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Questions To Consider Asking Yourself While Contemplating A New Addition To Your Art Collection

Artifactual History Appraisal

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ is a series of questions to consider asking yourself while contemplating a new addition to your art collection. Do they have an option to test out the work in my home before committing to purchasing it? - Is it in good condition? -Is Where will this work go in my home?

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

Invaluable

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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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

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How to Identify Rock Crystal in Fine and Faux Jewelry

WorthPoint

The jewelry in the set was sparkly enough to satisfy my inner magpie, and in perfect condition, so I took it home to learn more about it. Furthermore, rock crystal will indicate as quartz when tested with a gem tester, but measuring the coolness is a good field test to keep in mind.

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“Digimon Are the Champions!” Collecting Digimon Cards

WorthPoint

Taking inspiration from the wildly successful Pokémon franchise, Bandai introduced collectible cards of their digital monster designs in 1998. Digimon Leagues have since been set up globally, providing training grounds for players who want to test their skills in the ongoing World Championships. WorthPoint—Discover.

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What the Antique Dealer Doesn’t Want You? Know from Our Experts

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Even the various appraiser associations don’t have any kind of standardized testing for credentials. They do require members to take a test in appraising specific areas in order to get certified. Even the various appraiser associations don’t have any standardized testing for credentials.

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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

WorthPoint

Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive. Seeing those sparkly bangles got me thinking about collecting and dealing in celluloid jewelry and the highs and lows the stewards of those items encounter. Celluloid, especially in jewelry, is easily misidentified. WorthPoint—Discover.

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