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

Invaluable

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

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

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.

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These Vintage “Hidden” Flasks Cleverly Conceal Alcohol

WorthPoint

The fanciful art of disguising flasks expanded into a broad science. Many of the company’s nippers made during Prohibition looked like regular statues and other decorative pottery pieces , making them perfect decoys for stashing liquor. Prices depend on age, craftsmanship, material, and rarity. WorthPoint—Discover.