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Cleveland Museum of Art acquires rare Giambologna marble sculpture

The Art Newspaper

Photo courtesy of Gary Kirchenbauer In 1989, an unpromising-sounding but alluring marble sculpture of a female nude came up for sale at a Christie’s auction held at an English country house in Hertfordshire. Wengraf handled the sale. Its identification as the work once thought lost is now well-established. “I

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Estate Jewelry: Assessing Value, Finding Buyers, and Maximizing Profit

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

This comprehensive guide provides invaluable insights into estate jewelry appraisal, buyer identification, and strategies for maximizing profitability. By getting your jewelry appraised, finding the right buyer, and following these tips, you can ensure a successful sale and a good return on your investment.

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Antique Auctions: Know How the Auction Process Works

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

An auction brings together items (usually antiques, houses, vehicles, luxury items, artwork, and other valuable collectibles that have been appraised for a certain value) that are being put up for sale at the auction with buyers who will bid on the items. Antique auctioneers serve as the middleman between them.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

An appraised value for insurance may be significantly higher than an appraised value for planned future sale, which can be baffling and difficult to comprehend without a familiarity with the different levels of the market. Sales tax is not included in the calculation of fair market value, although Bidder A may have had to pay it!

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Understanding Gemological Reports for Jewelry Appraisal

Gemology Resources

This detailed essay encompasses the diamond’s identification, color, clarity, cut, and carat weight—four critical factors known as the "Four Cs" or a colored gemstone's identification, treatment, or lack of treatment all of which can greatly influence a gemstone's value.

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What Documentation Do I Need for a Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Whether selling jewelry through a private sale, auction, or consignment, having a documented appraisal can help establish a fair asking price and provide prospective buyers with confidence in the item's value. A comprehensive jewelry appraisal can help mitigate disputes and provide clarity regarding the value of the estate's assets.

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How to Tell if a Book is a First Edition? Here Are 7 Clues

Invaluable

To research past prices, Larson recommends searching for auction house sales results , as well as information from subscription-only sites like American Book Prices Current and Rare Book Hub. “These are the places where collectors should do their due diligence as far as vetting the place and asking the right questions,” he says.

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