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

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Chinese bronzes have held significant cultural and historical importance over the years, embodying the rich heritage and artistic traditions of the Orient. The journey of Chinese bronzes from their origins in Southeast Asia, India, and eventually China reflects a fascinating evolution in artistic techniques and cultural influences.

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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. Search the back of the frame for labels, inscriptions, or signatures that could reveal more about the maker or artist.

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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. Elaborate cedar or maple carvings, for example, or ceramic vessels underscore the trend in the field to focus on media that allow the expertise of the maker’s hand to shine.

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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. Elaborate cedar or maple carvings, for example, or ceramic vessels underscore the trend in the field to focus on media that allow the expertise of the maker’s hand to shine.

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Baroque Tapestries: Weaving Stories of Grandeur and Opulence

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Part of the push for such commissions was the inherent practicality of tapestries: in addition to being easier to remove, store, and move as compared to a painting or sculpture, they also provided an effective layer of insulation to keep the cold out of otherwise drafty stone palace walls. Sold for £11,875 GBP via Christie’s (Dec 2014).

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

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Troika was born into a time of artistic flourish within the southwest, fresh off the back of the St Ives School – a British postwar art movement taking root in the small, coastal town. A beacon for abstract artists, the scene had been set for creative innovation on a different level, with new approaches and ideas coming to the fore.

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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.