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.

Fashion and Trends 98

Fashion and Trends Maker/Artist Quality Paintings 98

Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. Poetic script can be found on everything from paper and canvas to porcelain and ceramic pottery.

Antiques and Decorative Arts 98

Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Paintings Sculpture 98

Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A. Provenance Paint? 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.

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Antiques and Decorative Arts Photography Glass 130

International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room.

Furniture 52

Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Paintings Quality 52