Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.

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Fashion and Trends Maker/Artist Appraiser/appraisal Quality 98

WorthPoint

MAY 4, 2024

A snake pin owned by a secretary of state, notable snuff bottles, Meissen ewers with celebrity provenance, vintage cameras, and elegant silver flatware are among the choice lots WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering in several May auctions. Freeman’s | Hindman , estimate: $200–$300. Vogt Auction Galleries , estimate: $3,000–$5,000.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

APRIL 30, 2024

It involves examining various factors such as the materials used, craftsmanship, brand reputation (in the case of designer pieces), market demand, and overall condition. These appraisals often consider historical context, provenance, and market trends.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Your jewelry’s gemstone rarity, limited availability, collectible appeal, and documented provenance can increase its value. The skill and precision of the makers in crafting your jewelry are crucial to its value. Consider brand, condition, materials, and market demand when setting a realistic selling price.

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Jewelry Appraiser/appraisal Gemology Rarity 130

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Review Frames In antique sales, artwork and mirrors are frequently discovered gems, and the frames that surround them can reveal important details about their provenance and caliber.

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WCG

MARCH 14, 2025

Ortiz Miranda “Scientific investigations of authenticity and alterations in the Walters collection” ABSTRACT —Scientific analysis plays a pivotal role in understanding the authenticity, provenance, and alterations of artworks in museum collections.

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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? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. Certain materials, such as gold, are recognized as being inherently more valuable than others, such as tin.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Material Maker/Artist Provenance 52

Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. As awareness grows, the market becomes more competitive.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 98

Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Paintings Sculpture 98

Antiques Dealer

MARCH 9, 2023

When investing in art over time, there are several factors to consider, including market trends, the artist’s reputation, work quality, and the current state of the economy. Consider the Artist’s Reputation and Work Quality The reputation of the artist is a main factor when investing in art.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

These artifacts’ scarcity, authenticity, and provenance all affect their historical and monetary value. Each antique tells a tale and reflects its era’s social, artistic, and cultural trends. Antique collections illuminate many artistic movements, architectural eras, and cultural influences.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 52

Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Authenticity Authentication 52

Drishti LLC Appraisers

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

While a CoA can be a valuable document, they are also a commonly forged document so we rely on further documentation of provenance – the paper trail of previous ownership or record of sale – and study of the artwork to prove authenticity. Similarly, auction houses are selective with the pieces they accept for auction.

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International Society of Appraisers

APRIL 19, 2024

They consider factors such as an artist's reputation, rarity of the piece, quality of materials, provenance (history of ownership), and market trends. ISA Appraisers have specialized knowledge and expertise in assessing the value of fine art, antiques, and jewelry, among other items.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

To appeal to this discerning crowd: Research the current trends in antique collecting Highlight the provenance and historical significance of your items Be prepared to discuss the craftsmanship and materials used in each piece Remember, you’re not just selling objects; you’re offering a slice of history to passionate collectors.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MARCH 31, 2024

They can provide a detailed valuation based on the specific characteristics of your piece, such as its age, materials, condition, and provenance. As with any antique, certain jewelry makers can fetch a higher price. You will also have to take pictures. They will help them determine the value of antique jewelry.

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Appraiser/appraisal Jewelry Valuation Research 59

Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It begins by understanding that the craftsmanship that went into building the most valued antique furniture pieces also required skills that took a lifetime for the maker to master- so inconsistencies and imperfections of any kind should raise a red flag. Consistency in materials and aging is the best indication that a piece is authentic.

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Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Age Authenticity 52

Sarasota Antique Buyers

JUNE 5, 2024

We should not underestimate the movement’s transformative power, as it introduces new artistic forms and challenges traditional design norms. The appraisal process typically involves a thorough examination of the furniture’s condition, provenance, and market demand.

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Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Function 52

Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Reproductions are typically executed on lightweight, thin, and stiff materials such as cardboard, fiberboard, or paper. When it comes to acquiring antique paintings, it’s essential to consider factors such as the condition of the artwork, its provenance, and its aesthetic appeal.

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Drishti LLC Appraisers

AUGUST 18, 2021

It uses blockchain technology and introduces the possibility to ensure an artist a legacy by enforcing percentage returns to the artist on primary and secondary sales. For investors, blockchain provides a clear provenance. LEGACY BUILDING For artists, NFTs open the door to creating a legacy as part of the NFT creation process.

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Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Paintings Maker/Artist Ceramics 52

Invaluable

AUGUST 19, 2024

Join us as we explore the conventions and innovations in religious statues and sculpture across history to highlight the commonalities and differences in materials, representation, and roles these revered likenesses assumed. Others were smaller in scale but incorporated precious and semi-precious materials. 7th Century.

