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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

GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A. How to photograph so an expert can see: Cut glass versus pressed – hard to see in photos. Shoot a close up of bottom, there, look for these features: Pontil mark, which is where the glass blower would have attached his blow rod. Provenance Paint?

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Examine your collection closely, using a magnifying glass and strong light if necessary. This is also true in many other areas of collecting, such as ceramics, glass, or silver.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1862 Emancipation Proclamation, Marilyn Monroe

WorthPoint

Other alleged personal items of Adolf Hitler also found their way into the sale, though without any proven provenance. Marilyn Monroe Pill Bottle An iconic green glass pill bottle once owned by Marilyn Monroe sold for almost $4000 at Ewbank’s.

Sale 98
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Insights on Auction Sales: 1862 Emancipation Proclamation, Marilyn Monroe

WorthPoint

Other alleged personal items of Adolf Hitler also found their way into the sale, though without any proven provenance. Marilyn Monroe Pill Bottle An iconic green glass pill bottle once owned by Marilyn Monroe sold for almost $4000 at Ewbank’s.

Sale 98
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Insights on Auction Sales: An Expensive Baseball, Vintage Ouija Board

WorthPoint

With its sparkling blue stone, diamonds, and engraved Yankees Tradition, its a standout piece of memorabilia. Now, Im just guessing here based on the provenance (Im out of time for more research!), 2009 was the year the Yankees won their last championship with Jeter and A-Rod, all while breaking in the new stadium.

Sale 96
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Discovering the Value of Antique Art Prints and Lithographs

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Please prepare your magnifying glass and detective hat as we are about to explore the fascinating world of antique art prints and lithographs. Intaglio Prints: The Plate Mark Clue Intaglio prints include etchings, engravings, and mezzotints. Could it hold a hidden gem? Could it be a long-lost Picasso? Condition is important.