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

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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. Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

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. It is missing the glass inserts.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone. Provenance research also adds value and credibility to artworks. Ask a lot of questions!”

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. If the doll comes with a certificate of authenticity or other identifying provenance documents, this information can help. Bebe , $8,000 via Apple Tree Auction Center.

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

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With their almost comical grins and gazing, glass eyes, Weymss Ware’s feline curiosities can fetch a substantial sum at auction. A large Weymss Ware cat sold at auction in Edinburgh in 2022 for £2,000, owing to its bright yellow glaze, unusual pattern and the fact it was produced at the turn of the 20th century.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Cannon, Madonna and Child

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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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