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

Sarasota Antique Buyers

There are a lot of things that go into the value of an old painting, such as: Provenance: The painting’s ownership history Rarity: How unique or scarce the piece is Artist reputation: Is it a Van Gogh or a Van No-name? Research the provenance: Any documentation of past ownership can be a goldmine. Either way, happy hunting!

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Knots, Spirals, and the Symbolic Power of Celtic Art

Invaluable

Scottish-American designer Maeve Gillies recently unveiled an innovative, 3D printed platinum and titanium collection, incorporating Celtic patterns and one-of-a-kind Scottish gems. Similarly with jewelry, look for hallmarks and factor in provenance – whether checking auction records or finding archive images/records of a piece being worn.

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Thinking of Selling Art? Here’s What’s Worth Something and What’s Not

Syl-Lee Antiques

Heres what were looking for: Original paintings, drawings, or prints by listed artists Art with gallery labels, provenance, or a history of exhibitions Mid-century modern, and traditional styles And yes, antique art too, as long as the artist is known Whats a Listed Artist, Anyway? Think of them as “the real deal.”