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Aleta's Arty Facts
Jump right in to the world of antiques and collectables and learn the "how-to". A great place to learn about what's happening in the antiques world...
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Australian Art and Design Featured at Auction 25th March
Aleta's Arty Facts ― WilliamT. Cooper (Australian, b. 1934) Oil on Board Landscape Painting. Our Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables Auction takesplace this Sunday, 25th March at 11am Australian Eastern Daylight Time.Those of you who have been following know that we... (more)
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Posted on Mar 23rd, 2012
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What Makes Something Antique?
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Pedestal Urn - Royal Worcester (UK) 1900AntiqueThe question ‘What makes something antique?’ or ‘How olddoes a thing have to be to be called antique?’ is probably the second mostfrequently-asked question Martin and I get. (The most-asked... (more)
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Made popular on Feb 20th, 2012
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Sydney Harbour Bridge History
Aleta's Arty Facts ― I'm delighted to show you this offering in our upcomingauction. It's an interesting and significant piece of Australiana.Lot 354 is a Photographic Montage of the official openingof the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 19 March 1932.What's different about this... (more)
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Made popular on Nov 27th, 2011
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Antiques for Everyday: The Butter Dish Incident
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Among my recurring spiels is the idea of Everyday Antiques, that is, that Antique are Green, cost effective and sustainable, and that their everyday use makes sense.One of the recurring themes I hear from my friends, family and people I meet is that... (more)
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Made popular on Sep 27th, 2011
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How to Introduce Children to Antiquing - Part II
Aleta's Arty Facts ― From a parent’s point of view, antiquing with children has some compelling arguments. One is getting them away from television and computer screens, another is involving the whole family in the same activity. I also see it as an opportunity to... (more)
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Made popular on Sep 14th, 2011
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How to Introduce Children to Antiquing - Part I
Aleta's Arty Facts ― In addition to our antiques fair circuit, Martin and I attend a couple of what I call ‘mixed markets’ during the year. You know the sort of thing: everything from upmarket antiques to Mom and Pop with cups and saucers. Sometimes they’re... (more)
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Made popular on Aug 3rd, 2011
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Book Review : Bagley Glass - Bowey, Parsons
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Bagley Glass Third EditionAngela Bowey with Derek & Betty ParsonsI love being able to recommend reference books, and this one is a delight. Those who liked the second edition of this book will be thrilled with this expanded third edition. If... (more)
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Made popular on Aug 2nd, 2011
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In the news: Cars Crash; Austen Ascends, Riters Rule!
Aleta's Arty Facts ― I'm not sure whether it's a brag, or just the thing to say at the moment, or what, but antiques dealers, valuers and auctioneers keep repeating that world economic crisis notwithstanding, art and antiques are selling well at the top end. Winter... (more)
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Posted on Jul 16th, 2011
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Royal Doulton's Blue Children Series
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Royal Doulton’s Blue Children series, (sometimes referred to as The Babes in the Woods series, especially in the US, though these should not be confused with Royal Doulton’s Babes in the Wood design of c.1900) is a category of collectable in a... (more)
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Made popular on Jul 6th, 2011
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Avoca, Here We Come!
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Avoca, Victoria, is apparently a lovely little town. Everyone loves Avoca. Everyone I've ever heard about it from, at any rate. The town is in old goldfields country, and is famous now for wine, recreation, romantic getaways and views, though I'm... (more)
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Made popular on Jun 27th, 2011
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What are Float Bowls?
Aleta's Arty Facts ― The Stump Lady - Sowerby (UK)Grecian Lady - Jobling (UK)Float bowls have remained an important genre in the decorative arts for decades. So, what are they? If you’re guessing that they have something to do with water because of the word â€... (more)
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Made popular on Jun 29th, 2011
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Pair Grainger Worcester Vases
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Pair George Cole Vases - Grainger WorcesterI didn’t even get to tell you about this extraordinary pair of George Cole vases. They generated a lot of attention and sold immediately at the Melbourne Antiques Fair. The vases are signed George Cole,... (more)
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Posted on Jun 19th, 2011
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Hello, Dali?
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Well, hello, DaliIt's so nice to have you here where you belongYou're lookin' swell, DaliI can tell, DaliYou're still glowin', you're still crowin', you're still goin' strong!Well, sorta....As you know if you've been paying attention, I've been... (more)
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Posted on Jun 19th, 2011
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Martin's in Melbourne
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Well, not just hanging out; he's exhibiting at the Melbourne Antiques Fair.We had a hectic day seeing him off, making sure he had everything; not just items, but all the paraphernalia associated. When a couple has developed a working relationship,... (more)
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Made popular on Jun 20th, 2011
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Quick update - Aleta's Antiques Museum
Aleta's Arty Facts ― Brr! It's freezing! Well, not quite: it's 2.9 degrees. I suppose we'll have a frost tonight.This'll be short; it's Monday night and I'm tired!Just a quick update: we caught up with friends and customers at the Wentworth Park Markets yesterday. ... (more)
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Posted on Jun 19th, 2011
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