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Everything You Need to Know About Antique Paintings for Sale and Otherwise | Bradenton | Lakewood | Ellenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Insight from the Back of the Painting When examining original antique art paintings for sale, a wealth of information can be gleaned from the back of the artwork. The manner in which the canvas is affixed to the stretcher can offer clues about its age.

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Ocean Liners: Speed and Style

Alfie's Antique Market

This exhibition revives the golden age of ocean travel, from ground-breaking engineering and fashionable interiors, to the lifestyle on board and their cultural impact on art, architecture, design and film. With over 250 objects including paintings, sculpture, ship models, fashion, photographs and posters.

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The Mystery of the Medieval Manuscript and the Australasian Cockatoo

Grays Antiques

Left: A sketch from the pages of Arte Venandi cum Avibus Right: A Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II was a keen collector of exotic animals, and his extensive Falconry Guide Arte Venandi cum Avibus (The Art of Hunting with Birds) had been gathering dust in the Vatican Library since its creation in the 13th Century.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Selling American Art

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Remember, pricing too low can undervalue the art, while pricing too high can deter potential buyers. Making use of online platforms In today’s digital age, online platforms play a significant role in selling art. It’s critical to balance pricing your artwork competitively and ensuring that it reflects its true worth.

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How Personal Property Appraisers Can Increase the Value of Your Estate Sale

Prime Appraisals

When you're planning to sell items from an estate, whether it's a collection of antiques, art, or other valuable belongings, knowing their true worth is crucial. They understand history, art, and even how the market works. They look at what similar items are sold for and consider things like age, condition, and rarity.

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Russian Icons: History Of Russian Icon Art Characteristics

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Many late 19th- and early 20th-century icons have been falsely aged in the 90’s, in order to imitate older icons. Frequently this is done by expert Russian icon painters, who can not only paint astonishing works of art, but they also are able to “age” the icon.