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A Guide to Identifying, Valuing, and Selling Your Antique Painting

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Material quality: The canvas, pigments, and craftsmanship Market demand: What’s hot in the art world right now Sherlock Holmes-ing Your Painting: Identifying the Artist So you’ve got an old painting, but who’s the mastermind behind it? Remember, selling an antique painting is more marathon than sprint.

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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

Invaluable

In 2004, a world auction record was set for Weymss Ware, when a Scottish collector bid almost £70,000 (around $86,715) at a Sotheby’s auction for two sleeping piglets produced by the original Fife pottery. FAQ: Where Can I Find Authentic Wemyss Ware Pieces? How Can I Authenticate and Appraise Wemyss Ware Pieces?

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Rare Stradivarius Violin Sells for Over $11 Million

WorthPoint

Stradivaris violins are considered among the highest quality instruments ever made, said to have a unique tonal quality that some believe cannot be replicated even by modern methods. The auction record set by Molitor was soon surpassed, howeverthe Lady Blunt sold for $15.9 There are countless theories as to why this is.