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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

That is, unless you happen to know that a similar work by that artist has just sold for $25,000 at auction. If you know the artist’s name, you can use one of the auction databases (listed below) that appraisers and dealers subscribe to. The problem is, of course, how will you know that happened unless you have it appraised?

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Search the back of the frame for labels, inscriptions, or signatures that could reveal more about the maker or artist. Consult a specialist or appraiser to receive a qualified evaluation if you have any doubts regarding the authenticity of a silver piece. Look for signatures on the front or back of the piece of art.

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Art Peritus Art Industry Spotlight: Katja Zigerlig of Berkley One

Art Peritus

Katja consults with collectors as well as insurance and financial advisors on the physical and financial protection of their passion investments. KZ: I’m a fan of Hilma af Klint, a Swedish artist who had a popular retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in 2019. Be sure to give specific instructions about the art not to touch/clean.

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Dogs: An Artist’s Best Friend

Art Peritus

It wasn’t until much later in the 18 th and 19 th centuries that dogs were portrayed as unique beings or as beloved pets- as found in the beautifully rendered works of animal artists like Sir Edwin Landseer (English, 1802-1873) and Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822-1899). Let’s highlight a few famous pups and their artist-humans. By Noelle E.

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Four Artwork Storage Solutions

Fine Art Estates

Artist’s studio converted into a living space but adding large painting storage as a design element. Visible Large Painting Storage: We had more large paintings than we had room for in the gallery, so we built large painting storage at the end of a room that was originally an artist studio.