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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A.

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So You Found A John George Brown Painting?

Harrison Appraisals

JOHN GEORGE BROWN (1831-1913) was an English born artist and British citizen who became famous in Victorian America for his idealized portraits of street children. By the age of 14, he was apprenticed to a glass factory at Newcastle-on-Tyne where his father hoped he would learn the trade of glass-cutter.

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The Birth of Bohemian Culture

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Unorthodox and anti-establishment, the adherents of bohemian culture despised convention and rejected bourgeois values, as artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh embraced a new-found artistic freedom. A s much a state of mind as it was an artistic movement, being Bohemian was a reflection of oneself and society.

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Discovering the Value of Antique Art Prints and Lithographs

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Please prepare your magnifying glass and detective hat as we are about to explore the fascinating world of antique art prints and lithographs. The Art of Identification: Intaglio vs. Lithographs Let’s discuss how to tell the difference between intaglio prints and lithographs. Authenticity matters.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in December

WorthPoint

Highlights include a set of sweet wheels from 1931, pieces by two renowned art nouveau artists, a rare beer can, and a waffle iron that makes heart-shaped breakfast treats. One of the most widely recognized artists in history, Alphonse Mucha gave rise to the distinctive style of art nouveau. Ripley Auctions, estimate: $5,000-$8,000.

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Sweet Romance Jewelry: Buy It or Leave It?

WorthPoint

Sweet Romance jewelry with genuine Czech glass from the 1930s and other Egyptian revival elements. As an artist and historian, many of her designs have been inspired by antique or vintage jewelry, while a few styles are very close copies. Have you ever thought about creating your own jewelry line?

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Sacred Geometry in Art History: Divine Creativity

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Sacred geometry has inspired artists and designers for generations, from the precise placement of ancient sanctuaries to the anatomical accuracies of Renaissance revolutionaries. This golden relationship resonates through nature and can be used to balance artistic or architectural compositions. Image via Wikimedia Commons.