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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

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Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.

Age 98
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In tough times for dealers, Art Basel debuts a section for new works

The Art Newspaper

For a gallery under the age of four to come to Art Basel, its booth should be special A first impression is important Freddie Powell, Ginny on Frederick For most galleries coming to Basel, the challenges of staging a compelling and commercially viable booth are a chief concern. A first impression here is important.”

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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

Invaluable

Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.

Age 72
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Selling American Paintings to Buyers Doesn’t Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

It has a wide array of influences and draws on traditions from Europe, Native Americans, Africa, and Asia. They can let you know the origins and age of the painting. The condition of the painting, size, and type of materials (oil paintings are worth more than watercolors) may also increase or decrease value. Know your painting.

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In Basel, alternative art fairs spring up in new places

The Art Newspaper

Retaining its sliding-scale participation system, the invite-only BSC costs dealers from £10,000 to nothing to take part, depending on the age of their gallery. Free to enter, BSC continues to draw a wide cross-section of visitors.

Sculpture 130
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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

The condition of a collectible can have a significant impact on its value. Items that are in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or damage and in original packaging, are usually worth more than those that show signs of age or use. The popularity of an item can also play a role in its value.

Age 52
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Mrs. Jane Loudon

Antique Prints

Orphaned and penniless at age 17, Jane decided to try to become a writer to support herself. It was also an early example of science fiction, in which she wrote of the future with imagined changes in society and technology, some of which—like an early form of the internet, air-conditioning and espresso machines—seem prophetic today.