Last week, a gold coin of the Ottoman Empire, ashrafi, minted in Constantinople during the reign of Sultan Mustafa II, was successfully sold. The purchased copy weighing 3.5 grams is perfectly preserved and immediately attracted the attention of...
Collector's Guide
Collector's Guide
Lot sold: ashrafi of sultan Mustafa II
Restored images: second life to old photos
Mario Unger - Austrian photographer and musician who is fond of restoring old pictures. To make bygone times a little more understandable and close to us, the master adds colors to the photos, as well as restores damaged images. As a result, the old...
Sunken ship as the main art object of the Venice Biennale
The decisions of creative people are often incomprehensible. As a rule, they require a detailed explanation. For example, as part of the Barca Nostra project in Venice, artist Christoph Buchel decided to present a sunken ship with a tragic past.
On...
Dear VS cheap metal detector: what's the difference?
Today's range of search engine offers is huge. It can confuse even an experienced search engine. Moreover, the price difference between popular models can reach 2-3 times. What is the secret? How are expensive metal detectors different from inexpensive...
If they lived in the 21st century: how did the games with the icons of art history end?
A creative studio called Mikeshake came up with an original way to promote your site. For this, its employees decided to dream a little: they played with the icons of the history of art, presenting them in our modern world.
This idea was visualized...
Ukrainian coins that can be sold for several thousand
It turns out that some Ukrainian coins can be sold very profitably: from 300 to 3000 hryvnias. As a rule, they were released in a limited edition, made of non-standard material or have some external feature. Moreover, many of them simply lay in the...
Roomy suitcase from a gas can
Ivorilla’s designers were inspired by the most common gas can. Its design was developed in 1937 by German engineers commissioned by the military.
For ease of transportation and to reduce the risk of mechanical damage, the box was torn out as a mold...
Accessories from old ties
A tie is an ancient accessory, the first mention of which is found in the history of Ancient Egypt. Such a strip of fabric of regular geometric shape, adorning the neck, testified to a certain status of its owner. As for the name itself, it came from...
What is the English style in the interior?
Traditional English style is a classic of the genre. Superb severity and conservatism make it a model of sophistication, good taste and elegance. The English style in the interior is easy to recognize by the presence of natural wood, textiles, antique...
The miniature worlds of the Australian artist
Australian artist Kendal Murray creates miniature sculptures, which consist of several elements. Due to this, his creations can be called mixed type miniatures. And the most interesting, the master forms his mini-world on the back of women's powder boxes...