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AUGUST 21, 2024

Influence on Architecture and Design Rooted in Zen aesthetics, the use of natural materials like wood and paper alongside tatami mats and sliding doors in traditional Japanese architecture creates harmonious spaces conducive to contemplation.

Paintings 91

Paintings Material Maker/Artist Modern Art 91

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

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.

Maker/Artist 52

Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Textiles 52

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

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.

Maker/Artist 52

Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Textiles 52

WorthPoint

MARCH 29, 2024

When Iris Apfel —the doyenne of ladies who embrace expressive accessorizing—passed away recently at the age of 102, I saw photo after photo of her adorned with stacks of colorful bangles posted on social media. Some celluloid was made to imitate natural materials like ivory or horn. A painted celluloid dog brooch with a movable head.

Jewelry 52

Jewelry Collectibles Antiques and Decorative Arts Material 52

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? If it is intended as a functional object, does it comfortably do what it is supposed to? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Material Maker/Artist Provenance 52

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AUGUST 19, 2024

Join us as we explore the conventions and innovations in religious statues and sculpture across history to highlight the commonalities and differences in materials, representation, and roles these revered likenesses assumed. Others were smaller in scale but incorporated precious and semi-precious materials.

Sculpture 52

Sculpture Material Age Auction House 52

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JUNE 26, 2024

French provincial pieces were fashioned out of locally sourced materials – namely wood, which included oak, walnut, cherry and mahogany. These times of uncertainty brought about a restraint within provincial design, and decor became less of a priority, surpassed by functionality and a need for durability. Directoire Style (c.

Furniture 52

Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Auction House Authentication 52

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

An object can have different values, depending upon the function of the appraisal. If a work is in pristine condition, especially for its age, it would have a higher value than a work with a lot of craquelure issues or paint loss. Please discuss how the values for the different types of appraisals may differ and why?

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 130

WCG

MARCH 20, 2024

Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Familiarity with the conservation of wood, glass, metals, plaster, brick and stone masonry, and bone and other organic materials. Compensation Negotiations start at $50,000.

Material 52

Material Identification Research Scope of Work 52

WorthPoint

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. Throughout his career, Hunt used modern methods and industrial materials to sculpt organic forms. 7,300-$10,000 USD).

Antiques and Decorative Arts 98

Antiques and Decorative Arts Fine Art Paintings Sculpture 98

Invaluable

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Discovering the Bauhaus Gropius’s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that pupils were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. She spent her life experimenting with materials and weaving techniques.

Textiles 97

Textiles Glass Furniture Paintings 97

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JANUARY 15, 2025

And as society embraced industrial mechanisation, a collection of Victorians spearheaded the belief that the middle-ages were a time of romantic honor and ideals. This fascinating ornamentation was paired with a focus on functionality, as modern techniques adapted medieval designs and influences to suit contemporary Victorian society.

Furniture 52

Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Fashion and Trends Glass 52