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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,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in June

WorthPoint

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are kicking off summer with auctions of many fantastic finds, including rare movie memorabilia, a colorful antique carpet, a Regency harp, a classic Louis Vuitton automobile trunk, and an antique folk art carousel goat by one of America’s premier carvers.

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How to Identify Rock Crystal in Fine and Faux Jewelry

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An art deco jabot pin decorated with a carved rock crystal cat face and embellished with diamonds set in precious metal. Furthermore, rock crystal will indicate as quartz when tested with a gem tester, but measuring the coolness is a good field test to keep in mind. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Unravelling the Allure of Brocante: Exploring the Charm of Antique Fairs

IACF

A sunny day with brocante on offer at Newark International Antiques Fair In the realm of vintage and antiques, there exists a term that evokes a sense of nostalgia and adventure: brocante. Antique and brocante fairs are events where vendors gather to showcase and sell their carefully curated collections of antiques and vintage items.

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Art Peritus Launches AP Selects to Bring More Antiques & Design to Market

Art Peritus

Founded in 2007 by Jennifer Garland Ross, Art Peritus is an Art Appraisal, Advisory, and Collection Management firm serving clients worldwide, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Colorado, and London. They typically have quite a bit of furniture and decorative art to sell.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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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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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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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.