The Art Newspaper

JUNE 19, 2025

The prize, established by the Ukrainian businessman and philanthropist Victor Pinchuk, is awarded annually to a Ukrainian artist aged 35 or younger. Yevhen Korshunov , an artist from the Kyiv suburb Brovary—which was brutally assaulted by Russia in the early days of the war in 2022—also received a special prize.

Maker/Artist

The Art Newspaper

AUGUST 4, 2025

Michelangelo’s lone panel painting, the Doni Tondo (1505-06), and Botticelli’s La Primavera (around 1480), along with the Leonardos, are now recessed inside walls behind anti-reflective glass, and much of the permanent collection was grouped together in new ways. Responses to these changes have been mixed.

Sculpture

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JULY 29, 2024

The luminous glow and shimmering color of Art Nouveau glass are endlessly irresistible, as are the stories behind some of the movement’s most celebrated designers. Reflecting the era’s opulence, Art Nouveau glass designers celebrated the natural world in forms that exuded their mastery of the craft.

Glass

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JULY 8, 2024

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

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AUGUST 26, 2024

From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

Age

Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A.

Appraiser/appraisal

Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

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

The Art Newspaper

JULY 21, 2025

Dobson died in poverty at age 35 after the king and his royalists were defeated by parliament, leaving around 60 paintings to his name. Tate and the National Portrait Gallery have joined forces to fulfil a decades-long ambition to acquire this rare early self-portrait, which will go on view in November at Tate Britain ahead of a UK tour.

Paintings

Penrose Appraisals

MARCH 14, 2024

So, they snatch up grandma's lamp with the stained glass shade and bring it down to the local antique mall to find out what it is worth. A generalist appraiser has to value everting from coffee makers to oriental rugs to Russian teacups to antique spinning wheels. The appraiser must answer all of these questions. Intangibles.

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WorthPoint

JULY 23, 2024

Some markets have daily parades, concerts, and demonstrations by artisans in candle making, wood carving, and glass blowing. 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.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

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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.

Fashion and Trends

Art Appraisal Resources

AUGUST 29, 2023

The appraiser will then research the artist, provenance, exhibition history and market trends related to the artwork and similar pieces. Art Appraisal for Artists Fine artists can also benefit from getting their own artworks appraised. The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Genuine antique frames could include gilding loss, cracks, or other age-related flaws that add to their charm and worth. Search the back of the frame for labels, inscriptions, or signatures that could reveal more about the maker or artist.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. Art Glass: Collectors still have an interest in art glass, including works by famous artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Collectibles

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

Jerry’s Antiques specializes in modern antiques such as mid century modern furniture, vintage electronics, retro kitchenware, art glass, modernist art, industrial furniture and decor, and contemporary studio pottery. Each antique tells a tale and reflects its era’s social, artistic, and cultural trends.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

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MAY 13, 2024

As industrialization transformed skylines and technologies transcended people’s expectations for daily conveniences, architects and designers similarly updated their styles to brilliantly emulate the clean lines and sleek sophistication of the machine age.

Furniture

Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Examine your collection closely, using a magnifying glass and strong light if necessary. Rather, color can be an important indicator of age or authenticity.

Collectibles

WorthPoint

JULY 11, 2024

Believe it or not, the first Deruta pottery was made in the early Middle Ages. Murano Glass Another super familiar artisanal ware native to Italy is Murano glass, named after the island of Murano, just off the coast of Venice. Deruta pottery is earthenware with a tin glaze topped with painted designs.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Grays Antiques

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Dating back to Ancient Greece, where lyric poetry associated the 'mad heart' with our strongest human emotions, this symbol has endured through the ages. Adapted by the Romans, Cupid is an ancient 'match-maker' famed for his enchanted arrows that induce love between mortals and even divine beings. Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

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. You can do this by learning the different maker marks, the styles of individual manufacturers, and anything else you can find out about the things that interest you.

Market Value

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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).

