Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. Hardware – Hardware rarely ages at the same rate as the rest of the piece because it is more often handled and accrues more wear and tear.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023).

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WorthPoint

MARCH 29, 2024

When Iris Apfel —the doyenne of ladies who embrace expressive accessorizing—passed away recently at the age of 102, I saw photo after photo of her adorned with stacks of colorful bangles posted on social media. Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive. WorthPoint—Discover.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 22, 2024

There’s a vintage collectible for anyone of any age, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the toy space. Toys come in such a wide variety, from action figures and dolls to building sets and board games, that toy enthusiasts have their choice of items to collect.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

This article will explore the fascinating history of antiques, consider their significance, discuss the value of collecting antiques, and offer advice on how to start your own collection. These artifacts’ scarcity, authenticity, and provenance all affect their historical and monetary value.

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WorthPoint

JULY 31, 2024

Coca-Cola collectibles can take just about any shape. So often, I struggle to tell the difference between an authentic Coca-Cola antique and newer items made more recently with vintage style. For me, Coca-Cola collectibles always bring me back to the same question: Is it rare? Let’s look at the WorthPoint app to find out.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you enjoy visiting antique sales, you are aware that the excitement of the quest resides in unearthing priceless items, rare collectibles, and exciting treasures. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner, finding valuable goods requires a keen eye and some understanding of authenticity and historical worth.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JANUARY 31, 2017

Monetizing art collecting as an investment activity reduces the ancient, passionate practice of building a collection to a dry act of turning paintings into units of stock that can enhance one's "portfolio." The very first thing to ask yourself is what do you hope to accomplish by building a collection?

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The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 22, 2024

As the director of the Smithsonian Associates, Fredie Adelman, told me “Audiences range in age from pre-K to post-retirement.” This means keeping multiple ages in mind while still tailoring writing to the age group for which the writing is intended. Select and create age-appropriate texts for your intended audience.

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Penrose Appraisals

MARCH 14, 2024

In fact, some signs of age are a good thing - think of the nice green color that oxidized copper turns when it gets old. If you were collecting early American weathervanes, you might pay more for a piece that was green - it is evidence of age and of use, which gives it that authenticity that can be so important.

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WorthPoint

JULY 19, 2024

click to expand) Curtain Rising for Broadway Posters Broadway posters are popular keepsakes collected by fans of musicals and stage plays. Still, some reliable key factors can help, including the play itself and its relevance in cultural history, the design, authenticity, and condition. percent from 2020. WorthPoint—Discover.

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WorthPoint

MAY 15, 2024

they’re a perfect starting point if you plan to thrift similar yet affordable vintage pieces to collect or resell. Related: Check out what went wrong with the period fashion depicted in The Gilded Age. Palm Royale Style: Where to Find It While some of these ideas may seem pricey ( $525 for a mini-dress?), in 2024. .

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WorthPoint

JULY 1, 2024

Admired for their craftsmanship, these cannons are highly collectible today and cool pieces of naval history. During the golden age of tiki (the 1950s and 1960s), Trader Vic’s was an icon of the culture. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than 20 years.

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John Thomas Jewelers

JUNE 8, 2023

Understanding the differences between the two can help you appreciate their unique charms and make informed decisions when adding these treasures to your jewelry collection. The following characteristics distinguish antique jewelry from its vintage counterparts: Antique jewelry is defined by its age.

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WorthPoint

MAY 10, 2024

The quality varies depending on the manufacturer and sometimes on the age of the piece. Some Chanel copies are very close to the originals, so you must look for key details to determine whether an item is authentic. Gold-plated —What you’ll find even more often is gold-plated costume jewelry.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

JULY 7, 2024

Gather Documentation : Collect any certificates, appraisals, and receipts that verify the authenticity and value of your jewelry. Identifying whether your jewelry is antique or vintage involves: Age : Antique jewelry is typically over 100 years old, while vintage jewelry is at least 20-30 years old.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

And, what happens when the Appraisal Group discovers a fake in a collection. The copy was so good, so well aged, that it was authenticated and purchased by the Boijmans Museum in Rotterdam. Believing van Meegeren’s forgeries to be real, they added them to their collections and hid the collections away.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Sarasota antique buyers are typically well-educated, affluent individuals aged 50 and above, with a keen eye for quality and authenticity. Document and Authenticate: The Devil’s in the Details Sarasota antique buyers are a skeptical bunch, and rightly so. They’ve seen their fair share of fakes and reproductions.

