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With the help of conservators, one of Van Gogh’s finest Arles landscapes will be heading to Japan

The Art Newspaper

To contact Martin Bailey, please email vangogh@theartnewspaper.com Please note that he does not undertake authentications. Published on Fridays, stories range from newsy items about this most intriguing artist, to scholarly pieces based on meticulous investigations and discoveries.

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How Gretchen Andrew’s AI art is revealing the societal scars of ‘facetuning’

The Art Newspaper

I wanted to create a single portrait where our authentic selves and the ‘ideal’ self messily coexist,” Andrew says. “I Each article tackles a topic around the innovations and challenges that spring up when art enters the digital world. We’re often told to be different—by society, family or even algorithms.

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How to Authenticate Jewelry Accurately & Cleaning Techniques

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Knowing how to authenticate jewelry is crucial for both collectors and sellers. This blog post will provide an understanding of authenticating vintage silver jewelry, particularly sterling silver, along with suggestions on how to clean and keep these valuable items. Knowing how to understand these signs is crucial.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

WorthPoint

It’s the kind of retro tech you might find written up on vintage computing blogs or proudly displayed by collectors of early PC hardware. cm, the piece appeared authentically aged and beautifully worn. Another highlight was a boxed Goldstar GT212 computer , a likely 80286-chip-based machine from the 1980s that fetched $116.

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Best Chinese Pottery Appraisal Online?

The Antique Appraisal Co

When it comes to understanding the true value and authenticity of Chinese antiques, particularly pottery and porcelain, having a reliable and knowledgeable appraisal service is paramount. Do you possess a piece of Chinese porcelain or a Chinese work of art that you would like to know more about?

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Diamonds are always the clear choice… or not?

James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers

Pink A pretty, feminine stone, pink diamonds can range in color from orange-pink to purple-pink, authentic pink diamonds are rare, thus can be very expensive. Chocolate Almost as delicious, this earthy toned diamond comes in a variety of shades, from pale to deep, and is great for fall accessorizing.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

When working with clients there are all kinds of additional services they need, whether shipping and packing recommendations, whether or not they should try to sell something privately or at auction, or have a work authenticated or conserved. An experienced appraiser should be able to help their clients through the process of authentication.