Test 7
Seven tests seasoned appraisers use to assess antiques and art—materials, marks, age, condition, provenance, and comps—plus tools, a checklist, and FAQs.
Seven tests seasoned appraisers use to assess antiques and art—materials, marks, age, condition, provenance, and comps—plus tools, a checklist, and FAQs.

Learn how to distinguish genuine Egyptian art on papyrus from tourist prints and fakes with material, pigment, iconography, and provenance checks.
How to assess a collection of paintings attributed to Jose Clemente Orozco (1883–1949): attribution, provenance, materials, condition, value.
Identify, authenticate, and appraise paintings by Lawrence William Wilson (NZ, c.1852–1920) with expert tips, value drivers, and a handy checklist.
How to tell if an original painting signed Miro is genuine. Signature traits, materials, provenance, market clues, and a step-by-step appraisal checklist.
How to authenticate and value a Francois Van Halter painting: signatures, provenance, condition, comparables, and appraisal best practices.
How to assess a painting signed 'Corot': signatures, style, science, provenance, and market realities for authentication and appraisal.