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Reseller Special: Inventory to Avoid

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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. In general, I avoid selling vintage clothing because a lot of work is involved if the items need to be repaired or cleaned.

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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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What Makes a Work of Art Timeless in an Age Obsessed with Now?

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In this digital age, trends come and go as AI-generated images and nostalgic pixel art briefly flirt with popularity, but amid this digital noise, certain works of art remain immune to the aging effects of trends and are rightly celebrated as timeless works of art. Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). First Editions.

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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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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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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? Technically, porcelain is a type of ceramic. Beginning in the 1850s, demand rose for a more realistic skin tone.

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Beyond Gold and Silver: Unconventional Materials for Men’s Wedding Bands

John Thomas Jewelers

However, a notable shift in the trend toward unconventional materials is challenging the longstanding dominance of traditional precious metals. An aerospace-grade metal, titanium transitioned from industrial applications to fine fashion jewelry with its unique properties and sleek appearance. Lightweight and comfortable.

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Victorian Mustache Cups: Fun and Functional Collectibles

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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. This majolica cup and saucer , circa 1880s, was sold for $249 in April 2024. Although many were made in the U.S.,