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Becca’s Blog: Ancient Objects and Curios
Hello everyone! Long time no see! Did you all hear about our upcoming Ancient Objects and Curios Auction? We are entering an interesting and fun era with an auction dedicated to classical antiquities, Hindu & Buddhist art, fossils & [...]
Patriot’s Day 2024, the 249th Anniversary
For me, Patriot’s Day goes on all year long. I’ve been infatuated with the American Revolution since I was a 7-year-old kid and was in Concord and Lexington for the 200th anniversary. This year, the “official” start for me [...]
A Trip to Northern Maine
As an auction house, the core part of our business in which we acquire material to sell is by going on house calls. A “house call” is simply when someone makes an appointment for us to come see their [...]
A Trip to Fort Ticonderoga
A couple of weeks ago I took a drive up to Fort Ticonderoga to do some research. I hadn’t been there since 2014, so I was looking forward to getting up there again. I had lined up some time [...]
Press from ArtDaily: Bruneau & Co. announces highlights included in Fine & Decorative Art online auction, April 24
CRANSTON, RI.- A complete portfolio of 25 lithographs from Salvador Dali (France/Spain, 1904-1989) titled Aliyah, and a 1924 Alpha Romeo half-scale Shriners parade P2 go-cart racer are a couple of the wild and wonderful items awaiting bidders in Bruneau & Co. [...]
A Collector’s Legacy turned Pedigree
If you are a frequent reader of my articles, then you have heard me mention the name “Andy Yanchus” a time or two. Andy was a lifelong collector, a true archivist of everything and anything Pop Culture. One of [...]
Always Remember to Check Your Change
One thing that took me a long time to realize is what is common knowledge to one person can be mind blowing to another. Today’s topic is one I feel fits that description perfectly. You would be surprised how [...]
The 2024 Baltimore Antique Arms Show
Every March the Maryland Arms Collectors Association holds their annual antique arms show at the state fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. It’s a great time to search the show tables for interesting things, learn something new, and most importantly visit [...]