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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

I frequently see references to the concept of purchasing art as an investment or as a means of diversifying one's investment portfolio, a vision that is reinforced in the popular imagination with strategically edited clips of Antiques Roadshow where lucky people find out their yard sale item is worth thousands of dollars.

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Collecting Café Au Lait Bowls

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Knowing what to look for at estate sales or thrift stores is a wise move if you’re a flipper like me. Vintage and antique café au lait bowls are valuable, especially those in good condition. Here are a few: Henriot Quimper : This vibrant ceramic collection from France includes hand-painted farm scenes and flowers.

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Not all auction houses are created equal or can sell collections at a fair market value, especially if they do not have the marketing capabilities or buyers and messaging to reach those buyers. Not all art is created equal.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. Your appraiser will also use knowledge of recent sales of comparable works to determine the artwork’s value. They determine the value of an art collection when an individual passes away. You can read more about estate tax appraisals here.

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Depression Glass: A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting

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Today these Depression-era relics are widely collected in the United States. Browse depression glass coming to auction Depression Glass: History, Types, and Collecting Tips Assorted Depression-era glassware, amber. One of the most challenging aspects of collecting Depression glass is finding pieces that aren’t flawed.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large. To collect Chinese art, one must first understand the references that exist in each piece.

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Superman Comic Sells for Record-Breaking $6M

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On April 6, 2024, a copy of the 1938 Action Comics #1 was sold for $6 million , smashing prior sales for previous Superman comics and comic books overall. this comic book’s auction supersedes the price and condition of the private $5.3 million sale of a 1939 CGC 8.0 With a CGC grading of 8.5, million in 2022.

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