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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraisal often serves as an important document which details important aspects of the items condition, medium and provenance, as well as exhibition history if known. They will also look for specific characteristics that may influence its value, such as the medium, size, complexity, and rarity.

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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. Provenance Paint? Note the thickness of hollowware.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.

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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 rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. A set of ink-brush paintings by Chinese artist Qi Baishi set a record in 2017 for Chinese paintings sold at auction.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Reproductions By Noelle DeSantis and Sarah Kirk Hanley Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions.

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Why do you need to have extra insurance coverage for fine art & jewelry?

International Society of Appraisers

They consider factors such as an artist's reputation, rarity of the piece, quality of materials, provenance (history of ownership), and market trends. ISA Appraisers have specialized knowledge and expertise in assessing the value of fine art, antiques, and jewelry, among other items.