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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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WCG Private Practice Seminar

WCG

Lauren’s research interests include studying the effects of adhesives on cultural materials, diagnostic imaging, and exploring cross-disciplinary adaptive treatment techniques for ephemeral technological materials. Julia Brennan Principal, Caring for Textiles Julia M.

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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Conducts historical research to support the mission of the Fort Monroe Authority.

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How to ID Lalique Glass in Fine and Faux Jewelry

WorthPoint

One of the most fascinating parts of researching fine and faux jewelry is delving into all the varied materials. He learned to sculpt and even did some textile design before beginning in earnest in 1881 as a jewelry designer and fabricator. An 18-karat gold and opal Lalique ring with plique-Ă -jour enameling and diamonds.

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Anni Albers: Weaving Modernism into Art and Design

Invaluable

Celebrated as one of the most influential textile artists of the 20th century, Anni Albers redefined the possibilities of weaving and elevated it to a fine art. They both shared the Bauhaus principle that placed design and function in equilibrium, as Anni experimented with textiles as a functional and expressive form.

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WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 5:00–7:30 pm

WCG

As the projects Conservation Textile Specialists, one of our primary tasks is to create custom storage mounts and housing for every object in the BFM collection. We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials.

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RESCHEDULED: WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Wednesday, January 29, 2025

WCG

As the projects Conservation Textile Specialists, one of our primary tasks is to create custom storage mounts and housing for every object in the BFM collection. We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials.