New Tricks, Old Dog

Its become apparent to me that as the economy crashes, and we all feel unsettled – that the biggest change to the Antiques market is that, there is no antiques market.  Antiques as have been commonly defined for roughly 100 years in American and many more in Europe are not retaining their value for the first time since.  I think there was already a lack of interest/scholarship – what have you, that the economic tank finally sent into a final fit of ennui concerning traditional antiques.  I’ve personally made a huge change, for the first time ever – I’m going to set up a booth of all things I’d like to own, not traditional antiques in the slightest but incredibly interesting, worthwhile and affordable decorating pieces.  One offs – mostly still handmade, but esoteric seems to be the word.  No, other dealers do not have 100year old plaster casts of crocodile jaws, or pin up collages from the 40s, hand made stainless steel lawn furniture, palmistry broadsides from the 20s.  This is the stuff I truly love, and I hope that each piece finds a fabulous home that will treasure it and maybe, just maybe look at the world with a slightly different perspective because of it.  We should always celebrate individuality, now or 100 years ago.  How better to start than with the most graphic and bold piece you can find! I will be setting up at the DC Big Flea in Chantilly Virgina this weekend, space 274 I’m told – and will post pictures next week, as I am sure to be proud of my first ever decorator booth.  Stay tuned kids!