Understanding Antiques Terminology

Terminology used in the antique industryThe world of antiques and antique coll ...

Tips for buying antiques

The antiques industry is a multi-million dollar business so it is essential to ...

Art Deco Antiques

Art deco antiques are another popular collectible antique classification. Thes ...

Antiques Furniture

Antique furniture is highly in-demand by antique collectors, and apart from a ...

Antiques Reproductions

Antiques reproductions are beautiful pieces, no doubt. Antiques reproductions ...

Danish Antiques

Danish antiques are popular antiques to collect. Danish antiques originate fro ...

French Antiques

French antiques are popular among collectors, and French antiques combine the ...

Antiques Dealer Faces 15 Years In An Egyptian Jail

AN AUSTRALIAN antiques dealer has been arrested in Egypt for allegedly trying to smuggle two 2300-year-old animal mummies and religious figurines out of the country.

Egypt Could Jail Australian Antiques Man For 15 Years

AN ANTIQUES dealer has been arrested in Egypt for allegedly trying to smuggle two 2300-year-old animal mummies and religious figurines out of the country. Frank Bottaro, 61,

Bargain Find Of Australian Artwork At Us Antique Stall

AN AUSTRALIAN painting bought for $US25 at an antique market in Texas is expected to fetch up to $A45,000 at a Melbourne auction this month.

Learning The Fine Art Of Auctions

Paul Sumner, 41, art and antiques dealer, auctioneer and director of Mossgreen.

Rare Antique Collection The Highlight Of Career

A PAINTING by William Dobell, a presumed portrait of bushranger Frank Gardiner and a collection of 19th-century cedar furniture are among more than 700 lots to be auctioned at Hinton next Saturday.

Ming's The Thing

Just as it is in the world economy, China is the most recent success story in the world auction scene. Chinese art now fetches prices that would have been unimaginable 10 years ago. Sotheby's and Christies have branches throughout Asia to cater to a new, cashed-up generation of collectors and investors.

Treasure Hunt Strait From The Days Of The Spice Traders

Christina Pfeiffer searches museums and antiques shops of the 14th century trading port of Melaka.

English Antique Furniture Prices Lose Their Gloss

ENGLISH antique mahogany furniture has been losing its lustre in its homeland. That's possibly because just about every home in the comfort zone of southern England already sports a set of Victorian balloon-backs and a dropside table, if the magazine Country Life is any guide.

A Smorgasbord Of Fine Antiques

A comprehensive collection of 19th and 20th century antique furniture, ceramics, decorative arts, paintings and other collectibles will be auctioned from 4 pm on Monday at E.J. Ainger Pty Ltd, 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

There's An Old Ware In There, With Some Stories To Sell

THERE are many people, millions, in fact, who consider Antiques Roadshow the most dramatic, voyeuristic and suspenseful television series ever made. About antiques. Now in its 29th year, the BBC show, which screens on Channel Nine, is as cherished by its fans as a Chippendale chair or a particularly fine set of Toby jugs.