How to Identify Works on Paper
You have a piece of art on paper. Before you can research it, determine the artist, or figure out what it is worth, you need to know what it is. Such a simple question can be surprisingly difficult. Works on…
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Fine Art, Folk, Fraktur To Lead Americana At Pook & Pook
by Antiques and the Arts Weekly DOWNINGTOWN, PENN. — Pook & Pook will host an auction weekend event April 22, 23 and 25. Boasting something for bidders of all interests, the sale starts with a Friday sale of international highlights,…
Mr. Luethke’s Picking Favorites
3/13/17 – We are honored to offer the steam collection of Eberhard Luethke in our upcoming March 31st and April 1st toy auction. Mr. Luethke was a well-respected and discerning collector, but even those with prolific collections have favorites. Mr.…
William Will: Philadelphia’s Pewterer
William Will is arguably the most prolific American pewterer of the 18th century. From his Philadelphia shop, he produced pieces of exceptional quality and quantity. Will was also known for his creativity and ingenuity, working with a diverse repertoire of…
Auction Week!
3/6/17 – This week as we approach Wednesday’s auction, our pick is lot 1468, a massive Chippendale style armchair. The chair is painted black with gilded accents and comes in at over six feet tall! Its extreme size made it impossible…
Carousel Goat Fetches $36,000 At Pook & Pook Auction
DOWNINGTOWN, PENN. — A carved and painted carousel goat, circa 1900, attributed to Gustav Dentzel, attained $36,000 at Pook & Pook’s Americana auction April 23, capping off a weekend of sales that kicked off the previous day with an international…