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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

The word Wunderkammer (note the emphasis of "wonder") was used in 16th century Europe to refer to a large piece of furniture that was a quite literal cabinet of curiosities housing a collector's treasures, and many art historians consider the Wunderkammer a precursor to modern museums.

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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

FURNITURE: A. For furniture, ask the client to shoot when house is lit up (mid-day) but do not shoot pieces in direct bright light 6. Signature, maker Style Age Shape Country or culture of origin Decoration or enameling or painting or gilding (gold, platinum, silver) Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 5.

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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

In particular, we are interested in English and Continental items from the 18th to the 20th centuries, as well as modern and traditional furniture. Items frequently purchased: Paintings: Ranging from 18th to 19th-century art, encompassing oils, watercolors, drawings, lithographs, etchings, and prints.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Clocks

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Our field experts cover many antique related subjects: Chinese art, Asian art, antiques, bronzes, European 800, sterling silver, modern lithographs, fine art, sculptures, furniture, jewelry , antique clocks , vintage clocks, scientific instruments, mechanical oddities, and any other unusual and fine antiques.

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Drop in prices of antiques since 2000

Antique Prints

In my field, collectors of the best natural history prints, prints of Native Americans, Currier & Ives lithographs, and maps were steadily driving prices to new heights. Antiques are wonderful artifacts of our past which still can play a relevant role in our lives, even if just as furniture, decoration or whatever.

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Temporarily Storing Artwork: A Case Study

Fine Art Estates

While the workers do their thing, you have determined that the furniture can be moved to the center of the room and be protected via drop cloth, but where and how should you temporarily store your art for the next two weeks while the paint dries? So, you have decided to paint the living room.

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The Aesthetic Movement: Beauty For Beauty’s Sake

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There was no other reason to this art, other than the beauty of itself, as painters, designers, and furniture makers championed pure beauty that emphasized the aesthetic qualities of art over practical, moral or narrative considerations. Whistler, Nocturne in Blue and Gold: Old Battersea Bridge, color lithograph, c.