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Exploring Exquisite Finds: Vintage & Rare Asian Green Jade

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

When you think of Jade, you likely conjure images of intricately carved oriental sculptures in antique emerald green. 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.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

If you enjoy visiting antique sales, you are aware that the excitement of the quest resides in unearthing priceless items, rare collectibles, and exciting treasures. Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Knowing more about these marks might help you determine the piece’s age and authenticity.

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

Invaluable

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. Sold for $340,000 USD via Bonhams (Dec 2023).

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

I frequently see references to the concept of purchasing art as an investment or as a means of diversifying one's investment portfolio, a vision that is reinforced in the popular imagination with strategically edited clips of Antiques Roadshow where lucky people find out their yard sale item is worth thousands of dollars.

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Addressing the COVID-Elephant in the Room

Art Advisor's Blog

Since the shelter-in-place order, we have been busy serving our clients, completing research on projects started prior to the stay-at-home mandate, delivering appraisal reports, brokering artwork sales, and providing pre-purchase consultations. Sales at auctions often take many months of planning to execute to your best advantage.

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

Find art buyer near me who have proven track records of sales and critical acclaim and are more likely to hold their value over time. This can involve collecting works from emerging artists alongside established names and investing in a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography.

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The Enduring Allure of Small Artworks

Michael Rose Fine Art

As that time of year nears when many arts organizations host shows and sales of small artworks, it is interesting and timely to consider the historical tastes for little pieces of art. Some of the most treasured artworks of the middle ages were tapestries that could be rolled and taken away. mid1300’s, carved ivory, 10.5