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RESEARCHING Your Art, Yourself, Is a Bad Idea!

Coronado Appraisal

Isn’t it a great world we live in, where all the knowledge of the Ages… all of it… is right there at end of your fingertips? Excellent: Now, you need to differentiate in your research between this artist (worth 2 mil) and that other artist (worth 2 Grand, max). First off, I applaud you. How incredibly cool is that?

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

With a little research, one can find contemporary artists making works in a variety of styles encompassing the entire span of art history, as well as older antique works. Some artists work exclusively as printmakers and don't offer original works for sale, only limited edition prints.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If it is a fine print by a well-known artist, it is likely that you may find another impression of the same print that has been auctioned previously. This is the only database of the four that includes limited edition (reproductive) prints in addition to fine prints.

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Estée Lauder Solid Perfumes: Buy Them or Leave Them?

WorthPoint

From the costume jewelry I’ve amassed in abundance to compacts, purses , and perfume bottles, I could never resist picking up a fun lady’s accessory, regardless of age. That can help when researching one of these items in the WorthPoint Price Guide, even if you don’t know the exact name of the compact. WorthPoint—Discover. Preserve.

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Mrs. Jane Loudon

Antique Prints

Orphaned and penniless at age 17, Jane decided to try to become a writer to support herself. Through her marriage, Jane became an enthusiastic gardener and worked closely with her husband in his research and writing, including assisting in editing John's Encyclopedia of Gardening. The work, The Mummy!

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Expanding Outreach Through a Reimagined Permanent Exhibit: Historic Crossroads Center

The Mid-West Museum Association

Ten years later MCHS bought the two buildings adjacent to the existing Museum, once again through fundraising and grant sourcing, increasing available space 100 percent, making possible a community room and an award-winning research library. Next, we wrote the grant to secure funding, and then began the research and design phase.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

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?