Ceramics Condition Rarity 
Invaluable
JUNE 24, 2024
Even with this in mind, the pottery’s unique double egg cup ceramics, homeware and tiles became some of its greatest successes. The modernist movement, marrying abstraction and experimentalism, was certainly an influence on even the more traditionally-oriented ceramics makers. Sold for £1,400 GBP via Bearne’s (July 2006).
Invaluable
AUGUST 28, 2024
With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Age Maker Period/date Originality (Tiffany Favrile or Tiffany reproduction) Condition; extremely important, but hairline damage is hard to see, especially in photos Wear: on glass used often at table, you’ll see wear marks, which you should see if the piece is old and not a reproduction 4. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A. Provenance Paint?
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. Prices can start from around $200, rising into the thousands depending on condition, with rare, 18th-century snuff examples with authenticated reign marks often selling for the highest price at auction.
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
I remember running across a ceramic face pin many years ago and thinking it looked a lot like Josephine Baker, the American-born singer, dancer, and actress who famously made a name for herself working in France in the 1920s and ‘30s. Elzac duck family pin made of painted ceramic material and Lucite. How about Elzac?
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. The cost of an antique or collectible is usually determined by its condition (the better it looks), where it came from originally, and if there’s a lot of demand for this type among other collectors. What Are Antique Collectibles?
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JULY 18, 2024
Whether worn or in perfect condition, we, as experienced dealers, are interested in all items. We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. We’re interested in pieces of varying condition, even those without signatures by major artists.
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