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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

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. FURNITURE: A. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A.

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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Whether worn or in perfect condition, we, as experienced dealers, are interested in all items. In particular, we are interested in English and Continental items from the 18th to the 20th centuries, as well as modern and traditional furniture. Furniture: Our interest extends to bamboo, benches, chairs, chests, tables, and altar tables.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

The word Wunderkammer (note the emphasis of "wonder") was used in 16th century Europe to refer to a large piece of furniture that was a quite literal cabinet of curiosities housing a collector's treasures, and many art historians consider the Wunderkammer a precursor to modern museums.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Clocks

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Two identical-looking pieces can have vastly different values depending on their condition, mechanism type, model year, and other esoteric factors. There are many variables to be considered when determining an old clock’s appraisal value. What about estate sales?

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Temporarily Storing Artwork: A Case Study

Fine Art Estates

While the workers do their thing, you have determined that the furniture can be moved to the center of the room and be protected via drop cloth, but where and how should you temporarily store your art for the next two weeks while the paint dries? So, you have decided to paint the living room.

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