WorthPoint

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this article, we’ll dive into collecting Bob Dylan’s poetry and how you can appreciate it too. This tendency is one of Dylan’s greatest strengths: the music draws you in initially, but if you pay closer attention, the lyrics hide another reward. However, dismissing them as just a collection of “protest songs” would be a mistake.

Collectibles

Drishti LLC Appraisers

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Not only has the authenticity of the original been heavily scrutinized, there are 12 copies painted by Da Vinci’s students and variations created by other students and followers of Da Vinci. TRUSTED SOURCES Many art dealers and galleries will provide a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA).

Authenticity

WorthPoint

MAY 23, 2024

KITSCHY COLLECTIONS For collectors who love the look of these retro treasures, there’s much to choose from. The key to having an authentic vibe is to go big. Another considerable part of kitsch décor draws from the Tiki culture, which includes barware, furnishings, and other eclectic items for that tropical aesthetic.

Collectibles

The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 16, 2024

Attendees both years were offered a few question prompts to consider and then invited to sketch or write their ideas on a blank drawing of a “museum.” Originally started as the collective dream of two friends and coworkers, the Museum of Awesome is a concept that represents the ideal museum. What would they collect?

Authenticity

WorthPoint

JUNE 7, 2024

The Éloge du maquillage drawing produced by French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. Image Source: Juan Arjona via Artnet Legendary French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas produced pastel drawings and many other masterpieces in the 19th century. The drawing was listed for $1 and received a lot of interest. It sold for $1,000.

Drawings

Sarasota Antique Buyers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The time has come for you to sell your antique jewelry collection, and you want to get the best price for your items. Determine the Authenticity of Your Antique Jewelry A consultation with a reputable antique jewelry dealer can help you determine whether or not your pieces are genuine.

Jewelry

Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although proofs might differ from the main edition and can include artist annotations, some collectors appreciate these differences and collect them specifically for these reasons. Other Original Artwork Valuing other types of original works of art like paintings and drawings is a discussion for another time.

Fine Art

Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although proofs might differ from the main edition and can include artist annotations, some collectors appreciate these differences and collect them specifically for these reasons. Other Original Artwork Valuing other types of original works of art like paintings and drawings is a discussion for another time.

Fine Art

Art Services 2000

APRIL 16, 2020

With the advent of The Audubon Society and the 20th Century's interest in the environment Audubon's name is known throughout the world and his images of birds can be found everywhere, the rarest being his one of a kind watercolors, paintings, and drawings. Anything else is a later printing based on the originals.

Appraiser/appraisal

Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

They also became a space for the major titans of industry to showcase their impressive personal collections. The same could be said for Potter Palmer and his wife, Bertha, whose vast collection of French Impressionist works became a staple of the collection of the Art Institute.

Age

IACF

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Led by Florence Knoll , the firm would draw stellar talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. G Plan collections include both solid wood and veneer pieces. This will be your best indicator of an authentic piece. Knoll became a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

Furniture

WorthPoint

JUNE 20, 2024

Collectors rediscovered their old collections and, just as importantly, fell back in love with the hobby. Fresh Faces A big part of sports memorabilia’s popularity is a crop of generational superstars who have emerged in the last twelve months and continue to draw curious collectors and investors to their sports.

Rarity

Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

They also became a space for the major titans of industry to showcase their impressive personal collections. The same could be said for Potter Palmer and his wife, Bertha, whose vast collection of French Impressionist works became a staple of the collection of the Art Institute.

Age

Invaluable

JUNE 19, 2024

Renaissance Revival palaces that draw influence from Roman and Greek architecture, grand Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns, ornate and elaborate Baroque designs, refined Neoclassical architecture, and Georgian approaches to city living have all contributed to a European architectural style that stretches across the continent, and beyond.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

The long-term ramifications to museums’ ability to build their collections through gifting was obvious, without this incentive, few collectors would opt to donate or bequeath their collections. Many of these sites have been collecting data since the late 1980’s. An attorney/collector named Ralph F.

Appraiser/appraisal

Invaluable

OCTOBER 21, 2024

They typically began with the use of cartoons, or highly finished preparatory drawings that communicated the exact features and colors desired in a tapestry. Techniques of Baroque Tapestry Weaving While subjects differed, most Baroque tapestries were created using similar techniques.

Maker/Artist

WorthPoint

APRIL 25, 2024

I’m talking about Rae Dunn, the California ceramic artist whose work has provoked reactions as black and white as her deceptively uncomplicated collections. Other items are stamped with “Rae Dunn Artisan Collection by Magenta,” “Heritage Collection,” and “Rae Dunn Boutique.”

Maker/Artist

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. These carefully articulated forms were at times enhanced with painted additions to draw attention to their precise weaving. Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B.

Maker/Artist

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. These carefully articulated forms were at times enhanced with painted additions to draw attention to their precise weaving. Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B.

Maker/Artist

WorthPoint

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Few ‘90s collectibles evoke such strong memories as PS1 games. Serious collectors will want to look for sealed copies graded by companies such as WATA, as these gradings both act as proof of authenticity and substantially increase the value of a game. Over time, many of these titles have become rare and highly collectible.

Collectibles

WorthPoint

MARCH 26, 2025

I guess the collectibles industry thought it needed to counter March Madness. I didnt fully appreciate at the time just how remarkable his collection was, especially since the Barenholtz family were such incredible mentors when I was starting as a dealer. A Picasso Pencil A Picasso pencil drawing sold for $100,650 at Blackwell.

Sale

WorthPoint

MARCH 24, 2025

What always draws me to decoys is the history and craftsmanshiptheyre more than just hunting tools; theyre art. Theres an air of competition around them, especially among hunters who eye these trophy pieces for their collections. Growing up, Id spend weekends at country auctions on the Eastern Shore, hunting for my own decoys.

Sale

The Art Newspaper

AUGUST 1, 2025

In a drawing of Tanguy (October-December 1887), the Mount Fuji scene appears in the background. Van Gogh’s drawing Portrait of Père Tanguy (October-December 1887), with a Hiroshige print of Mount Fuji in the background), and the painting Portrait of Père Tanguy (October-December 1887), with Japanese prints.

Prints

The Art Newspaper

JUNE 27, 2025

Six of these early drawings are included in the RA show. Kiefer’s work also has a connection to Van Gogh’s companion Paul Gauguin, who in 1897 himself made a painting called Nevermore , which centres around a naked Tahitian woman lying on a bed and is in the Courtauld Gallery collection.

Paintings

Invaluable

MARCH 5, 2025

This was Romanticism that pined for the purity and authenticity of pre-Renaissance art, and it did so by revitalizing romantic ideals within 19 th century painting with intense detail and vibrant color. Sold for$650 via Capsule Gallery Auction (April 2022). Thomas Woolner, Bluecoat Boy Group. Sold for2,400 via Roseberys (December 2023).

Paintings

WorthPoint

JUNE 4, 2025

Thats why I dont just highlight the most expensive itemsI focus on whats interesting, emerging trends, and the occasional oddity that makes collecting so engaging. On the other end of the collecting spectrum, Dawsons held a jewelry auction featuring 309 lots, bringing in a strong total of $523,612.42. What a Deal! at Dawson’s.

Sale