Antiques Roadshow Online
I suppose no site would
be complete without
at least mentioning
this perenial favorite!
www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow
Bath Antiques Online
This is a little quirky, but
works quite well... A Free
Online Antiques Price Guide.
Some unusual listings!
www.bathantiquesonline.com
NEWS TICKER HEADLINE:
Recession...What Recession?
news ticker 2010
With all the gloom and doom that's being reported these days, it's hard to believe that anything good might be coming down the pike... But surprise, there is...
In a recent report on the recession, CNNMoney.com noted that, "Education Stocks Are Making The Grade..."
WHY... Because during recessions people often turn to education as a way to retrain themselves for a better future. Rough economic conditions are sometimes the catalyst that force people to take action on a new career direction.
So, keep this in mind as you peruse through our site, because the Asheford Program may just be the answer you've been looking for on that road to a better life...
Antique Trader
One of America's
longest running weekly publications. Worth a look!
www.antiquetrader.com
Collectics
An eclectic cornucopia of virtually everything
antique, collectible & vintage. This site offers something for everyone!
www.collectics.com
Wayback Times
A great Canadian paper with superb writing and off the wall themes, it covers some unusual ground.
www.waybacktimes.com
Why Can An Ongoing Recession "Benefit" The Antique Dealer In 2010..?
1. In a recession people are often looking to sell items cheaply, and conversely, looking to buy items off-retail - both sides of this coin benefit the antique dealer!
2. No one likes to see foreclosures - but they're happening, and at an alarming rate. People are liquidating their goods and chattels at fire-sale prices - some of which are antiques and collectibles. These rare buying opportunities are not only good news for antique dealers and collectors, but also for appraisers, who are seeing more business than ever before.
3. Fine antiques never go out of style and almost always hold their value... a solid investment when weighed against today's somewhat topsy-turvy marketplace.
These are just a few of the reasons why it might be time to think about taking that first step toward a career you've always dreamed of... and, as with most things in life, "timing" can often be a crucial factor in ones success... It's often been said that, "Opportunity Often Only Knocks Once...." If this is true... shouldn't you make the most of it..?
Beat the "recession" and enroll in the Asheford Program today!
end asheford news ticker - 2010
YOU'RE KIDDING RIGHT...?
Chair Sells For $28 Million... In A Recession...???
Just when you thought you'd heard it all, along comes something to knock you back on your heels.
Apparently, we're in a recession... but not according to those in the high-end antique and art market! This 90-year-old armchair (called Dragons— yes, it even has its own name!) made of leather and wood, sold at Christie's for far more than its estimated $3.8 million - a lot more - a Christie’s rep was so flabbergasted at the price, that he apparently had to check his numbers twice before reporting the figure!
Titled the "AUCTION OF THE CENTURY," the total receipts brought in by the sale were $484 million - almost $60 million more than was previously estimated! Which to some, is proof that antique and art enthusiasts are still spending wildly - even during a recession. Many analysts said that this sale would be a good indicator of how things might progress for the antique and art market for the next 5 to 10 years.
If this is indeed the case, and with chairs selling for $28 million a piece, then perhaps this really is the time to jump into the antique business with both feet... after all, you wouldn't want to get caught sitting on a chair that might be worth millions... would you?
end asheford news ticker - 2009
ROYAL ANTIQUE ITEMS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY...
After trying to dispose of some old desks and office paraphernalia, the federal government has quietly paid nearly $100,000 to buy back historic antiques from Rideau Hall that "accidentally" got added to the mix and were sold on an online government auction service.
Apparently the items, including Royal Family silver, were thrown into the lot to be sold when government bureaucrats refused to pay a certified appraiser $150 an hour to evaluate the items.
The antiques were sold for a total of $4,900 and included three sterling silver flower baskets which it sold for $532 to a unnamed buyer in Luskville, Que. The baskets, presented as wedding gifts to Queen Elizabeth II’s grandparents, had been on loan from Buckingham Palace.
All went according to plan until someone noticed the rare and historical items being auctioned off, were being sold at firesale prices. When the mistake was finally caught, government officials were forced to hunt down the original purchasers and buy back the pieces at steeply inflated prices, totaling almost $100.000.00 dollars.
"A gold-trimmed table mirror, used at Rideau Hall under flower arrangements to protect the furniture, was sold for $218.04 and repurchased from a Montreal buyer for $32,000," said an unnamed government official. "It was a serious lapse in judgment."
The government office for handling such affairs has since changed its procedures to make appraisals of “unique or attractive” items mandatory.
Lets hope so...
end asheford news ticker - 2009
THE OBAMA'S AND ANTIQUES...?
Looks Like An Antique Redo For The White House...
LOS ANGELES – It looks as if the White House may get a “new” antique makeover along with its new guests. Not that it’s a house in short supply when it comes to fine art and antiques, but it may get a slightly more contemporary antique look thanks to interior designer for the stars, Michael Smith.
Smith, who is based out of Los Angeles, has been selected to help redesign the private quarters of the east wing of the White House for President Obama and his wife Michelle. Smith’s antique background includes some extensive study at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, along with an apprenticeship from famed antiques dealer Gep Durenberger.
His style has often been referred to as a sort of European classic - mixed with some new world flavor – including items such as antique textiles, mingled with upholstered beds and check-chaise lounges.
The Obamas' choice of Smith has garnered some major interest, as searches on the Internet for information on Smith and his plans for a slightly updated antique makeover of the White House have skyrocketed recently. Fueled by an online rush to find out what kind of antiques the First Family might be interested in, one high-end antique dealer said, “I think this might be the start of something beautiful...”
Other antique dealers seemed to mirror the sentiment, adding that the Obamas’ could possibly add some real “stimulus” to the antique market, simply by having chosen a designer who thinks antiques are “cool” again… One antiques dealer in California even noted that since the Presidents inauguration, enrollment in their local "antique association" had jumped dramatically, "with new businesses joining faster than ever before," said Jed Dalen, the associations director. "If I was going to do it all over again," said Dalen, "this would be the time I'd jump into the antique business... with both feet!"
end asheford news ticker - 2009
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