I'm sure it makes all the difference, but if he documented my piece (and there's a good chance he did if he did indeed carve it) then I'm sure...
I'm sure it does Before I go buying books that cover a wide range of artists I would rather find the book that covers just Giusti seeing as there...
I agree with Any, on date and origin, not too sure if it's ever been painted though.
I dove to Portugal and back once, and yes it's a wonderful thing to do. I've never been to Italy before but I bet it's fantastic, I love their...
Sounds wonderful, That might have to be done if I can't get verification by email.
Hannam's are known in the UK, they aren't huge or that prestigious, unlike the big 3. I suppose it depends on what value his work goes for, if...
Nice job :)
Here is a link to the previous post about this plaque https://www.antiquers.com/threads/eureka.27449/
Sorry, here is the link https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/47269139_a-fine-and-rare-19th-century-italian-carved-walnut
Hi Guys, sorry to have not answered but it's been hectic all day. I have read through all the great comments and I'd like to address than all in...
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There are 2 labels on the back of these, one clearly denoting Giusti and another smaller one with the number on, mine has the remnants of the...
I doubt it will see a loss for me but if I went with the appraisal service I might lose half the value. I understand that fakes are out there but...
I live in Ramsgate, but I would have been happy to drop it in London, I have seen one frame by him go through a small out of the way auction house...
"Thank you for your inquiry. To help us provide the best advice for you, can you please let us know whether you wish to have a formal written...
As far as I know, hand forged hardware has a scale that forms on it as a part of the heating process, this is black and if not removed by filing...
Is this why we have houses full of unknown items? lol
So just recently I went to sell a unknown carved plaque at Christie's auction, perhaps not surprisingly they turned it down, I went away thinking...
Have a look at the lock and key
https://picclick.com/Magnificent-Late-17th-Century-Spanish-Colonial-Domed-201736783334.html
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