Remove Age Remove Collectibles Remove Provenance
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

Why Provenance is Paramount

Art Peritus

Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Invaluable

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large.

article thumbnail

Tips for Buying or Selling American Art

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Its distinct American flavour makes collecting American artwork not only enjoyable but also difficult when determining the value of a piece you intend to buy or sell. The subject of the artworks or their provenance (previous ownership) can add significant value in some cases. Finally, the market will decide.

article thumbnail

Antique Textiles: Finding the Best Dealers, Appraisers, and Auctions

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

It can also hold sentimental value for those who inherited or acquired them from family members as part of a collection. You can also attend antique textile shows and fairs to meet dealers in person and see their collections firsthand. Antique textiles are often treasured for their historical significance, artistic value, and rarity.

article thumbnail

Collecting Military Memorabilia From the Revolutionary War

WorthPoint

The Revolutionary War is the war that birthed the nation, and it provides solid ground for military collectibles. Those who re-enact the period (or are considering joining a re-enacting regiment for the 250th anniversary) have near-limitless opportunities for collecting replica items.

article thumbnail

What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

In fact, some signs of age are a good thing - think of the nice green color that oxidized copper turns when it gets old. If you were collecting early American weathervanes, you might pay more for a piece that was green - it is evidence of age and of use, which gives it that authenticity that can be so important.