The Allure of 18th-Century Silhouette Portraits

Silhouette portraits have very little detail. Almost none, in fact. So how can the images be linked to particular individuals?

Retail Therapy: The Thrill of the Hunt

Dopamine is responsible for what we collectors describe as “the thrill of the hunt” or, in other cohorts, “retail therapy.”

Have a house full of “stuff”? It’s unlikely that you’re a hoarder. You may be a disorganized collector, prone to clutter.

This journal of watercolor artist William C. Emerson holds many paintings and sketches by him and his notable artist friends.

We create more vibrant memories by being mindful in our photo curation. In photography and life, the pleasure is in the details.

Unexpected disasters leave us vulnerable and devastated. But how do you prepare your home and valuables in advance? Here are my six steps.

I grew up in an analog world with landline telephones, film cameras, and paper books. Digital may dominate now, but analog is here to stay.

Unplug, relax, and tune in. Rediscover the joy of analog technology. In this age of digital overload, sometimes it’s nice to go old-school.

As with all antiques, collectibles, and works of art, provenance documentation increases the value of your collectible investments.

What choices transform a building with four walls into a lavish, unique home? I found the answer for myself in custom Rookwood Pottery tiles.

The content glut is clogging our feeds and storefronts. How will it affect the art market? Will collections suddenly become worth less money?

Letters from the Civil War era are interesting because of their diverse range of styles and syntax and how each speaks to the reader.

Counterfeit collectibles undercut legitimate sellers, drive down prices, and result in revenue losses for sellers and public coffers.

In the future, will the objects acquired in pursuit of social media trends have a nostalgic attraction? Time will tell.

I decided to take AI product descriptions out for a spin. For this project, I used the new Microsoft Bing chatbot. I entered this prompt.