An Original Painting Circa 19th Century Dutch Harbor And Boat Scene
Identify, date, and value an original 19th-century Dutch harbor and boat scene with stylistic, technical, and market diagnostics for appraisers.
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Antique Walnut Bedroom Set From Circa 1885 Victorian Era
Identify, date, and value an antique walnut bedroom set from the 1885 Victorian era, with construction clues, care tips, and market insights.
A Fine Quality Circa Late 19th Century Silver Souvenir Spoon
Identify, date, and value a fine late 19th-century silver souvenir spoon—hallmarks, makers, construction, condition factors, and current market insights.
A Middle East Antique Silver Bowl From Circa 19th Century
Identify, authenticate, and value a 19th-century Middle Eastern antique silver bowl—marks, techniques, regional traits, care, and market insights.
An Original Delft Ceramic Pitcher Circa Mid 20th Century
Identify, date, and appraise an original mid-20th-century Delft ceramic pitcher: marks, techniques, condition factors, and market insights for collectors.
An Original Native American Navajo Tribe Painting
Identify, authenticate, date, and care for an original Navajo painting, with market context, artist cues, and ethical considerations for collectors.
Edo Period Teapot
Identify, date, and appraise Edo period Japanese teapots—kyusu, porcelain, and iron—through forms, marks, kilns, and condition with practical field tips.
Quality Of Sterling Silver George V Salt Cellars Circa 1946
How to evaluate and correctly date “George V” sterling silver salt cellars circa 1946, with hallmark, quality, condition, and value guidance.
19th Century Moriage Satsuma Vases
A collector’s guide to identifying, dating, valuing, and caring for 19th-century moriage Satsuma vases, with appraisal tips and hallmark features.
Original Cat Painting
How to identify, authenticate, and appraise an original cat painting: key artists, materials, dating clues, condition, provenance, and market insights.
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A field guide to evaluating antiques and art—methods, provenance, condition, comparables, ethics, and documentation for collectors and appraisers.
An Original Vintage Circa 1960s American Express Ad
Identify, authenticate, grade, and value an original circa 1960s American Express magazine ad, with collector context and appraisal tips.
Australian Painting Unsigned Barramundi Fish
How to identify, date, authenticate, and value an unsigned Australian painting of a barramundi fish, from Indigenous bark works to contemporary realist art.
J D Castro 1908 1994
Research and appraisal guide to works attributed to J D Castro (1908–1994): signatures, media, provenance, market cues, and pitfalls.
Vintage Circa Mid 20th Century
Guide to identifying, authenticating, and valuing vintage mid-20th century art and design with dating clues, materials, marks, and market insights.
Matilda Lotz
Collector’s guide to Matilda Lotz: biography, identification, signatures, market factors, and appraisal tips for animal paintings and portraits.
Vue Doptique Engraving Of The Royal Palace In Berlin 1780
Identify, date, and value a 1780 vue d’optique engraving of Berlin’s Royal Palace with markers, publishers, condition factors, and market guidance.
19th Century Louis Xvi Ormolu White Porcelain And Dore Bronze Vases
A collector’s guide to 19th‑century Louis XVI-style ormolu white porcelain and doré bronze vases: materials, dating, makers, condition, and valuation tips.
An Original Painting By John Siune
How to authenticate, evaluate, and appraise an original painting by John Siune, from signatures and provenance to condition, comps, and selling options.