Support
Efforts to assist dealers facing difficulties within the antiques marketplace.
Remarkable Objects and Unexpected Discoveries
Clint Eastwood, a Pistol and an Ice Cream Cone
A $7.99 Salvation Army discovery in Del Mar turned out to be a signed Jim Miller print showing Clint Eastwood as Carmel’s mayor, holding a pistol and a triple-scoop ice cream cone beneath the slogan “Law, Order and Ice Cream.”
The $20 George Nelson Bench
David Harker’s introduction to modernist furniture began with a George Nelson bench he found for $20. A visit to the Eames House helped turn that discovery into a decades-long involvement with modern design.
The Return of the Starship Enterprise
The rediscovery of the original USS Enterprise filming model from the Star Trek television series sparked a legal dispute over its ownership.
A Chess Piece Buried for Centuries
Archaeologists excavating a medieval castle discovered a 1½-inch chess piece carved from antler, part of a collection of game pieces that survived beneath the ruins.
The Watch That Tells Time With Fingers
A wristwatch conceived by filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and made by F.P. Journe replaces conventional hands with a miniature mechanical hand whose fingers indicate the hours. It sold for $10.8 million.
A Robot Car Worth $233,700
A Japanese tin friction-powered Robot Car brought $233,700 at Morphy Auctions, demonstrating the extraordinary prices collectors will pay for rare mechanical toys.
The $42,000 Blue Bottle
A cobalt blue Goffe & Sons Codd bottle brought $42,000 at auction, setting a record for the unusual glass container originally designed to seal carbonated beverages with a marble.
A Stegosaurus for $44.6 Million
A billionaire purchased an enormous Stegosaurus skeleton at Sotheby’s for $44.6 million, bringing dinosaur collecting into the realm of major art-market transactions.
The Young Triceratops Called CERA
A juvenile Triceratops skeleton nicknamed CERA brought $5.37 million at Phillips. The specimen represented an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire the remains of a young dinosaur.
A Ferrari With a Racing Driver’s Past
A Ferrari 308 GTSi formerly owned by Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve attracted collectors interested in both the Italian automobile and its celebrated owner.
George Foreman’s Other Heavyweights
Former boxing champion George Foreman auctioned 51 automobiles from his personal collection, including a Ford GT, BMW Z8 and Volkswagen Super Beetle.
A Chair Designed for One Frank Lloyd Wright House
A chair made for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dorothy H. Turkel House in Detroit came to auction, offering collectors furniture designed for a specific architectural commission.
A $5,000 Bowl Associated With Robert Louis Stevenson
A hand-carved wooden kava bowl associated with the author of Treasure Island appeared at auction, linking an Oceanic ceremonial object with the writer’s life in the South Pacific.
The Chinese Vase With a Hidden Visual Pun
A famille rose vase decorated with Manchu hunters, horses, camels and a dog brought $125,000. Its imagery included a Chinese visual pun involving the animals.
A 28-Inch Cathedral of Citrine
A Brazilian citrine formation standing 28 inches high appeared among the crystals and minerals offered by Second Star Healing at The Mart in San Diego.
Uranium Glass Under Ultraviolet Light
At Oceanside Antiques, Brian Matusek displayed uranium glass, including a Fenton hobnail bowl whose uranium content causes it to fluoresce under ultraviolet illumination.
Archaeology, Ancient Objects and Historical Mysteries
The Wine That Survived 2,000 Years
Researchers examining a Roman tomb in Spain discovered ancient wine still preserved inside a burial vessel. Chemical analysis linked it to wines produced in the surrounding region.
Hundreds of Glass Objects Beneath the Black Sea
Underwater archaeologists near Burgas, Bulgaria, recovered more than 100 additional glass objects from a submerged site believed to contain cargo from a historic shipwreck. Some pieces were attributed to Murano glassmakers.
The Purple Dye Factory of Ancient Greece
Archaeologists on the Greek island of Aegina uncovered an ancient workshop where purple dye was manufactured using crushed murex sea snails, grinding stones and specialized equipment.
The Woolly Mammoth With Intact Chromosomes
Scientists studying mammoth skin preserved in Siberian permafrost recovered fossil chromosomes retaining much of their original three-dimensional structure.
Thirty-Five Bottles of Fruit at Mount Vernon
Archaeologists working at George Washington’s Mount Vernon discovered 35 bottles containing preserved cherries and berries from the colonial period.
The Final Ship of Ernest Shackleton
Researchers located the wreck of the Quest, the ship associated with explorer Ernest Shackleton’s final expedition, resting 1,280 feet below the waters off Labrador.
A Pharaoh’s Name on a Granite Slab
Hieroglyphics on a granite fragment discovered at Abydos identified it as part of the sarcophagus of Ramses II.
