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This Week in Thrifting: Don’t Be Afraid of Buying Art

WorthPoint

Ever since I first heard WorthPoint’s VP of Editorial Content, Eric Bradley, share his tips for finding amazing art from the thrift store, I’ve always hoped that I could thrift an artistic find of my own! How’s a collector or reseller supposed to gauge the value of a drawing or painting if they don’t even know what they’re looking at?

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Reproductions By Noelle DeSantis and Sarah Kirk Hanley Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions.

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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. Items frequently purchased: Paintings: Ranging from 18th to 19th-century art, encompassing oils, watercolors, drawings, lithographs, etchings, and prints.

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Mr Nathaniel Hillier – A Georgian Engraving

Mark Hill

A bit of judicious searching online revealed that Nathaniel Hillier (1707-83) was a Georgian collector of, and dealer in, prints and drawings. He studied under the visionary artist William Blake and became notable in his day for his engravings of paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds. ” Impressive!

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WorthPoint Indices Report: Sports Memorabilia Overview

WorthPoint

Fresh Faces A big part of sports memorabilia’s popularity is a crop of generational superstars who have emerged in the last twelve months and continue to draw curious collectors and investors to their sports. The card is one of just ten made and is an example of how card maker Topps has introduced rarity into the collector market.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Rarity is the number one determinate of value in this category. Major brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma often seek out high-profile collaborations with fashion designers, musicians, artists and even other brands to create unique and highly sought-after designs. What factors determine the value of a modern collectible?

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