The Louis XV-style of decorative arts, adopted during the reign of Louis the Beloved, marked the advent of the European Rococo movement. Originating in Paris, the 18th century-style characterized elegance, ...

Hardstone carving in Chinese culture dates back to antiquity. Chinese artisans experimented with countless different minerals in their carvings, though nephrite jade eventually rose to become the favored material. The ...

Celadon wares have long been highly favored in the royal echelons of China, mainly for their regal color. With its pale hue and partially transparent glaze, Chinese celadon jade pottery ...

The weekly auction highlights column in our October 22 issue harps on nostalgia. Where else do you place the enthusiasm felt for a Ninja Turtles comic or the dark reverence for ...

Peter Vanderlaan and his wife Mary Beth Bliss share an exceptional partnership as they explore innovative optical designs in glass. Their glass sculpture series is a result of Bliss’ creative ...

DANIA BEACH, FLA. – An Eighteenth Century old mine cut diamond tiara in platinum rose above its $2,000 high estimate to sell for $12,000 in Akiba Antiques’ December 22 sale. The auction ...