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"How to Obtain Quality Art and Antique Appraisals" Article Published on Home Transition Pros

Artifactual History Appraisal

This process often prompts questions about the art and antiques in a home, and my article focused on “How to Obtain Quality Art & Antique Appraisals” to help guide readers who find themselves in need of an appraisal.

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Selling Art Online and Reaching New Markets: 4 Tips for Budding Artists

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make the most of this platform: Creating an Impressive Online Portfolio: Start by hiring a professional photographer to capture high-quality images of your art. Include a brief artist biography, detailed descriptions of each piece, and a blog to share insights about your art-making process.

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July's Birthstone: Ruby

Grays Antiques

Available from Wimpole Antiques Art Deco ruby and diamond ring. Available from Elton Antique Jewellery 18ct gold Edwardian boat shaped ruby and diamond ring. Available from Elton Antique Jewellery Antique 14k yellow gold bracelet of heavy quality, set with six Burma ruby and rose-cut diamond motifs, c1900-10.

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The Mystery of the Medieval Manuscript and the Australasian Cockatoo

Grays Antiques

Inspired by the curious qualities of birds in antique art, we’ve tracked down the most intriguing specimens currently available at Grays. The study of these artworks can provoke revelatory discoveries – as the story above shows - or can simply provoke further tantalising questions. 19th Century.

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Champagne Glass History: How Shape Affects Taste

Invaluable

Antique Art Deco Crystal Champagne Saucers , early 20th century, sold via Akiba Antiques for $90 on June 21, 2017. In terms of shape, while flutes tend to better retain mousse, a high-quality champagne will not lose its bubbles quickly. Hawkes cut glassware. Does the shape of a Champagne glass matter?

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Sheldon Shapiro: 'Jewellery is Like Engineering in Miniature.'

Grays Antiques

Sheldon Shapiro has been trading for over thirty years from Grays Antique Centre. Sheldon deals in Russian art, jewellery, silver, objets de vertu, and objets d’art including Fabergé. He has developed his own particular style with emphasis on high quality and intrinsic value. How did it all start for you?

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Tabunov Antiques: 'If you do inherit a Faberge - well then it is difficult not to like it!'

Grays Antiques

Because of the artistic quality, the splendid colours, such elaborate and intricate technique. They are exceptionally high quality pieces in every way. Faberge Silver Mounted Ceramic Vase Antique Russian Silver Gilded and Enamel Key Case, c.1908 Well, it depends on what you inherit. Oil on Canvas.