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Antique Textiles: Finding the Best Dealers, Appraisers, and Auctions

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Antique textiles are often treasured for their historical significance, artistic value, and rarity. During the appraisal, the appraiser will examine the textile’s condition, age, rarity, and historical significance. Finding Antique Textile Auctions Antique textile auctions are another great way to find rare and unique pieces.

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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. Scandinavian furniture continues to be popular with its fresh-washed colors, clean lines, and good quality, especially in this era focused on sustainability.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses, galleries, and art dealers often require a certified art appraisal to estimate and reserve artwork sales prices. The appraiser will conduct an in-person examination of the artwork, inspecting it for physical condition, quality, and any signs of damage or restoration.

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

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The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. Prices can start from around $200, rising into the thousands depending on condition, with rare, 18th-century snuff examples with authenticated reign marks often selling for the highest price at auction.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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This reproduction gained traction and spread through Europe and Australia, yet there was still great value in those produced in small batches from high-quality makers. While models made in Japan can be mistaken for the antique German dolls, the earliest examples are of the highest quality and thus difficult to replicate.

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Fascinating Mix of Nature's Finest Treasures Set to Hit the Auction Block Today

Jewelry Judge

A gem-quality ammonite, "Sandrita" Paraíba tourmaline, Alaskan gold nugget and olivine-freckled meteorite are just a handful of eye-popping treasures that will be offered today at Heritage’s "Nature & Science Signature" auction.

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Engagement Ring Guide: Best Ways to Save Money on a Diamond

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How is Diamond Quality Determined? Diamond Clarity – Don’t Pay More for What You Can’t See Diamond Carat Weight – Go Just Under Get a GIA Diamond Grading Report How is Diamond Quality Determined? The GIA 4Cs – Color , Clarity , Cut and Carat Weight – are the universal standard for describing the quality of a diamond.

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