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Tiny Tiles, Grand Stories: The Allure of Micromosaics

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Studios and workshops began to emerge, where artisans could develop their mosaic-making techniques and apply them to decorative objects for commercial purposes. Peter’s Basilica, but it soon became the training hub for perfecting the art of fine, glass-based miniatures. Sold for £3,500 GBP via Bonhams (April 2023).

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in August

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WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors many fantastic finds this month, including artworks from iconic Disney movies, an inkwell by a prominent 20th-century antiques dealer, a holy grail trading card, work by a renowned glass artist, and a large collection of Wedgwood Jasperware.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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Sold for $85,618,000HKD via Sotheby’s (October 2023). The arts flourished and iconic art forms developed, such as Ming porcelain and Qing cloisonné. Sold for €381,000 via Sotheby’s (June 2023). From his imperial workshop, painting, sculpture, and porcelain formed the foundation for the arts in the Ming dynasty.

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Collecting Café Au Lait Bowls

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Knowing what to look for at estate sales or thrift stores is a wise move if you’re a flipper like me. Vintage and antique café au lait bowls are valuable, especially those in good condition. Artistic bowls typically fetch more, like this antique Henriot Quimper mug and saucer , which were sold for $58 in 2023.

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Who Is Mary Frances, and Should You Buy Her Handbags?

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I still have it, and I’ve picked up a few others in like-new condition in antique malls and at estate sales over the years. The 99 embellished purses were featured in an exhibit called “A Fancy Flourish: Mary Frances Handbags” that ran from January 2023 through May 2024. WorthPoint—Discover.

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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

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The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. Sold for £1,800 GBP via Lyon & Turnbull (August 2023). Weymss Ware sleeping piglet with shamrocks pattern. Cats Weymss Ware tabby cat.