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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraisal often serves as an important document which details important aspects of the items condition, medium and provenance, as well as exhibition history if known. The appraisal helps establish the artwork's condition and value, guiding conservation decisions.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

Do they have an option to test out the work in my home before committing to purchasing it? - Is it in good condition? -Is Do they have any legal cases against them or any controversies in their history? Does the venue have any independent consumer ratings available to review? What is the return policy at the venue I’m working with?

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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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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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How to Authenticate Jewelry Accurately & Cleaning Techniques

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Techniques for Testing Silver Vintage Jewelry Various methods can be used to determine whether silver jewelry is real or not. The magnet test is one of the most common methods. Nevertheless, this test result isn’t final because there might be non-magnetic metals in silver-plated things.

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Great Discoveries: World’s Oldest Wine Found in Spain

WorthPoint

Following the discovery, researchers tested the liquid inside of the urn. This testing confirmed that the urn’s liquid was, in fact, wine. Meanwhile, researchers described the tomb’s conditions as “extraordinary.” The urn was discovered in 2019 during the renovation of a property.

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Photograph Conservation Technician, Cross Museum Services

WCG

Assists with condition examinations of photographs for acquisition, exhibition, and loan. Assists with preparation of samples for research and testing projects, as well as for educational workshops on the history of photography. Maintains and updates internal checklists for tracking exhibition and loan treatments and analysis.