Invaluable

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In addition to the status that material conveyed, silver pieces also became a prime means of commemorating significant events like births and marriages as the medium was primed for added inscriptions. He was also a celebrated engraver and was tasked in the early 18th century with engraving new plates for the colony of Connecticut.

Maker/Artist 98

Maker/Artist Engravings Function Quality 98

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. Certain materials, such as gold, are recognized as being inherently more valuable than others, such as tin.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Material Maker/Artist Provenance 52

Invaluable

JULY 17, 2024

These miniature works of art, often conceived for loved ones and intended for a very select market of connoisseurs, gave many artists the opportunity to test their practical ability and confront unprecedented constraints. He spent his career stabbing and slashing canvases and other materials—each cut with a simple yet exacting expression.

Jewelry 98

Jewelry Maker/Artist Sculpture Photography 98