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Sculpting the Divine: Exploring Religious Statues and Sculptures 

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Throughout history humanity has been fascinated with manifesting the divine in sculptural form to both pay homage to godly figures and to pass down the traditions, rituals, and narratives across different religious faiths. If this interpretation is correct, humans have been venerating religious sculpture for more than 20,000 years.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

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Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?

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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.” Much like the majority of artwork, a Chinese painting’s monetary value will align with its time period, rarity and condition – and of course, the artist. Collectors all over the world are particularly interested in the use of jade in sculpture.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

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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. Search the back of the frame for labels, inscriptions, or signatures that could reveal more about the maker or artist.

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Antique and Vintage Peridot Jewelry: Discovering the Golden Green Beauty

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Characteristics and Properties One peek at a perfect peridot and it becomes clear why this beautifully bright green stone has garnered such enduring attention from jewelry makers both past and present. Uses in Jewelry and Fashion Throughout history peridots have proven a versatile adornment from fashion to jewelry.

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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Being able to easily provide your insurance carrier with images, acquisition paperwork, and provenance information is only one of many reasons to keep detailed collection records. Each folder contains an image, related bill of sale, articles on the artist or the work itself, conservation reports, appraisals, museum loan forms, etc.

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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion

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As Claudia pointed out in her interview on Larissa Wild’s The Art Elevator Podcast , NFTs have a very high carbon footprint, exponentially higher than most artworks made in traditional mediums like paintings and sculpture. His fellow artists were becoming millionaires overnight as the cryptoart world exploded.