Furniture Material Provenance 
Art Peritus
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. Spotting fake antique furniture and decorative art nowadays is becoming increasingly difficult thanks to modern technology. Here are some specific things to look for.
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
AUGUST 1, 2023
Check the Furniture Hardware Hardware is a crucial element to consider while inspecting antique furniture. Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use.
Penrose Appraisals
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
This is the goal of connoisseurship - to identify and separate something that is superior to its lookalikes, no matter what the category: needlework, wine, cars, teapots, or furniture. The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan?
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
JULY 4, 2023
Antiques are distinctive in our culture and heritage, from fine art and furniture to pottery and silverware. These artifacts’ scarcity, authenticity, and provenance all affect their historical and monetary value. They offer a material investment that has the potential to increase in value over time.
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JUNE 5, 2024
Step into a world where art and practicality intertwine in the unique realm of modern furniture design. The late 19th-century contemporary art movement influences this type of furniture, blending abstract expression with functionality, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators.
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
FURNITURE: A. Provenance Paint? For furniture, ask the client to shoot when house is lit up (mid-day) but do not shoot pieces in direct bright light 6. Characteristics; make notes on: Hallmark Note if marked EPNS or “silver soldered;” this is not sterling Sterling or silverplate?
Invaluable
APRIL 29, 2024
Reproducing the textures of other material like silver, wood, jade or bronze, Tang Ying brought new ideas to China and also revived old forms from the Song era. Both were sold through Christie’s Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy auction, whose experts evaluate the quality of craftsmanship, materials, and artistic execution.
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