The auction thing is getting tougher & tougher, it was already moving in that direction because of the internet but with the virus, it has...
I didn't know that. Even if they had one on staff, somehow I doubt they would give much more than a glance to a 2k pot, not worth their time,...
Yes they do, I call it a TEASE! and always assumed the reason for doing that was to create BUZZ and get eyes on the object. You know, average...
The point being, you would not bring in an Alan Miller type for a 5k-10k piece, 50k-100k, yes, it is probably worth it.
Well, not to say a specialist is going to ID everything but, they are going to ID A LOT more than a 20 something-year-old kid fresh out of school...
Yes, it's blue but, it's not original. You can see the original paint on the interior in worn spots, a cream color.
Touche' What I wanna know is, where in the HELL did my paint go on my painted furniture!:p Painted Cupboard with Paint MIA! [ATTACH]
Well, the thing is, most auction houses do not have the resources to hire experts to oversee the collector categories. Only 2 that I know do,...
Of course, I just paid 6k for a piece of "brown furniture" that had a sale estimate of $300-$600. :oops::p
Yes! I have a clue, pottery people are NUTS!:eek::oops::confused: A pot just sold at Doyle a few days ago for 2.5 million.:confused::confused:...
Yes, my problem is, if I found one I wouldn't know it!:oops:
Indeed, I just paid 6k for a piece of brown furniture so...... Quality sells itself almost, no matter the era or style.
Was trying to load the GIF file and forum made me do CRAZY stuff to make it fit and now it's all JUMPY! Blames pottery people!:rolleyes: [ATTACH]
Sold yesterday at Doyle in NYC, Gee Whiz! I've said it before & I'll say again, pottery people are nuts!:confused::eek::p It's Chinese so I am...
Excellent, paint away! Let us see the finished piece if possible.
Yes, have heard that as well, 1/2 round pearl beaded molding.
Not a clue on who built it but, here is photo right side up & enlarged. Typical 1930s "Jacobethan" style furniture, very little value these days...
Hey! it SELLS! which is kinda the only point that matters.:cigar:
Some of these decorators step on out there pretty far....... "Mermaid Dresser" [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I see a lot of this type/era of furniture that has been painted on Etsy, some of them are pretty good at it and, it seems to SELL. [ATTACH]
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