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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. Note the thickness of hollowware.

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New Uses for Old Things: Thoughts in Support of Mixing Antiques in Modern Interiors

Artifactual History Appraisal

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazineā„¢ 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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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,ā€ says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldredā€™s. ā€œIn

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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through Americaā€™s Opulent Era

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Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age. Americaā€™s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. Produced with a dedicated level of craftsmanship, these complicated instruments were often highly decorated to ensure their scientific insight was matched by their delicate beauty.

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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

Grays Antiques

Love is in the air, and it's also in the antique market ! As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Available at Spectrum Antiques. Available at Spectrum Antiques.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

WorthPoint

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. The German company Meissen , the first porcelain manufacturer in Europe, is one of the most popular and sought-after porcelain makers. Gold River Auction Co.