Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. These websites compile results from many auction houses and show not only the results of past sales, but also estimates of works that will appear in future sales.

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Ralph E Lerner

DECEMBER 9, 2014

This section focuses on the deductibility of the expenses of maintaining a collection, the tax treatment of gains and losses realized on sale of a collection, whether a collection can be used in a tax free exchange, certain problems of insurance, and sales tax issues.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The company usually didn’t mark its glass, so collectors rely on pattern identification and quality to authenticate pieces. I’d guess you’d call this the crème de la crème of Northwood,” Jim Seeck of Seeck Auctions said before the sale. Millersburg Glass began producing some of the finest carnival glass in 1909.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

JANUARY 14, 2024

Here are key considerations: Artist Identification: Determine the artist behind the artwork. Comparative Market Analysis: Hire an art appraiser to examine recent sales of similar California Impressionist artworks. Some California Impressionists gained more prominence than others, influencing the value of their pieces.

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WorthPoint

MAY 31, 2024

One fun thing I did was surprise adults at the flea market with my solid glassware identification skills. Older pieces of Sandwich glass aren’t found in the wild much today, but some of the patterns this early glass inspired still turn up on thrift shop shelves and in estate sale offerings. It was awesome, if I do say so myself.

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Penrose Appraisals

DECEMBER 14, 2022

With this in mind, I have been on the lookout for items in these categories when visiting yard sales, second-hand stores, and estate sales. If you don't get them graded, they have no chance of bringing three or four figure (or higher) sales. Ah, glad you asked! Another of the key determinants of value.

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Collectibles Prints Condition Appraiser/appraisal 52

Penrose Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

" Helpfully, the instructions that accompany the form list "appraisal", "thrift shop value (!?)," "catalog," and "comparable sales" as possible entries in the methodology column. Peace of mind.

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Charitable Donations Appraiser/appraisal Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 52

WorthPoint

APRIL 8, 2024

Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. You can also look for marks on both these types of glass to help with identification, as some companies specialized in cut glass while others were known for pressed glass. Why is it important to know the difference?

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Glass Maker/Artist Identification Quality 52

John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 17, 2023

Here’s what jewelry appraisers typically consider when evaluating gemstones: Identification Color Clarity Cut Carat weight Step 3: Metal Analysis A crucial component of jewelry appraisals, especially when evaluating pieces made from precious metals like gold, platinum, silver, and others, is metal analysis.

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WorthPoint

JULY 5, 2024

It was, however, just like one she found for sale. Be sure to check out Juliana Jewelry Reference: DeLizza & Elster Identification & Price Guide by Ann Mitchell Pitman in the Worthpoint Library for oodles of info. In my opinion, the seller didn’t adequately research the piece before deeming it to be unsigned Joan Rivers.

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Art Dealers Association of America

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If you didn’t feel your sales abilities were strong, how did you adapt? When I was in the supermarket business, we all recognized the importance of brand identification. One of the things I understood about myself at the time was that I was a people person with a relatively decent marketing mentality—but not a great salesperson.

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ASA Newsroom - Personal Property

JUNE 4, 2024

Jessie has developed and taught classes on jewelry materials identification for the purpose of pinpointing design eras and dates of manufacturing. After earning my Master’s degree from the EIML, I worked for major jewellery brands in sales and management. I have built expertise in the luxury industry over the past 15 years.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 6, 2024

They are usually silver and black with logos and identification marks that sometimes go unnoticed in a yard sale box or a thrift store shelf. Chef’s Ware Townecraft Started in 1947 in New Jersey, the exclusive Chef’s Ware Townecraft cookware line is available only through direct sales, such as at-home parties.

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Engravings Collectibles Material Identification 52

WorthPoint

JANUARY 23, 2025

WorthPoint empowers users to buy and sell confidently by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that simplify the research, identification, and pricing of art, antiques, and collectibles. This collaboration allows WorthPoint subscribers to access CTBids’ historical sold-for prices and discover relevant items for sale on CTBids.

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