Art Forgery
Almost everyone loves the story of an art forger; whether it's how the forger was able to get away with it, or how the forger got caught,...
Appraisals Through Photographs
During these unprecedented times, you may be wondering how we can still meet your appraisal needs. Many appraisals, whether for insurance...
Art Restoration in the News
Art restoration is the treatment intended to return objects to a known or assumed state, usually to their original undamaged appearance....
Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance
The new exhibit at the RISD Museum on Gorham silver showcases Gorham’s skills and creativity in all things silver. Titled, Designing...
Gilded Age Mansions of Newport, RI
In the latest episode of Curious Objects, The Magazine Antiques’ podcast series, the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, RI are explored....
Identifying antique frames
Too often, people are focused on the artwork and do not pay much attention to the frame. The frame can not only help enhance the artwork,...
Key Appraisal Terminology and Definitions
Whether you are considering obtaining an appraisal or have already decided to move forward with one, it is important to understand the...
Important Definitions
When inquiring about an appraisal, you may be asked whether you are interested in knowing the cost to replace a specific item for...
Surprise! It's not a print after all...
We often hear stories of a family that discovered they had an antique treasure or a famous painting in their house without even knowing...
TEFAF Art Market Report 2017
The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) Report provides an in depth look at the art market in 2016 to help predict future trends for...
