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What is (or was) Wyvern?
Technically, Wyverns are cool two legged dragons from European mythology, but that’s not what I am here to write about. Instead, I want to discuss Wyvern the collectible card game, which enjoyed a brief existence from 1994 to 1997, [...]
John E. Huszer, Father of the Wickford Art Festival
If you’re familiar with Rhode Island, you’re probably familiar with the Wickford Art Festival. But are you familiar with the festival’s unofficial founder, John E. Huszer? As you know I am passionate about art and artists, and with a [...]
Inspire Your Heart with Art
Hello everyone and welcome back! This week we are doing something a little different because this month is home to Inspire Your Heart with Art Day! So, instead of being over educational or picking one art style or artist [...]
Revolutionary Inspiration
The other night my father was scanning some old slides and sent me a picture of me on April 19, 1975, at the 200th anniversary of the battle at Lexington and Concord. I was nine years old at the [...]
Press from Antiques & The Arts Weekly- Sparling Sales at Bruneau’s Double Session Auction
CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & CO Auctioneers continued its succession of sales from monumental collection belong to "an exquisite Cranston, R.I., estate" on January 9. Offering 430 lots of couture, jewelryy, fine and decorative arts, this sessions top lot [...]
Press from Antiques & The Arts Weekly- Yanchus Comic Collection, Part II, Inaugurates Bruneau’s New Year
CRANSTON, R.I. – On September 17, Bruneau & Co Auctioneers sold 225 lots of toys from the Brooklyn, N.Y., collection of Andy Yanchus, project manager for Aurora Plastics (1965-1975) and staff colorist for Marvel Comics (1975-1992). That sale was [...]
The Importance of Previewing an Auction
With the rising popularity of internet shopping and online auctions, society has become increasingly confident with technology and the virtual marketplace. Digital platforms have gotten better with product descriptions, photographs, and even secure payment options. In 2023, it has [...]
Becca’s Blog: Getting Surreal with the Surrealists
Welcome back to my blog! Can you believe how quickly 2022 flew by? Starting 2023 feels surreal! So, let’s talk surrealism since I refuse to believe that time flows by as quickly as it does. If you are familiar [...]