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The Enduring Significance of Chinese Bronzes: Exploring Their Journey from the Orient

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

When considering purchasing Chinese antique furniture or sculptures, it is common to receive an authenticity certificate either at the time of purchase or by request. These certificates not only provide assurance of the item’s authenticity but can also assist in minimizing import duty costs.

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

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The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Like snuff bottles, vases, pots, teapots, and plates were made out of materials including clay, jade, bronze, and porcelain.

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Exploring Exquisite Finds: Vintage & Rare Asian Green Jade

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

When you think of Jade, you likely conjure images of intricately carved oriental sculptures in antique emerald green. Timeless Asian Jewelry- Jade Goes Beyond the Color of Green In the early ages, Jade was considered a supreme material for tools and weapons production.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner, finding valuable goods requires a keen eye and some understanding of authenticity and historical worth. Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials.

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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s early 20th-century “Prairie Style ” architecture fit the bill: re-envisioning architecture as a conversation between form and landscape, Wright redefined the forms and materials of modern architecture. Gilded Age Sculpture Abraham Lincoln: The Man. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Pierpont Morgan.

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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s early 20th-century “Prairie Style ” architecture fit the bill: re-envisioning architecture as a conversation between form and landscape, Wright redefined the forms and materials of modern architecture. Gilded Age Sculpture Abraham Lincoln: The Man. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Pierpont Morgan.

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