Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Quality 
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
JULY 22, 2024
Their commitment to quality shines through in every piece they create, from intricately designed forks and spoons to elegantly crafted serving sets. Established in 1824 in Taunton, Massachusetts, the company has a rich history of innovation and dedication to quality.
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
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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International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Scandinavian furniture continues to be popular with its fresh-washed colors, clean lines, and good quality, especially in this era focused on sustainability. Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors.
WorthPoint
JULY 1, 2024
WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors oodles of prime antique and vintage items in July auctions, including a piece of naval history, artifacts from a famous tiki paradise, Newcomb pottery, uranium glass, and a rare advertising sign for fishing tackle. Irvine (1887–1970) was one of the longtime decorators at the art college.
Invaluable
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
Art Peritus
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. Spotting fake antique furniture and decorative art nowadays is becoming increasingly difficult thanks to modern technology. Does it have symmetry?
Invaluable
APRIL 10, 2024
Shortly after, in 1674, the invention of lead glass by George Ravenscroft changed the art of glassmaking forever. Yet, aside from a period of Art Deco influence on decorative motifs (1925–1930), there is no single dominant style. First, glassmakers could manipulate their material in its softened state for longer.
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