When Super Bowl LX kicks off on February 8, 2026, millions of viewers will tune in for more than just football. The Super Bowl has become a uniquely American spectacle; part championship game, part cultural touchstone, part nostalgia machine. From iconic plays and legendary athletes to unforgettable commercials and halftime performances, the event reflects how deeply football is woven into American life. That influence extends well beyond the field and into the world of art, design, and collectibles. To celebrate Super Bowl weekend, we’re highlighting five football-themed works currently up for auction on Bidsquare; spanning fine art, vintage advertising, illustration, and pop culture. Each piece captures a different facet of the game’s enduring legacy, proving that football fandom isn’t just worn on jerseys; it’s framed, collected, and pas...Read More

Few names in costume jewelry carry the weight, romance, and lasting influence of Miriam Haskell. Her designs adorned some of the most glamorous women of the 20th century, from Hollywood icons like Joan Crawford and Lucille Ball to style influencers such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the Duchess of Windsor. Known for her opulent designs, meticulous hand craftsmanship, and unmistakable aesthetic, Haskell helped elevate costume jewelry into a collectible art form, one that continues to captivate designers, collectors, and auction bidders alike. Model Mary McLaughlin with faux moonstone necklace, and earrings by Miriam Haskell, in a 1957 cover photo shoot for Vogue. Joseph Leombruno/Condé Nast via Getty Images Miriam Haskell (1899–1981) founded her namesake jewelry company in New York City in 1926, at a time when fine jewelry dominated fash...Read More

Valentine’s Day may now be synonymous with roses, chocolate, and last-minute reservations, but its origins are far more layered (and romantic) than modern clichés suggest. The holiday traces back to ancient Rome and the story of St. Valentine, a figure(s) associated with secret marriages and acts of devotion during the third century. By the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day became firmly linked with courtly love, thanks in part to poets like Geoffrey Chaucer, who helped cement February 14 as a day for romance, affection, and meaningful gestures. Today, Valentine’s Day has evolved into an opportunity to give gifts that speak not just to love, but to thoughtfulness, individuality, and shared taste. For collectors and art lovers, the most memorable gifts are often those that last, objects with beauty, history, and intention. This Valentine’s Day, w...Read More

William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874–1951) stands as one of the most remarkable self-taught artists of the 20th century. Born the son of freed slaves in Davidson County, Tennessee, Edmondson spent much of his life working ordinary jobs (railroad employee and janitor) before a profound spiritual experience at age 57 that catalyzed his transformation into a sculptor. From humble beginnings carving tombstones and garden ornaments, he emerged as a singular voice in American art, credited with divine inspiration and later recognized by major art institutions. ​​His work is rooted in both deep religious faith and keen observation of the everyday world, qualities that render his limestone figures both spiritual and deeply human. Few artists in American art history bridge so powerfully the realms of folk practice and broader cultural signifi...Read More

HOPLA, the artistic collaboration founded by Bilal Amjad and Max E. Barnes Herrlander, is pleased to announce Raymour vs. Flanigan, a site-specific, one-night exhibition. The event will take place on February 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM to Midnight at TJ Byrnes in Lower Manhattan. Exhibition Concept Staged inside a working restaurant, Raymour vs. Flanigan presents handmade rugs and photographs as if they were artifacts recovered from a "recently vanished civilization". Framed as a speculative anthropological study, the project reimagines early 20th-century Western consumer culture through domestic objects and environments of comfort. By bypassing traditional gallery contexts in favor of TJ Byrnes, the exhibition uses the restaurant’s existing atmosphere and cultural memory as active participants in the work. The site-specific installation collaps...Read More

Every so often, a sporting moment comes along that people remember exactly where they were when it happened. The 2012 Australian Open final was one of those moments. Now, a tangible piece of that unforgettable match is available to bid on Bidsquare.com: Novak Djokovic’s racquet from the longest Grand Slam final ever played. On January 29, 2012, Djokovic faced Rafael Nadal in the final of the Australian Open, producing a match that would become the longest Grand Slam final in history. Lasting five hours and fifty-three minutes, the match was a physical and mental marathon marked by relentless baseline rallies, extraordinary athleticism, and unwavering resolve from both players. Djokovic ultimately emerged victorious in five sets, securing one of the most significant wins of his career and further defining one of the greatest rivalries in spo...Read More

For collectors of modern art, Derrière le Miroir occupies a unique space between fine art, publishing, and history. Neither a traditional magazine nor a simple exhibition catalog, Derrière le Miroir was a groundbreaking art publication that brought original works by the most important artists of the 20th century directly into collectors’ hands. Published in Paris from 1946 to 1982, Derrière le Miroir remains one of the most influential and collectible art periodicals ever produced; and several exceptional examples are coming to auction soon on Bidsquare. Derrière le Miroir was founded by Aimé Maeght, one of the most important art dealers and publishers of the postwar period. Maeght was the driving force behind Galerie Maeght, which became a central hub for modern masters including Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Georges Braque,...Read More

Bold geometry, luxe materials, and unapologetic glamour are back; and this time, they’re not just reserved for penthouses and historic buildings. Art Deco, along with its modern revival Neo Deco, is re-emerging as a powerful decorating trend for today’s interiors. Originally flourishing in the 1920s and 1930s, Art Deco embraced symmetry, craftsmanship, and the belief that beauty and modernity could coexist. Today’s Neo Deco interiors reinterpret those principles with a lighter, more contemporary hand; pairing sculptural forms, geometric silhouettes, and metallic finishes with streamlined spaces. Interior design publications and tastemakers are spotlighting Deco-inspired lighting, decorative objects, and furniture as statement accents that bring personality, confidence, and timeless sophistication into modern homes. Art Deco works best when ...Read More

Long before film, long before snapshots, and long before photography became widely accessible, there was the daguerreotype; an object as much as an image. Introduced in 1839 by Louis Daguerre, the daguerreotype process produced a single, direct-positive photograph on a silver-coated copper plate. Each example is entirely unique, impossibly detailed, and fragile in both material and history. Unlike later photographic formats, daguerreotypes have no negative. What you see is what was made, no reproductions, no editions. This singularity is a major reason they remain so compelling to collectors today. Often housed in velvet-lined leather, wood, or thermoplastic cases, these early photographs were treasured personal objects, meant to be held, protected, and passed down. Visually, daguerreotypes are almost sculptural. Depending on the angle of l...Read More

The estate of Jane Stanton Hitchcock offers an intimate portrait of a woman whose life was defined by intellectual curiosity, cultural engagement, and a deeply personal approach to collecting. A novelist, philanthropist, and lifelong supporter of the arts, Hitchcock moved fluently between literary, artistic, and academic circles, cultivating relationships with artists, writers, and thinkers who shaped the cultural landscape of the late 20th century. Best known for her novels Social Crimes and One Dangerous Lady, Hitchcock brought a storyteller’s sensibility to every aspect of her life, including her collections. Books, artworks, and furnishings were not acquired as status symbols, but as companions in a life devoted to ideas. Her long involvement with major cultural institutions, including serving as a trustee of the Museum of Modern Art, p...Read More