Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. Its penchant for pigs was influenced by original painter Karel Nekola, who convinced Robert Heron to start producing the ceramic animals in different sizes.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

APRIL 22, 2025

The key, of course, is to know what appraisers look for before you ask for a valuation of your antiques and collectibles. Designer Marks If you have something that is handcrafted, such as a ceramic bowl, frequently the designer or artist adds their mark or signature to the work. Provenance is akin to a police chain of custody.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 16, 2025

After that I was approached by a German provenance researcher who was looking for the famed treasures from the Lutheran Church of St. TK : Art lawyers work with appraisers in a variety of contexts in which their clients require a reliable, accurate valuation for objects in dispute.

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