Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 29, 2020

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ shares my personal thoughts in support of mixing antiques in modern interiors. From my professional perspective as an art and antique appraiser, I can also see how this societal practice has contributed to the softening of the art and antique market, particularly in the category of antique furniture.

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JULY 8, 2024

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. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 12, 2024

Vintage and antique café au lait bowls are valuable, especially those in good condition. I have always loved collecting coffee mugs, but café au lait bowls , usually measuring at least five inches in diameter and without handles , make it easy to soak up the coffee experience. What Is a Café Au Lait Bowl?

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. Produced with a dedicated level of craftsmanship, these complicated instruments were often highly decorated to ensure their scientific insight was matched by their delicate beauty.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 24, 2025

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. Estimated at just $5,000–$20,000, it shocked the room by selling for a remarkable $184,500, likely a record for the artist. averaging $78.80

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WorthPoint

JUNE 12, 2025

Also included in the Vogt sale were two paintings by French artist Edouard Cortes, a rare sight in a South Texas auction, though not entirely unprecedented—Vogt has sold a dozen Cortes works in the past six years. These books were part of a larger comic collection that looked like a jackpot find for the auction house.

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Grays Antiques

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Love is in the air, and it's also in the antique market ! As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Available at Spectrum Antiques. Available at Spectrum Antiques.

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WorthPoint

MAY 4, 2024

On May 7, Freeman’s | Hindman is presenting The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. This includes lot 9540 , a Chinese famille rose bottle from the 19th century, featuring Peking enamel, a decoration of figures in a landscape, and a gold metal stopper. Vogt Auction Galleries , estimate: $3,000–$5,000.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

The intriguing journey of antique history reveals the origins and significance of these priceless artifacts. Antiques are distinctive in our culture and heritage, from fine art and furniture to pottery and silverware. Where Do Antiques Come From? What Does the Meaning of Antiques Mean?

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. Spotting fake antique furniture and decorative art nowadays is becoming increasingly difficult thanks to modern technology.

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Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services

MARCH 2, 2021

March I traveled to New York City in order to participate in the ISA Chinese Connoisseurship Short Course during Asia Art Week. Being a sporting and art enthusiast, I was in my element! So much fun seeing Diana and Mark Jacoby at their Phillip Colleck LTD townhouse filled with antiques and decorations! 64 3/16” x W.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 9, 2024

Sterling silver dinnerware has a rich and illustrious history, and sterling silver flatware is essential to any antique sterling silver set. In addition to their functional use at the dinner table, sterling silver flatware pieces are highly prized collectibles that can hold significant value.

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JULY 8, 2024

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. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Looking for antique paintings for sale or simply interested in learning more about them? Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a novice art enthusiast, antique paintings can add character and charm to any space. Art dealers specializing in antique paintings can also be valuable resources.

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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.

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IACF

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

We are going to go straight in and show you some of the most incredible finds from iacf antiques fairs, enough to get you excited about your home again! Knoll was born to world famous parents, architect and Cranbook Academy of Art directer, Eliel Saarinen and textile artist, Loja Saarinen – Eero was surrounded by design his entire life!

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Grays Antiques

JULY 12, 2019

Part of a collection of tribal art from across the African continent available at Tabunov Antiques This spring, Bonhams African Modern & Contemporary Art department declared that they have seen 'an explosion of interest in modern and contemporary art from Africa' (1).

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APRIL 10, 2024

Shortly after, in 1674, the invention of lead glass by George Ravenscroft changed the art of glassmaking forever. Collection of Sixteen Period Wine Glasses , Sold via New Orleans Auction Galleries for $430 on July 28, 2012. By the end of the century, the influence of Art Nouveau had been fully embraced by designers and craftsmen.”

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WorthPoint

JULY 11, 2024

Are you interested in finding the best antiques, collectibles, and souvenirs while traveling abroad? Whether you’re headed to Italy for business or pleasure, if you love all things vintage and collectibles, you’ll definitely be tempted to bring something back with you. Check out our W.O.W. Next stop: Italy!

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Grays Antiques

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

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. We have come to his shop to find out more about him and his incredible collection of unique objects. I started as a market trader in St.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Nothing beats the beauty and personality of handcrafted decorations when decking out your Christmas tree. Christmas decorations crafted by hand distinguish your tree from those that are mass produced. Each handmade ornament is meticulously made with care, adding a personal touch to your holiday decor.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Lladró is Spain’s most famous porcelain maker, although their older designs do not suit today’s hip tastes. Are you traveling to Spain soon and wondering about the best Spanish collectibles to seek out and bring back home? So, don’t be surprised if you must do more hunting and homework to find Spain’s best collectibles.

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Old Crows Antiques

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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.

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JUNE 10, 2024

The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. In 1994, Weymss Ware officially returned to its Scottish homeland, with artist Griselda Hill acquiring the trademark for her pottery in Ceres, Fife.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 29, 2024

Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive. Seeing those sparkly bangles got me thinking about collecting and dealing in celluloid jewelry and the highs and lows the stewards of those items encounter. A desirable celluloid bangle bracelet decorated with rainbow rhinestones.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2024

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. Real or mythical animals that decorate rank badges symbolize the wearer’s courage.

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 10, 2023

Art is an integral part of our cultural heritage, and paintings are a timeless form of artistic expression that has captivated people for centuries. From art enthusiasts to interior designers, corporate clients to art investors, and art collectors, many people buy paintings for various reasons. Who Buy Paintings?

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Antique Collecting

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

An 18ct gold beaker by famed contemporary artist goldsmith, Rod Kelly, was one of the highlights of a recent silver The post Rod Kelly gold beaker shines in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JANUARY 2, 2024

We at Jerry’s Antiques warmly encourage you to explore the world of timeless treasures and turn 2024 into a year of fabulous finds from the past. Hunting for the Best Vintage Finds Searching for the greatest vintage finds can be a thrilling adventure for those who love antiques.

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Alfie's Antique Market

MARCH 1, 2018

This exhibition revives the golden age of ocean travel, from ground-breaking engineering and fashionable interiors, to the lifestyle on board and their cultural impact on art, architecture, design and film. The exhibition will also feature works by Modernist artists, designers and architects inspired by liners.

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Fine Art Estates

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Designing a place to store the parts of your collection that you do not currently have on display is not as difficult as it may sound. Artist’s studio converted into a living space but adding large painting storage as a design element. The storage had to be functional and a decorative element in the space.

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Antique Collecting

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Works passed down through the family of one of the greatest artistic figures of the 19th century, the Pre-Raphaelite painter The post Sir Edward Burne-Jones items in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

AUGUST 7, 2020

Some of these items are also found in many American homes, whether because they continue to fulfill a function or because they have become a part of the family history, some of them are historical objects acquired with antique dealers, auction houses and even galleries, and some of them are by living contemporary designers.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From Greek mythology to Hindu motifs, cultures around the world have used a range of symbols to represent love in Eastern and Western art. Today, symbols of love are used in a variety of industries and disciplines including the visual and performing arts, antiques—even greeting cards. Dove Pablo Picasso, Dove of Peace , c.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

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. Fine art has long been considered a good investment.

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Antique Collecting

MARCH 6, 2025

Works from eleven artists’ estates are set to go under the hammer in London, highlighting the works of internationally-renowned textile The post Miriam Sacks tapestries debut at Olympia Auctions appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

In addition to their political acumen and technological innovations, both civilizations contributed significantly to the artistic and architectural record. Mayan Art Mexico/Guatemala, Engraved Jade Pectoral Plaque of a Richly Adorned Lord. Aztec Art The artists of the Aztec empire worked in many of the same media as the Mayans.

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