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What Does a Jewelry Appraiser Actually Do?

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

What Does a Jewelry Appraiser Actually Do? When most people hear the word appraisal , they think of a dollar value. But a professional jewelry appraiser does much more than name a price. In fact, our job is to protect your interests by providing an expert, well-documented opinion of value based on careful examination and market research. Heres what really goes on behind the scenes of a professional appraisal: 1.

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For Madrid's Prado museum, the good times just keep rolling

The Art Newspaper

A Veronese show in May is set to be latest in long line of Renaissance Venice crowd-pleasers for the Spanish institution

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Three-Day Auction and an Expensive Bullet Hole

Maine Antique Digest

John McInnis Auctioneers, Amesbury, Massachusetts Photos courtesy John McInnis Auctioneers How often does a bullet hole turn up at auction? Ask John McInnis.

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Registration is Open! Make It Count at ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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These Unassuming Artifacts From King Tut’s Tomb Could Tell a Remarkable Story

Artnet News

The objects may have been tied to the funerary rites of Osiris, researchers say. The post These Unassuming Artifacts From King Tut’s Tomb Could Tell a Remarkable Story appeared first on Artnet News.

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Conservation on mysterious Vermeer painting reveals it may have been his final work

The Art Newspaper

Pollution particles found in Young Woman seated at a Virginal, owned by the Rembrandt collector Thomas Kaplan, are helping to date the work, which only publicly surfaced at auction in 2004

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Sale of the Millhiser Collection

Maine Antique Digest

Freemans | Hindman, New York City Photos courtesy Freemans | Hindman Freemans | Hindman sold 26 lots that included American furniture, needlework, a set of four Georgian silver candlesticks, and three Oriental rugs in 39 minutes on January 27 at the New York City gallery at 32 East 67th Street.

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Rare Artwork by Emily Brontë Scooped at Auction by Museum

Artnet News

Very few letters, manuscripts, or artworks by Emily Bront survive. This rare gem fetched $42,000 at auction, trouncing its presale estimate. The post Rare Artwork by Emily Bront Scooped at Auction by Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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YouTube sensation MrBeast was given ‘unrestricted access’ to the pyramids—Egyptologists say it’s a good thing

The Art Newspaper

Jimmy Donaldson, who has nearly 400 million followers on the video-streaming platform, shot a viral video in Giza, which may be helping to educate a new audience

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Winter Antiques and Art Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Meander Auctions, Whipple, Ohio Photos courtesy Meander Auctions Paintings by Ohio artist Clyde Singer (1908-1999) brought the two highest prices during the winter antiques and art sale held by Meander Auctions in Whipple, Ohio, January 18.

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Navigating Ethical and Legal Complexities in Insider Lease Agreements in the Context of Bankruptcy

DailyDAC

Insider lease agreements can offer tax advantages and liability protections. They also present ethical and legal challenges, particularly in bankruptcy. The post Navigating Ethical and Legal Complexities in Insider Lease Agreements in the Context of Bankruptcy appeared first on DailyDAC.

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The Prado Uses A.I. to Decode the Crowds in Its Most Populated Paintings

Artnet News

Maybe you could count how many people are in this painting. But wouldn't you rather a computer do it? The post The Prado Uses A.I. to Decode the Crowds in Its Most Populated Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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Billionaire collector Thomas Kaplan to sell Rembrandt lion drawing to raise funds for wildlife conservation

The Art Newspaper

Young Lion Resting, which went on show in Amsterdam this week, could approach a record price for a work on paper at auction next year

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The Carole Carpenter Wahler Collection

Maine Antique Digest

Crocker Farm, Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm It was the highest-grossing single-owner stoneware and redware auction of all time, wrote Brandt Zipp in a follow-up email after the sale of the Carole Carpenter Wahler collection. The total gross for the 302-lot sale was $1,338,810 (including buyers premiums).

