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Bridgerton Ignites Passion for Regency-Era Antiques

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One of the hottest summer trends will be Bridgerton -inspired tea parties, so expect Regency antiques and vintage tea-related pieces to be popular, especially those with a floral motif. Bridgerton has brought attention to its rich cultural scene, marked by advancements in fashion, fine arts, literature, and music.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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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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Mesoamerican Marvels: Art and Architecture of the Aztec and Mayan Civilizations 

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Mayan Art Mexico/Guatemala, Engraved Jade Pectoral Plaque of a Richly Adorned Lord. Mayan art was heavily influenced by the culture’s deep ties to cosmology and nature, as they believed they were borne from the earth itself. Sold for $2,000 USD via Artemis Gallery (April 2020). A similar palace appeared at Chichen Itza.

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ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry - Untitled Article

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Ela | ASA, Fine Arts, MBA | President | Comprehensive Art Services, LLC Patrick Ela, ASA is the President of Comprehensive Art Services, LLC, and has 20 years of experience in valuing fine art. He public art consultant. He is a Qualified Mediator with the Minnesota Supreme Court. Mackenzie J. Hogan | Esq.

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Grandpacore: Embracing the Style of Our Elders

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You can add the grandpacore look to your home in many ways with antique and vintage collectibles like art, furniture, and decorative objects that inspire you and help create a space that feels lived in. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than 20 years.

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Anubis Highlights

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Board of Director’s for 2019-2020, as well as the outgoing President Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP, and incoming President Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP. March I traveled to New York City in order to participate in the ISA Chinese Connoisseurship Short Course during Asia Art Week. Being a sporting and art enthusiast, I was in my element!