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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. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2.

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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.

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

Invaluable

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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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

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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Dogs: An Artist’s Best Friend

Art Peritus

It wasn’t until much later in the 18 th and 19 th centuries that dogs were portrayed as unique beings or as beloved pets- as found in the beautifully rendered works of animal artists like Sir Edwin Landseer (English, 1802-1873) and Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822-1899). Let’s highlight a few famous pups and their artist-humans. By Noelle E.