Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large. after which artisans mastered the blue and white painted porcelain popular today.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 12, 2024

Vintage and antique café au lait bowls are valuable, especially those in good condition. I have always loved collecting coffee mugs, but café au lait bowls , usually measuring at least five inches in diameter and without handles , make it easy to soak up the coffee experience. Whether you’re collecting or reselling, knowledge is power.

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Art Appraisal Resources

JANUARY 16, 2024

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Not all auction houses are created equal or can sell collections at a fair market value, especially if they do not have the marketing capabilities or buyers and messaging to reach those buyers. Is it a copy, a forgery, or a fake?

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WorthPoint

JUNE 12, 2025

Painted in Monza Red and showing just over 58,000 miles, this car was one of only sixty-six made that year with this configuration, making it an incredibly rare find. It was painted around 1950–1955 and is catalogued in the Edouard Cortes Virtual Catalogue Raisonné. The sale also included X-Men #4, graded at 4.5,

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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I was surprised, though I shouldn’t have been, to learn that Old Master collecting is being shaped by many of the same factors that currently affect the collecting of 19 th and 20 th century art by museums. Questions about attribution and condition are particularly problematic. The consortium paid $1,175 for the painting.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

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. The painted, molded hair. Technically, porcelain is a type of ceramic.

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The Art Newspaper

JUNE 20, 2025

Rachel Elwes, a director at Ben Elwes Fine Art, explains that she and her husband, Ben, travel frequently to Scandinavia and have sold numerous paintings by artists from the region to both museums and private collectors. “I Prices for works in the exhibition range from $25,000 to around €2m.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Looking for antique paintings for sale or simply interested in learning more about them? Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a novice art enthusiast, antique paintings can add character and charm to any space. For instance, if the painting is secured with nails, the canvas likely dates back to around 1940 or earlier.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 31, 2025

Photo courtesy of Architectural Digest Protecting Your Art Collection from Extreme Weather Events Art collections, whether personal or institutional, represent cultural, historical, and financial investments that require careful protection. If possible, relocate smaller sculptures indoors during storms or extreme weather conditions.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

The camera pictured above actually looks a lot like the one I use in my own appraisal firm for photographing client collections but your phone will be fine if that is what you have available. To add a few notes of my own, I’d like to reassure readers that you don’t need to have a fancy camera to do this. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

One of the most frequently asked questions is, “How do you know where to sell a painting to get the best price?” It is The Appraisal Group’s newest find – a beautiful, regional oil painting by the Louisiana artist Selina Bres (1870-1953). Selina Bres gains a lot by restraint in this painting. The answer is simple. “We

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Often the misconception is that only blue-chip collections worth millions of dollars require this kind of specialized protection. However, in truth there is no “minimum value” to mandate insuring one’s treasured valuables and virtually ALL collections can benefit substantially from being insured.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Through the years, many have become interested, and even obsessed, with collecting them. Perhaps youve been collecting Asian or Chinese antiques for years and are ready to liquidate. Furniture, jewelry, snuff bottles, sculptures, textiles, and paintings can be classified as Asian antiques. They are addicting!

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

There are different marketplaces depending on many factors, including: urgency to sell, quantity, condition of the property, and the quality of the items. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. The marketplace will depend on the type of property being appraised.

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Old Crows Antiques

JULY 19, 2021

Antiques, collectibles, and vintage items can all make beautiful additions to your home decor or help you complete a collection you have been working on for many years, but it is important to understand what you are looking for when you are searching for old items. What Makes an Antique a Collectible?

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The Mid-West Museum Association

JULY 12, 2024

Despite preventative conservation and environmental controls, museum collections are subject to agents of deterioration and on occasion, require professional treatment or repair. In the absence of in-house conservation staff, collections managers, registrars, and curators are left weighing the pros and cons of engaging with a specialist.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Its distinct American flavour makes collecting American artwork not only enjoyable but also difficult when determining the value of a piece you intend to buy or sell. Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours).

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WCG

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will soon be posting two Project Assistant Conservator positions in Objects Conservation and Paintings Conservation within the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. Demonstrated ability to perform historic and materials research. Ability to wear a respirator. .

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WorthPoint

MARCH 29, 2024

Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive. Seeing those sparkly bangles got me thinking about collecting and dealing in celluloid jewelry and the highs and lows the stewards of those items encounter. These are usually molded plastic pieces with painted decorations.

