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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. The appraisal helps establish the artwork's condition and value, guiding conservation decisions.

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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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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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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. Knowing more about these marks might help you determine the piece’s age and authenticity. Look for signatures on the front or back of the piece of art.

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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. In recent years, Jade Jewelry has become famous for its shiny and smooth bangles, earrings, and necklaces. Jade is one of the oldest known gemstones and is a testament to nature’s artistry.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. A similar story accompanies William Edmonson , a custodian from Tennessee who was called into sculpting works from fragmentary pieces of reclaimed stone in 1934 as a sexagenarian.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. A similar story accompanies William Edmonson , a custodian from Tennessee who was called into sculpting works from fragmentary pieces of reclaimed stone in 1934 as a sexagenarian.