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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. The appraisal helps establish the artwork's condition and value, guiding conservation decisions.

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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. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2. It’s a pleasure to share her original work here so that it will accessible to assist an even broader audience.

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This Week in Thrifting: Don’t Be Afraid of Buying Art

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And, a series number can help determine rarity. For instance, if your print is marked “4 of 50,” you can safely assume that there are only fifty prints that the artist made, which adds another dimension of rarity to your find. In addition to her role as HIP’s curator of photography, Allison Radomski is a writer and filmmaker.

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Exploring Rееd and Barton: Silvеrwarе, Valuation, Idеntification

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Rarity : Rarе Rееd and Barton pattеrns or limitеd-еdition piеcеs can command a highеr valuе in thе markеt. Condition : Thе condition of thе silvеrwarе significantly affеcts its valuе. Piеcеs that arе frее from tarnish, scratchеs, or dеnts arе morе valuablе than thosе that arе in poor condition.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Rickey Henderson Card, the Wiggler Lure

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Only a few of these in this color are known to exist, and even fewer are still in this kind of near-excellent condition, with the original insert still tucked under the lid. Its condition was good, with only some loose binding here and there, but the plush cushions added to the appeal.

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Insights on Auction Sales: James Bond, Calvaryman Tintype

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This stunning piece sold for $13,319.47, which is a relative bargain considering its rarity, especially when compared to other high-priced collectibles like a LeBron James basketball card. Its a must-have for serious Bond collectors, and the price makes it more accessible than you might think.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Mickey Mantle, Beer Clock

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While loading another batch of Heritage data into our Price Guide, I stumbled across this gemand Im deep into vintage photography, but had completely missed this sale. Look, I know Im shortchanging the can a bit, but it just doesnt excite me the way the clock doesthough Ill admit, its rarity and condition totally justify the price.

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