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Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

Instantly alluring with its quirky, hand-painted style, Wemyss Ware put Scotland firmly on the map as masters of naturalistic pottery. 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.

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Invaluable

MAY 21, 2024

Originally designed as a bridge between the audience and the cinematic experience, movie posters have transcended their original utilitarian role to become highly collectible works of art in their own right. What once adorned teenagers’ walls are now prized acquisitions in personal collections, and even exhibits in museums and galleries.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 16, 2025

This time away from the house naturally breeds new decoration notions, whether moving a few paintings around or skipping the throw rugs this summer. As you seek out these old oddities, be sure to check the condition of the specimen in question. Antique wooden printer trays are great ways to display a shell collection.

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What Is It Worth?

JUNE 30, 2022

Maybe you recently inherited a collection of porcelain figurines and are wondering if they are worth anything, or perhaps you are a long-time collector and want to pare down your collection. Condition – Condition is very important in valuing porcelain figurines. Chips and cracks take away from the value of a piece.

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Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

This dichotomy continued to grow as living and working conditions in these city centers worsened in an effort for the rich to maximize their profits. They also became a space for the major titans of industry to showcase their impressive personal collections. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

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McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Most homeowner’s policies have dollar limits on jewelry, fine art, rugs, silver, collectibles, antiques, guns, etc. For example, assume that you have three nice, original paintings in your home. You inherited one and are unsure of its value, you purchased one ten years ago for $3,000 and you recently bought a third painting for $4,000.

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WCG

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mold Mitigation and Rehousing of Selected Artifacts from the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Collection April 13, 2024 Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Capitol Hill, Washington DC Detail of the BLM Memorial Fence Collection exhibition at MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 2023 (Photo by Dorothy Cheng).

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WorthPoint

MARCH 28, 2024

and more in the antiques and collectibles world. WorthPoint spoke to Stewart about the vintage and collectibles resale space, his Over The Years online shop, and why knowing as much as possible about the pieces you come across can boost your sales and expertise. WP : What lead you to vintage and collectible items?

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WCG

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Opened in 2010, the Goode Center is dedicated to the care and treatment of the museum’s collection of more than 50,000 works of art. The Goode Center’s staff includes conservators, conservation technicians, and mount makers specializing in paintings, objects, paper, and photographs.

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 9, 2023

Diversify Your Collection Diversification is an essential strategy when investing in art. This can involve collecting works from emerging artists alongside established names and investing in a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JANUARY 14, 2025

Limoges: Often stamped with “Limoges, France,” this porcelain is prized for its superb hand-painted details. The following factors influence the value of antique porcelain: Condition: More valuable are perfect objects without flaws, chips, or repairs. What Makes Antique Porcelain Valuable?

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 18, 2024

Whether worn or in perfect condition, we, as experienced dealers, are interested in all items. We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. We’re interested in pieces of varying condition, even those without signatures by major artists.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 8, 2024

How Vermeil Jewelry is Made Vermeil is a term carried over from old French when silver or bronze objects were decorated with gilding—essentially thin layers of gold paint or gold leaf. Look carefully for signs of wear to the gold layer as you’re shopping, too, since that’s the most common condition issue with these pieces.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

APRIL 8, 2025

Whether you have inherited a cherished piece or picked up a stunning antique at an estate sale, keeping it in top condition requires careful attention. Our expertise extends to maintaining and preserving antique furniture, ensuring that your valuable pieces remain in excellent condition for years.

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Art Peritus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When it comes to acquiring fine art, antiques and collectibles, understanding the nuances of quality, age, historical values, craftsmanship, and condition is vital. Case in point is the artist’s painting “Femme à la Montre,” 1932 that just sold at Sotheby’s for close to $140 million dollars.

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Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

This dichotomy continued to grow as living and working conditions in these city centers worsened in an effort for the rich to maximize their profits. They also became a space for the major titans of industry to showcase their impressive personal collections. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

AUGUST 7, 2020

In all these scenarios, the owners know the paid and historical value of things, but it often happens that, by inheriting these collections of objects, little by little the objectivity of the real / current value of said pieces is lost. In this area, the collections are usually analyzed by our ART specialists at VALUEPROS.

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