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May 1, 2023
HISTORY TALK: We Like to Watch!

That got me thinking. As a member of our small but mighty Marketing Department, why not use our megaphones to share our favorite historical and artful content creators? Education is […]

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April 3, 2023
Elements of Art Nouveau

Artists like Alphonse Mucha, Otto Eckmann, Franz Stuck, and Henri Privat-Livemont and designers like Victor Horta and Louis Comfort Tiffany brought this movement to its highest popularity before Art Deco […]

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March 1, 2023
Top Terms Every Beginning Art Collector Should Know

Congratulations! You just started your private collection of art, or you are an eager artist/art enthusiast yourself, wanting to expand your knowledge. At Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, we’ve seen many […]

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February 1, 2023
Wilhelm Schimmel - Spotlight Artist

For all of our folk art and outsider art collectors and fanatics, we have a special item in our Winter Enchantment 2023 auction: a rare, large, carved and polychrome-painted standing […]

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January 1, 2023
Our Favorite Gemstones & Jewelry

As Marilyn Monroe used to sing, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” However, at Thomaston Place, anything that glitters and shines has our attention! Some of us also collect crystals […]

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December 1, 2022
Buying at Auction: A Great Opportunity for Acquiring Rare and Distinctive Items

Imagine an event that offers entertainment value plus learning opportunities, and admission is free.  Attending an auction is often an enjoyable and interesting experience, and as a result, these events […]

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November 1, 2022
Spotlight Artist: Alexander P. Proctor

The Princeton Tiger by Alexander ProctorLOT 3114 in Autumn Majestic Future bidders and our catalog browsers may have noticed this bronze sculpture of a tiger resting proudly on one of […]

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October 1, 2022
Consider a Professional Evaluation Before you Take Action!

We often hear stories of people who have purchased things at yard sales that turn out to be worth thousands of dollars.  This is great news for the new owners, […]

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September 1, 2022
Managing Tangible Assets

Insurance Legacy Planning Downsizing Gifting to Family Donations Selling your items INTRODUCTIONMajor life changes may prompt you to consider strategies for managing or reducing your personal possessions.  Sooner or later, […]

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August 1, 2022
Aesthetic Trends - Dark Academia

Autumn is coming quickly, and what better time to associate fall with its rich, dark colors, spooky aura and chilly winds than discover a new form of aesthetic design! If […]

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July 1, 2022
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: Dahlov Ipcar

For our August auction, we will have a very special selection of art from none other than Dahlov Ipcar, including a gorgeous piece entitled “Lion of Darkness, Lamb of Light; […]

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June 1, 2022
What is Light Academia?

We always see a multitude of trends come and go, but recently, these trends have taken on a new name. Or at least, a new style.             If you’re not […]

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