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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

WorthPoint

cm, the piece appeared authentically aged and beautifully worn. Craftsmanship and Condition This vintage Apple Tree pattern quilt from around the 1940s sold for $1,298 at Dana Auctions. Hand-pieced and quilted in a Baptist fan motif, this quilt was notable for its craftsmanship and condition, despite some yellow spotting.

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Medium - Is your fine art an original painting, oil or acrylic on canvas or board, a watercolor, or a print? Condition - what is the condition of your art? These all affect the value of the art.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions By Noelle DeSantis and Sarah Kirk Hanley Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. The appraisal helps establish the artwork's condition and value, guiding conservation decisions.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

One of the biggest headaches in my line of work is the issue of authenticity, or is the work what it says it is? Purchase of a work directly from the artist or the gallery representing the artist is considered a very good provenance in the appraisal world, and will help support a work's value and authenticity in the future.

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What Makes Certain Antique Paintings Valuable–or Worthless?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Perhaps the most obvious quality that impacts an antique painting’s value is its authenticity. Feeling the surface of the painting for the right textures–versus the smooth textures found in prints and modern forgery paintings–can also help you determine a painting’s authenticity. Or is it a copy?