Grays Antiques

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Alexander Tabunov of Tabunov Antiques been trading at Grays since 2015. He specializes in Russian art and antiques, Faberge pieces, icons, bronzes, enamel, silver and porcelain. James’ selling Soviet memorabilia, but then I moved into antiques like porcelain figures, bronze statues, and silver enamel. Prices also matter.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

An appraised value for insurance may be significantly higher than an appraised value for planned future sale, which can be baffling and difficult to comprehend without a familiarity with the different levels of the market. The next level is Fair Market Value.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2024

The 1978 machine by Bally , with gameplay designed by Greg Kmiec and art by Dave Christensen, is based on The Six Million Dollar Man television series that ran on ABC from 1973 to 1978 and starred Lee Majors as Colonel Steve Austin, the world’s first bionic man. John Moran Auctioneers , estimate: $400–$800.

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Art Peritus

MAY 9, 2023

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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WorthPoint

APRIL 12, 2024

Knowing what to look for at estate sales or thrift stores is a wise move if you’re a flipper like me. Vintage and antique café au lait bowls are valuable, especially those in good condition. Artistic bowls typically fetch more, like this antique Henriot Quimper mug and saucer , which were sold for $58 in 2023. Why did I buy it?

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Old Crows Antiques

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Antiquing is a popular hobby, but you have to do a lot of research to understand the true value of your items. By definition, an antique is an item that is more than 100 years old. To make sure the item you have is a valuable antique, you first have to identify its age, and then you need to look for a market for the piece.

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Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

Instantly alluring with its quirky, hand-painted style, Wemyss Ware put Scotland firmly on the map as masters of naturalistic pottery. The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee.

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International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. 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.

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Penrose Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

" Helpfully, the instructions that accompany the form list "appraisal", "thrift shop value (!?)," "catalog," and "comparable sales" as possible entries in the methodology column. Let's say you have decided to donate a painting to your alma mater. Avoiding bias.

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Mark Hill

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Despite credit usually going to the hugely successful Art Nouveau iridescent glass produced by Tiffany and Loetz from the 1890s onwards, the origins of iridescent glass actually date back to 1856 and a Hungarian chemist and technician called Leo Valentin Pantocek. In 2013, I wrote a blog post on the origins of iridescent glass.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 4, 2024

To hold their kimonos in place and be able to tote essential items, men hung decorative inro (small cases) that were suspended from their kimonos’ waist sashes. The two-gallon crock is decorated with a horse in cobalt blue and is salt-glazed, one of the hallmarks of antique stoneware. Eldred’s, estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Worship of icons, as well as their both painting imported into Russia at that time, originates from the Greek Orthodox tradition. Russian icons are typically paintings on wooden boards, which have a religious subject. It is also possible to find icons painted on cloth that is pasted onto these panels.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This Dunhill lighter bears a quintessential and beautiful hand-painted aquarium design. Smoking may be largely out of fashion today, but the demand for antique and vintage ashtrays, cigarette cases, pipes, and other related collectibles remains red hot. It sold in December 2024 for $4,000.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 8, 2025

Highlights include a piece of amusement park history, a statue of one of the most famous advertising mascots, a set of timeless tiles, a bygone piece of kitchen furniture, and decorative fruit that looks so real, you could eat it. Pieces, including tiles, remain in fashion with collectors for their decorative appeal and ease of display.

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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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Invaluable

JANUARY 13, 2025

At a January 2021 auction at Blackwell Auctions LLC , the sale of a rare Hummel Signs of Spring figure (below) yielded $5,500. Having just completed art school, Hummel dabbled in painting during her early days, depicting the jolly likenesses of rosy-cheeked children in her works.

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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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