Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Rarity 
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
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.
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
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
JULY 4, 2023
The intriguing journey of antique history reveals the origins and significance of these priceless artifacts. Antiques are distinctive in our culture and heritage, from fine art and furniture to pottery and silverware. Where Do Antiques Come From? What Does the Meaning of Antiques Mean?
WorthPoint
MAY 16, 2024
As flask sales soared, designs became more innovative, and materials evolved. Early flasks were made of glass and porcelain, while later examples were made of more durable materials, including pewter and stainless steel, which offered better portability. The fanciful art of disguising flasks expanded into a broad science.
International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.
WorthPoint
DECEMBER 10, 2024
With their folk art appeal, antique German Christmas candy containers are selling for thousands to rabid Christmas collectors. Some of the hottest 2024 Christmas vintage goods are geared toward decorating this year. Krampus aficionados can find his likeness in the form of antique postcards, dolls, parade photographs, and more.
WorthPoint
JANUARY 29, 2025
Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. Art deco, a beloved aesthetic for over 100 years, is experiencing a revival as one of the most significant trends for interior design in 2025.
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