Auction Central News

APRIL 16, 2024

NEW YORK – A handful of artists have taken the material of clay to new heights. One of the most celebrated is Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011), whose ceramics are prized for their artistic skill and complex execution as well as their poetic surfaces.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. You can also examine the doll for artist signatures or maker’s marks, manufacturer marks or other details that can help you identify it.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A. Do you see kiln marks?

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MAY 13, 2024

Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard. Contrasting the simple shapes of Art Deco designs were the luxurious materials that often augmented these forms. Extravagant materials typically joined rich tones and decorative details to contribute to the sumptuous ornamentation of Art Deco designs.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 6, 2024

These giveaways mostly ended when changes in banking regulations limited a bank’s ability to give expensive promotional materials to customers. Coin banks were also made from different materials, such as cast iron, metal, ceramic, chalkware, or plastic. Others included a key for retrieving the coins. Rehberger Company.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

The artistic creativity of the Tang (618-907 CE) and Song (960-1279 CE) Dynasties is some of the most dynamic and impressive in Chinese history. Spanning more than 6 centuries together, this dynastic duo brought to light the brilliance of new modes and materials that set Chinese art on course for its brilliance today.

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Art Dealers Association of America

JUNE 21, 2018

©The artist. In 1974, on something of a whim, she partnered with her colleague and friend Ruth Braunstein to open Quay Ceramics , a gallery focused on artists creating experimental works in the medium, many based in Northern California. Early artists shown included feminist icon Judy Chicago and ceramic master Ron Nagle.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Matchbox cars, Star Wars figurines, flow blue ceramics, etc, etc. The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. 18th century maps? Good question.

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APRIL 3, 2024

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. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

In addition to their political acumen and technological innovations, both civilizations contributed significantly to the artistic and architectural record. Embedded in this style was often the adherence to the natural form of incorporated materials, like the way this feline profile carving hugs the contours of its jade substrate.

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APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

AUGUST 7, 2020

There are subcategories that must be analyzed carefully, such as lamps intervened by artists or tapestries (Gobelins). The large specialized auction houses have areas dedicated to this item and range from silver plates, dairy and silverware, to ceramics, porcelain and pewter.

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Grays Antiques

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

But, casually walking down the street, when I was back in Minsk for holidays, I met a painter whose father was a member of the Artists’ Union of the USSR. He took me to his personal studio, and later to other artists’ studios, which I really enjoyed. You cover a very diverse area of interest in terms of materials, techniques and style.

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Fine Art Estates

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Artist’s studio converted into a living space but adding large painting storage as a design element. Visible Large Painting Storage: We had more large paintings than we had room for in the gallery, so we built large painting storage at the end of a room that was originally an artist studio.

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Mark Hill

JULY 4, 2022

Ron Hitchins (1926-2019) was a British born artist, sculptor, and flamenco dancer whose life and soul was rooted in Hackney, East London from age 13. From 1961 into the 1990s, his commissions to teach and dance at events and parties introduced him to a wide range of people, including artists, aristocrats, and socialites.

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Michael Rose Fine Art

AUGUST 9, 2021

Through August 28, an exhibition at the Attleboro Arts Museum explores the remarkable variety one can find within the work of just eight artists. Across a spectrum of media, the exhibition brings out the individuality of the featured artists. A collection of Lisa Redburn’s triptych photographs paired with ceramics by Lindsey Epstein.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Translated as golden seams, the centuries-old Japanese art of Kintsugi breathes new life into broken ceramic objects by piecing them back together with gold. The process of Kintsugi, which celebrates imperfections by highlighting the ceramics flaws, is therefore directly related to this way of thinking. Flambe glazed vase.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Often made of luxurious materials like gold, ivory, and silver, they were elaborately embellished with gems, pearls, enamels, hand paintings , and other fancy decorations; many jewelry artisans, including Tiffany, also designed their own line. Many featured intricate designs and personal engravings.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To truly understand the significance and value of a piece, one must be able to decipher the maker’s marks. These marks, particularly those from renowned European makers like Meissen in Germany and Svres in France, are crucial in determining the worth of a piece. It usually uses different materials to mimic the original design.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Mosaics have been a mode of artistic expression across history and continue today to inspire artists and enthusiasts. In this article well dive into the history of mosaic art, looking at some of the core materials and methods and illuminate those modes with some of the most celebrated examples from across history.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 7, 2025

Austria boasts a vibrant artistic heritage, being the birthplace of artists like Gustav Klimt. Today, some of Hoffmanns creations from this time sell for tens of thousands at auction, especially the silver work, which has the added value of the material.

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Michael Rose Fine Art

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Small, independent galleries that focus on local artists are a hugely important element of our creative ecosystem. This artist-run exhibition space is a younger venue, but one that is contributing a great deal to the region already. What does it mean to you as two artists to run a gallery space and share the work of your peers?

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WorthPoint

MARCH 21, 2025

It took over 1000 animation artists and technicians to make 1940s Fantasia , using 3500 feet of footage, more than Pinocchio, Snow White, and the Seven Dwarfs combined. Cels, Maquettes, and Posters, Oh My Some of the most valuable Fantasia collectibles are original production materials and cels from the film. She holds a B.A.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

Its hallmarks of polished geometric forms and patterns (stylized florals, sunbursts, and zigzags), elegant lines, and lush materials in jewel tones borrowed globally from ancient Egyptian design, Africas tribal designs, and Paris sophistication. Known for its bold style and dazzling glamour, art deco embraced all things modern and sleek.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As the 20th century dawned in Brazil, so too did a new modern art that would not only redefine the country’s artistic landscape, but also build cities in its own image. Brazilian Modernism brought with it a generation of artists and architects who fused European ideas from the Bauhaus and Modernism to create something indelibly Brazilian.

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NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

SW: Not to get too esoteric, but to me, diamonds, gold, silver, and all these materials we adorn ourselves with are pretty magical. OND: True to the original material, the show features some highly charged scenes. I’ve read that he will base collections on old buttons from Japan or ceramics from a small town.

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