Day 1 of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers’ Marketplace sale looks set to attract bidders with interests in a broad range of categories. Over 580 lots go under the hammer, with a stunning array that covers everything from glassware to porcelain to furniture and more. Below, we’ve handpicked a few of our favorites collectibles from Day 1 of the Marketplace sale. Don’t just take our word for it though – head over to Bidsquare’s Auctions page and view the full catalog. It’s sure to catch your eye! Take your entertaining to a new level and bid on Lot 80, a cobalt blue cut to clear glass drink set, comprising a decanter and seven cordials. Bring a little attitude and style to your desktop with Lot 97, two finely carved alabaster lions - lying in repose but ready to pounce! Journey back in time whenever you get seated on Lot 468, a Victorian iron bench ...Read More

By 1960 only one craftsman, Burlon Craig, was still producing pottery in North Carolinas Catawba Valley. Heir to a heritage of alkaline glazed stoneware made in the region from the early 19th Century, he had watched its decline as the food industry relied increasingly on glass and canned food storage. Its future, to say the least, looked bleak. Lot 111, by Burlon Craig But with Craig leading the way, Catawba Valley pottery survived. New artisans were attracted to the medium, relying on tourism and a building interest in handmade crafts. Innovations included decorative techniques such as swirl ware - pottery made by combining two or more different colors of clay, and unique forms such as "face jugs." Lot 145, early Jugtown pottery On Friday, August 14, Brunk Auctions offer bidders the chance to access the revitalization of Catawba Vallery po...Read More

People have been collecting weapons since men first starting throwing spears in anger. Whether captivated by their historical significance or their streamlined beauty, it is a market that continues to attract a healthy bidding public. Which brings us to Cowan’s Auctions’ two-day Firearms and Accoutrements sale, set down for Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14. Featuring over 1400 lots covering many of history’s most landmark confrontations, the sale includes an excellent selection of fresh-to-the-market rifles, pistols, accoutrements, collectibles and more. What better place to start than rifles? The Firearms and Accoutrements sale offers a stellar range, from Civil War Burnsides (top) to Springfields (middle) and Winchesters (bottom). When it comes to collectors it’s hard to find a more passionate bunch than those who pursue Civil W...Read More

There’s nothing really more iconic in American culture than the pool table. From landmark films like “The Hustler” to songs like “Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” the pool table has carved a special niche in the nation’s psyche – often at the edges, walking that line between friendly neighborhood bar and seedy underbelly dive. On Saturday, August 8, Ahlers & Ogletree gives bidders the chance the strut their stuff like “Fast Eddie” Felson when they offer Lot 260, a 1946 Brunswick-Balke-Collender Centennial pool table, as part of their Mid-Century Modern sale. Made of Brazilian rosewood furniture with a cast aluminum skirt and base, the table is fully restored, including green felt top, refinishing of all exposed wood, and high polishing of all aluminum. If you were ever thinking of adding a pool room, what a place to start! This is just one of t...Read More

Barbie dolls have undoubtedly been one of the most popular collectibles in the world for over 55 years. It is estimated that over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide in over 150 countries and the doll’s popularity continues to grow. The company who manufactures Barbie, Mattel, estimates that there are over 100,000 avid Barbie collectors all over the world, many of who will be paying close attention to the online timed auction of over 2,000 Modern Barbie’s to be sold at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, August 3-14. Janice Pye, a modern Barbie collector, had a passion for collecting and was a distinguished member of the International Barbie Community. She spent countless hours attending events such as the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention, both as a guest and as a consultant. The knowledge and continued commitment she had for ...Read More

A great walking stick is a beautiful thing. Typically handmade, they possess an ageless grace and refinement that lends an elevated dignity to their bearers. Somehow, you can’t help but take a man or woman a little more seriously when they have a cane in hand. On Saturday, August 1, Wickliff Auctioneers will send an estate collection of unique, antique canes and walking sticks under the hammer during their Fine Canes, Walking Sticks, Estate sale. Whether you’re a committed collector or a spirited enthusiast or you hurt your knee shooting hoops, Wickliff are sure to have the walking stick to suit, whatever your needs. Lot 458 is sure to draw plenty of attention. Presented by Andrew Jackson to the Governor of Kentucky, John Breathitt as thanks for his support in 1832, this stunning piece features a polished handle, is engraved and comes accom...Read More

With its embassy in Washington reopening so historically this week, Cuba seems to be very much in the news right now. So, what better time to highlight the offerings on Bidquare connected to the sleeping giant of the Caribbean as she re-emerges from behind the cloud of exile? Stanford Auctioneers’ Pop, Modern, Contemporary Art & Photography sale contains three works by Cuban master Wifredo Lam. Lam was strongly influenced by Afro-Cuban culture, and inspired by his contact with some of the most renowned artists of the 20th Century, including Picasso, created his own unique and highly influencial style. Clars Auction Gallery offers a taste of Cuba in its Fine Art & Antique Auction via the work of Mariano Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who like contemporary Lam was strongly influenced by the European masters, is considered one of the most important art...Read More

Bidsquare has been nominated for Commerce in Acquias 2015 Partner Site of The Year Finalists! Sites are assessed on visual design, functionality, integration and overall customer experience. Acquia partners with top digital agencies that are creating amazing digital experiences in order to help companies and brands thrive in todays complex digital world. The Partner Site of The Year competition serves as a unique opportunity to showcase the best examples of their work. For this year’s competition, Acquia’s digital agency partners submitted client sites for consideration across 15 categories. After careful deliberation, Acquia’s executive team selected 48 finalists. Next up? Finalists will face an evaluation by a panel of experts. Winners will be announced in Fall 2015. Read more here about the finalists for Acquias 2015 Partner Site of the ...Read More

Winslow Homer is considered on of the great American artists of the 19th Century. Beginning his career as a commercial illustrator, he subsequently took up oil painting and produced major studio works characterized by the weight and density he exploited from the medium. He also worked extensively in watercolor, primarily chronicling his many working vacations. Boys on a Wheel, by the great Winslow Homer On Sunday, July 26, Stanford Auctioneers offers bidders the opportunity to bring a little Winslow Homer into their life when they offer Lot 1830 on Day 2 of their Pop, Fine Art, Photography, Mexican Folk Art sale. Titled "Boys on a Wheel," this watercolor truly captures Homers nuanced appreciation of working class themes. All up, 961 will go under hammer at this sale, with all four categories covered in the title sporting healthy representat...Read More

In an age where we find ourselves increasingly surrounding by technology, from phones to computers to cars and even bathrooms, the one thing you can always get is the time of day. Getting it with a little style and elegance, however, can sometimes prove a little more challenging. John Moran Auctioneers understands this, and will do their bit to help those looking for a little refinement in their timepieces when they stage their Decorative Art Auction on Tuesday, July28. Spread among the 199 lots on offer is a nice selection of mantle clocks that would do any living room proud. What better way to shut out the hi-tech world than to pick up a one-of-a-kind collectable that transports you back to the age of horse and carriage? Lot 1116 surely fits the bill, a Deniere and Cailleaux bronze mantle clock. Take a look at Lot 1099, a Louis XVI mantle...Read More