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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.

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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.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner, finding valuable goods requires a keen eye and some understanding of authenticity and historical worth. Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Knowing more about these marks might help you determine the piece’s age and authenticity.

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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. While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy.

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Finding Fakes and Forgeries in High Art

Appraisal Group USA

In 1496, twenty year old Michelangelo forged a sculpture of Cupid and sold it to a cardinal. The copy was so good, so well aged, that it was authenticated and purchased by the Boijmans Museum in Rotterdam. That was 1938.

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Exploring Exquisite Finds: Vintage & Rare Asian Green Jade

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

When you think of Jade, you likely conjure images of intricately carved oriental sculptures in antique emerald green. 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.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.