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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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

International Society of Appraisers

These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. 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.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard

WorthPoint

Worth Every Penny This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 convertible sold for $47,200 at Vogt Auctions. Vogt Auctions of South Texas roared to life with the sale of a stunning and fearsome 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 convertible , which brought in $47,200. The sale also included X-Men #4, graded at 4.5,

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Boston’s Skinner Awarded American Impressionist Painting By The Appraisal Group

Appraisal Group USA

Of the many fine art and antique appraisals we do, most clients would like to realize a profit on their fine art and historic furniture. Placing an oil painting or antiques with the right buyer – whether with a private collector or an auction house – takes leg work. It was true of the Louis J.

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Tabunov Antiques: 'If you do inherit a Faberge - well then it is difficult not to like it!'

Grays Antiques

Alexander Tabunov of Tabunov Antiques been trading at Grays since 2015. He specializes in Russian art and antiques, Faberge pieces, icons, bronzes, enamel, silver and porcelain. James’ selling Soviet memorabilia, but then I moved into antiques like porcelain figures, bronze statues, and silver enamel.

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How to Find the Market Value of an Antique

Old Crows Antiques

Antiquing is a popular hobby, but you have to do a lot of research to understand the true value of your items. By definition, an antique is an item that is more than 100 years old. 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.