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A Hobby with Teeth: Collecting Decorative Hair Combs

WorthPoint

Hair combs made from precious materials and by prominent companies will likely always hold value, and prices reflect that. Though many people only wear hair combs for special occasions like proms and weddings, women once commonly wore these decorative objects as a regular part of their daily attire.

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Apply Now: PAID ISA AF&DA Instructor Internship Opportunity

International Society of Appraisers

6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Are you an ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) with a strong foundation in conducting USPAP-compliant Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts (AF&DA) Appraisals? How to Apply To be considered, please submit the following materials by July 1, 2025.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

People desperately seek more positivity - as reflected in their buying trends in 2024 and moving into 2025. Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Terracotta Sculpture, a Hobby Race Car Model

WorthPoint

On June 18, 2025, WorthPoint added 220,427 items to its Price Guide, with a total value of $17,369,789.22—averaging Morphy’s recent Decorative Arts Auction was full of surprises, with the standout lot being a terracotta sculpture by Salesio Lugli that dramatically exceeded expectations. averaging $78.80

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Introducing ISA’s Updated Antiques, Furnishings & Decorative Arts Course Manual

International Society of Appraisers

5/1/2025 12:00:00 AM In an effort to provide the best education experiences, ISA instructors and staff are constantly working to update course offerings. We are so excited to introduce the latest addition to our available reference library, the new Antiques, Furnishings & Decorative Arts course manual!

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Art Deco Is the Cat’s Meow in 2025

WorthPoint

Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. Art deco, a beloved aesthetic for over 100 years, is experiencing a revival as one of the most significant trends for interior design in 2025.

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The Elegant Antique Servers Designed Just for Asparagus

WorthPoint

The piece sold for $2,295 in April 2025. Devoting silverware solely to serving one vegetable is not surprising when you consider that during those eras and through the early 20th century, the wealthy elevated dining to a highly ritualized art form. This cradle sold at auction in May 2025 for $272.50.