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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. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A. Do you see kiln marks?

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Another issue to keep in mind is what medium you'd like to purchase: a wide range is available including original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, graphite as well as printed works including etchings, lithographs, silkscreens, and digital prints. Artists typically work in a few of their favorite mediums, such as mainly in oil.

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Mrs. Jane Loudon

Antique Prints

It was also an early example of science fiction, in which she wrote of the future with imagined changes in society and technology, some of which—like an early form of the internet, air-conditioning and espresso machines—seem prophetic today.

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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. We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. We’re interested in pieces of varying condition, even those without signatures by major artists.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000.

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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?