Invaluable

JULY 15, 2024

Decorative flourishes were set aside in favor of humble presentation and maximum efficiency of materials. Universal Utility Closely aligning form and function, Shaker designs needed to reflect ultimate utility. Connection to Nature Much of Shaker design tended to rely upon natural materials like oak, maple, cedar, and birch.

Furniture 98

Furniture Function Material Maker/Artist 98

WorthPoint

JUNE 10, 2025

In 2019, a comprehensive study , including a series of tests, found no evidence to prove the hat’s authenticity. Money, management, and misunderstandings became too much, and the museum ended the partnership in 2021. Lincoln’s handkerchief that he carried on the night of his assassination sold recently for $826,000.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Provenance Collateral Sale 52

Invaluable

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In addition to the status that material conveyed, silver pieces also became a prime means of commemorating significant events like births and marriages as the medium was primed for added inscriptions. Sold for $19,000 USD via John McInnis Auctioneers (March 2021). Paul Revere Jr – “The Patriot” Silver Creamer.

Maker/Artist 98

Maker/Artist Engravings Function Quality 98

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Textiles 52

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

Maker/Artist 52

Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Textiles 52

Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 98

Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Paintings Sculpture 98