Article Condition Research 
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Written by Elizabeth Stewart, PhD, AAA and John Flandrick This article was originally published in Worthwhile Magazine™ and has been republished here with the permission of the authors. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A. Do you see kiln marks? Provenance Paint?
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
Christine Guernsey, a professional appraiser whose interview appears in Part 3 of this article, indicated that a professional written appraisal of a single artwork would at a minimum cost $450 and would more realistically cost between $600 and $800. Condition is the very first thing I look for when inspecting a work!
WorthPoint
JUNE 10, 2024
Once you’ve found an Estée Lauder solid perfume, you can research it using a copy of The Estée Lauder Solid Perfume Compact Collection: 1967 to 2001 by Roselyn Gerson (Collector Books) in the WorthPoint Library. Examples shaped like seashells , since they can sell in the $50–100 range, and those must be in excellent condition.
WorthPoint
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Because of this, we sometimes reach a point of contention among costume jewelry collectors, researchers, and historians that leads to another question. Look carefully for signs of wear to the gold layer as you’re shopping, too, since that’s the most common condition issue with these pieces. Is Vermeil Costume Jewelry?
American Association for State and Local History
AUGUST 23, 2024
Youth250 resources range from a toolkit, to research, to a national youth advisory bureau. To reckon with the histories that our nation holds and familiarize ourselves with our current condition, and, at the same time, become invested in forging a path forward.
WorthPoint
JULY 29, 2024
The jewelry in the set was sparkly enough to satisfy my inner magpie, and in perfect condition, so I took it home to learn more about it. Until I was researching to write entries on adornment for the WorthPoint Dictionary , I didn’t realize how extensively—and beautifully—rock crystal was used in fine jewelry, too. WorthPoint—Discover.
Fine Art Estates
JUNE 4, 2021
As I started to research the subject, I was shocked to discover how little I knew about fine art collector’s insurance and how inadequately most HO policies cover collectibles like fine art. To research this article, I looked at both homeowners’ and personal inland marine policies, and specialized policies written just for art collectors.
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