Featured Stories

Every item tells a story. Learn more about the stories behind some of our most special collections, explore tips from top design influencers and celebrities, and more in the editorial side of EBTH.

Book Collecting 101

When determining whether a book is collectible, several factors come into play – including the edition, author’s signature, completeness of sets, and presence of illustrations.

The Art and Legacy of Chinese Shadow Puppetry

The Art and Legacy of Chinese Shadow Puppetry

EBTH is honored to present a fascinating sale from the collection of Robert and Anne Beaven, featuring the entire inventory of an antique South Chinese theater company, circa 1870. This collection offers a deep dive...

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Secondhand September

In a world that’s increasingly conscious of its environmental footprint and shifting toward mindful consumption, buying secondhand has never made more sense. Whether you’re shopping for vintage furniture, timeless fashion, or rare collectibles, secondhand goods...

Natural vs. Lab Grown Diamonds: What You Need to Know

Natural vs. Lab Grown Diamonds: What You Need to Know

Timeless and endlessly captivating, diamonds have long embodied the essence of luxury in jewelry. Today, modern buyers face a compelling question: Should they choose a natural diamond, formed by nature, or a lab-grown diamond, crafted...

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E X H I B I T : Aaron Wooten

This EBTH *E X H I B I T presents a collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures by Chicago-based artist Aaron Wooten. The collection features portraits, comical figural scenes, abstract compositions, and industrial cityscapes. Paintings...

E X H I B I T : Beatriz Vidal

E X H I B I T : Beatriz Vidal

EBTH presents an impressive collection of illustrations by Argentinian artist Beatriz Vidal. An award-winning artist, Vidal is particularly celebrated for her children’s book illustrations. Her unique work is often executed in a folk tradition, often...

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EBTH Season 2

Now Casting For Our Hit Home Show! Don't miss the chance for your home and transition to be featured on TV as we head back out across the country helping more families on their journey...

10 of the Most Iconic Handbags of All Time

10 of the Most Iconic Handbags of All Time

From royalty like Grace Kelly or Princess Diana to Hollywood stars like Audrey Hepburn or Jane Birkin, a handbag’s journey to iconic notoriety usually starts on the arm of an influential leading woman. The popularity...

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EBTH on HGTV

EBTH on HGTV

Follow Jacquie, Lara and team as we help raise money for an NYC food pantry, scour a New York farm filled with prized collectibles, walk through political history as pictured on campaign buttons and pull...

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E X H I B I T : Winter Prather

Mid-century photographer Winter Prather uniquely captured landscapes, industrial sites, and abstractions in silver-gelatin.

Seller Story: Collector & Curator of Edwardian Cool

Seller Story: Collector & Curator of Edwardian Cool

Meet Konstantin Golovchinsky, the “eye” behind the eclectic and stylish collections of West LA’s Object Quality Antiques.

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Featured Artist: Bill Salamon (1927-2011)

Bill Salamon (1927-2011): Artist, Holocaust Survivor & Inspirational Figure

Design Collaboration: Homearama

Check out this design collaboration with Aubrie Welsh Interiors to develop an immersive shopping experience showcasing the charm and beauty of designing with pre-loved goods. Read more about how you can experience the home and...

Feature: Lovis Foundation Benefit Auction

Feature: Lovis Foundation Benefit Auction

Lovis (a combination of Logan and Elvis) was founded in 2016. The mission of the Lovis Foundation is to continue Logan’s legacy by promoting charitable initiatives that celebrate individuality, inspire compassion and encourage others to...

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Featured Estate: Leung-Weinstein

Featured Estate: Leung-Weinstein

Transport yourself to the picturesque Leung-Weinstein Estate, a historic dairy farm in the rolling hills just outside of New York City. The 7 acre farm in Dutchess County includes a barn, potting shed, converted bull...

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Featured Collection: Mialana Boutte' DeSoleil

Just outside New York City, A significant portion of Mialana Boutte' DeSoleil's collection comes from her Nana & Papa who were both executive chefs in Los Angeles as well as formidable collectors of fine eastern...

Seller Story: Sam Presnell, Cincinnati, OH

Seller Story: Sam Presnell, Cincinnati, OH

47 years ago, Cincinnati-born Sam Presnell fell in love with a rug. His first purchase of the kind, a unique oriental rug, and his ensuing curiosity, led to his becoming one of the largest purveyors...

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Seller Story: Nick Bubash

Meet Nick Bubash: not solely a painter, a graphic artist, a draftsman, an assemblage-creator, a sculptor, or a tattooer. Bubash is a true artist. He does it all. Nick, genetically and stylistically, is a melting...

Seller Story: Jim Host, Sports Marketing Pioneer, Kentucky

Jim Host has always had a way of envisioning what lies ahead, even as a teenager he saw the bigger picture and made the tough choice to forgo a chance to jump into professional baseball...

Seller Story: The Dzwill Family

Seller Story: The Dzwill Family

Meet the Dzwill family and take a stroll through their warm and welcoming home in Medford, New Jersey. Steffie, crafty decorator and mother, and Ted, home builder and handyman father, designed their dream home to...

