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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. Your appraiser will also use knowledge of recent sales of comparable works to determine the artwork’s value. The appraiser will then research the artist, provenance, exhibition history and market trends related to the artwork and similar pieces.

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Constructivism: The Intersection of Art and Industry in the Avant-Garde Movement

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Sold for £45,000 via Sotheby’s (November 2017) Founded in 1915 by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko , Constructivism’s vision was to produce artworks and buildings using modern materials and designs that would awaken the working class to imperialist divisions and inequalities. Vavara Stepanova -Textile Design 3, Step 3.

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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Breuer s dream, however, was to put his architectural designs into practice so in 1928, aged 26, he left to establish his own office in Berlin, supported by royalties from the sale of his chairs. Saint John’s Abbey Church, built in Collegeville, Minnesota, in 1961.

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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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Paintings, sculptures, textiles, and ceramics were defined by an imperial aesthetic that influenced Chinese taste until the end of the 18th century. Reproducing the textures of other material like silver, wood, jade or bronze, Tang Ying brought new ideas to China and also revived old forms from the Song era.

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How to ID Lalique Glass in Fine and Faux Jewelry

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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-à-jour enameling and diamonds.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Coins, Currency, Door Pulls

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We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. The sale of this coin offered both the face value of the gold and a solid inflation hedge for the buyer. WorthPointDiscover.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Stuffed Animals

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Truth be told, Steiff animals are pretty hard to miss if youre at an estate sale with a small room of stuffies. Similarly, their outer fur is frequently stiff and made of old-fashioned mohair compared to todays artificial materials. Savvy collectors know to watch Jellycat’s new releases and scour estate sales for early examples.