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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

The guide is informed by Elizabeth’s many years of work with her full-time photographer John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography. 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.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

WorthPoint

A snake pin owned by a secretary of state, notable snuff bottles, Meissen ewers with celebrity provenance, vintage cameras, and elegant silver flatware are among the choice lots WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering in several May auctions. On May 7, Freeman’s | Hindman is presenting The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K.

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

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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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

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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2,000 Carats of Historic Emeralds to Highlight Christie's Mughal Jewels Sale

Jewelry Judge

Nearly 2,000 carats of historic Colombian emeralds will be in the spotlight on June 17, as Christie’s New York presents "Magnificent Mughal Jewels: Property from a Royal Collection." Leading the collection is the "Mughal Carved Emerald Necklace," estimated at $2–3 million.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Mechanical Bank, 19th-Century Flag

WorthPoint

Mechanical banks made up four of the top five sales, proving theyve still got plenty of kick in the collecting world. Hindmans recent paper and photography auction was anything but ordinary, offering up 518 lots that tallied a healthy $726,974an average of $723.24 Keys and proudly commanded $42,500.

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Insights on Auction Sales: James Bond, Calvaryman Tintype

WorthPoint

Despite the recent hold on the movie series following Amazons purchase of MGM and the retirement of Daniel Craig, hardcore Bond enthusiasts are still eager to collect rare items. With a great provenance and packed with history, this piece sold for $7,908.44. Also in the auction was another Lotus Esprit Corgi promotional car.

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