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6 Visual Artists Who Dabbled in Jewelry-Making

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These miniature works of art, often conceived for loved ones and intended for a very select market of connoisseurs, gave many artists the opportunity to test their practical ability and confront unprecedented constraints. He spent his career stabbing and slashing canvases and other materials—each cut with a simple yet exacting expression.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty.

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Chief Conservator, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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This position oversees the operation of three conservation teams – Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Paintings, and Works on Paper – and ensures that the highest conservation standards and protocols are utilized for the care and maintenance of the museum’s collection. Demonstrated ability to perform historic and materials research.

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Temporarily Storing Artwork: A Case Study

Fine Art Estates

As with my post on transporting an artwork in your car , I will make suggestions on how to temporarily store artwork by safely stacking two-dimensional works against a wall using protective materials that would be found in your home or could be picked up at a local U-LINE, Lowes, or Home Depot.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

You can search by location or by type of material to be appraised. Fine Art appraisers normally handle all paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculpture, tapestries and art glass. They are the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and American Association of Appraisers (AAA).