Collectibles

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.

Quality

MIR Appraisal

MAY 5, 2021

Unfortunately, Vicente was murdered in 1968 at the age of 35, but the workshop persisted with the diablitos, and the genre is still a signature of Ocumicho ceramics today. The artists then push small, colorful glass beads into the wax, meticulously working to create bright, complex patterns. Sources Esau, Erika and George A.

Sculpture

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Breuer s dream, however, was to put his architectural designs into practice so in 1928, aged 26, he left to establish his own office in Berlin, supported by royalties from the sale of his chairs. Saint John’s Abbey Church, built in Collegeville, Minnesota, in 1961. Image via Flickr, courtesy of ya3hs3.

Furniture

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MAY 29, 2024

Authentic taxidermy can also be identifiable by sight, so look for natural coloration of the animal, realistic eyes, and lifelike poses, along with natural materials like glass eyes, wood, and the condition of pelts or feathers. Synthetic materials likely indicate a modern or less authentic piece.

Age

WorthPoint

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Artist Richard Howard Hunt (1935-2023) was recognized as one of the foremost African-American abstract sculptors of the 20th century. Over his career, the celebrated Chicago artist won multiple prizes. Lot 1589 is an assortment of Shiny Brite Atomic-age ornaments, some of which have glittery mica flakes meant to mimic snow.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Mark Hill

MAY 3, 2023

The Parisian cul de sac called Cité Falguière (below) is renowned as the group of artists’ studios in Paris inhabited across the years by a roster of then penniless, now world famous, artists. So, Lilian seemed to enjoy the height of her career in the 1920s & 30s, when she was aged in her 50s & 60s. He had five children.

Maker/Artist

Harrison Appraisals

MARCH 31, 2023

JOHN GEORGE BROWN (1831-1913) was an English born artist and British citizen who became famous in Victorian America for his idealized portraits of street children. While working at the glass factory, Brown studied nights at the School of Design in Newcastle. It was in New York that Brown found success as an artist.

Paintings

Mark Hill

JULY 4, 2022

Ron Hitchins (1926-2019) was a British born artist, sculptor, and flamenco dancer whose life and soul was rooted in Hackney, East London from age 13. From 1961 into the 1990s, his commissions to teach and dance at events and parties introduced him to a wide range of people, including artists, aristocrats, and socialites.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

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MAY 8, 2024

Throughout history, millions of paintings have been created by some of the world’s most talented artists, yet only a fraction of them maintain long-lasting fame. One part of the public’s fascination with this work may well be the artist’s own tragic ending. Is the artist himself the subject of the painting?

Paintings

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MARCH 4, 2024

Unorthodox and anti-establishment, the adherents of bohemian culture despised convention and rejected bourgeois values, as artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh embraced a new-found artistic freedom. A s much a state of mind as it was an artistic movement, being Bohemian was a reflection of oneself and society.

Maker/Artist

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APRIL 7, 2025

Knownas verre glomis in French andHinterglasmalerei in German, the intricate art of reverse glass painting has a diverse oeuvre with a global appeal. A Rare Pair of Reverse Glass Mirror Paintings of Elegant Ladies in Nighttime Terrace Scenes. The art of reverse glass painting is a labor of love.

Glass

WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Red Hot Glass This Mary Ann Toots Zynsky “scalmana” fused glass bowl sold for $69,850 at Rago. Rago had what I considered the prize of the day with a stunning Mary Ann Toots Zynsky “scalmana” fused glass bowl that sold for a staggering $69,850. WorthPointDiscover.

Glass

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Hans Wegner A master of Scandinavian furniture, famous for the Wishbone Chair and The Chair.

Material

WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By the 1930s, artists such as Jorge Colaço participated in large public works projects such as the São Bento railway station in Porto, Portugal. Most Portuguese ports are produced in the Douro Valley in the north, with some consumed soon after manufacturing and others aged for up to 40 years.

Ceramics