Ten Ridiculous Things That Sell in a Heartbeat
A dear client of mine of a certain age emailed me photos of what she thought might sell: a grandfather clock, old miner’s lamps, and old fancy china service, and …
Mystery Marks on Christening Mug
JH sent me a silver christening mug from London, and she told me her husband’s family’s grand patriarch was ALSO a JH. Because the engraving on this christening mug reads …
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Art Scholarship Winners
Three young artists, Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Art Scholarship winners, Isaac Babus, Meiya Sidney, and Claire Whicker speak with eminent photographer Santi Visalli and Elizabeth Stewart. Watch the video
Odd Antique Odd Fellows Memorabilia
Captain Bob sent me a photograph of some antique Odd Fellows memorabilia. The metal vessel, he says is for perfume. The flask is accompanied by a pocket knife with two …
Uncover the Story of this Baron Woolen Mills Blanket
LF sent me a simple blue woolen blanket with pink and white stripes made in those days when we all slept in single beds. An old, tattered label hanging by …
Sage to Stage Acting Workshop & Ojai Film Festival
First from the Ojai Art Center Theater Gai Jones and Suzy Thatcher talk about the Sage to Stage Acting Workshop. Then from the Ojai Film Festival Artistic Director Steve Grumette …
Chinese Ceramic Horse, Han or Not?
Charlie inquired about a gorgeous Chinese ceramic horse with the look of the ancient Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) warhorse. See it standing tall and four square with the dramatic …
Bastidor Sculptures for a Home Altar
KC wrote me that she feels constricted during the Pandemic because she cannot frequent the thrift store where she purchased these two Bastidor sculptures. Now that she has the time, …
NY Art World in the Pandemic
Lauren O’Neill-Butler, critic and scholar of art, talks about the New York art world during the pandemic.
Aunt Kigis’s Mandolin Brooch
Joanne sent me a lovely photo of a small, two and a half inch 18-karat gold and enameled mandolin brooch. She said her Aunt Kigi gave her the pin. Aunt …