WorthPoint

JULY 23, 2024

These events are perfect places to pick up a Christmas-themed souvenir, and most towns also have vintage or antique shops where you can find more unusual and aged examples. Käthe-Wohlfahrt is one of the most famous German makers of Christmas décor, making tree ornaments and stand-alone items such as music boxes.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JANUARY 31, 2017

This will help you better target the sorts of artists and works that will suit your collection's vision. With a little research, one can find contemporary artists making works in a variety of styles encompassing the entire span of art history, as well as older antique works.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner, finding valuable goods requires a keen eye and some understanding of authenticity and historical worth. Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Knowing more about these marks might help you determine the piece’s age and authenticity.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Hallmarks and Documentation Jewelry with clear hallmarks and documented origins is typically easier to authenticate and appraise accurately, which thus positively influences its value. Age and Rarity Vintage or antique jewelry is valuable, especially if it is rare or from a specific historical period. diamond, sapphire, etc.),

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WorthPoint

JUNE 24, 2024

In the mid-2000s, the company introduced miniature replicas of authentic Pfaltzgraff pieces for its 2011 Bicentennial Celebration. Hand-painted by artists Norman and Dorothy Jessop, the line included mugs, laundry sprinklers, and bottle toppers from the 1940s until 1960, when it was discontinued.

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It begins by understanding that the craftsmanship that went into building the most valued antique furniture pieces also required skills that took a lifetime for the maker to master- so inconsistencies and imperfections of any kind should raise a red flag. Is the hardware appropriate for the age of the piece?

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

These artifacts’ scarcity, authenticity, and provenance all affect their historical and monetary value. Each antique tells a tale and reflects its era’s social, artistic, and cultural trends. This minimum age criterion aids in separating vintage items—generally regarded as being between 20 and 100 years old—from antiques.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

APRIL 30, 2024

Types of Jewelry Appraisals Knowing the different types of jewelry appraisals allows you to obtain accurate valuations tailored to your specific needs, whether it's for insurance coverage, resale considerations, estate planning, or authentication purposes. Factors such as color, clarity, cut, and rarity are taken into account.

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MIR Appraisal

JUNE 12, 2019

The art market is experiencing a boom in demand for work by African American artists. To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Several decades ago, the art world was quite different.

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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. While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Sarasota antique buyers are typically well-educated, affluent individuals aged 50 and above, with a keen eye for quality and authenticity. Document and Authenticate: The Devil’s in the Details Sarasota antique buyers are a skeptical bunch, and rightly so. They’ve seen their fair share of fakes and reproductions.

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John Thomas Jewelers

JUNE 8, 2023

The following characteristics distinguish antique jewelry from its vintage counterparts: Antique jewelry is defined by its age. If you’re unsure of a jewelry’s age, a master jewelry can help determine the period it was designed by examining the gemstones, materials, and design features. Cuts and settings also differ from modern styles.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Rather, color can be an important indicator of age or authenticity. An object can be made of the finest materials, have the most sublime color, and feature just the right amount of ornamentation, but if it is not executed by a skilled maker, it will not be considered among the best. An interesting category. Although it could be!

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Penrose Appraisals

JUNE 25, 2024

A skilled appraiser carefully studies the history, authenticity, and condition of each item to determine their worth. The determination involves consideration of various key factors such as age, rarity, and provenance that all can influence an item's worth. An integral part of this process is the certified appraiser. Examination.

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Old Crows Antiques

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

To make sure the item you have is a valuable antique, you first have to identify its age, and then you need to look for a market for the piece. In-house experts vet the listings on sites such as RubyLane and 1stDibs, so those sale prices on these authenticated pieces reflect more actual values.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 22, 2024

Carhartt double reinforced the knees so that a pair would last longer than the standard dungaree pants by other makers. The tags and care labels on Carhartt clothing are often the best way to determine the age of a piece. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Like any brand that’s been around for over 130 years, the variety of items can be confusing.

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Invaluable

MAY 21, 2024

The ability to distil the adventure, star presence, and drama of a film into an engaging visual reference has ensured the art of movie poster design has endured through the years from Hollywood’s golden age to today’s modern blockbusters. The Sin of Nora Moran, 1933. Sold for $5,000 via Poster Auctions International Inc (November 2022).

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WorthPoint

JULY 19, 2024

click to expand) Movie Posters: Valuable Art Forms in a Digital Age Movie posters, i.e., the leaders in entertainment ephemera, are collected for various reasons, including for their art, their place in cinematic history, and as a nostalgic piece of memorabilia.

