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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

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With their almost comical grins and gazing, glass eyes, Weymss Ware’s feline curiosities can fetch a substantial sum at auction. A large Weymss Ware cat sold at auction in Edinburgh in 2022 for £2,000, owing to its bright yellow glaze, unusual pattern and the fact it was produced at the turn of the 20th century.

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

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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. Sold for $22,000 USD via Oakridge Auction Gallery (March 2022). As awareness grows, the market becomes more competitive.

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French Provincial Furniture: Classic Elegance for Modern Interiors

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Sold for $2,100 USD via Stair (February 2022). Where and How Can I Find Authentic French Provincial Furniture for my Home or Collection? Search online marketplaces to figure out which auction houses regularly sell French country styles and stay up-to-date with antiques fairs and shows. Directoire-Style Bouillotte Lamp.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

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In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. This is because they are recognized to be authentic examples produced under his watch, but the artist never got around to signing them. With artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Goya, no signature should be present.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. This is because they are recognized to be authentic examples produced under his watch, but the artist never got around to signing them. With artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Goya, no signature should be present.