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Antique Textiles: Finding the Best Dealers, Appraisers, and Auctions

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Collectors have treasured antique textiles for centuries, offering a glimpse into the past and the history of fashion and design. Whether you are a collector or simply curious about antique textiles, knowing where to find the best dealers, appraisers, and auctions can help you navigate this fascinating world. What are Antique Textiles?

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The Rise of Vintage Luxury

Art Peritus

By Jennifer Garland Ross, AAA Photo courtesy of La Galerie Dior, Paris Collectors and Appraisers are Taking Note Vintage luxury is no longer a niche market—it’s a global phenomenon. Whether for sustainability, nostalgia, investment, or the simple thrill of the hunt, collectors and fashion lovers alike are turning their attention to the past.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

Left: 15″ French Fashion Lady , sold for $3,000 via Apple Tree Auction Center (May 2018). As fashion changed, so did dolls’ hairstyles, which are good indicators of when they were made. Most of these doll heads were manufactured in Germany and were considered fashionable, as they resembled expensive white marble.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Jerry’s Antiques focuses on helping collectors with various antiques and offers professional appraisals. Jewelry: Old-fashioned and vintage jewelry, especially from the Art Deco period, is highly sought after because of its unique style and historical value. What Are Antique Collectibles?

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About to Get Shafted Again

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

The art market follows this trend: paintings depicting Native Americans as ignorant, bloodthirsty savages are much harder to sell than they were 30 years ago, and their fair market value has consequently decreased. It’s a trend that I expect to continue for the foreseeable future, and my appraisals will reflect this.

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Antiques vs. Vintage: What’s the Difference?

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

The greater selection provided by vintage collections enables collectors to delve deeper into different periods, fashions, and trends. Our expert appraisals can give you the knowledge you need if you need clarification on a specific antique’s provenance, age, or worth.

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Tips To Value Antique Gold And Fine Jewelry

Sarasota Antique Buyers

The color does not influence the value, but price can vary depending on current trends yellow may be less or more valuable than white gold, and rose and other fashion colors are often but not always less valuable. Gold Jewelry with Precious Gems In this case it vital to find an appraiser who is trained and certified.

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