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Category Archives: Art – Classic & Vintage
SOLD! Masts by William Seaman
We don’t know the actual title of this stunning piece as we haven’t been able to find it listed anywhere, but the stark beauty of it suggests an uncomplicated name. So we call it, simply, “Masts”. It came out of … Continue reading
Posted in Art - Classic & Vintage, Art - Contemporary, Nautical
Tagged art, masts, nautical, sailing, sea, ship's masts, tall ship, William Seaman
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SOLD! The Court Jester – He Reminds Me of Danny Kaye in That Great Old Movie – Reduced!
If you’re an old film buff, you surely remember Danny Kaye in one of the greatest comedies of all time, “The Court Jester”. (Check out this YouTube clip from that movie… it’s hysterical! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ9f2rnjB84) Our court jester (or lutist) – … Continue reading
Our New Heritage Gallery & Classroom – In Progress!
As mentioned in our last post, we’re wicked excited to announce the upcoming Grand Opening of our expanded shop which will nearly double the floor space of our present shop… the Heritage Gallery will be open soon, right next door … Continue reading
Posted in Art - Classic & Vintage, Art - Contemporary, Art - Nudes & Pinups, Art - Retro, Books & Literature - All On This Site, Books - Maine & Local, Books - Reference, Classes & Seminars, Events, Furniture - Antique & Vintage, Furniture - Mid Century Modern, Hours, Repurposing, Craft & Upcycling Ideas, Requests by Our Customers
Tagged Americana, antique, appraisals, calendars, carbon footprint, classic art, collectible, collection, consignments, contemporary art, curiosities, first edition books, Heritage Collectibles, hours, kitsch, Lewiston, lithographs, Maine, photos, pin ups, primitives, railroad, recycle, repurpose, signage, topographical maps, transportation, upcycle, valuations, Vargas girls, vintage calendars
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So This Man Walks Into the Shop…
Someone just walked into the shop with the print above, “Child with Cherries” by Bouguereau, dated 1896. “Can you tell me what it’s worth?” he asks. I can try… let me see. There’s no sense in looking these things up … Continue reading
Posted in Art - Classic & Vintage, General Information
Tagged 1896, art, Bouguereau, Child with Cherries, Heritage Collectibles
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Lead Soldiers, Joyart Poodles, Bucksaws… What’s Not to Love About Auctions?
Gotta love an auction, but the late nights are wicked tough when I have to get up at 4:00-4:30 the next morning! (Last night I was unloading the Jeep at the shop at 11:00; so glad the auction wasn’t … Continue reading
SOLD! “If”, by Kipling – My Favorite Poem Ever
I recently bought a box lot of old frames and pictures at an auction, sight unseen. Inside was this depiction of my favorite poem ever… “If” by Rudyard Kipling. My day job is as a social worker, and I’ve taught … Continue reading
Posted in Art - Classic & Vintage, Quotations & Thoughtful Thoughts
Tagged antique, art, collectible, Heritage Collectibles, If, Lewiston, literature, poem, poetry, Rudyard Kipling, vintage
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Holy Mackerel – Come Take a Look!
Holy Mackerel! For the past 7 weeks, Johnny and I have been busting our cans between our jobs and our businesses. On April 7th, the landlord of our tiny little retail space – which was really only used as storage … Continue reading
Art Walk Lewiston Auburn – Friday, May 29
Heritage Collectibles is officially on the map for Art Walk Lewiston Auburn 2015! Come check out our fabulous art by local and other artists! Read all about Art Walk at Art Walk Lewiston Auburn, or check out below (it’s the same … Continue reading
Nude Art and Vintage Jewelry
Nude art and vintage jewelry…. !! My husband and I own a small antiques shop (Heritage Collectibles) that has all sorts of antiques – farm implements, kitchen utensils & dishes, lamps, signage, old toys, etc – but we’re concentrating on … Continue reading
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