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Victorian “Tear Catchers” Story a Myth, But the Bottles Are Highly Collectible

WorthPoint

“These bottles are presented sometimes as Victorian or Civil War tear catchers, used to hold the tears of lost love from a bygone and sentimental age. I’m sorry to say these are not romantic mourning keepsakes. These are throwaway bottles aka, disposable perfume bottles. They are the empty Lip Smacker tubes of the 19th century,” McBride said.

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A quartet of key art market players join forces to form ‘super group’ consultancy

The Art Newspaper

L-R: Brett Gorvy, Philip Hoffman, Ed Dolman, Patti Wong, Alex Dolman Courtesy of Emilio Madrid Four of the art market’s leading figures have joined forces to establish a new consultancy firm to manage top-level clients and their collections through what they say are unprecedented shifts in the trade.

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Commercial goes pastoral: the draw of showing art in the open air

The Art Newspaper

Education has long been a focus of the New Art Centre—Roche Court Educational Trust organises regular visits and workshops for local schools and runs the Articulation public speaking prize for young people aged 16 to 19.

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So, after visiting Art Basel, you want to move to Switzerland—what next?

The Art Newspaper

Throughout the ages, the symbol of a neutral, stable Helvetica has been hard to dispense with. It is no surprise, then, that since Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, wealthy Americans have been pulling out all the stops to move their money—and sometimes even themselves.

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Tips and Resources for Appraising Chinese Artwork and Antiques

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

If you own Chinese antiques and are curious about their value, it’s essential to consult a Chinese antiques expert who can help you determine their worth. For example, the age of a Chinese porcelain piece can be determined by the colors used in its creation. Some pieces are more rare than others and, as such, are more valuable.

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

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Seek help from American art appraisers The first tip is to consult with American art appraisers. They can let you know the origins and age of the painting. As with any art, it takes a special knowledge base and skill set to accurately appraise and American painting and determine its value.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

In fact, some signs of age are a good thing - think of the nice green color that oxidized copper turns when it gets old. If you were collecting early American weathervanes, you might pay more for a piece that was green - it is evidence of age and of use, which gives it that authenticity that can be so important. Intangibles.