Discover two ultra-rare Swiss automata, made for the Chinese market in the 19th century. The magnificent McCullough automaton box is the last and greatest musical magician box to remain in private…
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At what point can an object become art? The opinion that the original "Star-Spangled Banner" is now a work of art is the tried and true view of this "Art & Object" columnist.
At first glance, they appear to be ordinary objects — a designer dress, a top hat, a high-heeled boot. But after closer examination, the viewer realizes that sliced peas have been fastened to the…
350 lot auction featuring country Americana, Nautical half hulls and shadow boxes, early lighting, Bennington, Colt pistols, some jewelry and silver, three Oriental rugs. A great…
"Twenty rare, early rugs from the collection of the celebrated architect and author Christopher Alexander highlight this Rugs & Carpets sale. There is the extraordinary fragmentary 17th-…
"We are delighted to announce the fourth edition of 'From Earth to Fire', the sale that offers fine European Ceramics, Silver and Objects of Vertu for the modern kunstkammer.
With…
