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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

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. Extensive research is a vital part of the appraisal process.

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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. Sculptures Chinese sculptures, like paintings, depict many things such as people, animals, mythical creatures, Buddha, and more.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Maybe sculptures make your hands itch to throw clay on a potter's wheel, or portraits help you feel a connection to the past. With a little research, one can find contemporary artists making works in a variety of styles encompassing the entire span of art history, as well as older antique works.

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Troika Pottery Buyer’s Guide: The Artistry of British Ceramics

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The studio garnered attention for two very different styles: a line with a smooth, glazed finish and a textured, more sculptural range of ceramics, both reminiscent of the Cornish landscape. They would also hand-build sculptural features, accentuating the pottery line’s angular look. Troika mask sculpture.

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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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Art Deco Is the Cat’s Meow in 2025

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1 market trend: Dealers said that prices for authentic art deco pieces doubled from just a year ago. The art deco movement has managed to posit itself into the consciousness and hearts of collectors from across the decorative arts spectrum, said Asheford researchers. Age 40 to 60, the No. Age 60 to 80, the No.

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Insights on Auction Sales: The Beatles, Civil War Soldier

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In my opinion, time will likely prove this true, especially if the buyer decides to reintroduce the item to the market with proper authentication. The page, removed from a rugby club autograph book, sold for just $2,427.69an absolute steal considering its potential value once authenticated. As for its worth, the price tag of $2,427.69

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