Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 29, 2020

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ shares my personal thoughts in support of mixing antiques in modern interiors. From my professional perspective as an art and antique appraiser, I can also see how this societal practice has contributed to the softening of the art and antique market, particularly in the category of antique furniture.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 9, 2024

Sterling silver dinnerware has a rich and illustrious history, and sterling silver flatware is essential to any antique sterling silver set. In addition to their functional use at the dinner table, sterling silver flatware pieces are highly prized collectibles that can hold significant value. We buy antiques of all varieties.

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WorthPoint

MAY 4, 2024

On May 7, Freeman’s | Hindman is presenting The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. This includes lot 9540 , a Chinese famille rose bottle from the 19th century, featuring Peking enamel, a decoration of figures in a landscape, and a gold metal stopper. Vogt Auction Galleries , estimate: $3,000–$5,000.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

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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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

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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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

JANUARY 19, 2024

My wife says that you know you’re getting old when you visit an antique store and recognize something from your past. “Oh, Selling antiques is a tricky and ever-changing affair, as can be seen in The Winter Show, formerly The Winter Antiques Show, now being held at the Seventh Regiment Armory on Park Avenue in New York.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

JULY 22, 2024

Crafted with precision and attention to detail, each piece in their collection exudes sophistication and luxury. Not only is Reed and Barton silverware visually stunning, but it is also highly functional. Whether you’re looking for a formal dinner set or a casual everyday collection, the company has something to suit your needs.

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Invaluable

JUNE 26, 2024

Although it was originally envisioned for rural abodes, it’s a style of decoration that can work seamlessly when paired with contemporary, urban interiors, with a number of versatile and timeless styles. Although there is a distinctive look to Farmhouse Chic pieces, there is also a joy to be found in their unique decorative elements.

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Invaluable

MAY 29, 2024

Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. And so the art of taxidermy was born… and then embalmed.

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WorthPoint

MAY 16, 2024

Some of the most collectible hidden flasks are the pieces commissioned by Foust Distillery in the 19th century and made in realistic food forms like this banana. Foust’s flasks are highly collectible today. The fanciful art of disguising flasks expanded into a broad science. Collectors value these nippers today.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But an innovative English potter came up with a solution: mustache cups—specially designed teacups that are equal parts functional and fanciful. These whimsical cups are collected today by those who love Victorian curiosities or specialize in tableware. Mustaches not required. Coffee and tea also often stained facial hair.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Of the many fine art and antique appraisals we do, most clients would like to realize a profit on their fine art and historic furniture. Placing an oil painting or antiques with the right buyer – whether with a private collector or an auction house – takes leg work. That’s a function of style and the times.

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ASA Newsroom - Personal Property

JUNE 4, 2024

Jessie has over 30 years of experience identifying and valuing vintage and antique jewelry. I am a credentialed senior gemologist, jewelry appraiser, jewelry historian, and the curator of Lang’s collection. I am proud to be the founder of our Antique Jewelry University as well as Graduate Gemologist from the GIA.

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Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services

MARCH 2, 2021

March I traveled to New York City in order to participate in the ISA Chinese Connoisseurship Short Course during Asia Art Week. Being a sporting and art enthusiast, I was in my element! So much fun seeing Diana and Mark Jacoby at their Phillip Colleck LTD townhouse filled with antiques and decorations! 64 3/16” x W.

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Fine Art Estates

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Designing a place to store the parts of your collection that you do not currently have on display is not as difficult as it may sound. Rather than provide a “do this for this situation” scenario, I thought it better to show the solutions we devised to store art in our home and gallery. This particular area handles medium sized artwork.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

If your insurance provider has asked you to get your artwork professionally appraised, or you need it evaluated for some other reason, How Do I Get My Art Appraised will help you find a qualified appraiser, fully understand all aspects of the appraisal process, and prepare you for what a professional fine art appraisal is likely to cost.

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

AUGUST 7, 2020

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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