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WorthPoint

JULY 19, 2024

click to expand) Movie Posters: Valuable Art Forms in a Digital Age Movie posters, i.e., the leaders in entertainment ephemera, are collected for various reasons, including for their art, their place in cinematic history, and as a nostalgic piece of memorabilia. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.

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Invaluable

MAY 7, 2024

Maybe you inherited a collection of bracelets from a relative, or you found a few second-hand watches and don’t have the history of what you’ve bought. The goal of an appraisal is to be as objective as possible, so that a well-informed jewelry expert can tell you with reasonable certainty what your collection is worth.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 11, 2024

and more in the antiques and collectibles world. His Instagram page includes finds from sales and picking trips, footage of his authentic reactions on thrift crawls through markets and sales, and even a few videos on decorating a space with vintage finds. I’m very interested in tobacciana and any collectibles related to it.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

MARCH 18, 2024

Timeless Asian Jewelry- Jade Goes Beyond the Color of Green In the early ages, Jade was considered a supreme material for tools and weapons production. Art Deco Era The geometric, streamlined, stylized, and symmetrical jewelry of the Art Deco Era depicts the modern age and often involves involves diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.

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Penrose Appraisals

JUNE 25, 2024

A skilled appraiser carefully studies the history, authenticity, and condition of each item to determine their worth. The determination involves consideration of various key factors such as age, rarity, and provenance that all can influence an item's worth. An integral part of this process is the certified appraiser.

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Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.

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Invaluable

JUNE 26, 2024

early 19th century) Furniture design came into its golden age once more in France when Napoleon became emperor in 1804. Where and How Can I Find Authentic French Provincial Furniture for my Home or Collection? French Empire Candelabra. Sold for $30,000 USD via Freeman’s (October 2014). Empire Style (c.

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MIR Appraisal

JUNE 12, 2019

To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. In 2017 the Tate Modern held the exhibit The Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983, and the exhibit has since been traveling around the United States.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 22, 2024

Carhartt jackets , once a brand only seen on construction sites, are now hot vintage collectibles. The tags and care labels on Carhartt clothing are often the best way to determine the age of a piece. If you are looking for their signature overalls, a niche collectible would be the Finck “Headlight” overalls. WHAT ABOUT NOW?

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WorthPoint

MARCH 26, 2024

SELLING AND BUYING WITH PURPOSE GoodwillFinds CEO Matthew Kaness told Chain Store Age that Goodwill generates around $6 billion a year in revenue, with less than 10 percent coming from e-commerce efforts, including individual stores that sell donations online via Amazon and eBay. A GoodwillFinds employee authenticates jewelry.

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Old Crows Antiques

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

To make sure the item you have is a valuable antique, you first have to identify its age, and then you need to look for a market for the piece. In-house experts vet the listings on sites such as RubyLane and 1stDibs, so those sale prices on these authenticated pieces reflect more actual values.

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Art Advisor's Blog

JUNE 7, 2018

As I was researching the current exhibitions to decide which to see while there, I came across “ In her image ,” photographs by Rania Matar , a collection of four of her bodies of work using portraiture to follow the development of female identity. I was intrigued by the small preview I found, so I ventured in after finishing my other task.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Collecting American Folk Art These various facets of American folk art showcase some of the impressive variety the field offers collectors and enthusiasts.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Collecting American Folk Art These various facets of American folk art showcase some of the impressive variety the field offers collectors and enthusiasts.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. If you can demonstrate the age of the doll, you know whether it’s vintage.

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Invaluable

MAY 21, 2024

Originally designed as a bridge between the audience and the cinematic experience, movie posters have transcended their original utilitarian role to become highly collectible works of art in their own right. What once adorned teenagers’ walls are now prized acquisitions in personal collections, and even exhibits in museums and galleries.

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Invaluable

JUNE 19, 2024

Enlightenment Enlightenment (18th century) Promoting ideals of reason, order, and civic virtue, the Age of Enlightenment’s search for morality that was absent from the art and design in previous eras brought with it a sense of order. And, Washington, DC, hosts a large collection of Neoclassical buildings.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

The long-term ramifications to museums’ ability to build their collections through gifting was obvious, without this incentive, few collectors would opt to donate or bequeath their collections. Many of these sites have been collecting data since the late 1980’s. An attorney/collector named Ralph F.

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