Serendipity, the gift of making fortunate discoveries by accident, is a big part of learning about antiques and collectibles. A friend bought an inexpensive, unusual whirligig about 10 years ago. It ...

WILSON, N.C. — You really need to be outdoors and looking up to see the art of Vollis Simpson. And it helps if there’s a breeze. The late folk artist was known for his “outsider” kinetic pieces called ...

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