Art Appraisal Resources

AUGUST 29, 2023

The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. Unconventional Materials Appraising artworks created with unconventional materials, such as glass, textiles, metals, or other non-traditional substances, requires specialized knowledge and expertise.

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WorthPoint

JULY 1, 2024

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors oodles of prime antique and vintage items in July auctions, including a piece of naval history, artifacts from a famous tiki paradise, Newcomb pottery, uranium glass, and a rare advertising sign for fishing tackle. Jaremos Art Glass Specialists , estimate: $100–$200.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Glass Collectibles Authentication 98

Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A. How to photograph so an expert can see: Cut glass versus pressed – hard to see in photos. Shoot a close up of bottom, there, look for these features: Pontil mark, which is where the glass blower would have attached his blow rod. Look for a fraction or number. Provenance Paint?

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WorthPoint

JULY 15, 2024

The findings, materials, and even the designs were unlike what I typically purchased for my collection or my inventory, but amazing nonetheless. A pair of Louis Rousselet earrings with handmade glass beads and cabochons and round wire clipbacks. Most of the glass used in jewelry was not made by the House of Gripoix.

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WorthPoint

JULY 29, 2024

Rock Crystal: What It Is and How to Identify It Even though rock crystal may look like glass or lead crystal at first glance, it’s actually colorless quartz. It ranks seventh on the Mohs hardness scale, making it more durable than glass. That means it’s a naturally occurring mineral—one of the most common in the world.

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WorthPoint

JULY 18, 2024

Depending on its materials, this type of adornment can be classified as fine jewelry or costume jewelry. Mosaics are made by taking little pieces of gemstones or glass and setting them into another material or a frame to create a pattern or picture. Flowers or foliage are the most common design motifs.

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WorthPoint

MAY 16, 2024

Men and women carried glass and porcelain flasks, discreetly tucking them into a boot, hip pocket, or purse to keep their favorite spirits close. There were also glass flasks in the shape of cigars , clam shells, and horns of plenty. As flask sales soared, designs became more innovative, and materials evolved.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Professional Appraisal: Seeking a jewelry appraisal from a specialized jewelry appraiser can provide comprehensive details about the jewelry's authenticity, materials used, and value. Materials that could be counterfeit gemstones could be made out of questionable materials like plastic or glass. Some Additional Tips 1.

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Fine Art Estates

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

I did not use these here because most people do not have these materials readily available. Most galleries are happy to wrap a work in bubble wrap or other appropriate material if they know you are coming. The foam core and insulation material will protect sensitive finishes like gold leaf frames.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 5, 2024

No matter where you shop, it seems like there’s a never-ending surplus of shot glasses , knickknacks , cookbooks, and glass filling up the shelves. Even though thrift stores seem oversaturated with mugs, I saw one mug material that piqued my interest and stood out from the rest of the designs on the shelf: milk glass.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 12, 2024

More on Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh Jewelry Since metal mesh has always been the bread and butter for Whiting & Davis, you’d expect the firm to sell some interesting jewelry made of this material. The cameo designs include examples with clear intaglio glass decorating hinged bracelets and other matching pieces.

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Invaluable

MAY 13, 2024

Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard. Contrasting the simple shapes of Art Deco designs were the luxurious materials that often augmented these forms. Extravagant materials typically joined rich tones and decorative details to contribute to the sumptuous ornamentation of Art Deco designs.

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Astor Galleries

JUNE 8, 2023

Her designs were known for their intricate handwork, colorful glass beads, and Art Deco styling. Her jewelry was characterized by its use of colorful glass beads, which she often combined with rhinestones, metalwork, and other materials. She moved to the United States with her family when she was just 10 years old.

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Astor Galleries

AUGUST 11, 2023

The company quickly became a leader in the costume jewelry industry, thanks to its innovative designs and use of high-quality materials. Kramer jewelry was also known for its use of unusual materials, such as textured glass, crystal beds, and colored pearls. or "Kramer New York."

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International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. Some refer to it as "rustic decor," which uses vintage furniture, salvaged materials, and outdoor elements indoors.

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JULY 8, 2024

Frank Lloyd Wright’s early 20th-century “Prairie Style ” architecture fit the bill: re-envisioning architecture as a conversation between form and landscape, Wright redefined the forms and materials of modern architecture. One of the most cited examples of his style is the Robie House. Pierpont Morgan.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

What if your item contains intrinsic materials? Scrap value is a kind of salvage value and is the amount that would probably be obtained for a property that was being broken up to obtain materials. It recognizes the intrinsic value of materials comprising the original item. It is missing the glass inserts.

