Artifactual History Appraisal

JANUARY 31, 2017

The word Wunderkammer (note the emphasis of "wonder") was used in 16th century Europe to refer to a large piece of furniture that was a quite literal cabinet of curiosities housing a collector's treasures, and many art historians consider the Wunderkammer a precursor to modern museums.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

Antiques are distinctive in our culture and heritage, from fine art and furniture to pottery and silverware. Jerry’s Antiques specializes in modern antiques such as mid century modern furniture, vintage electronics, retro kitchenware, art glass, modernist art, industrial furniture and decor, and contemporary studio pottery.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Authentication Authenticity 52

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Are you attracted to antique furniture, collectibles, or artwork? Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. Begin by determining your areas of interest.

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Collectibles Appraiser/appraisal Fashion and Trends Furniture 52

Alfie's Antique Market

MARCH 1, 2018

This exhibition revives the golden age of ocean travel, from ground-breaking engineering and fashionable interiors, to the lifestyle on board and their cultural impact on art, architecture, design and film. The exhibition will also feature works by Modernist artists, designers and architects inspired by liners.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Age Modern Art Furniture 52

Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 18, 2024

In particular, we are interested in English and Continental items from the 18th to the 20th centuries, as well as modern and traditional furniture. We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker.

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Textiles Furniture Condition Ceramics 52

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This is the goal of connoisseurship - to identify and separate something that is superior to its lookalikes, no matter what the category: needlework, wine, cars, teapots, or furniture. Often relevant in categories like furniture and silverware, finish refers to the surface of an item. Is the surface original, or has it been refinished?

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Collectibles Material Maker/Artist Provenance 52

Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Paintings Maker/Artist Ceramics 52

Art Peritus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When it comes to acquiring fine art, antiques and collectibles, understanding the nuances of quality, age, historical values, craftsmanship, and condition is vital. Case in point is the artist’s painting “Femme à la Montre,” 1932 that just sold at Sotheby’s for close to $140 million dollars.

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Provenance Appraiser/appraisal Sale Auction House 52

Invaluable

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Origins of the Arts and Crafts Movement and its American Migration In the closing years of the Victorian age, art and design in 19th-century England underwent rapid transformation. These ideas were soon absorbed by American makers to great excitement.

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Invaluable

MAY 29, 2024

This blending of the exotic and unusual with utilitarian furniture and objet d’art was common place in the Victorian era. Horniman.ac.uk – A Trip to the Taxidermist | Guardian.com – The Curious World of Walter Potter The post Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration appeared first on Invaluable.

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Age Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Authentication 89

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Mark Hill

JULY 4, 2022

Ron Hitchins (1926-2019) was a British born artist, sculptor, and flamenco dancer whose life and soul was rooted in Hackney, East London from age 13. From 1961 into the 1990s, his commissions to teach and dance at events and parties introduced him to a wide range of people, including artists, aristocrats, and socialites.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Glass Sculpture Paintings 52

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Hans Wegner A master of Scandinavian furniture, famous for the Wishbone Chair and The Chair. Arne Jacobsen Designer of the Egg Chair and the Swan Chair, championing Danish modernism. Eero Saarinen Creator of the Tulip Chair and the Gateway Arch, pioneering futuristic forms.

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Invaluable

JANUARY 15, 2025

Mass production and a growing population working in new factories had begun to replace rural living and traditional crafts, so in response, artists and designers questioned this mechanized progress and sought a return to the pure values of the past by creating a new handcrafted aesthetic. ENGLISH GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED OAK CUPBOARD.

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Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Fashion and Trends Quality 52

WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. and Canada who operate their own antiques and vintage or estate sale/appraisal businesses and are divided into three age groups: 20 to 40, 40 to 60, and 60 to 80.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Fashion and Trends Furniture Jewelry 69

WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Highlights include a print of a lost Snow White scene, a hockey legends game-worn jersey, cool ancient coins, a sofa upholstered with a special rug, and radios from their golden age. Bluth, a long-time production designer, animator, and background artist, was one of Disney Studios approved artists for its Fine Art Program.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Furniture Fine Art Prints 52

WorthPoint

MARCH 27, 2025

Because paper is easy to ship, doesn’t take up much space, and is often collected worldwide, even in a digital age. I had forgotten that Galle also designed and made furniture, and Id never seen a display vitrine by him before. The sale perfectly illustrates a point I often make: “Paper is king.” ” Why?

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When people say furniture doesnt sell, theyre usually not talking about the right pieces, and these grand, well-carved tables certainly fit the bill. The artist’s pricing can be all over the map, with some of his pieces selling for under $100 online. each, for a total of nearly $6,800.

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Paintings Sale Auction House Condition 52

Invaluable

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As the 20th century dawned in Brazil, so too did a new modern art that would not only redefine the country’s artistic landscape, but also build cities in its own image. Brazilian Modernism brought with it a generation of artists and architects who fused European ideas from the Bauhaus and Modernism to create something indelibly Brazilian.

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Modern Art Furniture Maker/Artist Ceramics 52

Invaluable

APRIL 28, 2025

What started from the homes and studios of a radical group of artists and designers in 1860s England would prize beauty above all else as they sought to escape the ugliness and materialism of the Industrial Age. Sweeping artistic and design change from 1860 to 1900 transformed the concept of how the middle-class could live their life.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Furniture Maker/Artist Textiles 40

Invaluable

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The school’s craft-based curriculum was based on workshops – everything from carpentry and metal work to stained glass, wall painting and weaving – were taught by two collaborators: an artist (referred to as the Form Master), who focused on theory, along with a craftsman, who shared techniques and technical processes.

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Textiles Glass Furniture Paintings 97

Invaluable

MARCH 20, 2025

Revolting against the Industrial Age, Morris’s ideas became foundational to the Arts & Crafts Movement. He expressed his remarkable artistic skill across various media but was best known for his textile designs. Join us as we weave together the fascinating strands of William Morriss life and career.

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Textiles Glass Maker/Artist Material 59

Invaluable

APRIL 16, 2025

Egypts enduring mystique has been reimagined across artistic and architectural forms, resulting in waves of Egyptomania that have kept the imagery and ideas of the ancient culture alive. From the ornate props to Taylors breathtaking costumes , movies like Cleopatra cemented the status of Egypt as a culture for the ages.

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Furniture Paintings Authentication Authenticity 71

WCG

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The aged rubber cement adhesive adhering one of the newsprint silhouettes had failed in most places and had left dark yellow orange staining on the front of the newsprint. This program will include artist talks, artist interview workshops and a dedicated issue of VoCA Journal.

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Textiles Material Research Maker/Artist 52

WCG

JANUARY 10, 2025

The aged rubber cement adhesive adhering one of the newsprint silhouettes had failed in most places and had left dark yellow orange staining on the front of the newsprint. The aged rubber cement adhesive adhering one of the newsprint silhouettes had failed in most places and had left dark yellow orange staining on the front of the newsprint.

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