Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.

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Fashion and Trends Maker/Artist Quality Appraiser/appraisal 98

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Your jewelry’s gemstone rarity, limited availability, collectible appeal, and documented provenance can increase its value. Gather Documentation Documents such as receipts, certificates of authenticity, gemstone certificates, or any relevant documentation can help establish the origin and value of your jewelry.

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Jewelry Appraiser/appraisal Gemology Rarity 130

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner, finding valuable goods requires a keen eye and some understanding of authenticity and historical worth. Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials.

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Sale Appraiser/appraisal Maker/Artist Furniture 52

Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 98

Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Paintings Sculpture 98

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

These artifacts’ scarcity, authenticity, and provenance all affect their historical and monetary value. They offer a material investment that has the potential to increase in value over time. Be on the lookout for proof of authenticity, such as maker’s marks, autographs, or provenance information.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Authenticity Authentication 52

Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Sarasota antique buyers are typically well-educated, affluent individuals aged 50 and above, with a keen eye for quality and authenticity. Document and Authenticate: The Devil’s in the Details Sarasota antique buyers are a skeptical bunch, and rightly so. They’ve seen their fair share of fakes and reproductions.

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Sale Provenance Appraiser/appraisal Authenticity 52

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. Certain materials, such as gold, are recognized as being inherently more valuable than others, such as tin.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Material Maker/Artist Provenance 52

Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Plank Shrinkage – Wood planks will shrink over time, which is why split planks are often a good sign of authenticity. Dovetail Joints – These joints used in lieu of screws or nails to hold corners together are one of the primary ways experts use to gauge a piece’s age and determine authenticity.

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Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Age Authenticity 52

WCG

MAY 21, 2024

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Packs and ships objects and documents. Contributes to budgetary and narrative project reports.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Appraiser/appraisal Material Research 52

Penrose Appraisals

JUNE 25, 2024

A skilled appraiser carefully studies the history, authenticity, and condition of each item to determine their worth. The determination involves consideration of various key factors such as age, rarity, and provenance that all can influence an item's worth. An integral part of this process is the certified appraiser. Examination.

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Appraiser/appraisal Equitable Distribution Insurance Coverage 52

John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 17, 2023

Appraisals signify authenticity. Appraisers may identify and describe gemstones and metals in their documentation, but that doesn’t mean they’ve authenticated them. Their primary role is to assign value, not determine if the materials are legitimate. Provenance or ownership history. Who performs jewelry appraisals?

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Appraiser/appraisal Jewelry Appraisal Reports Gemology 52

International Society of Appraisers

JANUARY 17, 2024

1/17/2024 12:00:00 AM Art authentication can be tricky business. Simon wanted to know why the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board had declared two Warhols in his collection as fakes. Materials used in the construction of an artwork that did not exist when the artist was working have long been tells of a false work of art.

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Authenticity Authentication Appraiser/appraisal Paintings 76

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

The Verso, or back side, of a painting can provide provenance information, from exhibition labels, inventory numbers, and artist signatures to inscriptions by the artist, family, or dealers, etc., Provenance information? This is where any information such as the receipts, provenance information, condition report etc.

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Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 130

WorthPoint

JUNE 10, 2025

It was one more chapter in a long story of provenance, profit, and protecting history. In 2019, a comprehensive study , including a series of tests, found no evidence to prove the hat’s authenticity. Of course, an item of that nature would garner most of the attention, but this auction was about more than just bloody gloves.

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Collectibles Provenance Collateral Sale 52

WorthPoint

MARCH 21, 2025

Cels, Maquettes, and Posters, Oh My Some of the most valuable Fantasia collectibles are original production materials and cels from the film. on the bottom, a reminder that unusual stamps like this are tremendous clues to an objects provenance. Like similar maquette examples, this one was stamped Return to Character Model Dept.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Ceramics Antiques and Decorative Arts Authenticity 52

WCG

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Stoner and Homer were both extremely impressed with Carls dissertation A Study of Authenticity in Paintings Attributed to Albert Pinkham Ryder. It was a remarkable synthesis of art history, scientific analysis, and a true understanding of paintings and their appearance and materials.

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Paintings Analysis Fine Art Consultation 52