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Penrose Appraisals

JUNE 25, 2024

The determination involves consideration of various key factors such as age, rarity, and provenance that all can influence an item's worth. Careful inspection of the item to note any flaws, identify makers or artists' marks, evaluate wear and tear, and determine materials - all with an eye toward valuation.

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John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 17, 2023

Their primary role is to assign value, not determine if the materials are legitimate. These influences vary depending on the type of jewelry, the materials used, and the overall appeal of the piece. Provenance or ownership history. Appraisers look for skill involved in its creation, or any artistic or historical significance.

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Invaluable

JUNE 17, 2024

Art Nouveau artists such as Ren é Lalique and Louis Comfort Tiffany favored the use of moonstone in their fine jewelry. It is formed by a mollusk and consist s of the same material as the mollusk ’ s shell. As with any gem, it is good to be aware of provenance, history, and how to take care of them.

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Invaluable

JULY 15, 2024

Decorative flourishes were set aside in favor of humble presentation and maximum efficiency of materials. Universal Utility Closely aligning form and function, Shaker designs needed to reflect ultimate utility. Connection to Nature Much of Shaker design tended to rely upon natural materials like oak, maple, cedar, and birch.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

That is, unless you happen to know that a similar work by that artist has just sold for $25,000 at auction. If you know the artist’s name, you can use one of the auction databases (listed below) that appraisers and dealers subscribe to. The problem is, of course, how will you know that happened unless you have it appraised?

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WorthPoint

JUNE 23, 2025

Remember, marketers writing ad copy were trying to sell products, not share accurate news that would go down in history as reference material. My Conclusion Call them stretches of the truth, call them errors, or whatever you like, but these are a few ad and editorial misnomers I can point to that have been proven wrong.

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Jewelry Authenticity Authentication Prints 52

International Society of Appraisers

JANUARY 17, 2024

Materials used in the construction of an artwork that did not exist when the artist was working have long been tells of a false work of art. More contentious of the two works Simon owned was Red Self Portrait, a 1965 painting executed by a contract printer instead of the artist’s studio.

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Invaluable

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This luxurious luster comes from the technique of faience, a clever invention of ancient Egyptian artists using natural materials to give a glossy opulence across a wide variety of objects. These capacities gave Egyptian artists the ideal skill sets to explore faience design. 610-595 B.C.

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Ceramics Antiques and Decorative Arts Jewelry Provenance 52

Art Peritus

JUNE 1, 2025

This is especially true when dealing with blue-chip artists and valuable collectible pieces that we call “ passion assets.” RECORD KEEPING CHECKLIST The invoice should be on the sellers letterhead, including their contact information Date of purchase Artists or makers name. Date of import into the US if applicable.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Maker/Artist Collectibles 52

WorthPoint

APRIL 15, 2025

Despite claiming some “expertise” after years in the auction industry, I still come across pieces Ive never seen before that have that unexplainable magicand Im usually proven right when they go under the hammer. Makers Make a Difference Ever wonder why an Eames chair costs so much? Image source: Auctionet Whats in a Name?

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Invaluable

MARCH 31, 2025

From its striking patina to its weighty presence, bronze conveys both powerful presence and artistic mastery. These works, which have endured over the ages and have been cast for reasons from royal to religious to revolutionary, continue to captivate contemporary artists and collectors. Statue of Marco Aurelio Musei Capitolini.

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Art Peritus

APRIL 30, 2025

Even if an object isnt currently in vogue, its historical or artistic significance doesnt diminish. Materials such as bronze, stone, and wood can deteriorate when exposed to weather changes, pollution, and time. High humidity can cause mold, while excessive dryness can make materials brittle.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Despite those minor imperfections, it was an extraordinary piece, showcasing the vibrant color, intricate design, and luxurious material typical of French tapestries. This one was about 15′ x 12′, with a provenance just as impressive, and featured a Napoleon I emblem right in the designhow cool is that?

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WorthPoint

MARCH 21, 2025

It took over 1000 animation artists and technicians to make 1940s Fantasia , using 3500 feet of footage, more than Pinocchio, Snow White, and the Seven Dwarfs combined. Cels, Maquettes, and Posters, Oh My Some of the most valuable Fantasia collectibles are original production materials and cels from the film. on the bottom.

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The Art Newspaper

JUNE 23, 2025

It is notable that Cooper maintained generally cordial relations with artists he favoured. Calvocoressi’s dense weave of provenance and sales information acknowledges and builds upon earlier scholarship, not least the catalogues of Cooper’s collection published after his death by the art historian Dorothy M.

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WCG

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Dr. Stoner notes that anyone studying Ryder must consult this work: Albert Pinkham Ryder is one of the most forged American artists of all time. It was a remarkable synthesis of art history, scientific analysis, and a true understanding of paintings and their appearance and materials.

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