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A Brief Introduction to Art Deco Furniture: Design Icons and Influences

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As industrialization transformed skylines and technologies transcended people’s expectations for daily conveniences, architects and designers similarly updated their styles to brilliantly emulate the clean lines and sleek sophistication of the machine age. Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.

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These Vintage “Hidden” Flasks Cleverly Conceal Alcohol

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As flask sales soared, designs became more innovative, and materials evolved. Early flasks were made of glass and porcelain, while later examples were made of more durable materials, including pewter and stainless steel, which offered better portability. Prices depend on age, craftsmanship, material, and rarity.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A. Do you see kiln marks?

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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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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

Matchbox cars, Star Wars figurines, flow blue ceramics, etc, etc. The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. 18th century maps? Good question.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.