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Insights on Auction Sales: A Terracotta Sculpture, a Hobby Race Car Model

WorthPoint

Morphy’s recent Decorative Arts Auction was full of surprises, with the standout lot being a terracotta sculpture by Salesio Lugli that dramatically exceeded expectations. The day wouldn’t be complete without a nod to Rago’s Arts sale, which featured a striking Jacquard tapestry by Kehinde Wiley titled The Gypsy Fortune-Teller.

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A New Home for American Classicism

The Magazine Antiques

The post A New Home for American Classicism appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. Now, much of their collection has a period-appropriate showcase in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Bar, Chinese Screen

WorthPoint

A Tricky Antique This four-panel Chinese screen sold for $263.80 Asian room dividersor folding screensare undeniably beautiful, often showcasing intricate craftsmanship and delicate motifs, but theyve become one of the trickier antiques to sell unless theyre genuinely old or museum-worthy. at Appletree. at Dawson’s.

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Apply Now: PAID ISA AF&DA Instructor Internship Opportunity

International Society of Appraisers

6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Are you an ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) with a strong foundation in conducting USPAP-compliant Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts (AF&DA) Appraisals? Do you have a passion for teaching and a desire to support incoming appraisers?

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. Some refer to it as "rustic decor," which uses vintage furniture, salvaged materials, and outdoor elements indoors.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard

WorthPoint

The tallest figure measured nearly two feet, and the group had the feel of true American folk art, blending Disney nostalgia with finely executed craftsmanship. For collectors of Disney or American folk art, this was a truly special find that will likely only grow in appreciation.

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

WorthPoint

Since the Victorians elevated mourning to an art form, I readily believed it and was captivated by the thought that the bottles were used to capture sorrow. I can’t remember a time when something in the antiques and collectibles world disappointed me more than that news. This bottle is the best of both.