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History Lesson: Tiffany Studios Glass

History Lesson: Tiffany Studios Glass

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), the celebrated American designer, pursued a wide range of artistic endeavors but is perhaps best known for his glass. In the years around 1900, the vases, lamps and windows produced by...

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Seller Story: Jack Bradley, Photographer for Louis Armstrong

Eighty-four year-old Jack Bradley, the world’s biggest collector of Louis Armstrong memorabilia, had a front row seat to Armstrong’s life for more than a decade. Bradley was born in Cape Cod in 1934 and eventually...

Seller Story: VanLandingham Estate

Built by Ralph and Susie Vanlandingham in 1913, the VanLandingham Estate, in what is now the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood, became known as a quintessential home for entertaining in Charlotte.

Seller Story: Margaret Munsen, former wife of listed artist Edmond J. Fitzgerald

Seller Story: Margaret Munsen, former wife of listed artist Edmond J. Fitzgerald

In 1978, Margaret Trent, of Cincinnati Ohio, married Edmond J. Fitzgerald. Both widowers, the two met when Margaret took to New York, where Edmond was a painter and a teacher. They settled in Cincinnati; Edmond...

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Seller Story: In Memory of Debbie Walter: 1965 Thunderbird for the Ovarian Cancer Alliance

“I will continue to make it my mission,” says Andy, of his fight for sufferers and survivors of the disease. “We want to keep Debbie’s mission alive.”

Seller Story: Downsizing with Jason and Jenny Biggs

Seller Story: Downsizing with Jason and Jenny Biggs

Figuring out the logistics of getting rid of things is an overwhelming concept. Having EBTH take over the process, while understanding the sensitive nature of what’s involved, made perfect sense for us — to say...

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Seller Story: Pat McArdle, Pittsburgh, PA

“I worked as a structural ironworker, building buildings and driving tractor trailers over the road before I became a concert promoter in the ‘80s. I’d bring bands into Pittsburgh – bands that I wanted to...

Seller Story:  Michael Shaheen, Washington, DC

Seller Story: Michael Shaheen, Washington, DC

When Michael Shaheen Jr. retired from a career at the Department of Justice, he threw himself into collecting art, antiques and silver. While he’d always been interested in history and craftsmanship, his affinity for art...

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Seller Story: Auction Benefitting Cincinnati Opera

Seller Story: Auction Benefitting Cincinnati Opera

Cincinnati Opera celebrates its gala annually with a festive evening filled with performances, cocktails, dinner and a live auction — the funds of which benefit the organization’s four-production summer season. This year’s November 18th black...

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Tips of the Trade: 8 Reasons To Bid Your Way Through The Holidays

‘Tis the season to be jolly, even when you’re braving the Black Friday cashier line or stuck in stop-and-go traffic on the pilgrimage to many a-family gathering – gifts, kids, and casseroles in tow. For...

A.C.E. Series: Modernism: The New New Painters

In the late 1970s, in the wake of abstract expressionism and the New York School of artists, a new creative direction was afoot. “We were all sort of working in this one direction, and it...

Seller Story: David and Christina Arquette, Los Angeles, CA

Seller Story: David and Christina Arquette, Los Angeles, CA

David and Christina Arquette’s collection is as eclectic as the more than 100 onscreen film and television credits the former has amassed throughout his career. “I’m selling most of this stuff simply because I just...

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A.C.E. Series: History of Art Pottery

A.C.E. Series: History of Art Pottery

“Glazes and simple forms spoke to me,” says the seller of this vast collection of art pottery, amassed over 45 years. His fondness for the medium resulted in an eventual museum-worthy collection of nearly 500...

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Seller Story: Dick Schneider, Boston, MA

Richard N. “Dick” Schneider is best known for his work on television, directing programs such as Jeopardy, and national broadcasts like The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and The Rose Bowl Parade. “He was a Drama...

Tips Of The Trade: Silver 101

Tips Of The Trade: Silver 101

Here's a crash course in the world of collecting, caring for and consigning the precious metal. To help, we’ve enlisted the expertise of Lee Drexler, President of Esquire Appraisals, Inc. and an appraiser, consultant and...

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Seller Story: Irene Zelinsky, Greenwich, CT

“My parents were collectors. Everybody in our family was always told, when you buy, buy the best. But it wasn't just about paying top price for pieces; we did a lot of traveling to find...

Keys to the City: Atlanta, GA

Keys to the City: Atlanta, GA

Our latest trip to the southern metropolis showed us exciting facets to the city — beautiful industrial design, eclectic boutiques, emerging innovators; and, of course, a classic southern mansion for good measure.

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Tips of the Trade: House of Hipsters’ Kyla Herbes on How to Shop an Estate Sale Online

“Growing up in rural Wisconsin, I went to auctions with my father, but I had never heard of an estate sale. Twenty years ago, you really had to hunt around and watch for signs along...

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