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Gale Etschmaier Reflects on Her Wide-Ranging Career and the Profession

Association of Research Libraries

Then at a later age, I went back to college for my doctorate in higher education management. We had furniture that we had very thoughtfully selected so that there were varieties of furniture, there was natural light, lots of outlets. And we had just done a renovation of our 24-hour reading room. It makes me feel important.

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Design Miami announces 2025 international events and exhibitions programme

The Art Newspaper

The collectible design fair, which focuses on museum-quality 20th and 21st century furniture, lighting, and objets d’art, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the new initiative, dubbed Design Miami.In The fair’s theme will be Make.

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How Antique Appraisers Determine the Value of your Treasures

Antiques Dealer

They range from furniture to jewelry and other decorative pieces. Appraisers evaluate these items based on various factors such as rarity, condition, age, and historical significance. Antique appraisers consider a wide range of considerations when evaluating an item, including its age, rarity, condition, and historical significance.

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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

In particular, we are interested in English and Continental items from the 18th to the 20th centuries, as well as modern and traditional furniture. We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

The word Wunderkammer (note the emphasis of "wonder") was used in 16th century Europe to refer to a large piece of furniture that was a quite literal cabinet of curiosities housing a collector's treasures, and many art historians consider the Wunderkammer a precursor to modern museums.

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How Personal Property Appraisers Can Increase the Value of Your Estate Sale

Prime Appraisals

You might have a lot of different items, from furniture to jewelry, and each one has its own story and value. They look at what similar items are sold for and consider things like age, condition, and rarity. They check out its condition, age, and any marks or features that make it special. Estate sales can be overwhelming.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Barbie, Cherry Chippendale

WorthPoint

In discussing the struggling red furniture market, Eldreds sold a pair of original high-topped secretary desks in their May 21 sale. The desk featured a nicely fitted upper interior with candle slides, and a lower case with an ogee bracket base, but had typical wear including repairs to all four feet and some age-related splits.

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