Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Leonardo’s Murals and Nature-Based Art Marvels

2019 marks 500 years after the death of Italian Renaissance thinker, inventor, and artist Leonardo da Vinci. Even today, we are still all interested in his work and innovative ideas.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Preservation Tips for Paintings and Prints

People love their collections. No matter the type of object — cookie jars, military memorabilia, fine art prints — collectors want to add to a collection, display their assembled objects, and learn more about their treasures.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Collectibles Put into Everyday Use

My job appraising art, antiques, and collectibles at big public events, online, and in private homes offers me many opportunities to learn about and share new and fascinating ideas about storage, display, and repurposing of antique and vintage objects.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Babe Ruth at Auction

As a longtime New York Yankees fan, stemming from my father’s link to the game as a left-handed pitcher and my upbringing in Connecticut — watching the likes of Munson, Nettles, Dent, Guidry (Louisiana Lightning!), Randolph, Bonilla, Griffey, Jeter, Rivera (the Sandman!), Posada, Pettitte, and so many other baseball greats on TV and at the old Yankee Stadium — I am most excited for this summer in the Bronx.

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Women’s Brains Age More Slowly than Men’s

Good news for females: Your brains age more slowly than males’.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Collecting American Girl Dolls

If you don’t think the millennial generation is saving objects, collecting vintage pieces, or displaying antiques, maybe you should think again.

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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori: Protecting Your Collections

All of us have art, antiques, and collectibles that we have acquired over the years.

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Art and Antiques: Celebrity Collections

In my line of work, I have had the opportunity to appraise some very interesting, high-profile objects belonging to some very famous individuals. Some of these objects are more memorable than others, and some are downright unforgettable.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: The Market for Christmas Collectibles

Many of us will be displaying our collection of Christmas collectibles — both old and new — this holiday season.

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