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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

One of the biggest headaches in my line of work is the issue of authenticity, or is the work what it says it is? Purchase of a work directly from the artist or the gallery representing the artist is considered a very good provenance in the appraisal world, and will help support a work's value and authenticity in the future.

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1960s Glam Returns in “Palm Royale” Styles

WorthPoint

Even fashion blogger Erin Fitzpatrick of WhoWhatWear couldn’t resist the allure, declaring, “ Palm Royale Is My New Personality,” as she shared her groovy warm-weather favorites, like boho-print scarves, white cat-eye sunglasses, swing dresses , bringing full-on pop to any modern wardrobe. ” I agree.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If it is a fine print by a well-known artist, it is likely that you may find another impression of the same print that has been auctioned previously. This is the only database of the four that includes limited edition (reproductive) prints in addition to fine prints.

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Gold-Tone Vintage Costume Jewelry: Buy It or Leave it?

WorthPoint

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. WorthPoint—Discover. Preserve.

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WorthPoint Indices: Broadway Posters

WorthPoint

They differ from movie posters, specifically pertaining to size: Broadway show posters measure 14 × 22 inches and are generally printed on cardstock paper. Still, some reliable key factors can help, including the play itself and its relevance in cultural history, the design, authenticity, and condition.

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Tips To Value Antique Gold And Fine Jewelry

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Valuing antique gold and fine jewelry can be difficult- marks can vary based on age and how can you tell if a stone is a real diamond or not? All gold jewelry is clearly stamped to showcase the authenticity. Try to ready a piece of printed paper with the loose diamond on top of it. The transparency test.

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Rania Matar- "In her image"

Art Advisor's Blog

Living in a media filled age, I wondered what the magnitude of Matar’s work would be because if they were near the size of my phone or laptop I could brush off the intentionality of each photograph and loop them in with the rest of the portrait media I intake from social media. Rania Matar did not disappoint.

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