The instinct to create and express ideas visually is deeply ingrained in the instinct of mankind, with art being one of the primal identity factors that separates humanity as an intelligent species instead of mere animals.

A modern icon of high fashion, luxury, and style, Chanel has been a forerunner of the world of haute couture for nearly a hundred years.

Prints can be an exciting way for the art collector who is interested in a less expensive option to own a piece by a famous artists.

Vintage fashion can provide a thrill for fashionistas, history lovers, and niche collectors alike, so it is no wonder that today the area enjoys such a lucrative market amongst enthusiasts.

One of the most iconic figures of modern pop culture and girls’ media, Barbie dolls have entertained over a half century of children, earning them a place as one of the most beloved toys of America and the world.

Anyone who is the least bit familiar with the subject of art history will have heard of the term ‘Old Masters’.

For collectors and enthusiasts around the world, dolls can represent a sense of childlike wonder, nostalgia, an insight into how children of past eras entertained themselves, or simply impressive displays of artistic model renderings of the human form.

People have been enthusiastic about sports since ancient times, and with the advent of the radio and television in the 20th century, they have become an even greater influence in entertainment and popular culture.

Whether we realize it or not, contemporary art affects us all as a part of our every day lives.

Postcards, while seemingly just everyday objects, or mundane pieces of stationary, are actually historical artifacts that have great value for many collectors.

While what often comes to mind when one thinks about the fine arts is various forms of flat images or two dimensional visual renderings, sculpture provides the opportunity to perceive a work of art from multiple perspectives in three dimensional form.

For most people, toys are something we all grew up with, regardless of what era we were born in. They are objects that played significant roles in our childhoods and were a big part of our lives at some point, whether for a short or long time.

Old Master specialist Crispian Riley-Smith aims to unlock the market of drawings and why discoveries are still possible.

While one might think of books, maps, and manuscripts as being everyday mundane items to store on a shelf or in a desk, they can actually be highly sought after and valuable if old and rare enough.

As pottery is one of the earliest inventions of mankind, with some objects dating back to 29,000 BCE, it is no surprise that its enduring influence, functionality, and value as an art form has permeated throughout millennia.

The twentieth century was an extremely dynamic, transitionary period in our history, characterized by conflict, technological innovation, and social advancement, with pivotal events such as WWI and WWII, the first man landing on the moon, and the civil rights movement to name a few.

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Since the first ever gasoline-powered automobile was manufactured in 1886, cars have been a subject of intrigue and fascination for generations. It is no wonder that today collecting classic cars is such a popular hobby amongst enthusiasts, with a world and culture of its very own.