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Beautiful geishas grace Jasper52 woodblock prints auction Nov. 14

Beautiful women, often geisha, were favorite subjects of artists working in traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Several of these colorful prints are among the top lots in a Jasper 52 online auction of Japanese woodblock prints being held Tuesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern time. View the auction. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Figural Cast-Iron Doorstops: 5 Brands To Know

Charles Dickens once wrote, “A very little key will open a very heavy door.” And a small cast-iron doorstop can keep it ajar while also being stylish and collectible. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the advent of modern cast-iron doorstops came about in the mid-18th century, when a type of hinge was added to doors […]

Unique items to be offered in Jasper52 Americana Auction Nov. 14

Chip-carved tramp art items, weather vanes, folk art paintings and vintage signage are a few of the more than 125 lots being offered in a Jasper52 online auction of Americana on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers. View the auction. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Diverse antiquities offered in 3 Jasper52 auctions Nov. 4-5

Jasper52 delves into ancient history this weekend with three online-only auctions featuring rarely encountered antiquities. Standouts in the auction catalogs include works of art, jewelry and coins, all sourced from long-standing collections. View the auctions. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Teapots: Steeped in History and Culture

As is often the case with antiquities, the objects themselves tell a story of the past and reflect their influence on the present. The teapot is one such storyteller. Centuries before teapots were in use, people were drinking tea, but differently. In third-century China, the earliest method did not involve steeping the tea leaves, but […]

Array of Asian antiques available in Jasper52 auction Nov. 4

Original Samurai swords are among the top items in a Jasper52 auction of Asian antiques on Saturday, Nov. 4. Also featured are carved miniature works of art called netsuke. This online-only auction with its diverse offerings showcases the rich history and cultural variety of Asia. View the auction. Learn more about the auction on Auction […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre: Always On Time

While some people dread the onset of winter, it’s this season that gave rise to what would become Jaeger-LeCoultre, a pioneer in the production of fine timepieces. In the 18th century in a Swiss valley community, Abraham-Joseph LeCoultre built a forge that, many years later, would evolve into the workshop and headquarters for a world-famous […]

Jasper52 rug auction Oct. 29 draws from all points of the East

Seventy handmade rugs will be offered in a Jasper52 online auction Sunday, Oct. 29. Woven in village workshops throughout Asia and the Indian subcontinent, the antique, vintage and modern rugs in this auction are available in all colors and sizes. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers. View the auction. Learn more about the […]

Rock Posters Across the Ages

An all-star revue of original psychedelic rock ’n’ roll posters – more than 100 items from the 1960s up to the turn of the century – will be sold in an online auction on Saturday, Oct. 28, by Jasper52. The catalog features rare, original posters from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival and the 1969 Woodstock […]

Schoenhut: From Tiny Pianos To Legendary Toys

German immigrant Albert Schoenhut not only lived the American dream, but he made childhood much more fun for generations of children in his adopted homeland. Born into a family of toymakers, Schoenhut’s lot in life emerged early on. Even as a child, Albert was already picking up the skills to make toy pianos in the […]