A 50-Foot Canoe Beneath a Mexican Lake
A large wooden canoe associated with the Purépecha people was discovered in Lake Pátzcuaro, Mexico, near other archaeological remains.
The Medieval Arrowhead in an Estonian Well
Archaeologists discovered an arrowhead in a medieval well in Estonia, possibly associated with a battle between Swedish forces and local defenders.
Glass Beads and Indigenous Trade
Researchers examined historic glass beads to investigate trading relationships between Wendat and Anishinaabe communities and the influence of Indigenous preferences on bead circulation.
A Greek Helmet Reaches $45,000
An Archaic Greek helmet brought $45,000 at Artemis Gallery, drawing attention to ancient Mediterranean military equipment.
The Nobleman With Jade Ear Ornaments
A ceramic figure from Veracruz, Mexico, wearing a feathered headdress, jade ear ornaments and necklaces brought $3,500 at an Artemis Fine Arts sale.
A Peruvian Deity Assembled in Copper
A nine-piece copper representation of the Moche deity Ai Apaec brought $16,500. The ancient assemblage depicted a supernatural figure central to Moche religious imagery.
The Return of a Gilded Egyptian Sarcophagus
Belgian authorities returned a gilded sarcophagus and another ancient artifact to Egypt following the seizure of objects from an antiques gallery.
The Buddha, the Tusk and the Ancient Intaglio
Among the unusual archaeological and ethnographic objects covered were a carved image of Athena in carnelian, Asian religious sculpture and fossil ivory from a prehistoric elephant.
Books, Documents and Printed History
The Death Warrant of Madame du Barry
The French Revolutionary Tribunal’s document ordering the execution of Louis XV’s former mistress brought $30,000 at auction.
Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle’s Handwriting
The original manuscript of The Sign of Four, containing Conan Doyle’s handwritten revisions, was offered among rare literary treasures from a private collection.
The Death of Sherlock Holmes, Illustrated
An original Sidney Paget drawing for Conan Doyle’s The Final Problem came to market alongside rare books and manuscripts.
A First Edition of Darwin’s Origin of Species
A presentation copy of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, bearing an association with a fellow scientist, was among the rare books examined in the magazine.
The Motorcycle From Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Robert Pirsig’s Honda Super Hawk, together with his riding equipment and worn maintenance manual, became part of a Smithsonian exhibition.
Charles Dickens and His Pets
A London exhibition drew on Dickens’s letters, photographs and family albums to reveal the animals that shared the novelist’s household.
The Bible Jacqueline Kennedy Used at Her Husband’s Funeral
A Bible associated with the Kennedy family, from which Jacqueline Kennedy read at her husband’s funeral, came to auction with a handwritten inscription.
A Picture Bible Printed From Wooden Blocks
A leaf from a medieval Biblia pauperum, produced using woodblock printing, was offered at a rare book fair for $85,000.
Four Different Editions of Don Quixote
Collector Network examined four historic editions of Cervantes’ novel offered through separate auctions, illustrating the variety of early printed versions.
A Rubens Painting Finds Its Way Home
A Peter Paul Rubens oil sketch, missing from the Friedenstein collection in Germany, was recovered after appearing at Christie’s.
A $4.36 Million Benjamin Franklin Stamp
One of the extremely rare one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamps with a Z grill brought $4.366 million in the sale of William H. Gross’s stamp collection.
The Upside-Down Jenny
A celebrated Inverted Jenny airmail stamp, famous for its upside-down airplane, brought $495,600 during the sale of rare American postage stamps.
Sigmund Freud’s Pacifist Letter
An autograph letter signed by Sigmund Freud expressed his opposition to war, preserving the psychoanalyst’s political and moral concerns in his own handwriting.
The Secret Life of Ansel Adams’s Oak Tree
Ansel Adams photographed an oak tree for a California real estate development. The image later appeared among photographs selected for a commemorative postage stamp series.
Art, Craftsmanship and Unusual Auction Results
Chocolate Molds Three Feet Tall
Enormous metal molds depicting Santa Claus and a rabbit, manufactured by Dresden chocolate mold maker Anton Reiche for store-window displays, attracted collectors at auction.
A Love Letter Carved Into a Comb
A finely carved boxwood comb from the late medieval period bore a romantic inscription expressing the connection between love and giving.
The Tiffany Pitcher Decorated With Insects
An Aesthetic Movement silver pitcher by Tiffany & Co. featured a cricket, beetle and plantain leaves worked into its decorative surfaces.
A Pocket Watch Made for China
A Swiss-made Bovet pocket watch with an enameled tiger-hunting scene, pearls and an elaborate engraved movement brought $38,400.