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Chinese Celadon vase shatters estimate

Antique Collecting

A Chinese porcelain celadon vase shattered its estimate of 200 to 300 to sell for an eye-watering hammer of 16,500 The post Chinese Celadon vase shatters estimate appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Art Market Finds Bright Spot in Booming Print Sales

Artnet News

Prints dealers say they "see no signs of the market slowing down." The post Art Market Finds Bright Spot in Booming Print Sales appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘We tried to train it like it was a kid in art school’: artist David Salle on using an AI model to enhance his painting practice

The Art Newspaper

The New York-based painters work with machine learning generates backgrounds based on his previous work, which he then transforms into new paintingswith some of the results now on show in London

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Auction Prices Realized, April 2025

Maine Antique Digest

AHere are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyers premium when charged. Were always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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Bob Dylan handwritten lyrics, $51,200, University Archives

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Bob Dylans handwritten and signed lyrics to Blowing in the Wind, handwritten and [.] The post Bob Dylan handwritten lyrics,$51,200, University Archives appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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The Most-Searched Artists: 2005 Versus Today

Artnet News

A lot can change in 19 years. The post The Most-Searched Artists: 2005 Versus Today appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ten essential Caravaggio paintings to see in Rome

The Art Newspaper

Whether or not you can make it to the blockbuster exhibition on the artist now open at the Palazzo Barberini, here are a selection of his most captivating works to see in the city all year round

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Sandy Smith’s Collection

Maine Antique Digest

Stair Galleries, Hudson, New York Photos courtesy Stair Galleries The January 30 sale of art and antiques from the estate of show promoter Sanford Sandy Smith (1939-2024) brought a total of $604,648.

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Guide to Brimfield: May 2025

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Prefer to read offline? Download the Guide to Brimfield May 2025 using the link below Download the Guide to Brimfield May 2025 here to print out: May Guide The post Guide to Brimfield: May 2025 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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New Discoveries at the Temple of Ramses II Reveal Its Rich History

Artnet News

The newly unearthed artifacts point to the complex's many religious, educational, and commercial functions. The post New Discoveries at the Temple of Ramses II Reveal Its Rich History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Warhol electric chair canvas could bring $30m during New York auction season

The Art Newspaper

Christie's will offer the rose-hued Big Electric Chair from the collection of influential Belgian art patrons Roger Matthys and Hilda Colle

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The Catalog of a Once-in-a-Lifetime Assemblage

Maine Antique Digest

A Book Review Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road is the catalog for the special exhibition that celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies at Historic Trappe in Trappe, Pennsylvania.

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Diamond Testing Tools: A Brief History and Review

Gem Society

Diamond testing tools have evolved. Learn how the latest devices compare when distinguishing lab-grown from natural diamonds.

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This Auction of Abraham Lincoln Memorabilia May Fetch More Than $4 Million

Artnet News

The sale includes items of clothing the president wore to Fords Theater on a fateful night. The post This Auction of Abraham Lincoln Memorabilia May Fetch More Than $4 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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King Charles III gets busy with his pencil

The Art Newspaper

The monarch will unveil one of his own drawings in a special exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of the Royal Drawing School

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Jitterbugs V Dances to the Top at Potomack

Maine Antique Digest

The Potomack Company, Alexandria, Virginia Photos courtesy The Potomack Company The Potomack Company held its first suite of 2025 sales the week of February 10 to 14. The online-only sales consisted of ten targeted groupings offering a total of 1395 lots. A separate catalog was published for each sale.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

The Journal of Wealth Management

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Is That a Frank Lloyd Wright Building in Apple’s Buzzy New Comedy Series?

Artnet News

The production team behind "The Studio" looked to Wright's Mayan Revival designs for the titular company's headquarters. The post Is That a Frank Lloyd Wright Building in Apple’s Buzzy New Comedy Series? appeared first on Artnet News.

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France to return human remains to Madagascar in first action under new law

The Art Newspaper

The skulls of King Toera and two warriors were held at Paris's Natural History Museum since 1899

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Tiffany Lamps Shine at Fontaine’s

Maine Antique Digest

Fontaines Auction Gallery, Pittsfield, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Fontaines Auction Gallery If loving Tiffany lamps is your jam, one stop that needs to be added to the itinerary is Fontaines Auction Gallery, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where numerous online events offer outstanding examples of this genre.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

The Journal of Wealth Management

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Which Country’s Art Market Came Out on Top in 2024?

Artnet News

The U.S. is still in the lead, despite the market's overall contraction. The post Which Country’s Art Market Came Out on Top in 2024? appeared first on Artnet News.

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David Hockney 25 review: an absolutely enormous splash ★★★★

The Art Newspaper

The artists largest ever show requires patience at times, but is overall a triumphant celebration of his inexhaustible eye