In today’s fast-paced world, where trends come and go at lightning speed, there’s something incredibly gratifying about surrounding yourself with pieces of history that exude charm, craftsmanship, and a sense of timelessness. Antique furniture collecting has emerged as more than just a hobby; it’s a passionate pursuit that allows individuals to connect with the past and create unique, character-filled spaces. In this article, we’ll explore the joys of collecting antique furniture and delve into the reasons why this age-old pastime continues to captivate enthusiasts around the world. A Journey through Time: Collecting antique furniture is like embarking on a captivating journey through time. Each piece tells a story, whispering secrets…

Laster’s Fine Art & Antiques are proud to represent the estate personal property of Mr. Clyde Fowler who passed away February 1st, 2016. A native of Burlington, NC, Clyde Fowler earned his BFA in Communication Art and Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and studied drawing at the Arts Students League and the National Academy School of Fine Arts in New York. In 1975, Dean John Sneden selected him to direct the Visual Arts Program at the North Carolina School of the Arts.

We’ve added a few more items to our eBay store (and Etsy store) this past week, and we just wanted to keep you all up-to-date on what is going online! Check out the list below to see some nice maps by Cowperthwait and T.G. Bradford, and interesting bas relief by Knud Kyhn (Royal Copenhagen), and a few books.

Hello art lovers! We’ve added some new listings to our eBay store! Check out the table below to see some of the new etchings, lithographs, and drawings that we are now offering for sale online. A few of these are listed Associated American Artists, including John A. Noble, W.R. Locke as well as a pair of lithos by Henri Matisse.

Please join us for the Dr. Maya Angelou estate tag sale from August 6th, 7th, and 8th. Click here to learn more. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who has shown interest in the sale of Dr. Maya Angelou’s art collection. We are very honored to be offering this treasured collection to the public. Dr. Angelou was a regular at our gallery. She came here to escape the world and to just relax. We were her “getaway.” This is a special time for us so please bear with us as we get everything in order for this weekend. More images from our gallery have been added to…

We posted a picture to our Facebook page and asked users to guess what this item was. We heard a lot of different answers – from a bud vase to a fancy bee catcher. But no one guessed correctly! So here it is, a Punch Cup Filler. This crystal glass was made by Waterford and its sole purpose was to fill punch cups. This was invented so you had an accurate measurement each time someone filled a cup. Ladles are not always accurate, whereas this object allows you to see how much punch is inside the filler. You can stay very accurate using this method.