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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

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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.

Age 98
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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

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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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

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What began in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries as a means of preserving specimens collected by explorers, would find a home in Victorian era Britain as a mark of social status and represent not only the growing wealth of those in society, but also a genuine interest in animals and biology. Sold for $169,500 USD via Toomey & Co.

Age 89
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How to Collect Pfaltzgraff Pottery in an Uncertain Market

WorthPoint

By 1964, the newly renamed Pfaltzgraff Company dominated the dishware market with classic collections, including Country Casual and Heritage. The Pfaltzgraff America collection remains popular. As a result, out of the top fifteen casual dinnerware collections brides chose in 1989, six were Pfaltzgraff. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

Invaluable

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.

Age 72
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How to Authenticate Jewelry Accurately & Cleaning Techniques

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Knowing how to authenticate jewelry is crucial for both collectors and sellers. Making sure your pieces are real can safeguard the worth of your investment and enable you to recognize the genuine value of what you have collected. Knowing the common marks can aid in quickly identifying authentic silver jewelry.

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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. 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).