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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. Poetic script can be found on everything from paper and canvas to porcelain and ceramic pottery. In order to best enjoy and preserve your purchase, take care of your work based on its age and medium.

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Unravelling the Allure of Brocante: Exploring the Charm of Antique Fairs

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It encompasses a wide range of items, including vintage furniture, antique home décor, retro clothing, rare books, and countless other objects that have weathered the test of time. Origins of Brocante: The origins of brocante can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Europe.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

Matchbox cars, Star Wars figurines, flow blue ceramics, etc, etc. The proper identification of materials sometimes requires testing, which may require the assistance of an expert. Rather, color can be an important indicator of age or authenticity. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. 18th century maps? Good question.

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

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Elaborate cedar or maple carvings, for example, or ceramic vessels underscore the trend in the field to focus on media that allow the expertise of the maker’s hand to shine. Southern folk pottery emerged from a Southern melting point of ceramic production that included traditions from Europe, Africa, and indigenous America.

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

Invaluable

Elaborate cedar or maple carvings, for example, or ceramic vessels underscore the trend in the field to focus on media that allow the expertise of the maker’s hand to shine. Southern folk pottery emerged from a Southern melting point of ceramic production that included traditions from Europe, Africa, and indigenous America.

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Hummel Figurines: History, Pricing & Value of Hummel Collectibles

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Inspired by Hummels endearing designs, Goebel negotiated a collaboration with the Bavarian nun to transform her paintings into ceramic pieces. Berta Hummel died in 1946 following the end of World War II , succumbing to tuberculosis at the young age of 37. First, as a test of authenticity, these Hummels bear the inscription M.I.

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How Valuable is Novelty Jewelry?

WorthPoint

I sold each of these, which were both in excellent condition for their age, in the $35-45 range after paying just a couple of dollars each for them. One was a necklace and earrings set made with red wooden beads and ceramic elements painted to look like playing cards and dice. These were from the 1980s.

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