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Tips and Resources for Appraising Chinese Artwork and Antiques

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

These objects, ranging from porcelain vases and bowls to jade carvings and furniture, are highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Understanding What Makes Your Antique Valuable Several factors go into determining the value of a particular piece, including its age, condition, materials used, and intricacy of detail.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

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. In the past, furniture companies and named designers' ideas were the only ideas showcased on the printed or digital page. By, Lisa Duke, ISA CAPP

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French Provincial Furniture: Classic Elegance for Modern Interiors

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However, if upping sticks and jetting off to a countryside corner of Provence isn’t on the cards, the next best thing could be adorning your home with furniture that will recreate a refined country style throughout your spaces. The hallmarks of French Provincial furniture lie in its rustic yet elegant look.

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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He was a relentless innovator and in 1925, he came up with his infamous tubular steel furniture, inspired by bicycle frames and made with the latest in steel-bending technology. When the new Bauhaus buildings in Dessau were completed in 1926, Breuer fitted it out with tubular steel furniture, as well as the masters’ houses.

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Household goods: Exclusive, iconic and designer pieces that should be valued

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Some of these items are also found in many American homes, whether because they continue to fulfill a function or because they have become a part of the family history, some of them are historical objects acquired with antique dealers, auction houses and even galleries, and some of them are by living contemporary designers.

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WorthPoint and CTBids: Maximize Buying & Selling Power

WorthPoint

WorthPoint features the largest database of historical sale prices in its Price Guide, which includes 875 million data points and over 1 billion associated images sourced from auction houses and marketplaces. WorthPoints database constantly expands, with thousands of new data points, reference materials, and marks added daily.