Antiques and Decorative Arts Ceramics Material 
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Our field requires years of training, and it can be very challenging for someone outside of the appraisal, art, and antique industries to even know where to begin when confronted with the task of taking pictures to send to us. FINE ART: A. GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A.
Invaluable
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
One of the most treasured objects held by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is also one of its smallest. This luxurious luster comes from the technique of faience, a clever invention of ancient Egyptian artists using natural materials to give a glossy opulence across a wide variety of objects. Late to Ptolemaic Period, Ca.
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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
JUNE 28, 2024
When considering purchasing Chinese antique furniture or sculptures, it is common to receive an authenticity certificate either at the time of purchase or by request. This evolution in artistic techniques, from fragile materials to sturdy alloys, is truly impressive.
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In
International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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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APRIL 29, 2024
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)
IACF
MAY 30, 2023
A sunny day with brocante on offer at Newark International Antiques Fair In the realm of vintage and antiques, there exists a term that evokes a sense of nostalgia and adventure: brocante. Antique and brocante fairs are events where vendors gather to showcase and sell their carefully curated collections of antiques and vintage items.
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