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. This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles.

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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I was surprised, though I shouldn’t have been, to learn that Old Master collecting is being shaped by many of the same factors that currently affect the collecting of 19 th and 20 th century art by museums. I say “museums” because the vast majority of Old Master sales are to museums. The consortium paid $1,175 for the painting.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. For instance, Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry (i.e.,

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Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

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. Online auction marketplaces working with a combination of major and specialist auction houses are also handy for sourcing and doing your research.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. Porcelain dolls first appeared in Europe during the mid-1800s.

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This extraordinary ink-wash drawing owes much of its significance to its remarkable provenance. Originally a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette to his ‘adopted father,’ Washington, the piece originated at Mount Vernon before passing through the collection of William Randolph Hearst and now, into the hands of a new owner.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

The long-term ramifications to museums’ ability to build their collections through gifting was obvious, without this incentive, few collectors would opt to donate or bequeath their collections. If you know the artist’s name, you can use one of the auction databases (listed below) that appraisers and dealers subscribe to.

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Drishti LLC Appraisers

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

While a CoA can be a valuable document, they are also a commonly forged document so we rely on further documentation of provenance – the paper trail of previous ownership or record of sale – and study of the artwork to prove authenticity. Similarly, auction houses are selective with the pieces they accept for auction.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

AUGUST 11, 2021

The first is that the current structure of the art market is very challenging for the artists who actually create the work, and most of the profits are funneled to dealers, collectors, auction houses and other art world players who own the art after creation.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

JUNE 8, 2023

These meetings can take place in various settings, from private homes to galleries and auction houses. During these sessions, appraisers examine artworks, discuss provenance, and gather relevant information for the valuation process. Appraisers dedicate time to analyzing market trends, auction results, and emerging artists.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 12, 2024

A collection that takes someone years to painstakingly build can take a thief only one night to wipe out. A Texas couple’s irreplaceable collection of Western antiques was swiped from their U-Haul. A burglar broke into an estate sale and stole a collection of Pan-American Exposition antiques.

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Art Peritus

JUNE 6, 2024

By: Elizabeth Staggs Book Collection: Old and New Chapters In a world increasingly dominated by digital screens and fleeting content, the allure of a physical book remains timeless. Book collecting is more than just a hobby; it’s a celebration of history, art, and the human experience.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

MAY 14, 2023

These meetings can take place in various settings, from private homes to galleries and auction houses. During these sessions, appraisers examine artworks, discuss provenance, and gather relevant information for the valuation process. Appraisers dedicate time to analyzing market trends, auction results, and emerging artists.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Sometimes, usually much later after the main edition is sold out, these types of proofs surface on the market.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Sometimes, usually much later after the main edition is sold out, these types of proofs surface on the market.

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What Is It Worth?

JUNE 29, 2022

They do not actively police their auction offerings, but rather depend on emails from dealers, collectors, experts, buyers, and potential buyers to notify them of problems relating to particular works of art.” Mearto also offers an online marketplace for fine art, antiques and collectibles.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The world’s great museums attract thousands of visitors every day who want to look at the classic pieces, but so many more great works are in private collections. That’s where an experienced art advisor is essential to curating a cohesive collection. HW : That depends on what the client needs. For Love or Money?

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

An art appraisal is a professional assessment of an artworks value based on factors such as the artist, condition, provenance, and current market trends. Knowing the value of a collection allows families to make informed decisions about retaining, selling, or donating pieces. It was purchased from a gallery, auction, or estate sale.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 24, 2025

Spending much of her time in Chicago, Abercrombie’s work often shows up in Midwest auction houses. After these recent high-profile sales, its unlikely her work will slip through the cracks at an auction, but you never know what treasures an estate sale might yield. Measuring 47.5″

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WorthPoint

MARCH 7, 2025

The star of Everard ‘s auction was a stunning Kahlil Gibran sketch, How Far the Immortal Looks , which fetched an impressive $26,880. Its provenance is a family affairpassed down through generations, it was originally a wedding gift from Gibran himself. This particular piece, measuring 11.5″

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

These beauties, with a documented provenance tracing back to Israel Sack and the Eddy family of Warren, Rhode Island, were all marked with their respective numbers, though it looks like two chairs, numbers “2” and “8,” are missing from the set. The concert itself, however, was anything but a success.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 26, 2025

While the listing didnt specify how the auction house verified when the autographs were obtained, one can reasonably assume that the item came with a cosigner’s confirmation. Reuniting the page with the rest of the book could be a smart move, and it would add valuable context to this piece of Beatles history. at MaxSold.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 10, 2025

inch vase had a fascinating provenance, having descended through a relative of Buffalo Bill Cody. In closing, K&B Auctions had a strong sale featuring about fifty Native American baskets, many of which were Cherokee and crafted by Rowena Bradley. Dating back to 1723-1735, during the same era George Washington was born, this 13.5-inch

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