18th-century plate bought for $4.99 at a Goodwill in Evanston, IllinoisImage Source: John Carcerano via Evanston Round Table John Carcerano recently discovered an antique Chinese porcelain plate at a Goodwill store in Evanston, Illinois. Carcerano, who has been collecting antiques for over 35 years, paid $4.99 for the plate—and it could be worth far more. Carcerano referred to the Evanston Goodwill as a favorite destination since customers can see items as they’re being put on shelves. He said he had been visiting the store “for about two or three months straight from opening to closing” before he found the plate.…
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Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Janice of @gemsandgoldohmy – who I instantly followed after seeing her feed, where she displays her growing collection of fine jewelry. I love her taste in jewels as well as all the designers and pieces she often features in her Stories. Just like all of us, her wish list is ever-growing, but sharing it with everyone is helpful and fun. Without further ado, here is Janice’s collection: “I’ve been collecting jewelry my whole life. I’ve always had a fascination with sparkly things. I first started collecting silver jewelry from brands such as Tiffany and…
Suits LA Episode 1 aired on NBC on February 23, 2025, and people are wondering what happens at the end of the pilot. The series follows Stephen Amell’s Ted Black, a suave entertainment and criminal lawyer navigating the world of glamor in Los Angeles. The first episode establishes Ted as a character and the dynamics he shares with the people around him. Its ending contains a big twist which likely surprised many viewers. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What happened to Ted’s brother, Eddie in Suits LA Episode 1? The pilot underscores that Ted is haunted by…
Antiques have a timeless appeal that often draws in collectors from all walks of life—including some of the biggest names in Hollywood and fashion. Whether it’s antique furniture, vintage jewellery or eclectic pieces, these celebrities certainly have an eye for them, lets take a closer look… Anna Wintour The legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, is rarely seen without a Georgian collet necklace. Her collection of necklaces dating back to the 18th and early 19th century, a period known for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Her necklaces are both bold and delicate, often decorated with coloured gemstones such…
Among the more difficult things to navigate when visiting Los Angeles is the traffic. The fact that Post-Fair is in Santa Monica, a (relatively) short car ride away from this week’s main event, Frieze Los Angeles, is an added bonus to what is a delightful and easily digestible nugget of a fair. Billed as a “pilot edition of an alternative three-day art fair,” this inaugural edition of Post-Fair sprung the mind of LA-based dealer Chris Sharp. Last year Sharp ran a similar micro-fair in Paris called Place des Vosges. Named after its location, the event served as an amuse bouche for…
Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Louisa of @goldfinder444 – for me, the number “444” is a particular set of numbers that I guess you could call my “angel” numbers, as I tend to see them quite often, especially in times when I need a “sign” to show me I’m on the right path. I always get a warm feeling when Louisa’s photos pop up on my Instagram feed and I love her handle! Louisa is a long-time collector and I love her style. So excited she has agreed to share her collection with all of us: “I have been…
The crossover comic book fans have been waiting for is finally happening (again).During a presentation at the ComicsPRO retailer expo, the editors in chief of DC Comics and Marvel announced that they will be joining forces for a crossover that will be published later in 2025.While not plot details or creators have been revealed as of yet, the crossover will supposedly consist of two separate issues: One called DC/Marvel and the other Marvel/DC.READ MORE: The Worst Marvel Comics Ever MadeThis is the first time DC and Marvel had crossed into each other’s universes in recent years, but similar events have happened many times…
Lucie Kitchener, the CEO of stalled design fair Masterpiece London, which shows works by antique dealers and designers, stepped down from the role in December, a representative for the fair’s parent company MCH Group told ARTnews recently. The departure was the latest shift for Masterpiece, which has not staged a fair since 2022; the MCH representative said that “future plans are under review” for the brand, though further details were not provided. In 2023, MCH, the Swiss events company that also owns Art Basel, announced in regulatory filings that it was cancelling that year’s edition of Masterpiece and that the…
A German federal court recently decided that Birkenstocks cannot be considered art, since they are just comfortable, popular footwear made of cork. After years of litigation, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice dismissed the intellectual property case against Birkenstock, which is especially known for its Arizona sandal, featuring wide-straps and large buckles. The court’s ruling stated that a product can not be copyrighted if “technical requirements, rules or other constraints determine the design.” Birkenstock, which is headquartered in Linz am Rhein in western Germany, filed a lawsuit against three competitors, arguing that they sold similar styles of sandals to four signature…
The Netherlands will return 113 Benin Bronzes from the Dutch State Collection to Nigeria. A press statement from the Dutch government on February 19 said the decision was made by Eppo Bruins, Minister of Education, Culture and Science at the request of Nigeria. The announcement also acknowledged the items had been looted by British soldiers in 1897 from the Kingdom of Benin, sold, and eventually ended up in the Dutch State Collection. “The return of these objects is the result of intensive cooperation between experts and representatives of both countries,” said the press statement. Related Articles Olugible Holloway, Director-General of…
