Art Appraisal Resources

AUGUST 29, 2023

The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. Unconventional Materials Appraising artworks created with unconventional materials, such as glass, textiles, metals, or other non-traditional substances, requires specialized knowledge and expertise.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

MARCH 18, 2024

Timeless Asian Jewelry- Jade Goes Beyond the Color of Green In the early ages, Jade was considered a supreme material for tools and weapons production. Whether you are looking for a birthday present, an anniversary gift, or a token of affection, a piece of green jade jewelry can be a thoughtful and meaningful choice.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Jewelry value can fluctuate depending on the type of jewelry, materials, craftsmanship, brand, demand, and market conditions. High-quality materials often fetch higher prices. Age and Origin. If your item is currently more desirable to consumers due to its materials, brand, or design, it will have a higher resale value.

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Market Value Jewelry Appraiser/appraisal Auction House 130

Sarasota Antique Buyers

MARCH 11, 2024

By learning how to evaluate each piece, determine its age, and assess its value, you can negotiate prices and make wise investments. This will also assist you in determining the piece’s age. Estate jewelry buyers interested in brooches can employ a certain technique to determine the age of a piece.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

They can let you know the origins and age of the painting. The condition of the painting, size, and type of materials (oil paintings are worth more than watercolors) may also increase or decrease value. As with any art, it takes a special knowledge base and skill set to accurately appraise and American painting and determine its value.

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Invaluable

JULY 29, 2024

It was fueled by the energy of the Belle Époque, or “Beautiful Age,” so named for the period’s seemingly glimmering aura thanks to a combination of enhanced modern conveniences that made life more pleasurable. Responding to this modern turn, Art Nouveau (literally “New Art”) sought to branch out from earlier artistic traditions.

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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. Do you see kiln marks?

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Appraiser/appraisal Antiques and Decorative Arts Photography Glass 130

Invaluable

MAY 13, 2024

As industrialization transformed skylines and technologies transcended people’s expectations for daily conveniences, architects and designers similarly updated their styles to brilliantly emulate the clean lines and sleek sophistication of the machine age. Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Factors Considered A jewelry appraiser considers factors such as the quality and rarity of materials (e.g., gemstones, precious metals), craftsmanship, age, market demand, and replacement value. You will not be able to sell your pre-owned jewelry for its original price because it wears over time, so it will be worth less.

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WorthPoint

JULY 18, 2024

Depending on its materials, this type of adornment can be classified as fine jewelry or costume jewelry. Mosaics are made by taking little pieces of gemstones or glass and setting them into another material or a frame to create a pattern or picture. Flowers or foliage are the most common design motifs.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

Replacement cost comparable is the cost necessary to replace an item of personal property with an equivalent item having similar appearance, quality, condition, age, authorship, and utility within a reasonable amount of time in the relevant marketplace. Note that the definition of replacement cost comparable mentions age.

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John Thomas Jewelers

JUNE 8, 2023

They were crafted during a specific historical period and reflect the design styles and materials commonly used during that time. The following characteristics distinguish antique jewelry from its vintage counterparts: Antique jewelry is defined by its age. Due to their age and historical context, antique pieces are rare.

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WorthPoint

MAY 10, 2024

For instance, sometimes you’ll find Victorian designs made of materials like pinchbeck or rolled gold. You can learn more about how to recognize pinchbeck, rolled gold, and a bevy of other materials used during the Victorian era by reading all about them in the Worthpoint Dictionary. Others, however, you’d still be wise to avoid.

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WorthPoint

MAY 16, 2024

As flask sales soared, designs became more innovative, and materials evolved. Early flasks were made of glass and porcelain, while later examples were made of more durable materials, including pewter and stainless steel, which offered better portability. Prices depend on age, craftsmanship, material, and rarity.

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Invaluable

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.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

APRIL 30, 2024

It involves examining various factors such as the materials used, craftsmanship, brand reputation (in the case of designer pieces), market demand, and overall condition. These assessments consider factors such as brand reputation, rarity, age, and condition. Factors such as color, clarity, cut, and rarity are taken into account.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Genuine antique frames could include gilding loss, cracks, or other age-related flaws that add to their charm and worth.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.

