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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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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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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.