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ARE COMP PHOTOS A THING OF THE PAST?

The Appraiser Coach

Different types of appraisals call for different needs. As an appraiser, you are the most qualified to make choices regarding an appraisal. There are a lot of things you have to juggle, and clients and lenders have their own ideas of how it should be. What about in regards to comp photos? With the advent of the hybrid appraisal, it seems that the need for comp photos has become obsolete.

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The Intimate Language of Jewellery in Portraiture: Pearls and Coral

Grays Antiques

Circle of Johann Bockhorst , Flemish School, Portrait of a Lady Wearing Pearls, oil on panel,c. 1630. For sale at PBC Fine Art. In a quiet corner of Patrick Boyd-Carpenter's shop on the lower ground floor, our attention was drawn to a recent acquisition: a 17th century oil painting depicting a young lady adorned with a delicate string of pearls. This sparked a fascination to explore the intricate interplay between jewellery and portraiture in the hope of offering a richer understanding of the ar

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Restoration Tips For Water-Damaged Antiques

The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

In their advertising for CRN Auctions, Carl Nordblom and Karin Philips described the sale, which included early American furniture, European paintings, Chinese scholar stones, art, and pottery, as eclectic. According to Antiques and The Art Weekly, the top-selling antique was a group of fifteen watercolor portraits of members of a single African-American family, selling [.

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Mastering Blue John – The Art of Richard Haw

Mark Hill

Created over millennia, and adored and admired for centuries. The magical mineral known as Blue John can only be found in two cavern mines near Castleton in Derbyshire – the Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern. This extremely rare and unique variety of banded fluorite is typified by a rich, deep purple and yellow veined variegation, which is set off against crackled colourless stone.

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Elegant Engagement Rings at John Thomas Jewelers, Albuquerque

John Thomas Jewelers

Are you in the midst of one of the most exciting times in your life – the moment you decide to pop the question? If so, you're not alone! Proposing marriage is a pivotal moment, and choosing the right engagement ring is a big part of the equation. Here in Albuquerque, you're in luck because John Thomas Jewelers is here to help you find the perfect engagement ring.

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How to Sell Your Jewelry for the Best Market Value

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

When you need to let go of your unwanted pieces, you want to sell your jewelry for the best value. Selling your jewelry requires some preparation and knowledge of the second-hand jewelry market. People typically sell their jewelry for varied reasons: They no longer like its style and want to buy something better. The piece is associated with unpleasant memories, such as a divorce.

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Shocking Secrets Revealed: 5 Jewelry Brands with Mind-Blowing Resale Value!

Diamond Buyers

Discover the top jewelry brands that hold their value in the resale market plus learn about the top factors that determine a piece's resale worth.

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Insurance Appraisals: Safeguarding Your Art Assets

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Art holds immense value, both sentimental and financial, and protecting your art assets is paramount. In this blog post, we explore the crucial role of insurance appraisals in safeguarding your art collection, providing insights into why this process is indispensable for every art enthusiast and collector. 1. Understanding the Purpose of Insurance Appraisals: Insurance appraisals serve a specific purpose: to determine the replacement value of your art collection.

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Where are Diamonds Found? Spotlight on Canadian Diamonds

GIA 4Cs

Some consumers turn to Canadian diamonds in their quest for sustainable natural diamonds. Learn about their discovery, how diamonds help Canadian communities and how a GIA Diamond Origin Report lets you know if your diamond is a Canadian diamond. In this blog, we’ll cover: How Were Canadian Diamonds Discovered? The Canadian Diamond Rush Canadian Diamonds Do Good How Do You Know If Your Diamond is a Canadian Diamond?

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The Enduring Allure of Small Artworks

Michael Rose Fine Art

As that time of year nears when many arts organizations host shows and sales of small artworks, it is interesting and timely to consider the historical tastes for little pieces of art. While the impending holiday season might bring exhibitions of smaller sized works to venues across the country, collectors have prized small art for centuries and the trends in modestly sized artworks have shaped art history more generally as well.