Patty Thum - My Wife Vickie's Favorite I am going to make this blog rather short because I will be leaving for Jeffersonville Indiana at 3:00 in the morning. There is an exhibit of Patty Thum's paintings and drawings at the Ohio River town's Howard Steamboat Museum starting tomorrow. I have two entries that will appear in the catalog and if I must say so myself they may be the two best in the exhibit. I have only had the opportunity to purchase four of the Patty Thum's paintings and only... Read Full Story
Our New Logo - Do You Like It? This may have been the longest year of my life because the new home site for the “Daryle Lambert's Antiques and Collectibles Club” just didn't seem likely to become a reality. But that is all fixing to change and today I saw what our future site will look like. Bob Zehnder and his wife Karla have been working behind the scenes to give me all the services that I wanted our members to receive from the new site. I am confident that within two weeks the site will... Read Full Story
Ronald Reagan My Hero - Thanks to Fore22.com I have to admit there aren't many people that I've admired over the last 50 years but perhaps the one person that I have to say is my hero is Ronald Reagan. He was able to do what no President in my lifetime has done and that is unify the country. Which other President can state that he lost only one state in a President election? I believe that only Reagan can say that and he earned his name as the great communicator. Ronnie and Nancy may well go... Read Full Story
Sometimes it's best to be the Turtle - Thanks to Aktkinsdietbulletinboard.com I have tried to give my readers an advantage over most others in these very difficult markets. One way that I can accomplish this is to share with you how auctions that are going on in the next two months can be your friends. But you have told me that it is very difficult to make money buying at auctions unless there is an item that most dealers don't know the value of, right? That is partially right but there can... Read Full Story
Ruth Bock " Entanglement " Saturday was wonderful but Sunday might have been just as good at the house sale I attended. Returning to a sale often can produce as great an event for you as the first day. I am sure if you read yesterday's blog you remember the names Rosin and Bloch but I have two more to add to the list, Daum and Murano. When ever you see quality names in an ad then it might be time to jump into action. Few dealers want to spend large amounts of money on one item so this give... Read Full Story
David Smallhouse I have been around art glass for over 45 years and yes, the old standards such as Tiffany, Steuben, Lalique, Daum Nancy and Galle will always be in fashion, but there may be some new sheriffs on the block. Names like Smallhouse and Satava may be just the ticket for the under 40 crowd. You may want to ask way this might be and in my opinion it could be because the young folks don't want what their parents had but something new for themselves. The two up and comers in my eyes... Read Full Story
Pewabic pottery - Than ks to Daltons.com It is always a pleasure for me to help someone increase their knowledge about rare and unusual antiques and collectibles. Yesterday I asked if there was anything that the readers might like to know more about and my faithful member, Vicki, wanted to know more about Pewabic pottery. Thanks Vicki. I will give it my best try. Pewabic pottery was started in 1903 in Detroit, Michigan by a lady named Mary Chase Perry. Isn't it interesting that, while most... Read Full Story
DINO ROSIN - " KISS " I mentioned in a previous blog my intention to attend a house sale this weekend because something caught my eye that was being sold. Well I have great news to report. It was a very successful sale for me. You realize that when I say "me", I mean the "Daryle Lambert Antique and Collectible Club." First, let me share the strategy that I used for the sale. All the action started Friday but I didn't attend until midday Saturday. Why? Well, this was a very good auction with... Read Full Story
Good Night I just returned home after consulting with the doctor's and the news isn't good. Mom only has a few days to live but 91 years isn't bad. I have had one hour sleep since Wed. at 4:00 AM so I will be going to bed soon. I do have to share some news with you however and it is that my friend Owen is closing his Antique shop and I ask him why? “ There are only lookers” was his answer and believe me he has some fabulous things. This is the trend today, fix locations are closing at an... Read Full Story
Roland Topor - Les Mains Sales I am often asked if the designer of a piece adds value and the answer to that question is an overwhelming "yes". There are many companies that employ famous artists to design pieces for them that in turn end up in the company's production lines at high prices. The first company that comes to mind is Rookwood Pottery. When I started showing interest in this pottery, it was hard for me to evaluate the production pieces. Yes, the prices for the one of a kind... Read Full Story
