Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 29, 2020

My article is republished below or you can also read it online at Worthwhile Magazine™ : “This is an opinion piece, and a manifesto of sorts, born out of my personal thoughts working in the appraisal field about the widespread confusion and discomfort about how to mix antiques and art in contemporary homes.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 130

Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Furniture Glass 130

Invaluable

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Sold for$3,500 via DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers (April 2023). Cirque Calder (1926-1931) is made up of wire models rigged to perform the various functions of the circus performers they represent, from contortionists to sword eaters to lion tamers and is todaypart of the permanent collection of theWhitney Museumin New York.

Fine Art 52

Fine Art Paintings Maker/Artist Sculpture 52

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Some of the most celebrated of the American folk artists include: Shaker Furniture: Simplicity and Functionality Rare Shaker Red-Painted Pine and Figured Maple Two-Drawer Work Table, Probably New Hampshire, c. Auctions & Appraisals (Jan 2019). Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B.

Maker/Artist 52

Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Textiles 52

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Some of the most celebrated of the American folk artists include: Shaker Furniture: Simplicity and Functionality Rare Shaker Red-Painted Pine and Figured Maple Two-Drawer Work Table, Probably New Hampshire, c. Auctions & Appraisals (Jan 2019). Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B.

Maker/Artist 52

Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Textiles 52