Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Textiles 52

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

Maker/Artist 52

Maker/Artist Antiques and Decorative Arts Material Textiles 52

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.

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Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 130

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Consult a specialist or appraiser to receive a qualified evaluation if you have any doubts regarding the authenticity of a silver piece.

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Sale Appraiser/appraisal Maker/Artist Furniture 52

The Mid-West Museum Association

JULY 12, 2024

Does the repair require specialized tools or materials that you either have on-hand or are easily obtained? Guardian preparators built and packed a custom shadowbox to support a damaged painting at Pabst Mansion in a still from “Behind the Canvas” season 1, episode 6.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Fine Art Appraiser/appraisal Condition 52

Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Consistency in materials and aging is the best indication that a piece is authentic. Only wormwood holes should be seen on the surface – if you see tracks on furniture, it was either once broken, once covered with gesso/paint, or constructed of repurposed old wood- and the piece may be a fake!,

Furniture 52

Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Age Authentication 52

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours). The artist’s reputation is important in determining the value; the more famous the artist, the more valuable the artworks. Finally, the market will decide.

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Appraiser/appraisal Auction House Maker/Artist Provenance 52

Art Peritus

MAY 9, 2023

We are art and furniture appraisers and consultants and have been brokering sales through auctions since the company’s inception. I would say about 80% of what we sell now falls in the decorative arts category and is considered historical material. You have just launched AP Selects, in early 2022. How many pieces do you have listed?

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Appraiser/appraisal Furniture Sale 40

WCG

JANUARY 10, 2025

We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials. That meant looking for a material that could be used to fill the holes, bridge the large gaps, and still be semi translucent. Further damage was not a question of if, but when.

Textiles 52

Textiles Material Research Glass 52

WCG

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials. That meant looking for a material that could be used to fill the holes, bridge the large gaps, and still be semi translucent. Further damage was not a question of if, but when.

Textiles 52

Textiles Material Research Maker/Artist 52