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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

A Note from the Co-Editor: As an appraiser, I frequently invite new clients to send me pictures of their items so I can review them in advance and better assist with designing an appraisal scope of work that is most appropriate to their needs. There are some objects that are not well-suited for evaluating through photographs.

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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

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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. Its penchant for pigs was influenced by original painter Karel Nekola, who convinced Robert Heron to start producing the ceramic animals in different sizes.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.

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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

International Society of Appraisers

AFDA Chair and Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is here to tell us about the Chinese ceramics tour during our upcoming trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, which will be a highlight from the AFDA Tour #2. Crackles have since become a popular ceramic design globally. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art.

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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

International Society of Appraisers

AFDA Chair and Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is here to tell us about the Chinese ceramics tour during our upcoming trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art , which will be a highlight from the AFDA Tour #2. Crackles have since become a popular ceramic design globally. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art.

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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

International Society of Appraisers

AFDA Chair and Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is here to tell us about the Chinese ceramics tour during our upcoming trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, which will be a highlight from the AFDA Tour #2. Crackles have since become a popular ceramic design globally. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art.

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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

International Society of Appraisers

AFDA Chair and Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is here to tell us about the Chinese ceramics tour during our upcoming trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art , which will be a highlight from the AFDA Tour #2. Crackles have since become a popular ceramic design globally. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art.