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.

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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

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.

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Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Paintings Quality 52

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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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These hand-painted flask-shaped vases are known as baoyue ping, which translates to embracing the moon. Collectors enthusiastically embrace these vases today as beautiful decorative objects and for their historical significance. Moon flasks were also a favorite shape at Mintons Art Pottery Studio in London.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Having just completed art school, Hummel dabbled in painting during her early days, depicting the jolly likenesses of rosy-cheeked children in her works. Inspired by Hummels endearing designs, Goebel negotiated a collaboration with the Bavarian nun to transform her paintings into ceramic pieces.

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