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November 1, 2023
Spotlight Artist: Joseph Lincoln

Joseph Lincoln, or Mr. Lincoln as he was properly called by his community, was born in Accord, Massachusetts in 1859. As a young man, Joe's need for his own decoys […]

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October 9, 2023
Repatriation: A Collector's Guide to History, Ethics, and Giving Back

This October holds an important observance day, Indigenous People’s Day. With the history this day brings, it would be a good time to reflect how we as an auction gallery […]

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September 18, 2023
Bling's Anatomy - Structure of Jewelry

When it comes to high-end jewelry, auction houses are the best sources to go to. Beyond the glitter and grandeur of these events lies a language all its own — […]

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August 1, 2023
Types of Pottery Every Collector Should Know

Pottery is a timeless collectible and art form that has continuously prospered since the dawn of human civilization. It comes as no surprise that it still holds an iron grip […]

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July 1, 2023
Spotlight Artist: William H. D. Koerner

For those, however, who don’t know Koerner or his work, you’re probably wondering: What’s the big deal? What’s the hype behind him? Well, besides the fact that he’s the guy […]

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June 1, 2023
Elements of Art Deco

For those who don’t know the significant differences between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, here are a two major points: Like many artistic movements and endeavors, Art Deco, also known […]

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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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