Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Examine Condition & Provenance Prior to making a purchase, always be very diligent to inquire after the condition of the object and from where the object was acquired. Provenance research also adds value and credibility to artworks. reminds Schofield.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 98

Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Sculpture Paintings 98

Sarasota Antique Buyers

MARCH 31, 2024

Whether you’re a fan of Antique Roadshow and started digging around in those boxes in the basement or you bought some jewelry at a garage sale and think you’ve hit the jackpot, you want to find out if that gem-studded bangle can be sold for money that reflects its true worth. What would you do now?

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Appraiser/appraisal Jewelry Valuation Research 59

What Is It Worth?

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Did you find a Basquiat in the basement, a Gauguin at a garage sale or another work of art that you think is really special? We’ve also helped numerous customers successfully consign and sell their authenticated artworks through Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams and other international and regional auction houses.

Research 40

Research Authentication Authenticity Appraiser/appraisal 40

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.

Authentication 40

Authentication Authenticity Appraiser/appraisal Provenance 40

Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

In 2004, a world auction record was set for Weymss Ware, when a Scottish collector bid almost £70,000 (around $86,715) at a Sotheby’s auction for two sleeping piglets produced by the original Fife pottery. The big figure sales haven’t faltered, with rare Wemyss pieces selling in excess of $2,000 at auction.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 52

Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Collectibles Ceramics 52

Artifactual History Appraisal

AUGUST 11, 2021

and how I’ve witnessed many in the art world enthusiastically jump on the NFT bandwagon following the 69 million dollar sale of a Beeple NFT at Christie’s this spring. The event involved the sale of six so-called nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, which took the form of short videos inspired by the concept of platonic solids.

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Maker/Artist Appraiser/appraisal Authentication Authenticity 130

Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

The presence of the number is a unique identifier, but all prints in an edition have the same value at the time it is released for sale by the publisher. Having sold for only a few thousand dollars in the 1980s and 1990s, Longo’s images still resonate with today’s viewers and can achieve significant prices.

Fine Art 52

Fine Art Prints Appraiser/appraisal Rarity 52

Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

The presence of the number is a unique identifier, but all prints in an edition have the same value at the time it is released for sale by the publisher. Having sold for only a few thousand dollars in the 1980s and 1990s, Longo’s images still resonate with today’s viewers and can achieve significant prices.

Fine Art 52

Fine Art Prints Appraiser/appraisal Rarity 52

What Is It Worth?

JUNE 29, 2022

One famous listing offered a ghost for sale, which later prompted eBay to ban the sale of “intangible items or items whose existence cannot be verified.” Not just forged art, but fake brand name items, forged antiques, and items of questionable provenance all contribute to an overall Wild West atmosphere.

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Appraiser/appraisal Customer Service Market Value Fine Art 40

Art Peritus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection.

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Provenance Appraiser/appraisal Sale Auction House 52

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. Auction houses sometimes have free evaluation days, so if you have one in your area, it is worth a call to find out if they have one scheduled.

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Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Market Value Antiques and Decorative Arts 130

Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

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. Some options to consider include: Online auction sites.

Fashion and Trends 98

Fashion and Trends Maker/Artist Appraiser/appraisal Ceramics 98

Artifactual History Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

An appraised value for insurance may be significantly higher than an appraised value for planned future sale, which can be baffling and difficult to comprehend without a familiarity with the different levels of the market. Sales tax is not included in the calculation of fair market value, although Bidder A may have had to pay it!

Retail Replacement Value 130

Retail Replacement Value Appraiser/appraisal Appraisal Reports Market Value 130

WorthPoint

APRIL 12, 2024

A burglar broke into an estate sale and stole a collection of Pan-American Exposition antiques. These objects are smuggled across borders and often sold to unsuspecting collectors, antique dealers, auction houses , and museums. The key is due diligence and buying items from reputable auction houses and dealers.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Jewelry Auction House Fine Art 52