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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.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C. “As after which artisans mastered the blue and white painted porcelain popular today.

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WorthPoint

JULY 18, 2024

Depending on its materials, this type of adornment can be classified as fine jewelry or costume jewelry. Mosaics are made by taking little pieces of gemstones or glass and setting them into another material or a frame to create a pattern or picture. In other words, you definitely wouldn’t mistake one for a painting.

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Invaluable

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. Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

Replacement cost comparable is the cost necessary to replace an item of personal property with an equivalent item having similar appearance, quality, condition, age, authorship, and utility within a reasonable amount of time in the relevant marketplace. Note that the definition of replacement cost comparable mentions age.

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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 hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Genuine antique frames could include gilding loss, cracks, or other age-related flaws that add to their charm and worth.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours). A well-trained expert is well-versed in American history and art, allowing him or her to accurately determine the artwork’s origins, age, and value.

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Old Crows Antiques

JANUARY 10, 2023

Deciding which method to use depends on the material and style of the furniture (and the potential damage and wear). Some of the most common types of furniture in need of specialty professional restoration include: Wood furniture and antiques: Try to avoid modern materials for these projects. Use a non-abrasive material.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. Certain materials, such as gold, are recognized as being inherently more valuable than others, such as tin.

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Invaluable

JANUARY 29, 2025

Spanning more than 6 centuries together, this dynastic duo brought to light the brilliance of new modes and materials that set Chinese art on course for its brilliance today. Tang Dynasty Innovations Considered one of Chinas golden ages, the Tang Dynasty was a period of military strength and economic prosperity for a newly unified culture.

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Hardware – Hardware rarely ages at the same rate as the rest of the piece because it is more often handled and accrues more wear and tear. Is the hardware appropriate for the age of the piece? You will also want to check to ensure that there is ample wear on the underside of the feet to match the piece’s age.

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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. Some celluloid was made to imitate natural materials like ivory or horn. A painted celluloid dog brooch with a movable head.

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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. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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WorthPoint

JUNE 3, 2024

The previously unseen materials from this groundbreaking movie offer collectors, film historians, and enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of cinema’s most renowned filmmakers. He began making them in 1867 in Germantown, Pennsylvania, during the golden age of carousel (1890s–1920s).

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

OCTOBER 7, 2020

These may include imagery, goldsmithing and painting or even more modern items such as automobiles, collectibles or residential contents. Keeping track of this information helps appraisers immensely, since the origin may give us most of the information about the manufacture of the piece, materials, etc.

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Michael Rose Fine Art

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some of the most treasured artworks of the middle ages were tapestries that could be rolled and taken away. New technologies allowed for the manufacture of novel artistic materials and artists broke out of their studios to paint en plein air. Unknown maker, Right Half of a Diptych: Crucifixion of Christ , French, c.

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 9, 2023

This can involve collecting works from emerging artists alongside established names and investing in a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography. When evaluating the condition of a work, it’s important to consider factors such as age, materials, and any restoration work that has been undertaken.

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Invaluable

JUNE 19, 2024

The required awe and wonder was achieved through elaborately decorated domes often painted in trompe-l’œil and echoing theatrical techniques. And Baroque changed as it traversed the globe, adapting to new environments, tastes, and materials. Sold for €180 via Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l. April 2024).

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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. Shell motifs , and decorative objects fashioned from shell and materials like Mother of Pearl offer a unique and whimsical expression of love, sure to make your sweetheart smile!

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. Throughout his career, Hunt used modern methods and industrial materials to sculpt organic forms. 7,300-$10,000 USD).

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Invaluable

APRIL 22, 2024

Originally associated with a romantic gift, a miniature painting of a single eye was often included in brooches to signify the presence of the departed who could watch over the wearer. This sort of expert will be able to tell you all about the piece you ’ re interested in, including its age, materials, and history.

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Invaluable

APRIL 14, 2024

Used as a device to catch the eye and create rhythm, repetition is a common technique in Minimalism, with paintings often emphasizing the flatness of the canvas. The main thing wrong with painting is that it is a rectangular plane placed flat against the wall.”

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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. Detail of a large panel of carved and painted terracotta tiles, by Ron Hitchins. An enormous panel of carved and painted terracotta tiles and picture frames, by Ron Hitchins.

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Invaluable

MARCH 24, 2025

A gilded flourish can elevate a painting to grandeur; a sharp border can sharpen modernist angles. In addition to some splendid historical examples, well also break down the materials and methods that go into these works of art all their own. We rarely notice them, yet they shape how we see the art they enclose.

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JUNE 2, 2025

Encaustic painting is celebrated as one of the earliest methods explored by humankind, and it continues today to be embraced by modern makers for its luminous colour and remarkable durability. Vital to everything from ancient funerary art to contemporary abstraction, encaustic painting has enjoyed a varied and fascinating history.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

A new generation is appreciating art decos glamorous roots, driving demand for antique and vintage fashions, jewelry, lighting, hand-carved and hand-painted case pieces, other furniture, and decorative objects. For the past five years, art deco has consistently been one of the Top 10 collecting categories in all age groups.

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MARCH 19, 2025

Emphasizing simplicity, clean lines, and the use of modern materials, the International Style was not only one of the most influential movements in modern architecture and design, but its aesthetic was also mirrored by revolutionary artists. Bauhaus: Bauhaus School, Dessau. Sold for 900 EUR via Bassenge Auctions (June 2020).

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2025

The period from 1900 to around the 1930s represents the golden age of advertising trays when these items were both practical household tools and innovative marketing devices. Trays with intricate paintings arose around the end of the 19 th century and quickly proved popular.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The art of mosaic can become mesmeric, a fusion of precision and creativity, as tiny tesserae combine to paint rich patterns and narratives. In this article well dive into the history of mosaic art, looking at some of the core materials and methods and illuminate those modes with some of the most celebrated examples from across history.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Bakelite was one of those plastics, and most vintage shoppers know that figural brooches and necklaces with baubles made from this material usually hold some value. Wood was another material used to create novelty jewelry that was familiar to vintage lovers. Some pieces can indeed bring hundreds , and a few top $1,000 or more.

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Invaluable

JANUARY 15, 2025

Predominantly applied to architecture, its influence spread to interior design and painting, taking its cues from the forms and patterns used in the late medieval period. And as society embraced industrial mechanisation, a collection of Victorians spearheaded the belief that the middle-ages were a time of romantic honor and ideals.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It usually uses different materials to mimic the original design. Numbers, symbols, or the brand name can indicate the item’s origin, age, and authenticity. The unique artistry and remarkable hand-painted patterns of Japanese porcelain make it stand out from other porcelain varieties.

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Invaluable

MAY 14, 2025

Predominantly built between the 11th and 14th centuries, stave churches are emblematic of Christianity sweeping through Norway in the Middle Ages, when places of worship for the old gods were burnt to the ground, and churches were built in their place for the new religion. LINDAHL (1841-1906), Heddal Stave Church, albumen paper print.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Tudor period monarchs reign proved fertilebreeding ground for Shakespearean drama, eloquent poetry, and a rich tradition of miniature paintings. These Elizabethan miniatures exemplified the best of 16th-century British painting while also providing a fascinating lens into court culture and status of such artworks among the nobility.

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