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Reseller Special: Inventory to Avoid

WorthPoint

After many years of sourcing and selling antiques and collectibles, I have learned a few things about what to avoid. Furthermore, fashion trends change too quickly. I do like to sell durable vintage goods in the glass, ceramic, and metal categories because they are easy to maintain and clean with my trusty feather duster.

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Artistic Mediums of 2025: Where Touch and Technique Meet

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Following a wave of intangible triumphs in the early 2020s, including the debut of NFT art acquisitions, trends have more recently shifted toward the tactile. Touch and technique are inextricably intertwined in textile and the mixed media works, encaustic painting and ceramic forms gaining in popularity. February 2025).

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Folkestone Triennial 2025 review: environmental catastrophe—but also hope, joy and a jolly salamander

The Art Newspaper

The deep connection of Folkestone’s early inhabitants to their physical surroundings is celebrated by Sara Trillo in Urn Field , a series of dramatic sculptures on the East Cliff inspired by ceramic urns excavated at a nearby Iron Age settlement.

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A hundred years on, Cork Street is the beating heart of London’s art scene once more

The Art Newspaper

Organised in collaboration with the curator Tarini Malik, who is overseeing the centenary exhibition, Stephen Friedman Gallery is showing photographs by Caroline Coon alongside ceramics by Cocteau, while Alon Zakaim Fine Art is exhibiting Impressionist artists who initially faced intense criticism and rejection from their contemporaries.

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Victorian Mustache Cups: Fun and Functional Collectibles

WorthPoint

When extravagant mustaches became fashionable during the Victorian era, tea drinkers faced a predicament: the hot beverage melted the wax that kept their well-groomed ’staches in place and made them droop. These whimsical cups are collected today by those who love Victorian curiosities or specialize in tableware.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

The antique collection journey can be an adventure filled with joy and satisfaction. Knowing how to start a collection and what you should search for might significantly impact your experience. This guide offers crucial knowledge and tips to assist you in successfully exploring the universe of antique collectibles.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. How Can You Tell if a Doll Is Ceramic or Porcelain?