WorthPoint

MAY 12, 2025

Fine European Art An early 17th-century painting of Saint Peter sold for $62,495.97 Dawsons , a distinguished British auction house, recently offered a selection of fine early European art, with the standout piece being a powerful early 17th-century painting of Saint Peter , attributed to the school of Jusepe de Ribera.

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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. In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large.

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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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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. The consortium paid $1,175 for the painting. At the auction, the painting sold for over $450 million.

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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 Appraisal Resources

MARCH 15, 2022

Art Advising is a relatively new field in the Art Collecting arena and many people are often confused and wondering how it works and if they need or want to work with an Independent Art Advisor when purchasing fine art. That is what I do best. Santa Fe does not disappoint and truly lives up to its name of “A City Different.”

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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. How Can You Tell if a Porcelain Doll is Vintage?

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International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles. 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.

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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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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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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. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama moments before being swept into the sea.

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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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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. Provenance Paint? 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.

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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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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JANUARY 14, 2025

Limoges: Often stamped with “Limoges, France,” this porcelain is prized for its superb hand-painted details. Demand: Some categories, like vases or figurines, are more sought after and collectible. Common, Old, Antique Porcelain Objects Some varieties of porcelain are more collectible than others.

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MIR Appraisal

JUNE 12, 2019

To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Since the paintings went on display in February 2018, the National Gallery had a record attendance of 2.3 Last year, a painting by Marshall sold for $21.1

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 9, 2023

Find art buyer near me who have proven track records of sales and critical acclaim and are more likely to hold their value over time. Diversify Your Collection Diversification is an essential strategy when investing in art. Keep Detailed Records Keeping detailed records of your art collection is essential when investing in art.

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Drishti LLC Appraisers

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Consider for a moment the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci titled Salvator Mundi. Not only has the authenticity of the original been heavily scrutinized, there are 12 copies painted by Da Vinci’s students and variations created by other students and followers of Da Vinci.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.)

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MIR Appraisal

MAY 8, 2020

The painting was stolen from the Singer Laren Museum while on loan from the Groninger Museum. To make matters more complicated, the painting was also never officially appraised prior to the theft. There is hope, however, that these paintings will resurface. This isn’t the only art theft that has occurred in Europe either.

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Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

The exceptionally varied artistic production of this golden age of Chinese culture, from ceramics to painting and calligraphy can be separated between the two dynasties that share distinct characteristics and artistic achievements that evolved Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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Artifactual History Appraisal

AUGUST 11, 2021

As Claudia pointed out in her interview on Larissa Wild’s The Art Elevator Podcast , NFTs have a very high carbon footprint, exponentially higher than most artworks made in traditional mediums like paintings and sculpture. The second issue is determining authenticity and tracking provenance through the use of blockchain technology.

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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It seemed that nobody outside America wanted 19 th and early 20 th century American paintings. There were a few exceptions – the Japanese liked Andrew Wyeth and Grandma Moses, and Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza put together a formidable collection of American art – but such collectors were rare.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you enjoy visiting antique sales, you are aware that the excitement of the quest resides in unearthing priceless items, rare collectibles, and exciting treasures. Check paintings, sculptures, and other works of art carefully for any autographs, initials, or monograms. Look for signatures on the front or back of the piece of art.

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. It can also affect price or value, if a piece is known to have come from a notable collection.

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Art Peritus

JANUARY 31, 2024

Winter’s most common catastrophe requires swift action to mitigate damage and minimize any loss of value to your art collection and valuables. Burst Pipes: What to Do When Water Seeps In As the coldest winter temperatures set in, the potential for weather-related damage to homes and art collections increases significantly.

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Art Peritus

JANUARY 31, 2024

Winter’s most common catastrophe requires swift action to mitigate damage and minimize any loss of value to your art collection and valuables. Burst Pipes: What to Do When Water Seeps In As the coldest winter temperatures set in, the potential for weather-related damage to homes and art collections increases significantly.

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

OCTOBER 7, 2020

These may include imagery, goldsmithing and painting or even more modern items such as automobiles, collectibles or residential contents. Many of these inherited objects are simply passed on without documentation and very often there is nothing to prove or attest to their provenance and transfer.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

JANUARY 18, 2022

The market value of artworks can fluctuate, making periodic appraisals essential to ensure that your collection is adequately insured. Navigating Complexities: Art appraisal involves a nuanced understanding of various factors, including provenance, condition, and the artist’s significance.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 26, 2024

That’s what I want to do for America instead of painting pictures that you’ll see on the wall, I want you to wear it and be able to talk about what it represents,” Hand remarked in a podcast episode of Our Town with Andy Ockershausen. Patriotic pins sell well overall, as many people collect them.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Sometimes, usually much later after the main edition is sold out, these types of proofs surface on the market.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Sometimes, usually much later after the main edition is sold out, these types of proofs surface on the market.

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Drishti LLC Appraisers

AUGUST 18, 2021

Nonetheless, an appraisal is still an essential part of collection stewardship, ensuring that you are making a sound investment and estate planning. For investors, blockchain provides a clear provenance. APPRAISING A NFT The same methodologies apply to a NFT as a bronze or vinyl sculpture, an oil painting or pastel drawing.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

The long-term ramifications to museums’ ability to build their collections through gifting was obvious, without this incentive, few collectors would opt to donate or bequeath their collections. Many of these sites have been collecting data since the late 1980’s. An attorney/collector named Ralph F.

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International Society of Appraisers

JANUARY 17, 2024

Simon wanted to know why the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board had declared two Warhols in his collection as fakes. More contentious of the two works Simon owned was Red Self Portrait, a 1965 painting executed by a contract printer instead of the artist’s studio.

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Art Dealers Association of America

APRIL 6, 2022

I think it’s fairly public knowledge, but I grew up around my grandparents who collected art — Fluxus in particular — and I remember distinct moments when I knew I loved art and was interested in who the artist was and why the collector collected. Jon was guiding how they built their collection, and creating the systems to organize it.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

The Jewish Museum is the latest to display fraudulent paintings from its collection. As fine art appraisers, TheAppraisal Group cautions that you should take an appraisal of your collection to determine authenticity before gifting or passing on to your inheritors. Only one source is known to document the paintings.

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