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. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

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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Art Appraisal Resources

AUGUST 3, 2023

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

APRIL 22, 2025

Rarity Mass-produced items, unless extremely popular, will typically have less value than something that is handcrafted, a trial piece for mass manufacture, or an exhibition piece. #6. In Bradenton, Clearwater, and Tampa, many auction houses are devoted to those particular categories.

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