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Online Antique Appraisals - What you need to know Online antique appraisals are becoming very popular. These days it seems as if everything can done online. The internet is becoming a tool used to save you the time and effort of having to leave your home in order to accomplish tasks. WebMd can save you a trip to the doctor. Fresh Direct can save you a trip to the supermarket. The antique and art world is also changing as a result of the increased use of the internet. A great example is the antique auction world. Back in the day,…

On-line antique valuation problems - Most common mistakes when trying to evaluate antique items on your own. An on-line antique valuation can be difficult. These days you can find just about anything on the Internet. However, you need to be careful not to make mistakes when doing your antique research. Majority of the time, some, if not all of the information you find is inaccurate. We often have to assist people when they have incorrectly evaluated an antique or fine art item. This happens for many reasons. The easiest way to find information on the value of antiques is to…

Mid-Century Modern Furniture is one of the few markets that have exploded in recent times. A sofa, constructed of a steel and aluminum base and upholstered with 18 bright yellow cushions. A large table, made of a solid slab of wood, polished till it shines on the top, but with rough, unfinished edges. A molded rosewood plywood chair and ottoman, curved in seemingly impossible ways and cushioned with shiny black leather. If any of these descriptions sound familiar, then it’s probably because mid-century modern furniture has seen a level of integration into our lives that few other styles can match.…

Asia week is right around the corner. Starting in mid march New York City will be home to some of the most beautiful Asian antiques in the world. Artwork from China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia and Korea will be displayed. Manhattan auctions, museums and galleries will be showcasing their best items. New York will be welcoming thousands of visitors from Asia. These visitors hope to see some great examples of Asian art and antiquities. Some will be in town to browse, but many are coming to purchase. The strongest markets in past years have been Chinese, Southeast Asian and India. These markets are expected to do well once again. However,…