Age Condition Prints 
Artifactual History Appraisal
JANUARY 31, 2017
Another issue to keep in mind is what medium you'd like to purchase: a wide range is available including original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, graphite as well as printed works including etchings, lithographs, silkscreens, and digital prints. Salvador Dali prints should not be touched with a ten-foot-pole.
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
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. Note the thickness of hollowware. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A.
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Art Peritus
JUNE 6, 2024
Private book collections as we know them began in Europe between the 16 th and 17 th centuries coinciding with the invention of the printing press , which made books more accessible and attractive for the increasingly literate public. But Christie’s last two book auctions achieved over $7.3
WorthPoint
AUGUST 21, 2024
As each school-age baseball season rolls around, each kid gets a new shirt and hat for their team, thanks to a town sponsor whose name is emblazoned on the back of each hat. A white lining that has faded to a universal yellowish tint is a telltale sign of age while yellowing due to sweat marks is more of a condition issue.
Antique Prints
APRIL 6, 2022
Orphaned and penniless at age 17, Jane decided to try to become a writer to support herself. It was also an early example of science fiction, in which she wrote of the future with imagined changes in society and technology, some of which—like an early form of the internet, air-conditioning and espresso machines—seem prophetic today.
WorthPoint
MAY 10, 2024
These are worth picking up if the price is right and the condition is good since many buyers are still seeking all things Victorian. Krementz and Van Dell are two brands that used this type of mark, and since gold-filled jewelry wears well over time, they’re usually in pretty good condition. Not familiar with these terms? Preserve.
WorthPoint
JUNE 13, 2024
Dates are another sign that a piece of art might be worth buying because, of course, it helps you determine a piece’s age. For instance, if your print is marked “4 of 50,” you can safely assume that there are only fifty prints that the artist made, which adds another dimension of rarity to your find.
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