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

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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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Unravelling the Allure of Brocante: Exploring the Charm of Antique Fairs

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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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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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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in April

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The 1978 machine by Bally , with gameplay designed by Greg Kmiec and art by Dave Christensen, is based on The Six Million Dollar Man television series that ran on ABC from 1973 to 1978 and starred Lee Majors as Colonel Steve Austin, the world’s first bionic man. Apple Tree Auction Center , no estimate specified. WorthPoint—Discover.

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