I agree with all_fakes. Seems the darker shaded areas are intended to give the appearance of age, but are too uniform. After seeing a lot of the...
I am a collector of religious ivory pieces. I don’t sell. But it is clear that the salesman has sent me the same photos he has posted on that...
Hi everyone, Someone knows what or who is 'Seli .Fram'? It appears on an ivory triptych offered to me, on what appears to be a signature. My...
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Hi everyone, I bought this ivory snuff bottle at an auction house. It’s dated around 1900 and according to auction houses it’s from China. But...
Hi folks, I found this weird wavy plate. The seller claims it’s from the Guangxu period, but I see it later. Any help on the period and mark will...
This is what I was able to find out: Colophon; 仿古如意法 - Modeled after old masters 華興昌繪 - Painted by Huà Xīngchāng Bottom mark, 華興昌畫 - Huà...
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Thanks Any. As always you are a beacon in the fog.
Hi everyone, I found this curious snuff. I think it’s a piece of the early Republic, but I can’t figure out the characters at the bottom. A...
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Hi everyone, Offer me this bowl claiming it’s from the early 20th century, but I think it’s a little later. I’m starting to learn about...
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Hi everyone, I was offered this piece of marble, signed ’Aug Moreau'. I’ve physically examined it, it’s really marble, and the signature looks...
In the attached files the photo on the left is of a piece auctioned at Bonhams, and the photo on the right is of the piece I have doubts about its...
Hi everyone, A few years ago, I bought an Elsie Ward Hering piece in silver metal. Since then I’ve been looking for a similar one in gold-plated...
Thanks to all. I am learning much more on this forum than in books. Best regards!
Hi, everybody. If there’s one thing I’m completely lost in, it’s with Chinese ceramics and porcelain and their marks. I’m reading Gerald...
After studying your comments, I completely agree with you. I will keep it as a nice memory of my grandfather. I have read a good part of your...
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