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Troika Pottery Buyer’s Guide: The Artistry of British Ceramics

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Critics within the local pottery community predicted a swift departure from the scene for Troika, branding their pieces as too abstract and incongruous to provide any sort of function. Once you’ve identified the style of piece you’re most drawn to, focus on making sure it’s authentic. Troika love plaque decorated by Benny Sirota.

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The Rise of Mid-Century Modern Antiques: What’s Trending?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Rooted in the Bauhaus movement and Scandinavian simplicity, this aesthetic emphasized clean lines, functionality, and organic forms. Key characteristics of this design style include: Minimalism Simple yet functional pieces with little ornamentation. Organic Shapes Curved, flowing lines and geometric influences.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Zodiac Coffee Table, NASA Ephemera

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Fully functional, gleaming with nostalgia, and stamped with the iconic Have a Coke slogan, it was a fizzy little slice of Americana. But every so often, quality, rarity, and a well-documented provenance align like a mahogany miracle, and suddenly, you’re looking at something special.

Sale 52
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Insights on Auction Sales: Andy Warhol, Tiffany

WorthPoint

John Waynes print was uniquely inscribed as unique, adding to the sets rarity and appeal. While the lamp had been converted to electric many years ago, the cord was no longer functional, and there were some stress cracks in the glass panels, likely caused by heat from the bulb. The portfolio comes from the David R.

Sale 72