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Expert and restorer in fake Versailles furniture scandal found guilty

The Art Newspaper

The cabinet maker Bruno Desnoues, who was employed as a furniture restorer for Versailles and used his skills to create the forgeries, was sentenced to three years in prison, including a 32-month suspended sentence, and a €100,000 fine. He also ran the furniture division at the Didier Aaron Gallery, which was not prosecuted.

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Art Peritus | Real, Repro or Ruse? How to Spot Fake Antique Furniture

Art Peritus

Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. Spotting fake antique furniture and decorative art nowadays is becoming increasingly difficult thanks to modern technology. Here are some specific things to look for.

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Which Antique And Vintage Collections Are Trending In 2024

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

. #3 Ancient Paintings The enduring allure of masterpieces created by ancient artists, including renowned figures such as Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Rembrandt, continues to drive genuine interest among collectors. These military artifacts’ craftsmanship, history, and condition influence their desirability and value. #5

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Modern Furniture – What is it and who wants it?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Step into a world where art and practicality intertwine in the unique realm of modern furniture design. The late 19th-century contemporary art movement influences this type of furniture, blending abstract expression with functionality, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators.

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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

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. FURNITURE: A. Note the thickness of hollowware.

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France’s Best Collectibles: Glass, Ceramics, the Marché aux Puces

WorthPoint

The consensus is that today’s modern-day flea market arose from mid-19th-century open-air markets in Paris, where vendors hawked their used goods, such as old, upholstered furniture, often infested with unfortunate fleas. Regarding simple, functional French glassware, La Rochere , Luminarc, and Duralex are all still in business today.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard

WorthPoint

Also included in the Vogt sale were two paintings by French artist Edouard Cortes, a rare sight in a South Texas auction, though not entirely unprecedented—Vogt has sold a dozen Cortes works in the past six years. This example, in good used condition, sold for $3,540, placing it among the top ten out of over 6,800 Titanic postcards tracked.

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