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Sculpting the Divine: Exploring Religious Statues and Sculptures 

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Throughout history humanity has been fascinated with manifesting the divine in sculptural form to both pay homage to godly figures and to pass down the traditions, rituals, and narratives across different religious faiths. If this interpretation is correct, humans have been venerating religious sculpture for more than 20,000 years.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. Sculptures Chinese sculptures, like paintings, depict many things such as people, animals, mythical creatures, Buddha, and more.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Review Frames In antique sales, artwork and mirrors are frequently discovered gems, and the frames that surround them can reveal important details about their provenance and caliber. To verify their state and legitimacy, thoroughly examine their components.

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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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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. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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A Brief Introduction to Historicism in Art History 

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From references to ancient Greco-Roman epic tales to revivals of Renaissance heroines and tragic figures, a stroll through any major art museum will quickly reveal that history has proven a core source of inspiration for art for generations.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Maybe sculptures make your hands itch to throw clay on a potter's wheel, or portraits help you feel a connection to the past. Not only does this help support artists, but it gives your purchase a solid provenance (make sure to always save your original receipt!)

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.