Mark Hill
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A framed etching of Mr Nathaniel Hillier, 9.5cm wide I’ve collected prints, from etchings to engravings and woodcuts to lithographs, since I was a schoolboy. Smith also goes on to state that “ The earliest engraved portraits of Dr. Johnson exhibit a wig with five rows of curls, commonly called “a story wig.”
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 26, 2024
The 1787 Château Margaux, featuring the engraved initials of Thomas Jefferson, fetched a staggering $225,000 at auction. Its rarity and historical significance contribute to its high appraisal, with a bottle fetching as much as $38,420 at auctions.
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Characteristics; make notes on: Artist Date of creation Where “shown,” previously exhibited, or owned (provenance) Condition – front and back Condition lighting: shine a flashlight to the angle of the side of an oil painting to show the raised brush strokes Size (from the measuring described above) Genre (what style) especially if unsigned Multiple: (..)
Invaluable
APRIL 17, 2024
Age, rarity and brand prestige all play a part in overall pocket watch value. Complicated pocket watches tend to be more expensive, given their rarity, however an easier and relatively inexpensive entry point for new collectors could be aiming to buy pieces in excellent condition, by lesser known makers.
MIR Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2022
Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) The Three Trees 1643 Etching, Engraving, Dry-point 8 3/8 x 11 in. Woodcuts should not be mistaken for wood engravings, an intaglio printing method using a wooden block instead of a metal plate. Estimate: $245,865 - $327,820.00 Sold: $590,076.00 1831 Woodcut in colors (oban yoko-e) 26.10
GIA 4Cs
JULY 21, 2022
It enchants because of its color, rarity and luster (the appearance of a material’s surface in reflected light). For an Edwardian style engagement ring , go for vintage motifs such as scrollwork, millgraining, and engraving. Metal Types: Yellow gold is a classic. It has been used in jewelry for thousands of years.
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