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Egyptian Faience: The Glimmering Ceramics of Antiquity 

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One of the most treasured objects held by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is also one of its smallest. Sold for £750 GBP via Apollo Art Auctions (June 2024). Sold for £280 GBP via Apollo Art Auctions (January 2023). Sold for $500 USD via Artemis Gallery (June 2024). Egyptian Faience Necklace with Rare Scarabs. 664-343 BC.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. Some refer to it as "rustic decor," which uses vintage furniture, salvaged materials, and outdoor elements indoors.

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These Vintage “Hidden” Flasks Cleverly Conceal Alcohol

WorthPoint

The fanciful art of disguising flasks expanded into a broad science. Anything a person could carry down a street without drawing suspicion became a model for a hidden flask. In recent years, these flasks have sold between $10 and $375 for glass flasks like bananas and fish and between $20 to $200 for ceramic pieces.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Despite this diversity, American folk art does share some core characteristics: Hand-Craftsmanship American folk art typically incorporates materials that can be wrought by hand.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Despite this diversity, American folk art does share some core characteristics: Hand-Craftsmanship American folk art typically incorporates materials that can be wrought by hand.

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Household goods: Exclusive, iconic and designer pieces that should be valued

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Some of these items are also found in many American homes, whether because they continue to fulfill a function or because they have become a part of the family history, some of them are historical objects acquired with antique dealers, auction houses and even galleries, and some of them are by living contemporary designers.

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Mosaic Art: Piecing Together Techniques and Interpretations

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The art of mosaic can become mesmeric, a fusion of precision and creativity, as tiny tesserae combine to paint rich patterns and narratives. In this article well dive into the history of mosaic art, looking at some of the core materials and methods and illuminate those modes with some of the most celebrated examples from across history.