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Grays Antiques

AUGUST 23, 2018

Lee Bul uses concepts and materials that are part of the Modernist movement taken into the twenty-first century to create a spectacular and performative show. Materials include glass and metal, silicone and fibreglass, mother of pearl and silk - the effect is both intoxicating and overwhelming.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 31, 2025

UV-protective glass or acrylic can prevent sun damage, while airtight backing can help guard against moisture and pollutants. Protective Measures For fine paintings, prints, and photographs, museum-grade framing is essential. Sculptures and mixed-media pieces should be placed on stable surfaces.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Many of the most exquisite, innovative designs are still credited to France, such as Ainé Blampoix’s patent for applying glass eyes. Thuillier A.T.

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Astor Galleries

MARCH 20, 2023

Costume jewelry is defined as jewelry that is made from non-precious materials, such as base metals, glass, plastic, or imitation gemstones, and is designed to complement or imitate fine jewelry made from precious materials like gold, silver, diamonds, and other precious stones.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MARCH 11, 2024

Consider the Material When attending an estate vintage jewelry sale, it’s important to determine the value of a piece. The easiest way to do so is by examining the material used to make the jewelry. On the other hand, costume jewelry may look more realistic and be made of inexpensive materials, but it’s not the real deal.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

High-end authentic poured glass brooch attributed to Dior. Quality Materials Since we’re talking costume jewelry here, the basic materials are plated base metal and glass. Molded glass stones in unusual shapes, like fruit salad by Trifari and specialty stones in Schreiner styles, add beauty and character.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 26, 2024

Its simple arrangement of glass lenses to magnify objects was not too dissimilar to a pair of opera glasses. Made from fine materials such as French polished mahogany, small display cabinets like those produced by Smith and Beck allowed the fortunate to display their latest scientific discoveries, in miniature.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Miriam Haskell wood, metal, and glass bead dress clip with plastic backing dating to the 1930s. Haskell brooch with pot metal leaves and red glass beads dating to the World War II era. Does that make all chain necklaces with dangling glass baubles Haskell? Those aren’t the pieces that usually fall into the early category.

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JULY 8, 2024

Frank Lloyd Wright’s early 20th-century “Prairie Style ” architecture fit the bill: re-envisioning architecture as a conversation between form and landscape, Wright redefined the forms and materials of modern architecture. One of the most cited examples of his style is the Robie House. Pierpont Morgan.

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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? The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Does this example "fit?"

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Our vast assortment includes a variety of designs, from beautiful fabric crafts to elaborate glass-blown ornaments. Jerry’s Antiques sells ornaments created from sustainable and environmentally friendly materials called Kork Fibre Art.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 29, 2020

The glass-front panels to the cabinet doors help shield delicate electronic equipment like cameras from dust. I’ve had many conversations through the years with individuals who’ve inherited beautiful antique furniture from a family member. These design features also protect items in households with rambunctious pets rather than children.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Sold for £45,000 via Sotheby’s (November 2017) Founded in 1915 by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko , Constructivism’s vision was to produce artworks and buildings using modern materials and designs that would awaken the working class to imperialist divisions and inequalities. Sold for €115,200 via Tajan (March 2016).

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Comforting Colors Baltic amber can range in hue from buttery yellows to bronze-like browns and even rich reds depending on the minerals and materials in the environment as it was forming. Sometimes the stone itself offers its own delights, as polishing can reveal bits of prehistoric material forever preserved inside.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Our store has a large selection of furniture, glass, china, art, silver, pottery, jewelry , and more, so stop by if you’re in Montclair, New Jersey.

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The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 6, 2024

Other special features include a road surface table that allows visitors to see and feel the various road building materials, a life-sized settler’s cabin façade, a big-wheel bicycle to illustrate the county’s bicycle boom in the late 1800s and many large-scale photographs. We were able to blend that seamlessly into the new design.

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APRIL 3, 2024

The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal.

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The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 6, 2024

Other special features include a road surface table that allows visitors to see and feel the various road building materials, a life-sized settler’s cabin façade, a big-wheel bicycle to illustrate the county’s bicycle boom in the late 1800s and many large-scale photographs. We were able to blend that seamlessly into the new design.

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American Association for State and Local History

JUNE 21, 2018

NMAI curators and archivists toured us through their off-site collections as well as their public exhibits, all while emphasizing best research practices in material culture. We left the workshop with a wealth of “new” materials found outside the document-filled archive.

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The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 23, 2024

Our museum has a live, glass paneled, bee hive that has a tube connecting it to the outside. Guests are able to put their ear to the glass and hear and feel the literal buzz of the hive. After one meeting a member (who owns a construction company) offered to build a custom hive for our space and donate all of the time and materials.

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