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WorthPoint

JULY 11, 2024

Few can afford authentic Prada , but knockoffs abound in Italy. Believe it or not, the first Deruta pottery was made in the early Middle Ages. Like Deruta, Murano now has a Museo del Vetro (glass museum) as well as countless glass factories and artist studios.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 26, 2024

SELLING AND BUYING WITH PURPOSE GoodwillFinds CEO Matthew Kaness told Chain Store Age that Goodwill generates around $6 billion a year in revenue, with less than 10 percent coming from e-commerce efforts, including individual stores that sell donations online via Amazon and eBay. A GoodwillFinds employee authenticates jewelry.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 29, 2024

When Iris Apfel —the doyenne of ladies who embrace expressive accessorizing—passed away recently at the age of 102, I saw photo after photo of her adorned with stacks of colorful bangles posted on social media. Lines and striations were added to make it look more authentic. Jewelry and hair combs were both made using these materials.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

That is, unless you happen to know that a similar work by that artist has just sold for $25,000 at auction. If you know the artist’s name, you can use one of the auction databases (listed below) that appraisers and dealers subscribe to. The problem is, of course, how will you know that happened unless you have it appraised?

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Invaluable

MAY 29, 2024

Collecting Victorian Taxidermy The art of taxidermy has enjoyed a revival in recent years, so identifying authentic Victorian taxidermy amid a crowded marketplace can be daunting. Synthetic materials likely indicate a modern or less authentic piece.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Elaborate cedar or maple carvings, for example, or ceramic vessels underscore the trend in the field to focus on media that allow the expertise of the maker’s hand to shine.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Elaborate cedar or maple carvings, for example, or ceramic vessels underscore the trend in the field to focus on media that allow the expertise of the maker’s hand to shine.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

In 1995, the British authorities arrested John Mayatt for forging paintings by van Gogh, Monet, Matisse and other blue-chip artists. You will discover that during heightened periods of art, copying was considered an artistic tribute. In 1496, twenty year old Michelangelo forged a sculpture of Cupid and sold it to a cardinal.

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Invaluable

MARCH 27, 2024

Navigating Through Time: A History of Historicism Historicism refers to looking back to the past as a source of artistic inspiration, a practice that began in the earliest global communities. A renewed artistic vigor for historicism emerged in the 18th century and resultantly proved foundational for rising artistic movements of the period.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Popular Materials and Techniques in Mid-Century Antiques Teak and Walnut Wood Molded Plywood Fiberglass and Plastic Chrome and Stainless Steel Glass and Lucite The Appeal of Mid-Century Modern Aesthetics Today Timeless Simplicity High-Quality Craftsmanship Sustainability Functional Beauty Versatility Current Trends in Mid-Century Modern Decor Blending (..)

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

MAY 14, 2025

These pieces aren’t just beautiful they’re windows into a golden age of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. For collectors lucky enough to own authentic Ming pieces, especially those with imperial marks or rare glazes, the value goes beyond mere monetary worth. Remember: When it comes to Ming porcelain, provenance is key.

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Invaluable

DECEMBER 9, 2024

From fanciful flappers to infectious musical riffs that electrified speakeasies across the country, the Jazz Age, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of decadent Art Deco design. In this article we jump into the splendors of the Jazz Age to explore these captivating creations.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These designs frequently indicate that the porcelain is authentic. To truly understand the significance and value of a piece, one must be able to decipher the maker’s marks. These marks, particularly those from renowned European makers like Meissen in Germany and Svres in France, are crucial in determining the worth of a piece.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

and Canada who operate their own antiques and vintage or estate sale/appraisal businesses and are divided into three age groups: 20 to 40, 40 to 60, and 60 to 80. For the past five years, art deco has consistently been one of the Top 10 collecting categories in all age groups. Age 40 to 60, the No. Age 60 to 80, the No.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 22, 2025

Sandsbury is considered one of the leading Nantucket basket makers. Some of the most popular collectibles are the items made by artistic 19th-century sailors during their downtime on seafaring duties, including the baskets weaved on Nantucket lightships. This classic lightship basket , made by Captain Andrew J.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 7, 2025

In a sale that perfectly captured the spirit of the “Last Frontier,” they featured an 8′ Tlingit totem pole , carved by adopted artist Scott Kadach ak Jensen in 1998, which fetched $24,600. Murky World of Military Reproductions A WWII German Paratrooper’s helmet sold for $30,000 at Gold Coast Auctioneers.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 22, 2025

Though expensive silver epergnes were still made during this era , the Gorham Corporation was the best-known American maker, producing exceptional silver designs. Prices depend on the materials, the complexity of the design, and the maker. An epergne in a Rococo style by Gorham Manufacturing Co., It sold for $15,900 in 2024.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 12, 2025

Measuring 32½ inches and featuring fouled anchors etched into the blade, this partially clamshelled beauty showed signs of honest wear—a dark patina and prior sharpening—but still retained an air of dignity that only an aging warrior can.

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