Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

Instantly alluring with its quirky, hand-painted style, Wemyss Ware put Scotland firmly on the map as masters of naturalistic pottery. Trained in hand painting by his father, Joseph Karel continued the tradition of craftsmanship on a smaller scale at Bovey Pottery in Devon, who had bought the rights to the trade name.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C. “As In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.”

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Plank Shrinkage – Wood planks will shrink over time, which is why split planks are often a good sign of authenticity. Dovetail Joints – These joints used in lieu of screws or nails to hold corners together are one of the primary ways experts use to gauge a piece’s age and determine authenticity.

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Syl-Lee Antiques

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Whatever the reason, here are some pointers if you want to sell your paintings: Don’t change anything! If there is a crack in the wood or glass, don’t try and fix it because you may cause further damage to the frame or harm the painting or poster. Leave that type of work to the professionals.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner, finding valuable goods requires a keen eye and some understanding of authenticity and historical worth. Review Frames In antique sales, artwork and mirrors are frequently discovered gems, and the frames that surround them can reveal important details about their provenance and caliber.

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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. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.

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MIR Appraisal

JUNE 12, 2019

To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Since the paintings went on display in February 2018, the National Gallery had a record attendance of 2.3 Last year, a painting by Marshall sold for $21.1

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Authentication is an important first step, and it can be relatively simple with contemporary pieces when the artist is still alive to verify them. Serious art collectors are always concerned with authentication. The subject of the artworks or their provenance (previous ownership) can add significant value in some cases.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Speaking of ornament, the way in which an object is engraved, or painted, or carved, or any of a hundred other ways ornament has been used can make a tremendous difference in the overall quality of the item. For example, a 17th century painting after cleaning (when done by a professional!) Provenance. An interesting category.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JANUARY 31, 2017

In many cases, if you have available capital to invest, you're better off directing it to a mutual fund or similar traditional investment infrastructure than buying paintings with the expectation that a few years down the road they will greatly increase in value. Do landscape paintings sooth you, or do you enjoy Impressionist cafe scenes?

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. How to tell the difference between a mass-produced reproduction and an authentic print edition authorized by the artist?

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. How to tell the difference between a mass-produced reproduction and an authentic print edition authorized by the artist?

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Artifactual History Appraisal

AUGUST 11, 2021

As Claudia pointed out in her interview on Larissa Wild’s The Art Elevator Podcast , NFTs have a very high carbon footprint, exponentially higher than most artworks made in traditional mediums like paintings and sculpture. The second issue is determining authenticity and tracking provenance through the use of blockchain technology.

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MIR Appraisal

MAY 8, 2020

The painting was stolen from the Singer Laren Museum while on loan from the Groninger Museum. To make matters more complicated, the painting was also never officially appraised prior to the theft. There is hope, however, that these paintings will resurface. This isn’t the only art theft that has occurred in Europe either.

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McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

For example, assume that you have three nice, original paintings in your home. You inherited one and are unsure of its value, you purchased one ten years ago for $3,000 and you recently bought a third painting for $4,000. So, if the inherited painting turns out to be worth a fortune, you just lost it.

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Invaluable

MARCH 27, 2024

From references to ancient Greco-Roman epic tales to revivals of Renaissance heroines and tragic figures, a stroll through any major art museum will quickly reveal that history has proven a core source of inspiration for art for generations. It is from this point, then, that we can more specifically trace the reach of historicism.

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