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4 Lessons for Buying Fine Art on a Budget
Art collecting can often seem like the pastime of just the very rich, but with the right knowledge and a keen eye, you c...
Artist Spotlight: ‘Man of Genius’ Samuel Hieronymus Grimm
One of the joys of working with original art is being able to hold in your hand – and pour over in detail – exquisite wo...
Artist Spotlight: The Monumental Gerald Coles
The works by Gerald Coles are impressive and affecting because of his dramatic and monumental style. On closer inspectio...
Artist Spotlight: Lord Francis Leveson-Gower
Francis Leveson-Gower was born on 1 January 1800. The simple clarity of his birth date contrasts with the confusing web ...
Artist Spotlight: Philip Naviasky (1894-1936)
Hailing from Leeds originally myself, my ears – or rather eyes, in this case, if such a thing were possible – always pri...
Modern Decorative Accessories For The Modern Home
There are very many fine pieces of furniture and home accessories that are antiques, dating from the 19th century or ear...
Antique & Historical Maps
Antique maps have led explorers on wondrous journeys, assisted armies, and helped lost souls find their way for years....
Terracotta Column-krater
How I see the Terracotta column-krater....
Fine Art and Forms of Fine Art an Expression of Aesthetic Imagination
The phrase “art for art's sake” expresses the spirit of fine art, which holds more aesthetic value....
What Is Folk Art
What is Folk art and what are the types of folk art?...
Tribal Art Is A Heritage That Must Be Preserved And Promoted.
Tribal art sometimes referred to as ethnographic art and are meant to preserve....
How To Determine Antique And Rare Books Value
Antique and rare books are a great form of investment for collectors....
Asian Ceramics & Its Types
As numerous new technologies and styles were developed across the centuries, China remained the leading producer ....
Finding Value: A Quick Guide To Buying Pottery At An Estate Sale
Identifying valuable pottery can also be done by looking at the trademark often found on the bottom of the piece....
What Is The Most Expensive Type Of Paint?
Lapis Lazuli is a type of pigment that is thought to be the most expensive ever created....
The Beauty Of Asian Jewelry
The Chinese & Japanese cultures have rich histories of jewelry-making. The first examples date back to the Ming Dynasty....
How Old Is A Vintage Photo?
Vintage photography may be difficult to identify unless they are very rare or incredibly high-end....