Posted inCollectors and Collections Ireland Watches and Clocks Wood and Wood Products One Collector Won’t Have to Keep His Watch in a Drawer An Irish artisan is creating a walnut box, veneered with centuries-old bog oak, for a watchmaker’s client. Posted by By Karen Cox for The New York Times
Posted inCollectors and Collections Hyman, Mark Luxury Goods and Services At Auction, American Cars Are Often Not Valued as Highly as their European Counterparts Call it a lack of panache or sportiness, but U.S.-built autos don’t bring in the biggest money. Posted by By Rob Sass
Posted inArt Black People Blown Away (TV Program) Collectors and Collections Glass Glassware Knowles, Solange Philadelphia (Pa) Saint Heron Tacoma (Wash) Artist Jason McDonald on Making Glassware With Solange Knowles and Saint Heron Jason McDonald became a glassblower knowing that throughout history, there’s little to no record of Black glassblowers. He’d like to change that. Posted by By Christine Jean-Baptiste
Posted inArt Collectors and Collections Sin Wai Kin (Artist) Mixed Business at an Anxious Art Basel Dealers were hoping to send positive signals in the face of a possible downturn, but the Swiss fair’s bustle didn’t always translate into sales. Posted by By Scott Reyburn