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Exceptional Art in Remarkable Condition

Maine Antique Digest

Grogan & Company, Boston, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Grogan & Company Grogan & Company’s May 4 fine art sale in its Beacon Hill gallery in Boston was an especially pretty sale with especially disparate offerings. President and fine art director Georgina C. Winthrop told M.A.D. that the results were a 92% sold rate

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Richmond returns with three-day Premier Antique Advertising sale September 19-21

Auction Central News

GREENVILLE, SC — One of the American auction industry’s most prolific antique advertising players has announced a big three-day sale of ‘nine’ (out of 10) top-condition examples of 20th-century commercial advertising.

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The Eugene and Vera Charles Estate Highlights Americana Auction

Maine Antique Digest

The sale at Hess Auction Group in Manheim, Pennsylvania, on November 16 is a good example. The consignments from the estate of Eugene and Vera Charles, collectors known for their good taste and insistence on good condition, provoked bidding Hess Auction Group, Manheim, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Hess Auction Group The cream rises.

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New Summer Show in Maine

Maine Antique Digest

Gurley Antique Shows will debut the new Summer Bath Antique Sale on Sunday, July 28, 9 a.m. The high school is a state-of-the-art facility with great lighting, ample parking, easy access, and air-conditioning. to 3 p.m., at the newly built gymnasium at Morse High School in Bath, Maine. It is located

Condition 130
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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. The actual completed sales are typically public knowledge, but some details still need to be discovered, such as the commission and fee structure charged to the client and how long they have to market the work.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

You need to analyze comparable sales data in the most common market where transactions to the public most frequently occur. the market in which sales to the public most frequently occur). Consider the purchase prices and comparable sales first. As appraisers, we are market researchers. You do not choose one of the four options.

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Estate Jewelry: Assessing Value, Finding Buyers, and Maximizing Profit

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

The value of estate jewelry depends on its rarity, age, and condition, and can range from antique to vintage or simply used. During the appraisal, the appraiser will examine your jewelry’s metal content, gemstones, and overall condition. This can include jewelry items such as engagement rings, brooches, and anything in between.

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