The once-ubiquitous ashtray is making a revival as an object of curiosity or a resting place for weed.
Category: Collectors and Collections
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Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 54, Die; Designers Made Barbies Into Art
They transformed dolls into one-of-a-kind pieces that sold for thousands of dollars. A married couple, they died in a car crash in Italy.
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Christophe de Menil, Art Patron and Designer, Is Dead at 92
A Parisian-born oil heiress, she collected art and supported major artists, designed costumes and moved in rarefied social and cultural circles.
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An Ex-Stone Says the Met Has His Lost Guitar. The Museum Says No Way.
Representatives for Mick Taylor, the Rolling Stones’ former guitarist, said the Les Paul was stolen from him decades ago. The museum says he never owned it and has not made a claim.
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Michael Ochs, Top Collector of Rock ’n’ Roll Photos, Dies at 82
He surveyed the trash of record companies, haggled with aging photographers and scoured estate sales, building an archive widely seen as unmatched.
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Ralph Lauren’s Vintage Man of Mystery
At 71, Doug Bihlmaier has become a style hero to fashion-savvy social media creators.
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Rare Pokémon Cards Worth More Than $100,000 Stolen From Shop
A burglar used a hammer to smash open the door of a Massachusetts shop and stole rare Pokémon cards and vintage box sets, a store owner said.
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When Streaming Won’t Cut It and You Need the DVD
Streaming is dominant for movies and TV shows. But some fans still insist on physical media.
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A Trove Of Princess Diana’s Personal Belongings Is Going Up For Auction
A large trove of the princess’ belongings including her Lady Dior handbag, will be auctioned this week. For some buyers, more intimate items are the main draw.
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New Digital Comics Store Takes Aim at Amazon
Two veterans of Comixology, a site that the e-commerce colossus bought in 2014, are now starting a rival to compete with it.
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Toymakers Team Up With Artists for Tariff-Proof Toys
Seeking adult fans with money to spend, companies like Mattel and Lego are working with artists to make exclusive — and expensive — versions of their products.
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Ferris Bueller’s Vest Hits the Auction Block. ‘Anyone, Anyone?’
Worn by Matthew Broderick in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the vest could fetch several hundred thousand dollars, according to Sotheby’s.