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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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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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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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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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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. One of the biggest headaches in my line of work is the issue of authenticity, or is the work what it says it is? Do landscape paintings sooth you, or do you enjoy Impressionist cafe scenes?

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

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This dichotomy continued to grow as living and working conditions in these city centers worsened in an effort for the rich to maximize their profits. Gilded Age Sculpture Abraham Lincoln: The Man. After Auguste Saint Gauden – “Diana” Sculpture. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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