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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. The appraiser will then research the artist, provenance, exhibition history and market trends related to the artwork and similar pieces. It is helpful if you are working with an appraiser who is well versed in the style of work.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

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. Provenance Paint?

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Egyptian Faience: The Glimmering Ceramics of Antiquity 

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This luxurious luster comes from the technique of faience, a clever invention of ancient Egyptian artists using natural materials to give a glossy opulence across a wide variety of objects. In addition to an abundant source of silica from the sandy terrain, the Egyptians were also active in the copper and glass industries.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Review Frames In antique sales, artwork and mirrors are frequently discovered gems, and the frames that surround them can reveal important details about their provenance and caliber.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” 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. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone.

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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

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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