Dino Martens’s Glass Experiments
Two Venetian glass vessels demonstrated Martens’s experiments with encasing colorful glass patterns inside transparent crystal.
The Eagle That Held Up a Card Table
An American Federal mahogany card table rested on a carved spread-winged eagle support and brought $35,200 at auction.
A Louis Vuitton Trunk Built for Exploration
Rare Louis Vuitton travel trunks, including an Explorer model, were among the highlights of a multimillion-dollar Paris auction.
An Art Deco Tapestry From a Los Angeles Theater
A velvet wall hanging originally associated with a Los Angeles theater appeared at the Santa Barbara Antique Show.
A Painting of a Woman Playing Guitar
Victor Brecheret’s marble sculpture Tocadora de Guitarra, depicting a woman with a guitar, brought $230,000 at John Moran Auctioneers.
A Panther Sculpted by Rembrandt Bugatti
Rembrandt Bugatti’s sculpture Petite Panthère Assise brought $250,000 at Bonhams, drawing attention to the sculptor’s studies of animals.
The Painting Behind the Mona Lisa
Geologist and art historian Ann Pizzorusso proposed that the landscape in Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa depicts identifiable geological features near Lake Como.
A Chinese Dragon Robe in Apricot Yellow
An embroidered Qing dynasty dragon robe offered collectors an example of clothing decorated with imperial symbols.
A Rare Heisey Glass Candlestick
An A.H. Heisey glass candlestick designed to incorporate a photograph brought $3,000 at auction.
A $30,750 Coca-Cola Christmas Sign
A double-sided porcelain Coca-Cola Christmas advertising sign brought $30,750 at Morphy Auctions.
The World of Antique Tennis Posters
Illustrated posters advertising Monte Carlo and Wimbledon tennis events drew collectors interested in the graphic art of early sporting promotions.
People and Incidents in Southern California’s Antiques Trade
The Philosophy Professor’s Country Store
Ben and Ruth spent six decades collecting Victorian furniture and early American kitchen equipment. Following Ben’s death, Ruth began selling their collection, including oak Hoosier cabinets with built-in flour sifters.
The Dealer Who Throws Paper Airplanes From Hotels
Pasadena antiques dealer Tim Gurley launches folded paper airplanes from high hotel windows, including an 11th-floor room overlooking Mission Bay.
A Seven-Foot Thai Buddha
A story about antiques dealer Tim Gurley and architectural salvage dealer Gilliam Greyson featured an imposing Thai Buddha alongside their unusual interests outside the trade.
The Wicker Screen That Needed a Bath
Elizabeth Kobliha worked outdoors with a brush to clean a folding wicker screen she had acquired, revealing the practical challenges of restoring old furnishings.
The Hawaiian Shirt Man of San Dimas
Sam Acosta of Bonita Antiques assembled an extensive inventory of vintage Hawaiian shirts, preserving the distinctive prints and styles of Aloha wear.
From Airline Cabin to Antique Mall
Linda Burton, a former flight attendant, turned to vintage furniture and midcentury design after a career in aviation.
Magic Johnson’s Message to a Memorabilia Dealer
Sports memorabilia dealer Colin Wilkinson recalled working with Magic Johnson at an autograph event, where the basketball star told him, “Today, I work for you.”
A Fernando Tatis Jr. Baseball Collection
Colin Wilkinson’s Oceanside Antique Mall inventory included a signed Fernando Tatis Jr. bat, collectible baseball cards and a baseball signed by Tatis and Manny Machado.
The Retro Robot Advertising Display
Dealer Margo Essman brought a robot-themed advertising object to the All-American Collector’s Show in Glendale.
The Photographer of the Long Beach Antique Market
Dealer Robert Sommers accumulated nearly two decades of photographs documenting vendors and trading activity at the Long Beach Antique Market.
The Stolen Truckload of California Antiques
Dealer Khobe DeLucca lost a U-Haul containing Monterey furniture, Bauer pottery and California tile, with the stolen inventory valued at approximately $250,000.
The Craftsman Who Made Parrot Tiles for Fire Victims
Ceramist Jose Nonato created decorative parrot tiles for homeowners affected by the Altadena fires, after helping recover surviving tilework from damaged properties.
Fake Charles Loloma Jewelry Made at Home
A California man who manufactured counterfeit jewelry attributed to Hopi artist Charles Loloma and sold it as authentic received a 37-month federal prison sentence.
A Porcelain Sign and a Christmas Advertisement
A Coca-Cola sign combining colorful porcelain advertising with a Christmas design became a leading lot in a specialist advertising auction.
A New Owner for Sherman Oaks Antique Mall
The long-established Sherman Oaks Antique Mall changed ownership, marking a new chapter for a San Fernando Valley antiques business.
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