[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Ok, nothing to exciting here but I owe you close ups.
Ok I will not say never. Just not now. At least I have more time on my hands
Definitely not a seasoned dealer or collector when it comes to chinese pieces. So, count me among the clueless. I may need to visit with someone...
I picked up what I believe is a junyao tea bowl, dating to the sung dynasty (960-1279 AD). The diameter of the bowl is just a little over four...
Not everything was authentic though. I bought this "chiparus" bronze for $175 with the understanding that it was a reproduction (although I would...
Agreed. A lot easier to be resourceful nowadays, king. To your point, you sometimes need to balance risk and reward. In cases like this, it can...
I appreciate that, Kent and will post another photo. Any sense of value on these plates? Thank you
I know that you cannot count on it but I generally consider the context of the sale. In this case, it was the estate of a lifetime collector from...
Very small anchor and burried near the rim. Porcelain feels softer
Thanks Ratsy. I hope you are correct. That one was "cracked and riveted" too. I picked up the pair for $65, figuring nothing venture nothing...
Well stated, komo! I can only wish that all of my lessons about collecting were this painless! Some of those bronze age comics (Incredible Hulk...
does the branding distinguish it though, holly?
ok, I need some help from our british experts. I picked up what I believe to be mid 18th century plates for a very modest price. Am I missing...
I was very intrigued by this piece made available by a civil war era tobacco dealer. One of about 40 pieces that I could not resist today. I...
Oops. That's a tough one to spell but I know it's France :bag:
Saraquemines china tells me something. Now to work in the signature
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We are finding more real estate companies getting into the estate auction business here and you really need to underwrite the auction house or be...
Great question! I assumed this was oil since I thought acrylics were first used in the 40's. This is the description used by the auction house...
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