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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.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 5, 2024

Even though thrift stores seem oversaturated with mugs, I saw one mug material that piqued my interest and stood out from the rest of the designs on the shelf: milk glass. There’s something about the style and the sense of age that comes with this material.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

APRIL 8, 2024

An appraisal includes details on your jewelry’s gemstones, metals, materials, or any unique features of each piece. Regularly Update Jewelry Appraisals Wear and tear from regular use or aging can affect a jewelry’s condition and its value. A jewelry appraisal determines the value of a jewelry item in the current market.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

JULY 7, 2024

Several factors can influence the value of your jewelry: Quality of Materials : The type and quality of the metal and gemstones used. Identifying whether your jewelry is antique or vintage involves: Age : Antique jewelry is typically over 100 years old, while vintage jewelry is at least 20-30 years old.

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WorthPoint

JULY 1, 2024

During the golden age of tiki (the 1950s and 1960s), Trader Vic’s was an icon of the culture. Though uranium glass is generally considered safe to handle, it’s advised not to drink or eat from any pieces as small fragments of radioactive material can be ingested. Some collectors also like to fire these miniature cannons recreationally.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Glass Collectibles Authentication 98

Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Hardware – Hardware rarely ages at the same rate as the rest of the piece because it is more often handled and accrues more wear and tear. Is the hardware appropriate for the age of the piece? You will also want to check to ensure that there is ample wear on the underside of the feet to match the piece’s age.

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Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Age Authentication 52

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This is so because such factors as the cost of new materials, stones, and labor to re-make or replace your piece are considered. The value of your jewelry determined by jewelry appraisal is the retail replacement value or the amount it would cost to replace your item in cases of loss, theft, or damage.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours). A well-trained expert is well-versed in American history and art, allowing him or her to accurately determine the artwork’s origins, age, and value.

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Jewelry Judge

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In a new study, Professor Janusz Czebreszuk, the Director of the Polish Archaeological Institute in Athens, describes how amber was an indicator of elite status during the heyday of Mycenaean society, which prospered from 1750 to 1050 BC, an era considered the final stage of the Bronze Age in ancient Greece.

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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.

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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? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. Certain materials, such as gold, are recognized as being inherently more valuable than others, such as tin.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 3, 2024

The previously unseen materials from this groundbreaking movie offer collectors, film historians, and enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of cinema’s most renowned filmmakers. He began making them in 1867 in Germantown, Pennsylvania, during the golden age of carousel (1890s–1920s).

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John Thomas Jewelers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The type of metal, gemstones, and even the condition and age of the jewelry play into how much it’s worth on the open market. The skill and attention to detail that go into creating a piece, as well as the overall quality of the materials used, can greatly affect its worth. Materials used. Historical significance.

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Old Crows Antiques

JANUARY 10, 2023

Deciding which method to use depends on the material and style of the furniture (and the potential damage and wear). Some of the most common types of furniture in need of specialty professional restoration include: Wood furniture and antiques: Try to avoid modern materials for these projects. Use a non-abrasive material.

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Furniture Material Paintings Research 52

ValuePros Appraisal Services

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Very simple data such as the origin of the object, its “age” or approximate date of production, the materials with which the piece is made and the subject (what the piece is about) add up towards a more accurate valuation. Many purists insist that objects should be kept in their original conditions.

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WCG

MAY 21, 2024

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Packs and ships objects and documents. Contributes to budgetary and narrative project reports.

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Collectibles Appraiser/appraisal Material Research 52

The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 6, 2024

In addition to the gaps in our history, some physical elements of the original exhibit did not age well. We have also worked with them to develop window displays that highlight important Latin origin events and to translate written materials into Spanish, which we intend to do on an ongoing basis.

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 10, 2023

Antiques are objects of significant value due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. The Importance of Antiques Appraisal An antique appraisal is a process of evaluating the worth of an antique item based on its age, rarity, condition, and other factors. Generally, the older the item, the higher the value.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy.

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