Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 29, 2020

The glass-front panels to the cabinet doors help shield delicate electronic equipment like cameras from dust. Due to their capacious storage, sideboards can also function well as a dresser in a bedroom. I’ve had many conversations through the years with individuals who’ve inherited beautiful antique furniture from a family member.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 130

Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Furniture Glass 130

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? If it is intended as a functional object, does it comfortably do what it is supposed to? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Material Maker/Artist Provenance 52

The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 23, 2024

Our museum has a live, glass paneled, bee hive that has a tube connecting it to the outside. It also gives kids, and adults, an up close and personal view of a functioning bee colony. Guests are able to put their ear to the glass and hear and feel the literal buzz of the hive.

Glass 52

Glass Function Material Collectibles 52

Invaluable

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Gropius s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that they were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Disappointed by the more traditional design teaching in Vienna, Breuer joined the Bauhaus in 1920.

Furniture 52

Furniture Fine Art Function Material 52

WorthPoint

JUNE 11, 2024

Antiques dealers report that shoppers are interested in bronze statues, ornate mirrors, porcelain, stained-glass pieces, oil paintings, planters, and more. Mirrors during the Regency era were designed in oval shapes and often highly decorative, with frames made from various materials, including ivory , silver, tortoiseshell, and gilded wood.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 59

Antiques and Decorative Arts Fashion and Trends Furniture Paintings 59

WorthPoint

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. Throughout his career, Hunt used modern methods and industrial materials to sculpt organic forms. 7,300-$10,000 USD).

Antiques and Decorative Arts 98

Antiques and Decorative Arts Fine Art Paintings Sculpture 98

WCG

MARCH 20, 2024

Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Familiarity with the conservation of wood, glass, metals, plaster, brick and stone masonry, and bone and other organic materials. Compensation Negotiations start at $50,000.

Material 52

Material Identification Scope of Work Research 52

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Rooted in the Bauhaus movement and Scandinavian simplicity, this aesthetic emphasized clean lines, functionality, and organic forms. The post-war era called for affordable yet stylish furnishings, leading to the use of new materials like molded plywood, fiberglass, and stainless steel.

Material 147

Material Function Maker/Artist Rarity 147

Invaluable

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Renowned for its balance of form, functionality, and a deep respect for nature, Scandinavian design has shaped interiors and architecture worldwide. This design ethos, marked by clean lines, natural materials, and an emphasis on sustainability, creates spaces that feel open, inviting, and intimately connected to the natural world.

Material 52

Material Furniture Function Textiles 52

Invaluable

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Discovering the Bauhaus Gropius’s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that pupils were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Wassily Kandinsky – Weisser Klang (White Sound).

Textiles 97

Textiles Glass Furniture Paintings 97

WorthPoint

APRIL 22, 2025

With their ornate bodies and fancy stylized arms that tentacle out like some sort of beautiful sea creature, epergnes are functional objets dart that demand the spotlight. These opulent glass centerpieces included a central column or flute that branched into three or more delicate arms holding hanging baskets with frilly or ruffled rims.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 52

Antiques and Decorative Arts Glass Maker/Artist Material 52

Invaluable

MARCH 20, 2025

They debuted a full line of creations including, furnishings, textiles, and stained glass – the next year at the 1862 London International Exhibition of Industry and Art to a highly receptive audience. In 2023, for example, a splendid example of Morris stained glass work appeared at a Christies sale.

Textiles 59

Textiles Glass Maker/Artist Prints 59

Invaluable

MARCH 19, 2025

Emphasizing simplicity, clean lines, and the use of modern materials, the International Style was not only one of the most influential movements in modern architecture and design, but its aesthetic was also mirrored by revolutionary artists. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Barcelona chair and ottoman. Sold for$1,600 via Wright (January 2025).

Material 52

Material Glass Modern Art Maker/Artist 52

Invaluable

APRIL 14, 2025

Whether your knowledge of modernist design movements is comprehensive or relatively rookie, Bauhaus is the name synonymous with influence, accessibility and functionality. It was also where his championing of industrial materials such as glass, steel and reinforced concrete started to take shape.

Function 40

Function Glass Fine Art Residential 40

Invaluable

JANUARY 8, 2025

However, Yoshimitsu was not satisfied with either the function or the aesthetic of this technique and suggested his craftsman find an alternative. Techniques and Materials of Kintsugi It is often assumed that Kintsugi involves mending with gold, but the original process is a little more complicated. Subsequently, Kintsugi was born.

Ceramics 98

Ceramics Maker/Artist Appraiser/appraisal Paintings 98

WorthPoint

APRIL 15, 2025

A classic glass figure by Lalique that couldnt be more Art Deco if it tried! Art deco oozes luxury with geometric shapes and lush materials like exotic woods and shiny chrome. Then theres mid-century moderncool, clean-lined, and functional. Its all in the name. Especially hot right now?

Maker/Artist 59

Maker/Artist Quality Provenance Consultation 59

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

MARCH 10, 2025

Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate to inquire about a piece’s history, craftsmanship, or materials. Prioritize Functionality: Choose furniture that looks great and serves a purpose in your home. Jerry’s Antiques offers a wide selection of furniture, glass, china, art, and more right here in New Jersey.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 52

Antiques and Decorative Arts Furniture Appraiser/appraisal Liquidation 52

Invaluable

JANUARY 15, 2025

Buildings like Oxford and Glasgow Universities in the UK provided the ornate template that stood in defiant and decorative resistance to the precision of machined materials and these buildings required appropriately ornate and decorative furnishings. MONUMENTAL FRENCH GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED BOOKCASE.

Furniture 52

Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Fashion and Trends Quality 52

Invaluable

JUNE 9, 2025

When it finally opened a decade later, it was more than an art fair, as participating designers embraced modern materials like chrome, glass, and concrete, as well as abstract geometry, stylized ornamentation, and global influences from ancient Egypt and classical Greece to African tribal art and Japanese minimalism.

Age 40

Age Maker/Artist Modern Art Glass 40