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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Monetizing art collecting as an investment activity reduces the ancient, passionate practice of building a collection to a dry act of turning paintings into units of stock that can enhance one's "portfolio." The very first thing to ask yourself is what do you hope to accomplish by building a collection?

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Depression Glass: A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting

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Today these Depression-era relics are widely collected in the United States. Browse depression glass coming to auction Depression Glass: History, Types, and Collecting Tips Assorted Depression-era glassware, amber. For this segment of the market, high-quality, handmade pieces called Elegant glass were produced. Sold for $80.50

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How to Collect Pfaltzgraff Pottery in an Uncertain Market

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The company relied on the area’s abundant blue and red clay for its high-quality stoneware and bone china dinnerware. By 1964, the newly renamed Pfaltzgraff Company dominated the dishware market with classic collections, including Country Casual and Heritage. The Pfaltzgraff America collection remains popular.

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Collecting Bob Dylan: A Poetry Perspective

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In this article, we’ll dive into collecting Bob Dylan’s poetry and how you can appreciate it too. However, dismissing them as just a collection of “protest songs” would be a mistake. If you really want to understand the buzz around Bob Dylan, I highly recommend adding these albums to your collection.

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Not all auction houses are created equal or can sell collections at a fair market value, especially if they do not have the marketing capabilities or buyers and messaging to reach those buyers. Steps To Sell Fine Art At Auction: 1.

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

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large. Prices can vary extensively, with quality jadeite generally carrying more value than nephrite.

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Collecting Depression Glass

Old Crows Antiques

They started offering inexpensively produced, low-to-average quality pieces of glassware as a thank-you gift for the purchase of a new kitchen appliance or a prize for winning carnival games at movie theaters or gas stations. People started buying glass specifically to collect full sets of their favorite colors and patterns.

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