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Insights on Auction Sales: Van Cleef & Arpel Jewels, Karl Springer Tables

WorthPoint

It Looks Legit A ceramic briefcase by Marilyn Levine sold for $46,990 at Rago’s. One of the most memorable pieces was a ceramic briefcase by Marilyn Levine , crafted in 1983 to look exactly like a worn, midcentury black leather satchel.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1998 Corvette, Tiki Bar

WorthPoint

For enthusiasts of American ceramics, this was a cheerful find with historical significance despite its modest price. To complete the vibe, a partial set of Bartlett Collins Atomic Star glasses sold for $93.50, including five highballs and five lowballs in bold retro colors.

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Reseller Special: Inventory to Avoid

WorthPoint

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. Furthermore, fashion trends change too quickly.

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Tiny Tiles, Grand Stories: The Allure of Micromosaics

Invaluable

Featuring four doves known as the ‘Doves of Pliny’, the mosaic had been pieced together using thousands of tiny glass tiles, or tesserae. Peter’s Basilica, but it soon became the training hub for perfecting the art of fine, glass-based miniatures. The original undertaking of the workshop was to reproduce mosaic frescoes for St.

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Gaudi’s original vision for Casa Batlló has been restored

The Art Newspaper

A year-long renovation project, using local artisans in ironwork, glass, wood and ceramics, has rebuilt Gaudi’s innovative vaulted balcony support system, reinstated lost courtyard features such as its planters and pergola and restored original hues of the façade.

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Coastal Chic: Vintage Decor for Beach Cottages

WorthPoint

From sea-worn lobster trap buoys to sea glass wreaths, there is no shortage of ideas to spruce up your summer home. Nothing says “beach house” quite as much as an old wooden lobster trap converted into a coffee table by virtue of a simple plate of glass placed on top. Old lobster traps can be repurposed into coffee tables.