China and the End of Nice Things
Last week my dishwasher broke. A 10 cent piece of plastic that held one of the baskets in place did…
Editorial
Why Did the Major Auction Houses Abandon the Art Market’s Low End?
One of the most troubling art market trends of the last decade has been the stratospheric rise of ultra-expensive artwork…
Beware of Wall Street Con Men
More than a decade ago I worked at a miserable back-office job in the bowels of the financial services industry. …
The Importance of Premium Storage for Antiques and Valuables
One of the things I find most puzzling about valuables is how many people insist on storing them in the…