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Qianlong Porcelain Marks on Vases and other art from Qianlong Period
The Qianlong Emperor 乾隆 (reigned 1736-1795): The Qianlong Emperor e lived for 87 years, making him the longest living emperor of China. He also reigned for 61 years, making ... Read More
February 25, 2018

Stickley Furniture – by Gustav Stickley
Gustav Stickley Furniture and The Arts and Crafts Gustav Stickley Gustav Stickley was born to a poor Midwestern family in 1858 and had his first formal training in furniture ... Read More
September 25, 2017

Eames Chair – and Charles Eames
The Eameses For more than 40 years, American designers Charles Eames (1907-1978) and Ray Eames (1912-1988) helped forge some of the most valued material aspects of American ... Read More
August 29, 2017

Kangxi Chinese Porcelain and its Reign Marks
Porcelain from the Kangxi period (1662-1722) is one of the most recognisable and ubiquitous areas of Chinese ceramics. Ceramics from this reign are found in collections and ... Read More
July 10, 2017

Identifying Antique American Furniture
American Furniture Styles and Tips on Collecting One of the most intriguing aspects of collecting American furniture and antique furniture, in general, is that it often isn’t ... Read More
July 7, 2017

Chinese Porcelain Reign Marks
In the world of Ming and Qing dynasty art, knowing how to look at a reign mark is a key asset for any collector, specialist, or enthusiast to correctly identify the date and the ... Read More
June 9, 2017
1Art Deco Artist Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1889 to 1947)

Art Deco Artist Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1889 to 1947)
In the Art Deco period Demetre Chiparus created truly stunning works of art full of life movement and adoration for the female form. Knowing how to spot a genuine Chiparus sculpture is essential if you are to avoid the countless fakes, forgeries and reproductions flooding the popular Art Deco collectibles market Read More
September 22, 2015
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Rookwood Pottery – An American Ceramic Well Worth Collecting
A Rookwood piece by Japanese artist Kitaro Shirayamadani sold for $198,000 in 1991. Other exceptional pieces by great artists like Artus Van Briggle, Ed Diers, Sara Sax and Fred Rothenbusch are still waiting for pottery collectors who are looking to invest for the long term. Read More
June 18, 2015
1Collecting Vintage and Antique Furniture and Furnishings

Antique Furniture Styles. Choosing the Right Antiques for Your Home
The period and style of antique furniture you choose to decorate your home with can say a lot about your own style and taste. So, how do you make sure what you choose is the right kind of antique furniture, that it's a sound investment in both taste and style that fits your budget but won't stop being fashionable Read More
August 9, 2014
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Collecting Moorcroft Pottery in 2016
In 2016 collecting Moorcroft Pottery remains enormously popular with salerooms seeing quite a broad range of buyers still bidding at auction. With early Moorcroft patterns in the Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts styles probably the most sought after and some collectors seeking advertising wares or patterns made exclusively for export Read More
July 3, 2014

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